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