Dr. Wilma du Plooy

Postharvest Research and Programme Coordinator 21 years’ experience as a plant pathologist working in subtropical and citrus packhouses. 9 years with Universities, 8 years in private industries, last 5 years with CRI. Per reviewed publications = 19, one book chapter....

Dr. Glynnis Cook

Programme Coordinator and researcher for Citrus Graft Transmissible Diseases 29 years’ experience in plant pathology / virology diagnostics and research of which 12 years was specifically citrus. 20 refereed papers in citrus pathology. QUALIFICATIONS PhD (Genetics)...

Kim Stolz

Technician : IPM 23 years citrus entomology technician experience. FCM, Fruit fly, NTE and ants research. QUALIFICATIONS MSc Conservation Ecology and Entomology (Stellenbosch University); MSc Conservation Ecology and Entomology (Stellenbosch University)...

John-Henry Daneel

Technician : IPM 23 years citrus entomology experience with emphasis on fruit flies. 18 refereed publications.   QUALIFICATIONS BSc Environmental management MSc Environmental...

Dr. Evans Mauda

Research Entomologist Evans Vusani Mauda is a Research Entomologist at Citrus Research International, South Africa. His current research work focuses on Integrated Pest Management in citrus. Evans current research also tackle challenges on psylloids, and other citrus...

Dr. Aruna Manrakhan

Research Entomologist & Fruit Fly Programme Coordinator Dr Aruna Manrakhan is a research entomologist and co-ordinates the fruit fly research programme at Citrus Research International since 2008. The focus of her research is on ecology and management of fruit fly...

Johan Joubert

  Programme Coordinator : Cultivar & Rootstock Evaluation 24 years citrus experience in soil science, entomology, post-harvest research, cultivar and rootstock development/evaluation. Cultivar specialist with over 18 years’ experience. QUALIFICATIONS BAgric...