of Horticultural Science at Stellenbosch
University, is recognised globally as the
leading researcher on pomegranate-related
post-harvest technology. His multi-disciplinary
research team leads the way in terms of post-
harvest practices that improve the handling,
packaging and marketing of pomegranate
fruit.
As part of a study funded by the Post-
Harvest Innovation (PHI) Programme and the
pomegranate industry, Prof. Opara and his
team spent the past two years studying two
of the Sou