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The influence of exogenously applied 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid on fruit drop and quality of navel oranges (Citrus sinensis L.)

Modise, D.M.; Likuku, A.S; Thuma, M.; Phuti, R. (Academic journals, 2009-05-18)

Orchard experiments were carried out in Botswana with the objective of evaluating the effect of 2,4- dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) on reducing premature fruit drop. Different concentration levels of the 2,4-D (8, ...
The response of male indigenous Venda chickens to diet energy to protein ratios fed from seven up to 13 weeks of age

Mbajiorgu, Christian A. (2011)
Effect of dietary Lysine to energy ratio on performance of unsexed indigenous Venda chickens

Mbajiorgu, Christian A.; Ng'ambi J (Ext); Norris D (Ext); Alabi O (Ext) (2011)
Effect of hatching egg size on hatchability and chick hatch-weight of indigenous Venda chickens

Mbajiorgu, Christian A. (Indian Journal of Animal Research, 2011-12-31)

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of hatching egg size on hatchability and hatch-weight of indigenous Venda chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus). Three different egg size groups classified into small: (<49 ...
Effect of Uromalt inclusion level on reproductive traits of West African Dwarf Buck-Kids

Mbajiorgu, Ejikeme F.; Ogundun, N.; Isiaku, M.; Mbajiorgu, Christian A. (2012)
Effects of sulphur preservative on phytochemical and antioxidant capacity of peels of mango cultivars (Mangifera indica L.) produced in South Africa

Mudau, Fhatuwani Nixwell; Mabusela, Johanna; Wonder, Ngezimana (African Journal of Biotechnology - Academic Journals, 2013)

Fruits have abundant phytochemicals that contribute as bioactive molecules with ability to lower incidence of diseases. Mangoes are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants. In this study, peels of six selected mango cultivars ...
Proximate, chemical compositions and sulphur concentrations on quality of selected dried mango (Mangifera indica L.)

Mudau, Fhatuwani Nixwell; Mabusela, Johanna; Wonder, Ngezimana (Academic Journals, 2013)

Preference for dried mango is on the increase as it provides a good source of nutrients, whilst evading consumption of fatty in some post-harvest processed fruits. However, data on proximate and chemical compositions of ...
Effect of pruning on carbohydrate dynamics of herbal and medicinal plant species: Prospects leading to research on the influence of pruning on productivity and biochemical composition of bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides D.C.)

Marasha, Nyembezi; Mariga, Irvine Kwaramba; Ngezimana, Wonder; Mudau, Fhatuwani Nixwell (A c ad e m i c J o u r n a ls, 2013)

Pruning is an essential agronomic practice and it has been shown to be the most important operation, next to plucking, which directly determines the productivity and quality of tea bushes. In tea, pruning helps stimulate ...
Yield and Essential Oil Response in Coriander to Water Stress and Phosphorus Fertilizer Application

Hani, Mehanna M.; Hussein, Said-Al Ahl H.A.; Mursy, Mohamed H.; Ngezimana, Wonder; Mudau, Fhatuwani N. (Taylor & Francis - Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, 2014)

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum L.) contains essential oil, and various extracts from the seeds possess anti-bacterial, antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-cancerous and anti-mutagenic activities. Field experiments were carried ...
Impact of Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy (PLAS) Projects on Human Capital Livelihood of Beneficiaries in the Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District in South Africa

Antwi, Michael; Nxumalo, K.K.S. (Journal of Agricultural Science, 2014)

This study assessed the effect of PLAS projects on human capital aspects of beneficiaries in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality. Out of 97 beneficiaries, stratified random sampling technique was used to select 54 from ...
Determinants of Competitiveness in the South African Citrus Fruit Industry

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

This paper analyses the determinants of competitiveness in the South African citrus fruit industry. It uses Michael Porter's competitive diamond framework to determine and analyse the factors influencing the performance ...
Evaluation of banana bunch protection materials for optimum fruit production on cultivars grown in Mozambique

Kutinyu, Rodrick; Fraiser, Connie; Ngezimana, Wonder; Mudau, Fhatuwani N. (University of the West Indies, Faculty of Science & Agriculture, Trinidad & Tobago, 2014)

Mozambique has the potential to boost its banana exports. To fully realise this, agronomic practices in production should be fully developed to combat physiological disorders associated with banana within the region. ...
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. ...
Effect of Different Drying Methods on Chemical Composition and Microbial Activities of Bush Tea (Athrixia phylicoides)

Mudau, Fhatuwani N.; Ngezimana, Wonder (International Journal of Agriculture and Biology - http://www.fspublishers.org, 2014)

The effect of different drying methods; sun, freeze, shade and oven drying on total polyphenol content, tannins, total antioxidants and phytochemicals content of bush tea (Athrixia phylicoides DC.) were evaluated. Assessment ...
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 ...
The effect of greening the supplier and innovation on environmental performance and competitive advantage

van den Berg, Unine; Labuschagne, Jean-Pierre; van den berg, Hugo (AOSIS OpenJournals., 2015)

Companies in South Africa should realise the important influence of greening their suppliers and innovation to achieve environmental goals and competitive advantages. A questionnaire survey was conducted with 75 companies ...
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae): A review of its ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, pharmacological properties and toxicology

Mongalo, Nkoana Ishmael; McGraw, LJ; Finnie, JF; Van Staden, J (Elsevier, 2015)

Ethnopharmacological relevance: Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen (Polygalaceae) is a multi-purpose plant with a long history of use in African traditional medicine to treat various sexually transmitted infections, ...
Growth of Pelargonium sidoides DC. in response to water and nitrogen level

Mofokeng, M.M.; Steyn, J.M.; du Plooy, C.P.; Prinsloo, G (2015)

Water stress is the most limiting factor in agricultural productivity in arid and semi-arid regions and causes very high losses in crop yield. Regulation of growth and stomatal conductance is the main mechanism by which ...
Predicting water quality associated with land cover change in the Grootdraai Dam catchment, South Africa

du Plessis, Anja; Harmse, T; Ahmed, F (Taylor & Francis - Water International, 2015)

The Grootdraai Dam catchment forms part of the Vaal River system, which is deemed to be the ‘workhorse’ of South Africa as it is located within the economic heart of the country. The status of water quality within the ...
A short note on the biogeography of the rarely observed Seychelles butterflies

Lawrence, James M. (Phelsuma, 2015)

Biogeography of the rarely observed Seychelles butterflies.

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