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Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Plant Production and Soil Science) by Type "Mini Dissertation"
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...