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Performance of elite cowpea (vigna unguiculata) genotypes at Mankweng and Bela-Bela, Limpopo Province

Sekgobela, Molebjane Marry (2019)

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a multi-purpose crop as it can be used for human consumption and livestock feeding. Cowpea serves as one of the cheapest sources of vegetable protein as the dry grain contains 25-30% protein. ...

Effect of bovine colostrum feeding period after hatching on performance and carcass characteristics of ross 308 broiler chickens

Makhubela, Naum Nyanese (2019)

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of bovine colostrum feeding period after hatching on performance and carcass characteristics of male Ross 308 broiler chickens. The experiment was based on 0, 12, 24, 36, ...

Perceptions of agricultural extension practitioners' towards information and communication technology tools in Polokwane Local Agricultural Office, Limpopo Province

Mabena, Phindile Precious (2019)

The aim of the study was to investigate the perceptions of AEPs towards ICT tools to understand why AEPs are not using the ICT tools for their work as expected by the department of agriculture. The data was collected from ...

Effects of treated wastewater on selected soil nutrients and biological properties

Kganyago, Zaphania Mmadichaba (2019)

Water scarcity poses significant risks to global food security. The use of treated wastewater for irrigation could be a sustainable remedy for water scarcity in arid to semi-arid regions. Furthermore, it has been the ...

Effects of irrigation interval and planting density on biomass yield and chemical composition of nightshade (solanum retroflexum) in Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mabotja, Thakgala Confidence (2019)

Nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.) is among the most important indigenous leafy vegetables in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province, South Africa, due to its high values of beta-carotene, vitamin E, folic acid, ascorbic ...

Farmers' perceptions of community-based seed production schemes in Polokwane and Lepelle-Nkumpi Local Municipalities, Limpopo

Phala, Mahlatse (2019)

Smallholder farmers’ need for regular supply of adequate, quality and affordable seed led to the establishments of Community-Based Maize Seed Production Schemes (CBSPSs) in most developing countries, including South ...

Bioavailability and bioremediation of heavy metals and nutrients in cultivated and fallowed soils following irrigation with treated wastewater

Phadu, Moedisha Lorraine (2019)

Global shortage of fresh quality water has led to the use of treated wastewater in arid and semi-arid regions. Although, the treated wastewater has proven to be the best solution in ameliorating pressures brought by ...

Diet selection of cattle in the Pietersburg Plateau Bushveld of the Limpopo Province

Ntsoane, Tumisho (2019)

An experiment was conducted at the University of Limpopo to determine the diet selection of cattle in the Petersburg Plateau Bushveld, the aim being to identify important and palatable grass species during four seasons of ...

Assessing variance components of multilevel models pregnancy data

Letsoalo, Marothi Peter (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Most social and health science data are longitudinal and additionally multilevel in nature, which means that response data are grouped by attributes of some cluster. Ignoring the diﬀerences and similarities generated by ...

Characterisation of selected soil properties using remote sensing techniques

Fisha, Phuti Cedric (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Many conventional laboratory methods are used to characterise spatial and temporal variation of soil properties in order to understand soil quality for different purposes. Currently there is a high demand for accurate soil ...

Yield characteristics, carbon capture and chemical composition of moringa oleifera under diverse planting population and agro-ecological conditions of the Limpopo Province

Bopape-Mabapa, Moshidi Paulina (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Moringa oleifera is a multipurpose fast growing tree which is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions of the world due to its numerous benefits. The benefits include medicinal use, industrial use, soil ...

Effect of dietary ascorbic acid supplementation level on productivity, carcass characteristics and mortality of Venda chickens

Malebana, I. M. M. (2009)

Two experiments were conducted to determine the effect of dietary ascorbic acid supplementation levels on productivity, carcass characteristics and mortality of Venda chickens. The first experiment determined the effect ...

The impacts of rural land use on the natural environment in Dilokong District

Mahlake, Padianyane Ansie (2000)

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Situational analysis of Agricultural businesses within Aganang Municipality

Mabelebele, Maishibe Johanna (University of Limpopo, 2011)

The South African economic system is reliant to a greater extend on the availability of resources within this economy. Agricultural business opportunities should be properly explored to contribute significantly towards LED ...

Effect of tree girdling, harvest time and ripening temperature on "hass" avocado fruit skin colour development during ripening

Sibuyi, Hazel (2018)

‘Hass’ avocado fruit changes skin colour from green to purple and then black during ripening. However, markets importing South African avocado fruit have been complaining about the ‘Hass’ skin colour not changing to ...

Site-specific soil pH management across spatially variable soils

Kanyane, Pholosho Mmateko (2013)

Knowledge and management of soil pH, particularly soil acidity across spatially variable soils is important, although this is greatly ignored by farmers in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. The significance of understanding ...

Evaluation of the small-scale farming on land redistribution case-studies in the Northern Province with specific reference to the Northern Region

Mthombeni, A. N. (2001)

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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 ...

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