Horticultural Science: Recent submissions
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Variations in growth, yield and metabolites of African ginger (Siphonochilus aethiopicus) in responses to irrigation regimes and nitrogen levels.
(2017)Medicinal plants are valuable natural resources used as traditional medicine and have economic significance. African ginger (S. aethiopicus) (Schweinf.) B.L. Burtt is one of the most important rhizomatous plants, highly-valued ... -
Evaluation of best practices for local chicory production.
(2017)Chicory roots obtained from Cichorium intybus are commonly used to produce a caffeine-free coffee substitute. Although the crop has been produced in South Africa for many decades, the country still relies on imported chicory ... -
The combined effects of daylength and temperature on onion bulb when grown under greenhouse environment.
(2017)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Evaluation of a low-cost energy-free evaporative cooling system for postharvest storage of perishable horticultural products produced by smallholder farmers of Umsinga in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)In this study, a low-cost energy-free evaporative cooling system for postharvest storage of perishable horticultural was investigated. The evaporative cooler is a cost effective, energy free and easy to maintain way of ... -
Potential of pre-and postharvest illumination of cherry tomato, a climacteric fruit, to reduce the ripening period and enhance yield and quality while maintaining shelf life.
(2017)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) is the most-consumed horticultural commodity worldwide because it is diverse in use, attractive and contributes significantly to the health and nutrition of humans. There are many different ... -
Evaluation of fruit growth and development over a very extended harvesting period of 'Hass', ‘Fuerte’, ‘Gem’ and ‘Ryan’ avocado fruit.
(2017)Assessing avocado fruit growth and development by measuring fruit diameter during ontogeny may, therefore, offer clues to better understand whole plant behaviour. Plant sampling was carried out over different developmental ... -
The effect of shadenetting on ‘3-29-5’ avocado production under subtropical conditions.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file. -
The development of indigenous marula (sclerocarya birrea) fruit leather : effect of drying temperature and sugar concentration on the drying characteristics, physico-chemical and consumer sensory properties of marula fruit leathers.
(2016)Fruits indigenous to African countries are highly recognised and valued by rural communities for food security purposes. An examples of such fruits include but not limited to marula fruits (Sclerocarya birrea), which is ... -
Evaluating the effect of phenolic compounds on the growth of phyllosticta citricarpa, the casual organism of citrus black spot.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Induced polyploidy as a tool for the development of novel South African indigenous crops.
(2015)Polyploidy is a naturally-occurring phenomenon in plants and has been reported as an important pathway for evolution and speciation; it is estimated that a large percentage of flowering plants are polyploid in origin. ... -
Antioxidants composition of moringa (moringa oleifera lam) in different plant organs.
(2015)Moringa oleifera Lam. is a versatile plant with various benefits; different parts of the plant have different pharmacological activity such as flavonoid, alkaloids, phenol, and carotenoids. The aim of the seed study was ... -
Effect of coloured shade nets and plastics on Eucalyptus hybrid mini-hedge stock plant morphology and subsequent cuttings rooting potential.
(2014)Eucalyptus grandis (W. Hill) × E. nitens (Maiden) (G × N) clonal hybrids are bred to produce trees more cold-tolerant than E. grandis alone due to the cold-resistant E. nitens parent. Some of these selected hybrid clones ... -
Optimization of flower and seed crop production in temperate eucalyptus orchards in South Africa through site selection and environmental manipulation.
(2014)Temperate eucalypts are an important part of the commercial forestry landscape in South Africa, comprising approximately 50% of the total Eucalyptus planted area. The majority of the commercial temperate eucalypts grown ... -
A comparative study of antioxidant potentials of some leafy vegetables : emphasis on African leafy vegetable and exotic vegetables.
(2014)Due to malnutrition and food insecurity problem around the globe, mainly in developing countries, cheap nutritional food sources are required. In South Africa, a large proportion of the population is considered “poor” and ... -
Evaluation of maturity parameters of 'Fuerte' and 'Hass' avocado fruit.
(2014)Avocado fruit is one of the most important horticultural crops produced in South Africa. The fruit does not give obvious indication of maturity as it does not ripen as long as it remains attached to a tree. Harvesting ... -
A comparative study on carbohydrates and antioxidants of indigenous crop black jack (Bidens pilosa L.) and selected commercial vegetable crops.
(2014)The adequate consumption of African leafy vegetables has been closely associated with a strong reduction of chronically disease such as cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. The health benefits provided by African ... -
Effectiveness of pre- and postharvest silicon and phosphorous acid applications in inhibiting Penicillium digitatum on citrus fruit.
(2014)Citrus is, by tonnage, globally the most-produced fruit. Although technological advances have greatly improved storage life and quality of citrus, postharvest decay remains a major problem. Penicillium digitatum (green ... -
Ovule and seed studies in relation to fruit growth in Carica papaya L. cl. honey gold.
(1979)No abstract available.