• Effects of natuzyme® supplementationon fibre digestion, growth and carcass characteristics of male ross 308 broiler chickens 

  Mashau, Pfuluwani (2020)

  Two experiments were conducted to determine the effect of natuzyme50® supplementation on fibre digestion, growth and carcass characteristics of Ross 308 broiler chickens aged one to 42 days. The first experiment determined ...
• Effects of irrigation, 1-methylcyclopropene (1-MCP) and cold storage temperature on quality of 'hass' avocado fruit 

  Mamila, Isaac Mareme (2020)

  The South African Agricultural Sector has a mandate to reduce water use so that water can be available for other economic sectors. Thus, various water saving techniques must be continuously investigated in agricultural ...
• Assessing soil seed bank diversity in bush encroached savanna rangeland, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Rabopape, Mabjalwa Charlotte (2021)

  Savanna rangelands are ecosystems which are characterized by the co-existence of scattered trees and shrubs with a continuous grass layer. However, the grass and tree balance has been highly altered as a result of disturbances ...
• Economic efficiency of table grape production in Waterberg and Sekhukhune Districts, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Maponya, Naume Mapaseka (2020)

  Table grape production plays an important role in the economy of many countries in Africa. It serves as a source of income for people who are engaged in its production and being one of the fields that is labour-intensive, ...
• Woody plant encroachment effects on the hydrological properties of two contrasting soil types in Bela-Bela, Limpopo Province 

  Mashapa, Rebone Euthine (2021)

  Woody plant encroachment results in the degradation of grasslands. It is defined here as the increase in density, cover and biomass of woody plants into formerly open grasslands, reducing grassland productivity. Globally, ...
• Assessment and mapping of wetland vegetation as an indicator of ecological productivity in Maungani Wetland in Limpopo, South Africa 

  Mashala, Makgabo Johanna (2020)

  Wetland vegetation provides a variety of goods and services such as carbon sequestration, flood control, climate regulation, filtering contamination, improve and maintain water quality, ecological functioning. However, ...
• The nexus between foreign direct investment and budget deficit in SADC Region 

  Hlongwane, Thabang Moses (2020)

  The remarkable increase in FDI flows to developing countries over the last decade has focused attention on whether this source of financing enhances overall development and growth in the economy. To attain foreign direct ...
• Factors influencing production and market participation among smallholder tomato farmers in Madibong and Manganeng Villages, Makhuduthamaga Municipality in Greater Sekhukhune District 

  Kalauba, Puseletso Perpetua (2021)

  The agricultural sector in the Limpopo Province, comprises both commercial and subsistence farming. The smallholder farmers in the province are mainly producing for subsistence purposes and play an important role in poverty ...
• Performance of elite pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) varieties in Limpopo Province 

  Matlala, Mankgere Virginia (2020)

  Pigeonpea (cajanus cajan [L] Millsp.) is a legume crop which is grown mainly in the Semi-Arid Tropical (SAT) regions and it is mostly cultivated for its edible seeds. It has been identified as a possible substitute ...
• Determinants of commercialization and the choice of market outlets among small-scale groundnut framers in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mathobela, Sakkie Malesela (2021)

  Groundnut is one of the most important agricultural crops in South Africa. It provides economic and health benefits to the society. Its production, processing and marketing provides employment to several individuals in ...
• Population genetic structure of small holder dairy cattle herds in South Africa using SNP markers 

  Maake, Mphapantsi Eldred (2020)

  The smallholder dairy sector in South Africa is characterized by a low input production system and poor animal productivity. Research has been carried out to benchmark cow productivity on smallholder dairy herds; ...
• Evaluation of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) under irrigated and rainfed conditions as a fooder crop on the Pietersburg Plateau, South Africa 

  Maenetja, Nurse Pertunia (2021)

  Finger millet (Eleusine coracana) is believed to be adapted to the arid and semi-arid regions, highly tolerant to pests, diseases and drought. It has the potential to produce a high forage biomass with fewer inputs ...
• Economic assessment of indigenous leafy vegetables (ILVs) production for income generation and food income generation and food security in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa 

  Mayekiso, Anele (2021)

  Regardless of the strategies adopted globally and nationwide to fight food insecurity within communities, particularly in the rural context, poverty becomes a major constituent which translates to most rural households ...
• Selection of appropriate plants parts with suitable chemical properties for the development of Jatropha zeyheri indigenous tea beverage 

  Mamabolo, Lerato Katedi (2020)

  Most rural communities harvest different plant parts of Jatropha zeyheri for nutritional and medicinal purposes. However, the decision of choosing to harvest the plant part with desired chemical components is essential ...
• Evaluation of non-genetic factors affecting birth weight of Kalahari red goats in South Africa 

  Ramoroka, Mamidi Prince (2020)

  The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of some non-genetic factors on birth weight of Kalahari Red goats. Data on pedigree, breeding and performance records (N=1902) of Kalahari Red goat kids born in the ...
• An assessment of the implication of involving local communities in biodiversity conservation : a case study of Blouberg Nature Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa 

  Rampheri, Mangana Berel (2020)

  This work aimed at assessing the implications of involving local communities in biodiversity conservation in Blouberg Nature Reserve (BNR) in Limpopo Province, South Africa. To achieve this objective, firstly biodiversity ...
• Analysis of vertical price transmission in the South African potato markets 

  Mosese, Douglas (2020)

  Potato is the most important vegetable crop in South Africa in terms of contribution to the gross value of agricultural production, export earnings and contribution to food supply base and food security in the SACU region. ...
• Evaluation of the Nguni cattle reproductive performance in the communal property association and privately owned enterprises across ecological zones of Mpumalanga Province 

  Sambo, Johan Mackson (2020)

  The Nguni is indigenous multi-purpose cattle breed that plays an important role in both commercial and communal farming systems in South Africa (SA). Unfortunately, the breed is currently under threat of diminishing ...
• Estimation of genetic and phenotypic parameters for stillbirth in South African holstein cattle 

  Ratshivhombela, Phillipine Mulisa (2020)

  Stillbirth is a trait of high economic importance in dairy cattle and is increasingly being included in dairy cattle breeding objectives worldwide. In South Africa, however, there is limited information on stillbirth ...
• Evaluation of hot water and menthyl jasmonate treatments for mitigation of chiling injary to improve 'hass' Avocado fruit skin colour 

  Setagane, Lethabo (2020)

  Avocado fruit ‘Hass’ harvested during early-season and exposed to temperature at 5.5°C for 28 d are susceptible to chilling injury (CI); and therefore, develop poor skin colour during ripening. In ‘Hass’ avocado fruit, ...

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