Diagnostic and Field extension services
The KPP provides an extension and disease/pest diagnostic service to members of the Kiwi Growers Association of South Africa to identify and characterise pests/pathogens with the intention to establish a database of the most important threats.
The diagnostic service functions through kiwi growers submitting samples to the programme for analysis and the results from this are communicated back to the growers. Potential pathogens obtained may be further investigated (e.g. screening for resistance in kiwifruit varieties) to try and obtain additional information which may help to mitigate the threat. Insects pests are also identified where possible. Advice, based on these investigations, can be provided to the growers on request.
For further information on submitting samples to the KPP Diagnostic Clinic, please see the information flyer.
Field extension services are available (at a Cost), whereby a team can visit your area to assess the issue and collect additional information and samples. Please contact Prof. Irene Barnes for additional information:
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