Quarantine evaluation of sugar cane varieties is managed by the South African Sugar Cane Research Institute (SASRI) at their facilities in Mt Egdecome.  Applications to import vegetative propagation material must be submitted to the Pretoria office of the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.  Only applications to import genetic material (Categories 1 and 2) will be considered.

Applications to:
Director: Plant Health
Attention: Mr Jeremiah Manyuwa
Tel: (012) 319 6102
Fax: (012) 319 6370 

In the quarantine glasshouse 6 compartments are dedicated for screening imported varieties.  The sugar cane sets are initially grown for a period of 9 – 12 months.  Towards the end of this period leaf samples are subjected to diagnostic tests.  After a second period of 9 – 12 months, the sets are then planted in a post quarantine area where further evaluation will take place for another 12 months before being released to plant breeders at registered sites.

To contact SASRI:
Ms Tania van Antwerpen
Private Bag X02
Mt Edgecome
4300

Tel: (031) 508 7400
Fax: (031) 508 7597