Project Detail

Project Number

KIT4A

Project Leader

K. I. Theron

Institution

Stellenbosch University

Team Members

-

Student(s)

-

Date Started

October, 2005

Date Completed

September, 2008

Bitter pit potential of apples

Executive Summary

The results were not conclusive, due to the low incidence of bitter pit in ‘Braeburn’ and ‘Golden Delicious’ during the past two seasons. Similar low levels of bitter pit in were confirmed in the industry by Hortec Pty Ltd that did similar predictions.  A presentation was nevertheless given at an international congress about this topic and it will result in scientific publication

For Final Report, please contact:

anita@hortgro.co.za