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Korsten, L
MSc PhD(Pret) - Professor

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Contact details:

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

Research interests:

Sustainable insect management

Biocontrol of plant diseases

Integrated disease management

Postharvest technology and food safety

Food safety and quality assurance for hydroponic vegetable production systems and minimal processing plants

Research output:

Research articles in refereed specialist journals

De Jager ES, Wehner FC, Korsten L: 2001. Microbial ecology of the mango phylloplane. Microbial Ecology, 42(2), pp 201-207.

Korsten L, Van Heerden J, Cronje C, Swart GM: 2001. Microbial, chemical and physical aspects of citrus waste composing. Bioresource Technology, 81, pp 71-76.

Meyer L, Slippers B, Korsten L, Kotze JM: 2001. Two distinct Guignardia species associated with citrus in South Africa. South African Journal of Science, 97, pp 191-194.