Faculty of Natural and Agricultural 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
Detecting microbial foodborne pathogens
Sustainable insect management
Enteric viruses & Environmental virology
The morphology and ultrastructure of the epidermis of leaves and fruit
Postharvest technology with a focus on the table grape
Research Output:
Research articles in refereed specialist journals:
Osman MS, Sivakumar D, Korsten L: 2011. Effect of biocontrol agent Bacillus amyloliquefaciens and 1-methyl cyclopropene on the control of postharvest dieseases and maintenance of fruit quality. Crop Protection, 30, pp 173-178, Full Text
Cassidy D, Goszczynska T, Burnet J, Hirschauer U, Gebeyehu S, Sileshi GW, Korsten L: 2011. Determination of the status of the etiological agent of American foulbrood, Paenibacillus larvae, in Swaziland. Journal of Apicultural Research, 50 (4), pp 284-291.
Sivakumar D, Van Deventer F, Terry LA, Polanta GA, Korsten L: 2011. Combination of 1-methylcyclopropene treatment and controlled atmosphere storage retains overall fruit quality and bioactive compounds in mango.. Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, 92 (4), pp 1-10.
Mekbib SB, Regnier TJC, Korsten L: 2011. Efficacy and mode of action of yeast antagonists for control of Penicillium digitatum in oranges. Tropical Plant Pathology, 36 (4), pp 233-240, Full Text
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