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Effect of timing and method of nitrogen application on rind colour, fruit size, internal fruit quality and yield of ‘Mihowase Satsuma’ mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: F.N. Mudau --- Department of Horticultural Science, Republic of South Africa S. Tuwana --- Department of Horticultural Science, Republic of South Africa K.I. Theron --- Department of Horticultural Science, Republic of South Africa E. Rabe --- Department of Horticultural Science, Republic of South AfricaEarly rind colour development is a major problem in the production of early-maturing ‘Mihowase Satsuma’ mandarin (Citrus unshiu Marc.) in the Western Cape, South Africa. The effect of different combinations of soil- applied limestone ammonium nitrate and foliar-applied low-biuret urea... -
Phytophtho citophthro trunk and branch canker on Clementine mandarins in the Western Cape province of South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: G.C. Schutte --- , South Africa W.J. Botha --- , South AfricaBark and soil samples collected from trunks of Clementine mandarin cv. `Nules’ orchards in the Knysna area of South Africa were used for isolations to determine the cause of a canker on tree trunks. Phytophthora citrophthora was the predominant species... -
Transmission and movement of potential Citrus Tristeza Virus cross-protection sources in four soft citrus cultivars under greenhouse conditions
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: S.P. Van Vuuren --- , South Africa J.H.J Breytenbach --- , South AfricaCitrus Tristeza Virus (CTV), a member of the Closteroviridae family, is a globally distributed pathogen and is responsible for serious losses in citriculture. Infection with certain strains of the virus is associated with economically important diseases such as stem pitting,...