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Evaluating the benefits and problems associated with malolactic fermentation of Merlot wines Emma Bruwer, 16122364, BSc Agric (Viticulture and Oenology), J.H Neethling Building, Victoria Street, Stellenbosch University. Rudi Scholtz, Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Helshoogte Pass, Stellenbosch. August 2015 ABSTRACT Malolactic fermentation is the conversion of harsh and acidic malic acid to a more desirable form of lactic acid in wine by Lactic acid bacteria, after the completion of alcoholic…

GMO Background What is a GMO? A genetically modified organism, or a GMO is created by manipulating the plant or animal’s DNA so that it holds certain desirable traits. The process of gene splicing allows the desirable genetic material to become part of the organism’s DNA, thus giving it the name, a genetically modified organism. These organisms are created for both agricultural purposes as well as scientific research. What are the most common types of GMOs? The two main genetically modified…

in a shorter period of time, with less water, and without chemicals. Operation Blessing uses a technique that involves a roof, or some form of covering, as they don’t want the rain to fall on beds because water supply is instead controlled by drip irrigation. This is an easy and simple method that farmers are able to do by hand and don’t have to count on the unreliable rain cycles where they farm. They also teach space saving techniques where a gardener or farmer can grow a bunch of produce in…

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Sime Darby was founded in 1910 and grew to become the largest conglomerate in Malaysia. Sime Darby Plantation is the plantation and agri-business arm of the Sime Darby Group, representing one of the five core Divisions of the Group. The Division is involved in oil palm and rubber plantation management cultivation and downstream activities, agribusiness and food, as well as Research & Development (R&D). The company vision is to be a world class agriculture and food…