A Guide to Grapevine Abnormalities in South Africa - P.G. GOUSSARD

FOREWORD

G rapevine abnormalities refer to the accession(s) of problematic situations, as induced over a broad spectrum by damaging interventions of either diseases and pests, environmental conditions, or unsound/incorrect cultivation practices, within affected vines. In this richly illustrated and wide-ranging publication the occurrence of specific symptoms are visually displayed, described and explained. This publication should be of huge benefit to learners, producers and viticulturists in general. Prof Pieter Goussard’s contribution as sole author of this publication is greatly appreciated. With his background in research and teaching, as well as his practical knowledge of viticulture, prof Goussard is the ideal author of such a publication. He obtained all his academic qualifications, including his PhD (Agric) degree, in 1984, from Stellenbosch University. He was appointed as a lecturer at the same institution in 1971 and later became a professor. During this period, he was also chairperson of the Department of Viticulture and Oenology for 14 years. He is a recognised researcher, who has published more than 100 articles in scientific and popular publications, has presented 25 papers and posters at national and international conferences and has received five awards, including the South African Society for Enology and Viticulture (SASEV) prize for research and innovation. He has served as a board member of the South African Society for Enology and Viticulture for 20 years and was editor of the South African Journal of Enology and Viticulture for 15 years. All of this highlights the exceptional service he has provided to the South African wine industry.

JH BOOYSEN Technical Advisor: Winetech

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