Journal articles Open Access Functional trait diversity is a stronger predictor of multifunctionality than dominance: Evidence from an Afromontane forest in South Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Sylvanus Mensah · V.K. Salako +2 more Studies on how biodiversity influences ecosystem multifunctionality (EMF) help elucidate ecological mechanisms (e.g. niche complementarity and selection) underlying provision of multiple ecosystem services. While it is acknowledged that bi… RUF-38599 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The crucial role of agricultural development in economic growth and industrialization of Africa and the call for integrated services delivery C.T. Kadzere This paper explores how agricultural development is closely interconnected to economic development and industrialization, and how Africa could embrace this reality and develop agriculture, its economy, and industrialize. Africa boasts land… RUF-37792 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access From researching about farmers to researching with farmers: Experiences of the University of Limpopo’s Centre for Rural Community Empowerment (CRCE) in Limpopo Province, South Africa E. M Letsoalo · N.M. Mollel Through the Centre for Rural Community Empowerment (CRCE), students, academics and community members at the University of Limpopo interact in shaping and improving the training of students, impact of university knowledge on community membe… RUF-37758 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Investigating bruise susceptibility of pomegranate cultivars during postharvest handling O.A. Fawole · Linus Opara Umezuruike · Hussein Zaharan Bruising is the most common type of mechanical damage of horticultural produce which results mainly from excessive impact and compression forces due to improper postharvest handling. The presence of bruise contributes to downgrading and re… RUF-36619 2017 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Reducing susceptibility of fresh produce to physical damage during postharvest handling: The case of pomegranate fruit O.A. Fawole · Linus Opara Umezuruike · Hussein Zaharan A large percentage of fruit waste in the horticultural industry results from mechanical damage such as bruising. Fruit bruise damage is mostly caused by impact, compression or vibration during handling, packaging and transport. This study … RUF-36409 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Unlocking Africa’s agricultural development through public-private partnerships, supportive curricula and agriculture friendly policy D.L. Bese · L. Coetzee · B. Dayimani · C.T. Kadzere +2 more With over 25% of the world’s arable land being in Africa, the continent could play a pivotal role in producing food and fiber for itself and for the export basket to feed a waxing global population projected to reach nine billion by 2050. … RUF-36092 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Variation in cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) based on single nucleotide polymorphisms, simple sequence repeats and phenotypic traits R.S. Kawuki This thesis presents results from four research objectives. The first objective presents analysis of cassava germplasm form six countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, D.R.C, and Madagascar) using 29 qualitative traits. Germplasm form … RUF-35475 2009 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Comparison of field and laboratory measured hydraulic properties of selected diagnostic soil horizons J. G. Chimungu · M. Hensley · L. D. Van Rensburg This study characterised the hydraulic properties of two soil types in South Africa, Bainsvlei and Tukulu using both field (instantaneous profile method) and laboratory (desorption techniques). The results showed that the two approaches we… RUF-35033 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Association of seed coat colour with germination of three wild mustard species with agronomic potential A. T. Modi · J.O. Ochuodho Seed dormancy and germination present significant challenges when wild species are domesticated for cultivation and economic exploitation. Wild plant species are generally characterized by dormant seeds with variable germination widely spr… RUF-34442 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of temperature on yield of carrots J. Allemann · G. M. Engelbrecht · N. A. Manosa This study evaluated the influence of temperature on yield and retinol content of two carrot cultivars. Both cultivars yielded higher at lower (10 °C) than higher temperature (18 °C), but retinol content was higher at 18 °C. RUF-34399 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
