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Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology

Korsten, L

BSc (Plant Pathology; BSc Hons; MSc PhD(Pret); - Professor

NRF Rating: B3

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Contact Details:

Telephone number: 012 420 3295
Fax number: 012 420 4588
E-mail address: lise.korsten@up.ac.za

Research Interests:

Integrated disease management

Environmental Microbiology

Sustainable insect management

Biocontrol of plant diseases

Enteric viruses

The morphology and ultrastructure of the epidermis of leaves and fruit

Postharvest technology and food safety

Research Output:

Research articles in refereed specialist journals:

Paul I, Van Jaarsveld AS, Korsten L, Hattingh V: 2005. The potential global geographical distribution of Citrus Black Spot caused by Guignardia citricarpa (Kiely): Likelihood of disease establishment in the European Union. Crop Protection, 24, pp 297-308.

Sivakumar D, Regnier TJC, Demos B, Korsten L: 2005. Effect of different post-harvest treatments on overall quality retention in litchi fruit during low temperature storage. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 80 (1), pp 32-38.

Silimela M, Korsten L: 2005. Effect of wool-lined plastic caps impregnated with Bacillus licheniformis or copper oxychloride and sun-protector to prevent sunburn and control diseases in mango fruit. Journal of Horticultural Science & Biotechnology, 80 (5), pp 512-516.

Govender V, Korsten L, Sivakumar D: 2005. Semi-commercial evaluation of Bacillus licheniformis to control mango postharvest diseases in South Africa. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 38, pp 57-65.

Govender V, Korsten L, Sivakumar D: 2005. Semi-commercial evaluation of Bacillus licheniformis to control mango postharvest diseases in South Africa. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 38 (1), pp 57-65.

 

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