Brittleness is a critical property in geological formations, influencing the extraction and production processes in the oil and gas industry, as well as in mining and civil engineering applications. Many methods were ...
The informal food sector is a critical contributor to local economies, providing income opportunities, generating revenue, supporting livelihoods, and alleviating poverty. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and its associated ...
Nile crocodiles are common in South Africa, reaching up to 6m in total length. The quality and yield of crocodile skins plays a significant role in it price determination Hence, the aim of this study was to determine the ...
Treated wastewater (TWW) can serve as a substitute option for irrigation to decrease the water scarcity pressures in semi-arid regions of Limpopo Province, South Africa. However, prolonged use of TWW can degrade soil quality ...
Tomatoes are a key crop in South Africa, contributing significantly to vegetable production and consumed in both fresh and processed forms. Despite their importance, smallholder tomato farmers face multiple challenges, ...
Addressing soil fertility decline and acidification due to land use change from undisturbed forest to tea plantation is important in order to foster sustainable management of tea plantations. The establishment of tea ...
This study aims to analyse farm-to-retail price transmission for selected agricultural commodities (ginger, garlic, and lemon) during the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. To achieve this, the Mark-Up Pricing model was ...
The withdrawal of synthetic chemical nematicides from the agrochemical market has left farmers with limited options to manage plant parasitic nematodes. Currently, the indigenous plants Curcumis myriocupus and Cucurmis ...
The study was undertaken to investigate the genetic adaptation in South African communal indigenous goat populations using the socio-economic status, phenotypic traits, Illumina SNP50K data, and conservation strategies ...
Most thermophilic crop-producing regions are replete with root-knot (Meloidogyne species) nematodes especially M. incognita, M. javanica and M. enterolobii. Meloidogyne species are a serious threat on various sweet potato ...
The aim of this study was to investigate the anti-stress properties of the A. afra essential oil in Oreochromis mossambicus and Clarias gariepinus subjected to different stressors, namely handling, feed deprivation and ...
The current study presented a comprehensive analysis of O. mossambicus and its possible hybrids inhabiting four localities, with a focus on morphometric and genetic assessments to identify species and hybridization patterns. ...
Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in contributing to economic development and economic growth. Nevertheless, smallholder farmers are not fully linked and introduced to the agro-processing industry which is classified ...
Toggenburg dairy goats, which are valued for their versatility and excellent milk production under a variety of environmental conditions, are essential to the South African dairy industry. The aim of this study was to ...
This study investigates rangeland productivity in Blouberg Municipality, Limpopo Province, under changing climatic conditions using satellite-derived data. The research employs MODIS-derived vegetation indices, specifically ...
Haematological parameters may be affected by several internal and external factors making their interpretation more challenging. Non-genetic factors are known to have an influence on haematological parameters of sheep, ...
In rural households, donkeys are frequently seen as significant assets that support sustainable revenue generation and a way of life. Donkey farming is negatively perceived or viewed as a low-class or old-fashioned type ...
Tillering is one of sorghum’s adaptive traits to water availability, which can ‘make or
break’ crop yields depending on cultivar genetics. The complex interaction between
water availability and genetic expression makes ...
Moringa oleifera, part of the Moringaceae family, is a subtropical plant renowned for its medicinal properties. Its leaves are often used as leafy vegetables or as primary ingredients in green smoothies. However, Moringa ...