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: B2
Contact Details
Research Interests
Research Output
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
Sustainable insect management
Biocontrol of Soilborne Plant Diseases by means of Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria
Enteric viruses & Environmental virology
The morphology and ultrastructure of the epidermis of leaves and fruit
Postharvest technology and food safety
Research Output:
Research articles in refereed specialist journals:
Mekbib S, Regnier TJC, Sivakumar D, Korsten L: 2009. Evaluation of Ethiopian plant extracts,Acacia seyal andWithania somnifera, to control green mould and ensure quality maintenance of citrus (Citrus sinensisL.). Fruits, 64 (5), pp 285-294.
Idris AH, Labuschagne N, Korsten L: 2009. Efficacy of rhizobacteria for growth promotion in sorghum under greenhouse conditions and selected modes of action studies. Journal of Agricultural Science, 147, pp 17-30, Full Text
Cronje RB, Sivakumar D, Mostert PG, Korsten L: 2009. Effect of different preharvest treatment regimes on fruit quality of Litchi cultivar 'Maritius'. Journal of Plant Nutrition, 32, pp 19-29, Full Text
de Reuck K, Sivakumar D, Korsten L: 2009. Effect of integrated application of chitosan coating and modified atmosphere packaging on overall quality retention in litchi cultivars. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 89, pp 915-920.
de Reuck K, Sivakumar D, Korsten L: 2009. Integrated application of 1-methylcyclopropene and modified atmosphere packaging to improve quality retention of litchi cultivars during storage. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 52, pp 71-77, Full Text
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