• Effect of haverst season and ripening duration on the physico-chemical properties of new 'fuerte-type' avocando fruit selections during ripening 

  Munzhedzi, Mukondeleli (University of Limpopo, 2016)

  The Agricultural Research Council-Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops (ARC-ITSC) is continuously developing new avocado selections, in order for the South African Avocado Industry (SAAI) to remain competitive in ...
• Evaluation of different temperature winter fodder species (Festulolium hybrids, dactylis species, lolium hybrids) and grass-legume mixtures in the warmer summer rainfall areas of South Africa 

  Kabine, Ezekiel Simon (University of Limpopo, 2016)

  South Africa is regarded as a semi-arid area; only 28% of the country receives more than 600 mm rainfall recorded annually. Sustainable utilization of cool season fodder grasses in summer rainfall areas to produce winter ...
• Mean concentration stimulation point of nemarioc-AL and nemafric-BL phytonematicides on pelargonium sidoided : an indigenous future cultigen 

  Sithole, Nokuthula Thulisile (2016)

  Pelargonium sidoides has numerous medicinal applications, with economic potential to serve as a future cultigen in smallholder farming systems. However, it is highly susceptible to the root-knot (Meloidogyne species) ...
• Market participation of smallholder sunflower farmers in Sekhukhune District of Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mathagu, Hangwelani Tshilidzi (2016)

  The study focused on the market participation of the smallholder sunflower farmers of Sekhukhune District in Limpopo Province of South Africa. A total of 100 smallholder sunflower farmers of Sekhukhune were randomly selected ...
• Effect of shredded colophospermum mopane wood inclusion as roughage on performance of fattening nguni heifers 

  Kgasago, Nkgaugelo (2016)

  A study was conducted to determine the effect of shredded Colophospermum (C.) mopane wood inclusion as roughage on performance of fattening Nguni heifers weighing 200 ± 5kg. The four diets used were isocaloric and ...
• Quality protocols for nemarioc-AL and nemafric-BL phytonematicides and potential chemical residues in tomato fruits 

  Shadung, Kagiso Given (University of Limpopo, 2016)

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• Evaluation of introduced cowpea breeding lines for Aphid (Aphis Craccivora) and bruchid (Callosobruchus Rhodensiansus) resistance in South Africa 

  Letsoalo, Isaac Motsoeng (University of Limpopo, 2015)

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• Value chain analysis and resource-use efficiency of small-holders broiler farmers in Capricorn District, Limpopo Province 

  Usapfa, Luvhengo (University of Limpopo, 2015)

  Food insecurity and hunger problems have received considerable attention in recent years from research experts and governments worldwide. The most important nutrients in food security are proteins, especially animal proteins. ...
• Economic impacts of large-scale land investments along the emerging Chisumbanje Sugarcane Bio-ethanol Value Chain in Zimbabwe 

  Kambanje, Cuthbert (University of Limpopo, 2016)

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• Determinants of agricultural credit acquisition for the Land Bank of South Africa : case study of smallholder farmers in peri-urban areas of Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Braide, Tamunotonye Mayowa (University of Limpopo, 2015)

  Capital is one of the most important factors of production. In South Africa, among other things, lack of finance is one of the fundamental problems hampering production, productivity and income of rural farm households. ...
• Effect of vermicompost on growth and yield of cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. capitata) 

  Lesufi, Ramadimetse Rebone (2015)

  An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of vermicompost on cabbage growth and yield. Vermicompost (VC) was applied at 2500 kg/ha and was compared to one organic {vita grow (VG) [N:P:K 2:3:2 (16)] and one chemical ...
• Allelopathic effects of bankrupt bush (Seriphium plumosum) on the germination ability of specific plant species 

  Mokou, Moketla Baltimore (University of Limpopo, 2016)

  Seriphium plumosum is a declared indicator of bush encroachment, and poses a serious threat to the management of sustainable utilization in all grasslands. The successful invasiveness of S. plumosum is attributed to its ...
• Nemarioc-AL and nemafric-BL phytonematicides : bioactivities in meloidogyne incognita, tomato crop, soil type and organic matter 

  Dube, Zakheleni Palane (2016)

  Nemarioc-AL and Nemafric-BL phytonematicides, had been researched and developed from indigenous plants at the University of Limpopo, Green Technologies Research Centre, under the auspices of the Indigenous Cucurbitaceae ...
• Impact of rainfall on the determination of tree age and establishment patterns of acacia tortilis in the Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mokoka, Malesela Vincent (2016)

  The relationships between tree age, growth rings, and stem circumference correlated with establishment patterns may be a valuable instrument to reveal the functioning of woody species in the Savanna Biome. A study on tree ...
• Physico-chemical characterization and spatial variability of soils in the research block at University of Limpopo Experimental Farm 

  Phefadu, Kopano Conferance (University of Limpopo, 2015)

  There exists a considerable level of spatial variability in soil physical and chemical properties within the research block; and the soils are generally shallow. Of all the measured parameters, electrical conductivity, ...
• Responses of tomato plant growth and root-knot nematodes to phytonematicides from fermented fresh fruits of two indigenous cucumis species 

  Tseke, Pontsho Edmund (University of Limpopo, 2013)

  Two phytonematicides were researched and developed from fermented crude extracts of wild watermelon (Cucumis africanus) and wild cucumber (Cucumis myriocarpus) fruits for use as alternatives to methyl bromide in managing ...
• Effect of replacing calf starter feed with lucerne leaf-meal on diet intake, rumen degradation and growth of Holstein heifer calves 

  Mangena, Joyce Ledile (2015)

  A series of experiments were carried out to investigate the effect of replacing calf starter feed with lucerne leaf-meal (LLM) on diet intake, rumen degradation and growth of Holstein heifer calves. The treatments were ...
• Socio-economic analysis and profitability of small-scale broiler production enterprises in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province 

  Mulaudzi, Rudzani Grace (2015)

  The aim of the study was to analyse the socio-economic factors affecting the gross margin of small-scale broiler producers in the Vhembe district and thereby determine their profitability and contribution towards the local ...
• Overcoming seed dormancy and development of In vitro propagation protocols in indigenous cucumis species for use as alternative crops in various industries 

  Maila, Mmatshelo Yvonne (2015)

  Wild watermelon (Cucumis africanus LF.) and wild cucumber (Cucumis myriocarpus Naude.) are known for their ethnomedicine, ethnopesticide, ethnonematicide and nutritional properties, along with nematode resistance. The two ...
• Onsite greywater reuse as a water conservation method: a case study of Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipality, Limpopo Province of South Africa 

  Mashabela, Karabo (2015)

  Fresh water is a finite and vulnerable resource, essential to sustain life, development and the environment. Growth in population and economic activities have contributed to water scarcity, which is a frequent challenge ...

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