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Characterization and conservation of local pig genetic resources in Sekhukhune District of Limpopo Province

Phogole, Selebale Richard (2017-03)

A pig genetic resources study was conducted in five municipalities of Sekhukhune with the aim of characterising pig genetic resources in communal farming systems. A total of 52 pig farmers were interviewed using a structured ...
Chemical composition of baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) as affected by nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium nutrition

Zikalala, Bongekile Octavia (2014-11)

Baby spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.) is considered to be the one of the extremely nutritious vegetables, rich both in phytochemicals and core nutrients. Nowadays, phytochemicals in plants are raising interest in consumers ...
Chemical compositions and antimicrobial activities of Athrixia phylicoides DC. (bush tea), Monsonia burkeana (special tea) and synergistic effects of both combined herbal teas

Tshivhandekano, Itani; Ntushelo, Khayalethu; Ngezimana, Wonder; Tshikalange, Emmanuel; Mudau, Fhatuwani N. (Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine - Elsevier, 2014)

Athrixia phylicoides and Monsonia burkeana are indigenous plants of South Africa predominately used as traditional herbal teas. The objective of current study was to evaluate and compare the antimicrobial activity of A. ...
Classification and severity prediction of maize leaf diseases using Deep Learning CNN approaches

Sibiya, Malusi (2021-06)

Maize (zea mays) is the staple food of Southern Africa and most of the African regions. This staple food has been threatened by a lot of diseases in terms of its yield and existence. Within this domain, it is important ...
Climate change awareness: a case study of small scale maize farmers in Mpumalanga province, South Africa

Oduniyi, Oluwaseun Samuel (2014-07)

This study was conducted in the Nkangala district, in the province of Mpumalanga in South Africa. This province remains the largest forestry production region in South Africa. The majority of people living in Mpumalanga ...
Climate change effects on maize productivity in southwestern Nigeria

Ajala, Seun Boluwatife (2022-10-14)

This study examined the effects of climate change on maize productivity in Southwestern Nigeria. A multistage sampling was utilized to select 540 respondents for the study. Both primary and secondary data were collected ...
A comparative study of natural contamination with aflatoxins and fumonisins in selected food commodities from Botswana and Zimbabwe

Mupunga, Innocent (2013-06)

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by filamentous fungi. Aflatoxins and fumonisins are among the most toxic mycotoxins. They are a significant risk factor for a cocktail of chronic health conditions including ...
A comparison of growth media on cyclamens in a controlled environment

Adriaanse, Pierre (2013-11)

Cyclamens are deemed an essential cold season crop for supplementing the income of commercial growers during winter. However, cyclamens have the reputation of being a demanding commercial crop mainly due to difficulty in ...
Comparison of in vitro antimicrobial activity of Cannabis extracts and modified isoniazid derivatives against drug resistant Candida and Mycobacteria species

Mokoto, Tebogo Matlhogonolo Lorato (2021-11)

Microbial resistance to their respective treatment methods of microorganisms has become a major problem in the public health sector. Both Candida and Mycobacterium species have been noted as multi-drug resistant species ...
Comparison of productivity and economic benefit of commercial Lohmann Brown Lite layer’s on free-range and conventional cage systems

Maboneng, Kgaditsi (2019-06)

The study was conducted in two different types of natural ventilated housing systems; one featured with conventional laying cages while other had free-range system features. The aim was to analyse productivity and economic ...
Competitiveness of the South African Citrus Fruit Industry Relative to Its Southern Hemisphere Competitors

Sinngu, Takalani; Antwi, Michael (Journal of Agricultural Science, 2014)

This paper investigates the competitive performance of the South African citrus fruit industry relative to its southern hemisphere rivals, namely Argentina, Australia, Uruguay, Chile and Peru. Both local and international ...
A conceptual framework of e-fashion shopping intent

Kempen, Elizabeth; Kasambala, Josephine; Toerien, E (The Retail and Marketing Review is a refereed scientific journal of the Department of Marketing Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa)., 2015)

Functional e-fashion shopping risks induce the reluctance to e-fashion shop that directly influences the intention to shop for fashion online. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour as the theoretical framework, the study ...
The contribution of cowpeas to dietary diversity and food access in Peri-Urban Gaborone, Botswana

Olesitse, Olebogeng Boitswarelo (2010-07)

The study aimed at determining the contribution of cowpeas to dietary diversity and food access, among women living in a peri-urban area of Gaborone called Gabane village in Botswana. Consuming a variety of food groups ...
Contribution of indigenous knowledge use on the livelihood of rural women in the Lowveld region of Swaziland: a case study of handicrafts

Ndlangamandla, Mhambi Moses (2014-06)

Poverty alleviation is a key item on the agenda of both government and non-governmental organisations. The use of indigenous knowledge to embark on small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) such as handicraft making has ...
The contribution of Peri-Urban livestock production on food security of farmers in the township of Botleng, Delmas, South Africa

Xaba, Nompumelelo Silindile Thobile (2023-04)

This study aimed to explore the food security status of peri-urban livestock farmers in the township of Botleng, Delmas, South Africa, and determine whether livestock production has contributed to food security of the ...
The contribution of the Homestead Food Garden Programme to household food security in Region 7, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

Malatsi, Ernest (2019-02)

Since the inception of the homestead food garden programme in Gauteng Province, more than 3 000 individuals in the City of Tshwane Region 7 have benefited from the programme. It is not known whether the gardens were ...
The contribution of urban agriculture to food security in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng Province

Modibedi, Thabo Phillip (2018-03)

This study evaluated the contribution of urban agriculture (community gardens) to food security in Emfuleni Local Municipality in Gauteng province. The objectives were to determine the socio-demographic characteristics ...
Degradation kinetics of carbohydrate fraction of commercial concentrate feeds for weaned calves, heifers, lactating and dry dairy cattle

Agboola, Olabisi Dorcas (2015-06)

Variations in composition and disappearance of nutrients in dairy cattle feeds are dictated by ingredients, methods of processing, storage while milk production levels depend on the animal, environmental factors and largely ...
Detection and molecular identification of Mucorales isolated from spoilt agricultural commodities collected in fresh produce markets in Gauteng province, South Africa

Kwinda, Grace Thiambi (2014-12)

Fruit and vegetables are often spoilt during storage, handling and transportation due to microorganisms. The common spoilage causes are fungi within the order Mucorales, the largest order of the class Zygomycetes. Such ...
Determinants of climate change adaption measures among crop farmers in Limpopo Province of South Africa

Ogunsola, Mary Tosin (2020-12)

Agricultural production is the main source of livelihood and food security for crop farmers especially the rural communities in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. This sector contributes immensely to the Gross ...

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