Dr Anelle Blanckenberg is a specialist researcher and lecturer in subtropical fruit horticulture, holding a PhD (Agric) in Horticulture from Stellenbosch University and possessing over ten years of professional experience in horticulture, natural resource management, and sustainable development. Her expertise encompasses integrated research on avocado, macadamia, and deciduous fruit production systems, with a focus on both preharvest and postharvest processes—including plant growth regulation, nutrient management, and postharvest loss mitigation. Dr Blanckenberg’s work is distinctly interdisciplinary, integrating scientific, social, and environmental perspectives to address complex challenges in agricultural systems and resource conservation.