Browsing Masters Degrees (Horticultural Science) by Issue Date
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Some ecophysiological aspects of cashew (Anacardium occidentale L) with emphasis on possible flower manipulation in Maputaland.
(1994)There has been interest in developing a cashew industry in Maputaland, the far north-eastern corner of Natal/KwaZulu. Flowering and fruit development coincide with a rainy period, with accompanying serious flower diseases ... -
Optimisation of propagation methods in Prunus persica (L.) Batsch.
(2001)Propagating methods for peach (Prumis persica L. Batsch.) are currently limited to the use of seeds or cuttings. Most of the rootstocks commonly used for establishing peach trees commercially originate from a narrow genetic ... -
Development of a sulphur free litchi storage protocol using sealed polypropylene bags.
(2006)The use of sulphur as a method of postharvest disease control and colour retention in litchis is soon to be restricted by the European Union. It is therefore essential that new postharvest treatments and packaging ... -
Investigation into the feasibility of a dairy processing enterprise through action research with a group of women from an LRAD project.
(2007)Poverty is caused by inadequate income. Effective assistance to small-scale enterprises may benefit the urban and rural poor. Small enterprises have the potential to create employment, reduce poverty and support sustainable ... -
A preliminary study on the effect of climatic conditions and fruit mineral concentration on the development of lenticel damage in 'Tommy Atkins' and 'Keitt' mangos (Mangifera indica L.) and rind pitting in 'Benny Valencia' oranges (Citrus sinensis).
(2008)The South African fresh fruit industry is a significant exporter, accounting for approximately 45% of the country’s agricultural exports. Of the total exported fruit in the 2005/06 season, 60% was subtropical fruit. ... -
Effect of methyl jasmonate and salicyclic acid on chilling injury of 'eureka' lemons.
(2010)South Africa is the second largest exporter of citrus fruit in the world. There has recently emerged a strong demand for lemons in the world market due to their nutritional value, culinary and non-culinary uses. During ... -
Effect of postharvest silicon application on 'hass' avocado (Persea americana Mill.) fruit quality.
(2010)The South African avocado industry is export-orientated with forty percent of total production sold overseas. The avocado fruit is a highly perishable product with a relatively high rate of respiration which results in ... -
Horticultural manipulation techniques to improve yield, fruit size and quality in 'Wai Chee' litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.)
(2010)In South Africa, a shortage of litchi cultivars to expand the very short harvesting period has seriously threatened the viability of the local export orientated Litchi Industry. Only two cultivars have dominated commercial ... -
Studies of the micronutrients zinc, manganese and silicon in cucumbers (Cucumis sativus)
(2010)Zinc and manganese have long been considered as essential micronutrients to plant growth, yet the interactions of the two nutrients on growth and development of plants have not been elucidated in their entirety. Silicon ... -
Enhancement of 'Hass' avocado shelf life using ultra-low temperature shipping or 1-MCP treatment and cold chain management.
(2011)Avocados are becoming an increasingly important crop in South Africa, where the main producing areas include Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. The South African avocado industry faces considerable challenges ... -
Effect of systemic resistance inducers applied pre- and postharvest for the development of a potential control of colletotrichum Gloeosporioides on Persea Americana (Mill.) CV 'Fuerte'.
(2012)Avocados are one of the major food sources in tropical and subtropical regions and are an important horticultural crop in South Africa. Avocados are exported over long distances and may have storage times of up to 30 or ... -
The potential of post-harvest potassium silicate dips to mitigate chilling injury on citrus fruit.
(2012)The South African Citrus Industry is the second largest exporter of citrus, after Spain. The industry is under pressure to supply high quality fruit as well as to expand into new, high paying markets. However, high paying ... -
Influence of stockplant management on yield and subsequent rooting of cuttings of cold-tolerant Eucalyptus grandis x E. nitens clones.
(2012)Clones of the Eucalyptus grandis x Eucayptus nitens (GN) hybrids were produced and selected through the CSIR‟s breeding programmes for colder plantation sites in South Africa. Some GN clones consistently exhibit high and ... -
Effects of cover crops-green manure on cabbage yield (Brassica oleracea var.capitata L.) cultivar conquistador.
(2012)Cabbage is one of the most important and widely grown crops in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). In cabbage production, no clear cropping methods exist (other than succession cropping) to allow the soil to recover its fertility status ... -
Ultra-low temperature shipping and cold chain management of 'fuerte' avocados (Persea americana Mill.) grown in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands.
(2013-11-15)‘Fuerte’ makes up 25% of the avocados exported from South Africa to European markets and requires shipping periods of up to 28 days and a correctly managed cold chain. A temperature of 5.5°C and expensive CA and 1-MCP ... -
Evaluation of maturity parameters of 'Fuerte' and 'Hass' avocado fruit.
(2014)Avocado fruit is one of the most important horticultural crops produced in South Africa. The fruit does not give obvious indication of maturity as it does not ripen as long as it remains attached to a tree. Harvesting ... -
Effect of coloured shade nets and plastics on Eucalyptus hybrid mini-hedge stock plant morphology and subsequent cuttings rooting potential.
(2014)Eucalyptus grandis (W. Hill) × E. nitens (Maiden) (G × N) clonal hybrids are bred to produce trees more cold-tolerant than E. grandis alone due to the cold-resistant E. nitens parent. Some of these selected hybrid clones ... -
Floral induction in Eucalyptus nitens (Deane and Maiden) Maiden in South Africa.
(2014-11-24)Eucalyptus nitens (Deane & Maiden) Maiden is an important, commercial eucalypt planted predominantly for pulpwood in several southern hemisphere countries. In South Africa, the erratic and sparse flowering habit of E. ... -
Aspects of improving cold hardiness of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) var. Rossol.
(2014-11-25)Tomatoes, particularly those of the determinate type, are one of the most popular vegetables in the East African country Eritrea. The crop is a source of income to small farm operators as well as commercial growers, and ... -
Postharvest maintenance of the shelf life and quality attributes of banana and papaya.
(2014-11-25)Banana and papaya are two commonly grown fruits of the tropical regions of the world. Like most tropical climacteric fruits, these fruits have a short shelf life and deteriorate rapidly after harvest. This becomes more ...