Contact: Dr Dean Oelofse, Research Team Manager, Tel: +27 (0)12 808 8000
The Crop Protection Division specializes in research on indigenous
vegetable food crops, medicinal plants, commercial vegetables and ornamental
plants. The Crop Protection Division offers expertise in research, development
and technology transfer of related products and services to resource poor and
commercial farmers, as well as other agricultural organizations. The major
objectives of the division include:
Identification and
characterisation of pests and diseases to increase yield and quality of
crops
Generate, develop and
apply new knowledge, science and technology on pest and disease management
to ensure the sustainable use of land and natural resources under
agricultural production
Technology transfer
and commercialization of research results to enhance the ability of the
agricultural sector to manage and mitigate agricultural risks.
Research Focus Areas
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