• Evaluation of simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers associated with resistance to Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Barry in commercial South African soybean cultivars 

  Mbedzi, Pfano Princess (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Sclerotinia sclerotiorum (Lib.) de Barry, commonly known as Sclerotinia stem rot is one of the pathogens that have a potentially devastating impact on the growth of soybean industry in South Africa. Several quantitative ...
• Simulating long-term carbon and nitrogen dynamics of South African maize (Zea mays l.) and sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum l.) cropping systems with APSIM 

  Maseko, Simphiwe Khulekani (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Maize and sugarcane production has been threatened by declining soil quality due to long-term unsustainable management practices, which have increased the reliance on inorganic fertilization. This study reports on long-term ...
• Antibiotics from Streptomyces spp. isolated from Namibian desert sand 

  Nxumalo, Deliwe Maria (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  The discovery of antibiotics has been one of the major breakthroughs in the history of medicine for the treatment of microbe-related infections. Soil-borne microorganisms have been known to potentially produce clinically ...
• Rhizobacteria-induced priming against Fusarium crown rot and desiccation stress in Sorghum bicolor 

  Carlson, René (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Untargeted ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-high definition mass spectrometry (UHPLC-HDMS) based metabolomics was applied to elucidate the metabolomic changes in Sorghum bicolor seedlings that attribute to ...
• Potential on- and off- site environmental impacts of large agricultural investments versus small-scale farming in Kenya and Mozambique 

  da Silva, Maya Paula Ferreira Martins (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Over the last decade, Africa has been targeted by large-scale agricultural investments (LAIs) in the global rush for agricultural land and resources. This potential land use change has generated multifaceted and controversial ...
• Impact of irrigation with mine affected saline sulphate waters on crop performance, soil properties and groundwater quality 

  Ronquest, Zimone Danielle (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  The majority of mine-affected waters contain large quantities of calcium and magnesium sulphate, with some dominated by sodium sulphate or bicarbonate. The availability of large volumes of mine impacted waters and large ...
• Germination of the grass weed Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. population as affected by temperature light and its response to glyphosate 

  Kalimashe, Magunya (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  The grass weed Eleusine indica is listed as one of the most problematic weeds species in the world. It is characterized by vigorous growth and an extended root system that contributes to making this weed highly competitive. ...
• Estimating mineral content of indigenous browse species using laboratory spectroscopy and Sentinel-2 imagery 

  Gama, Michael Jabulani (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Understanding variation in the foliar nutrient among indigenous species of the bushveld is crucial for rural livelihoods, in particular the integration of trees into agroecosystems. The study explored nutrient composition ...
• The potential of tropane alkaloids and other phytochemical compounds of the South African Erythroxylum species to target pathogenic factors in rheumatoid arthritis 

  Daneel, Marelize (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Rheumatoid arthritis is the third most common type of arthritis worldwide; and it is also one of the most common autoimmune diseases found today. Studies have shown that the life expectancy of a patient can be reduced ...
• Biological control of Meloidogyne incognita race 2 on soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) by means of plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria 

  Conrad, Robert (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) are bacteria that colonize the rhizosphere and/or roots in the presence of other soil microflora and have growth promotion activity and/or biocontrol activity. Plant growth-promoting ...
• Carbon dioxide release from disturbed wetland soils of the Mpumalanga Highveld 

  Van Rooyen, Garth (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  The release of carbon dioxide from wetland soils is a phenomenon which involves several biochemical processes and environmental conditions. Heterotrophic respiration through the metabolisation of organic material by ...
• Evaluation of benefits of land restitution forest-based public-private partnership models in South Africa: A case study of Amabomvini and Cata communities 

  Tshidzumba, Ratsodo Phillip (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  The question of land ownership in South Africa, like in other developing countries, has received undisputable attention from political parties, government and disadvantaged local communities. In response to this most ...
• The role of phytotoxic and antimicrobial compounds of Euphorbia gummifera in the cause and maintenance of the fairy circles of Namibia 

  Galt, Nicole (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Fairy circles (FC) are unexplained botanical phenomena of the pro-Namib desert and parts of the West Coast of South Africa. They are defined as circular to oval shaped anomalies of varying sizes that are left bereft of ...
• Improving water and nutrient use efficiency of Phaseolus vulgaris after flooded rice in Bwanje Valley irrigation scheme, Malawi 

  Chinula, Thandiwe (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Phaseolus vulgaris is an essential legume crop for Bwanje people, because of its protein content for low-income population and good market availability. However, its yield is very low below pontential (2-3 t ha-1). In terms ...
• Implications of shallow groundwater dynamics on water and salinity management at Kasinthula Sugarcane Scheme, Malawi 

  Kandinga, Trencio Enock Hanwell (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  A study to understand the implications of shallow groundwater dynamics was carried out at Kasinthula Irrigation Scheme in Chikwawa District, Malawi. Water table fluctuations, groundwater salinities and soil solute levels ...
• Improving water and nutrient use efficiency of Maize after flooded rice in Bwanje irrigation scheme, Malawi 

  Sichali, Nicholas (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Bwanje Valley Irrigation Scheme experiences low maize yields and shortage of water in the winter irrigation season. The scheme is also under-utilized in terms of irrigated area during winter as only 145 ha is cultivated ...
• Crop response to irrigation with acidic and neutralized, saline mine water 

  Madiseng, Lesego (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  The cessation of mining activities and concurrent abandonment of mines in many South African mining areas has left the state with the responsibility of caring for and rehabilitating ownerless mines, which are prone to ...
• Water use of deciduous and evergreen tree nut crops : a case study using pecans and macadamias 

  Ibraimo, Nadia Alcina (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Adequate water supply is crucial for optimal fruit production, with the consequence that the vast majority of orchards are dependent on irrigation, particularly in arid and semi-arid climates where rainfall is low and ...
• Water use and bioenergy potential of subtropical Poaceace species as second generation field crops 

  Cloete, Heinrich (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  First generation (edible) crops used for bioenergy production are generally not economically feasible due to the fact that they rarely offer significantly more energy at the end of the processing chain as compared to the ...
• A comparative study of two Eucalyptus hybrid breeding strategies and the genetic gains of these strategies 

  Van den Berg, Gerhardus Johannes (University of Pretoria, 2017)

  The hybrid combination between Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus urophylla plays a significant role in the production of pulp in the South African Forestry Industry. Superior clones of this hybrid combination have been ...

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