College of Agriculture, Engineering and Science
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Iterative schemes for approximating common solutions of certain optimization and fixed point problems in Hilbert spaces.
(2021)In this dissertation, we introduce a shrinking projection method of an inertial type with self-adaptive step size for finding a common element of the set of solutions of Split Gen- eralized Equilibrium Problem (SGEP) and ... -
Nature and level of trace mineral premix supplementation on growth parameters and mineral excretion in commercial broiler rations.
(2018)Commercial broiler premixes provide trace minerals (TM) such as Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn) and Copper (Cu) in excess of the birds’ requirements to maximize broiler performance (Untea et al., 2011). High inclusion levels of ... -
Real-time analysis of atmospheric pollution and its implications in Pietermaritzburg.
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Combining ability and genotype-by-environment Interaction analyses among early-to-medium maturing maize hybrids under drought and non-drought environments.
(2021)Developing high yielding early to medium maturing maize hybrids for Southern Africa represents an effective way to contribute to improving crop productivity in the face of climate change and unpredictable weather patterns. ... -
Evaluating the efficacy of formulations containing hexanal, moringa leaf extracts, and carboxy methylcellulose as postharvest treatments for fresh tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.).
(2020)Tomato fruit have a relatively short shelf life due to their highly perishable nature. This presents a challenge for long distance transportation of tomatoes. The use of non-refrigerated trucks (used by most commercial ... -
Investigating the effect of trellising and stem training methods on the horticultural performance of indeterminate tomatoes grown in dome shape tunnels.
(2020)Growing of tomato in open field in South Africa is very challenging due to unfavorable environmental conditions, pests and diseases. This has resulted to an increased hydroponic production of tomatoes in protected ... -
Physiological and biochemical effect of biostimulants on Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) and Cleome gynandra (L.)
(2021)Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) and Cleome gynandra (L.) are neglected plants, often collected from the wild, with dual benefits of nutritional and medicinal values, especially in rural communities. Biostimulants are well-known ... -
Design and development of a solar powered irrigation system model for South Africa.
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Free basic water services standards as indicators to assess inequalities in sustainable access to improved water services.
(2020)Sustainable access to improved water services is essential to sustain human life and a fundamental human right. Water is used by rural communities for activities that improve their health, wellbeing and livelihoods. As ... -
Life cycle assessment and the productivity study of the sugar industry in Sudan.
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Anthropometric status and dietary habits of registered nurses, enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing auxilliaries workng at a private hospital in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)The prevalence of overweight and obesity has been increasing over the years, particularly in South Africa (SA). A major contributor to this is poor lifestyle choices such as unhealthy diets and sedentary lifestyles. The ... -
Diversity of quorum sensing pherotypes amongst ecotypes of plant-associated Bacillus subtilis sensu lato isolates.
(2021)Ecologically-adapted populations, or ecotypes, are species forms that are functionally adapted to particular habitat niches. Bacterial ecotypes are challenging the significance and implications of ecological adaptation ... -
Analysing food security status among farmworkers in the Tshiombo Irrigation Scheme, Vhembe district, Limpopo Province.
(2020)Historically, South African rural households produced most of their food. Recently, rural households depend on market purchases, and possibly from neighbours. Currently, unemployment and lack of access to irrigable land, ... -
Investigating the indigenous postharvest technologies and practices used in smallholder farming systems, and their impact on food security: the case of Maqongqo, Mkhambathini Local Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)The sustainability of indigenous knowledge and its use has remained a key challenge in many parts of the developing world. Through the review of substantial literature, the researcher has identified that the indigenous ... -
Farmers’ perception and adaptation to climate change: case study of vulnerable areas in uMhlathuze Local Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2020)Global climate change has become a crucial concern, with smallholder farmers in developed countries being the most vulnerable In Africa, especially Sub-Saharan Africa, the majority of smallholder farmers cultivate crops ... -
Factors influencing the level of vegetable value chain participation and implications on smallholder farming and food security in Swayimane, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2020)In less developed countries, smallholder farming is important for development that could alleviate poverty, improve livelihoods, and contribute to household food security. However, Smallholder farming in South Africa is ... -
Design, implementation and assessment of a novel bioreactor for dark fermentative biohydrogen production.
(2020)The majority of the world’s energy consumption and electricity generation is derived from fossil fuel sources. Their consumption has a negative environmental impact, thus the need for renewable energies. Hydrogen being ... -
An ex-ante assessment of the socio-economic impacts of genetically modified sugarcane in the ILembe district of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)The increasing prevalence of the stalk borer, Eldana saccharina Walker (eldana), and creeping grass weed, Cynodon dactylon (cynodon), in sugarcane growing regions of South Africa have caused costs associated with control ...
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