Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences
School of Biological Sciences
Department of Microbiology and Plant Pathology
Labuschagne, N
MSc(Agric) DSc(Agric)(Pret) - Senior Lecturer
NRF Rating: C3
Contact Details
Research Interests
Research Output
Contact Details:
Telephone number: 012 420 3282
Fax number: 012 420 4588
E-mail address: nlabusch@postino.up.ac.za
Research Interests:
Biological control
Biocontrol of plant diseases
Hydroponic pathology
Integrated disease management
Soilborne disease
Biochemical aspects of the quality and health properties of tea
A survey and study of the plant pathogens reducing yields of indigenous food crops and the transmission and control of these pathogens
Research Output:
Research articles in refereed specialist journals:
Labuschagne N, Gull C, Wehner FC, Botha W: 2002. Report of root rot caused by Pythium F-group on hydroponically-grown celery in South Africa. Plant Disease, 86 (4), p. 441.
Labuschagne N, Gull C, Wehner FC, Botha WJ: 2002. Pythium spp. Infecting Hydroponically Grown Lettuce in South Africa. Plant Disease, 86 (10), p. 1175.
Research and technical/policy output for clients:
Labuschagne N, Fourie A, Regnier T, Apostolides Z: Technical Report: 2002. Mechanisms of resistance in citrus roots against fungal pathogens. For: NRF/THRIP & Industrial Partners.
Labuschagne N, Bagnall R, Boshoff J: Technical Report: 2002. Integrated disease management in hydroponics. For: NRF/THRIP & Industriële Vennote.
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