• Selection of IBM population inbred lines with improved root architectural traits and stem diameter that can enable them to tolerate nitrogen and phosphorus stresses 

  Shaku, Manchidi Melda (2018)

  Two experiments were conducted at Ukulima Root Biology Centre, Waterberg district in Limpopo Province (24°32'58.1"S, 28°06'21.1"E) during 2013-2014 cropping season to select IBM population inbred lines with improved root ...
• Characterisation and aggressiveness of tomato early blight fungus (Alternaria solani) in Limpopo Province 

  Mphahlele, Gift Hlagedi (2017)

  Among the fungal diseases infecting tomato crop, early blight caused by Alternaria solani (Ellis & G. Martin) is one of the most destructive fungal foliar diseases. The aim of this current study was to document the prevailing ...
• The efficacy of mosonia burkeana, moringa oleifera and trichoderma harzianum on tomato soil-borne fungal pathogens fusarium oxysporum and rhizoctonia solani under in vitro and in vivo conditions 

  Hlokwe, Mapula Tshepo Pertunia . (2018)

  Tomato is second most cultivated crop globally and in South Africa it is planted by both commercial and smallholder farmers. However, the crop is susceptible to a number of diseases including those caused by fungal ...
• Remote sensing of the spatio-temporal distribution of invasive water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in the Greater Letaba River System in Tzaneen, South Africa 

  Thamaga, Kgabo Humphrey (2018)

  Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is recognised as the most notorious invasive species the world-over. Although its threats and effects are fully documented, its distribution is not yet understood, especially in complex ...
• The design and implementation of cooperative spectrum sensing algorithm in cognitive networks 

  Tlouyamma, Joseph (2018)

  A Major concern in the past years was the traditional static spectrum allocation which gave rise to spectrum underutilization and scarcity in wireless networks. In an attempt to solve this problem, cognitive radios technology ...
• Determinants of economic effeicency among smallholders cowpea farmers in South Africa : a case study of Capricorn and Waterberg Districts in Limpopo Province 

  Chauke, Shiluva Valentine (2018)

  Legumes are crops that are rich in protein and if households are made aware of their importance, they can be acquired at lower costs and dependency on animal proteins can also be reduced. The cowpea smallholder producers ...
• Determinants of competitiveness among smallholder avacado farmers in Vhembe District of Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Masikhwa, Humbulani (2018)

  The avocado industry is a major industry in South Africa and this can be seen by its economic contribution. Limpopo Province is one of the major avocado producing areas in South Africa, and avocado production within the ...
• Assessing the use of multispectra remote sensing in mapping the spatio-temporal variations of soil erosion in Sekhukhune District, South Africa 

  Sepuru, Terrence Koena (2018)

  Soil erosion, which is a critical component of land degradation, is one of the serious global environmental problems often threatening food security, water resources, and biodiversity. A comprehensive assessment and analysis ...
• Evaluation of crude fibre digestibility in Venda and Ross 308 broiler chickens 

  Sekgobela, Modjadji Mercy (2018)

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• Effect of acacia species leaf meal inclusion on methane emission and productivity of yearling male boer goats fed an avena sativa hay-based diet 

  Mathobela, Rebecca Mmamakgone (2018)

  A study was done to determine the effect of Acacia (A.) karroo, A. tortilis or A. nilotica leaf meal inclusion in a diet on methane emission and productivity of yearling male Boer goats fed a basal diet of Avena sativa ...
• Effect of advanced reproductive technologies on smallholders' pig productivity in Gauteng Province 

  Matabane, Matshidiso Bailekae (2018)

  Pigs are of high economic importance, especially among the smallholder pig farmers as they contribute to human nutrition, food security, poverty alleviation, enhanced livelihood and creation of employment for the rural ...
• Characterisation and cryopreservation of Bapedi ram semen in tris egg yolk extender supplemented with phosphatidylcholine 

  Mafolo, Kgaogelo Stimela (2018)

  The study was conducted to determine the macroscopic and microscopic raw semen characteristics of Bapedi rams, to evaluate the effect of different egg yolk (EY) concentrations in Tris-based extenders on cryopreservation ...
• Yield responses of swiss chard under in-field water harvesting techniques in Limpopo Province 

  Maluleka, Tiyiselani Welcome (2018)

  Rainwater harvesting is an old age practice used in water-scarce rainfed crop production areas. It is practiced to supplement additional water for crops with insufficient amounts of rainfall for optimum production. The aim ...
• Smallholder farmers' perceptions on climate variability in relation to climatological evidence in the Molemole Municipality (Limpopo Province) South Africa 

  Rapholo, Maropene Tebello Dinah (2018)

  In spite of the widespread scientific debate on the impacts of climate variability, not much is known about smallholder farmers’ perceptions towards climate variability and the impacts thereof on their agricultural practices. ...
• Effects of soil type, salinity and vesicula arbuscular mycorrhiza on growth and foliar elements in mimusops zeyheri (sond.) indigenour fruit trees 

  Nkuna, Thabo Selby (2018)

  The evergreen Red Milkwood (Mimusops zeyheri Sond.) is being targeted as a rural and urban-greening tree in Limpopo Province, due to its excellent nutritional, pharmaceutical and aesthetic attributes. Slow growth of M. ...
• Nematode resistance and resistance mechanism in sweet potato cultivars 'bophelo', 'bosbok' and mvuvhelo' to meloidogyne incognita 

  Makhwedzhana, Mmboniseni Meshack (2018)

  Meloidogyne incognita race 2 is internationally recognised as one of the most aggressive Meloidogyne species and it is also widely distributed in Limpopo Province, where it occurs alone or as mixed populations with other ...
• Response of growth, yield and root characteristics of a determinate cowpea variety to variable phosphorus fertiliser and lime application rates 

  Maphoto, Patrina Nare (2018)

  Soil acidity is one of the abiotic stress factors that greatly limit the productivity of crops on farmers’ fields. A greenhouse study was carried out over two summer growing seasons to evaluate the effect of lime and ...
• Effect of cold storage temperature and silicon dips on physico-chemical properties of a new mandarin selection "M37" fruit 

  Shibambu, Rhulani Beauty (2018)

  Newly developed mandarin selection ―M37‖ has the potential to become a future export soft citrus cultivar. However, the selection is highly susceptible to chilling injury, which normally reduces post-storage quality and ...
• In vitro determination of efficacy of indigenous plant extracts used for internal parasites control by small-holder livestock farmers in Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa 

  Shiba, Mlungisi Richard (2018)

  Ethno veterinary medicine practices are popular among the resource constrained small-holder farmers. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of traditional remedies particularly the indigenous plants has not been extensively ...
• Market access productivity of smallholder maize farmers in Lepelle Nkumpi Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Rangoato, Phakisho Mangawa Amagolo (2018)

  Agriculture is the backbone and a very important sector of the South African economy. This is because it provides food and employment to a lot of people in the country especially those living in the rural areas. Smallholder ...

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