Pest and disease management – to explain and demonstrate:
¿ Damage and symptoms of the most important pests and diseases affecting table and/or raisin grape production and quality.
¿ Principles and techniques for identification, monitoring and management of the pests and diseases of table and/or raisin grapes.
Pest and disease management – to describe and explain:
¿ Management practices for phytosanitary pests of table and/or raisin grapes.
¿ Principles of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in table and/or raisin grape production are explained.
Physiological disorders – to explain:
¿ Typical symptoms of physiological and other disorders that impair production and quality of table and raisin grapes (including berry cracking, browning, insufficient colour development, and heat damage).
¿ Factors causing specific physiological disorders.
¿ Practices that can be applied to prevent/limit physiological disorders.
Entry Requirement: Grade 12 / Matric Certificate
Certificate Type: Competence
Delivery Mode: Blended
Duration: 3 days
Presentation Language: 13
Contact Person Name: E Avenant
Contact Person Email: avenant@sun.ac.za
Latest Year Offered: 2024
Estimated cost: R1001 - R5000
Field of Study: Viticulture
Department Name: Viticulture and Oenology