PSA R&D
KVH and Zespri Innovation work in partnership to lead a global research and development (R&D) programme into Psa.
The programme was established in early 2011 and has enlisted the best scientific minds globally to provide solutions. We now have a toolbox for managing Psa, and our understanding of appropriate plant husbandry has progressed significantly.
The Zespri Innovation team partners with around 20 global researchers to provide the best available expertise to the New Zealand kiwifruit industry.
Please note, the below materials were published pre 1 April 2023, at which point the kiwifruit industry moved into a new phase of Psa management where the co-ordination and publication of management materials and advice shifted to Zespri. There is now a Psa hub of current information available on the Zespri Canopy.Psa research projects and reports
The R&D programme has already produced a greater understanding of Psa, how it can be detected and how it can be managed. Our Psa knowledge develops through research projects and reports, and flows directly into practical Psa-management advice to growers, post-harvest operators and contractors.
Click here to access Psa research projects and reports
Psa research library
This collection of scientific papers has been collated to provide information for private study purposes on topics relevant to the genetics, epidemiology and control, including bio-control, of the bacterial pathogen Psa. The links listed alongside each publication provide free access to copies of the original scientific papers via the internet. Please note, we cannot guarantee that the original website hosting a specific scientific paper will maintain free access indefinitely.
Click here to access the Psa research library
Psa case studies
This page contains information from the field about Psa observations.
