Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi

Metabolomic Profiling of Agathosma betulina Leaves, Under Wild, Field, and Glasshouse Conditions Using UPLC-QTOF-MS and Multivariate Analysis

N. M. L. Mnisi, Rotondwa P. Gunununu, Manaka J. Makgato, Motiki M. Mofokeng et autres

Agathosma betulina (P.J. Bergius) Pillans is an aromatic medicinal shrub endemic to South Africa’s Cape Floristic Region, widely used in traditional medicine to treat urinary tract infections, gastrointestinal disorders, colds, and wounds. Despite its commercial importance, limited information is available on how …

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Secondary Metabolites Profile Diversity of Lobostemon fruticosus Leaves Across Geographical Locations in the Western Cape

Luvolwethu Dukashe, N. M. L. Mnisi, Rotondwa P. Gunununu, Manaka J. Makgato et autres

Lobostemon fruticosus (L.) H. Buek is an indigenous South African medicinal plant valued for its traditional therapeutic uses; however, information on its phytochemical variation and pyrrolizidine alkaloid (PA) content across geographical populations remains limited. This study investigated the secondary metabolite composition and …

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Soil Organic Carbon, Weed Suppression and Fruit Yield in Response to Cover Crop Species and Termination Method in Citrus Orchard (Eureka Lemon)

Sibongiseni Silwana, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Nebo Jovanovic

Cover crops are increasingly used in citrus production systems to improve soil health, reduce weed pressure and enhance fruit yield and quality. While the benefits of integrating cover crops into orchard management have been widely reported in several countries, information on their …

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Short-Term Chemical Changes in Sandy Soil Following Composted Solid Winery Waste Application and NPK Fertilisation under Swiss Chard Cultivation

Ncedo Goodwill Ndololwana, Olwetu Antonia Sindesi, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Francis Bayo Lewu

Soil fertility challenges, particularly for smallholder farmers, are often addressed with inorganic fertilisers, which can lead to soil degradation. This study investigates a sustainable alternative by comparing the short-term effects of NPK fertilisation and two different application rates of composted solid winery …

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Short-Term Chemical Changes in Sandy Soil Following Composted Solid Winery Waste Application and NPK Fertilisation under Swiss Chard Cultivation

Ncedo Goodwill Ndololwana, Olwetu Antonia Sindesi, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Francis Bayo Lewu

Soil fertility challenges, particularly for smallholder farmers, are often addressed with inorganic fertilisers, which can lead to soil degradation. This study investigates a sustainable alternative by comparing the short-term effects of NPK fertilisation and two different application rates of composted solid winery …

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Swiss chard (Beta vulgaris var. cicla) growth and yield response to solid winery waste compost and NPK fertiliser application in sandy soil

Ncedo Goodwill Ndololwana, Olwetu Antonia Sindesi, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Francis Bayo LEWU

Vegetable producers struggle with soil fertility challenges and ever-increasing inorganic fertiliser prices. Solid winery waste compost provides a promising solution to these problems and mitigates the environmental consequences of discarded winery waste. The use of organic soil amendments improves crop growth and …

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Harnessing Indigenous Leafy Vegetables for Poverty Alleviation and Economic Upliftment in Marginalized South African Communities

Manaka J. Makgato, Salmina Mokgehle, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, W. J. Van Rensburg et autres

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Investigating the Response of Selected Reference and Alternative Wine Cultivars to Dryland Conditions in the Swartland Region of South Africa

C J Howell, Karen Freitag, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi

Grapevines depend on adequate water for sustainable yield and quality. However, according to climate change forecasts, rainfall in the Western Cape Province of South Africa could become lower. In the Swartland Region, many vineyards are grown under dryland conditions or with limited …

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Optimising Canola Production (Brasica napus L.) Through Irrigation: Global Insights and South Africa Applications

Sibongiseni Silwana, OA Sindesi, Ayşin Dumani, A Cutu et autres

Canola (Brassica napus L.) is an herbaceous plant that produces small round seeds and is the most important source of edible oil in the world. The term “canola” is derived from Canadian oil-low acid since the crop is a rapeseed variety developed …

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Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in Grain and Vegetable Amaranthus Species: Physiological, Biochemical and Molecular Insights

Mulisa Nkuna, Pfunzo Gavhi, Alice Mwanjiwa Kanyerere, Vivian Ikebudu et autres

Drought limits plant growth, development and productivity, leading to more than 50% crop loss globally. Drought-induced oxidative stress disturbs the plant’s metabolism; however, plants activate signaling pathways to respond and adapt to drought stress. Although drought response mechanisms are well reported in …

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Short-Term Effects of Cover Crop Species and Termination Methods on Soil pH and Key Enzymatic Activities (β-Glucosidase, Phosphatase and Urease Activities) in a Citrus Orchard (Eureka Lemons)

Sibongiseni Silwana, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi, Nebo Jovanovic

The best management practices for cover cropping in citrus orchards, particularly in terms of species selection and termination methods, remain unclear. This study assessed the short-term effects of different cover crop species (vetch, medics and oats) and termination methods (slashed vs. non-slashed) …

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Effects of zeolite-amended sandy soil on moisture, ash, and protein content of Swiss Chard

Olwetu Antonia Sindesi, Bongani Ncube, Muinat Nike Lewu, Azwimbavhi Reckson Mulidzi et autres

Soil degradation and water scarcity are major challenges affecting crop productivity in sandy soils. Zeolite, a naturally occurring aluminosilicate mineral, has been explored as a soil amendment to improve soil properties and enhance plant growth for various crops. However, limited information on …

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