Browsing School of Agricultural, Earth and Environmental Sciences by Title
Now showing items 949-968 of 1980
-
Identification and characterisation of some phytopathogens infecting South African indigenous ornamental plants.
(2014)South Africa is endowed with a large number of native plant species and many of the country’s plants have become important floricultural crops both locally and internationally. Three genera of South African monocotyledonous ... -
Identification and characterization of viruses infecting cucurbits in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, Republic of South Africa, with the purpose of developing transgenic virus-resistant cucurbits.
(2016)The continued presence of cucurbit-infecting viruses across the Province of KwaZulu- Natal (KZN), South Africa requires exploration of alternative methods of controlling these viruses. The aim of this research project ... -
Identification and development of cassava brown streak disease resistant and early storage root bulking varieties in Malawi.
(2016)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) production in Malawi, like in most of the East African countries, has suffered from cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), a disease that affects both the quality and yield of storage roots. ... -
Identification of opportunities for organic beef production from Nguni cattle to enhance food security by communal farmers in KwaZulu-Natal South Africa.
(2015)Communal farms are characterised by marginal lands which are suitable for external livestock farming. Communal farmers are in possession of adaptable indigenous cattle breeds and Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) which ... -
Identification of the principal mechanisms driving soil organic carbon erosion across different spatial scales.
(2013)Soil water erosion is recognized as the principal mechanisms behind soil organic carbon (SOC) losses from soils, a soil constituent essential for ecosystem functions. SOC erosion can thus be far-reaching, affecting the ... -
Identifying and analysing management requirements in Ezemvelo KZN wildlife for effective implementation of co-management in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
(2010)The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site (UDP WHS) is one of only 23 properties world wide that has been listed a World Heritage Site of dual significance due to its cultural and natural values. The picture ... -
Identifying opportunities for low carbon emission zones in South Africa : a case study of Durban.
(2015)There is increasing attention on emissions reduction strategies that also deliver developmental co-benefits (i.e. low carbon development), especially in developing cities, thus research on the links between emissions, ... -
Identifying optimal locations for large scale Jatropha cultivation for biodiesel production in Tanzania's semi arid regions.
(2009)Rapidly increasing concerns about energy security coupled with detrimental environmental impacts posed by the dependence on fossil fuels, and an urgent need for rural development in Africa are key drivers for the search ... -
Identifying the prevalence of and pathways to diarrhoeal disease in rural KwaZulu-Natal and the implications for evaluating the impact of water supply schemes on community health.
(1999)Since the establishment of a democratic South Africa in 1994, a number of rural water supply schemes have been implemented. A specific aim of these schemes is to improve the health of the population. The underlying ... -
Illness, with particular focus on schistosomiasis, associated with recreational use of water by canoeists in the Msunduzi, Mngeni rivers in KwaZulu-Natal : issues and associated implications for other water users.
(2006)Water-related disease is a problem faced by many communities in the Mngeru and Msunduzi River valleys, both those living in a rural setting, and those within thedty bounds. Treatment and management of water-related ... -
Impact assessment of the integrated nutrition programme on child malnutrition in South Africa.
(2009)The Integrated Nutrition Programme (INP) was implemented in 1995 to target child malnutrition in South Africa. This study assessed the impact of the INP on child malnutrition by province and age group using secondary ... -
Impact assessment of the Siyazondla Homestead Food Production Programme in improving household food security of selected households in the Amathole District, Eastern Cape.
(2015)This study assessed the impact of a homestead food production programme (Siyazondla) in improving household food security by comparing the incomes; food consumption frequencies and dietary diversity of selected beneficiaries ... -
The impact of a change in climate on small-scale farmers : case studies of the Khokhwane, Sizanenjana and Richmond communities in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2016)A large percentage of land use in South Africa is used for agricultural purposes, as this sector serves as the economic backbone of the country. A change in climate is likely to result in an increase in the frequency and ... -
Impact of alluvial gold mining on surface water quality in the Revue basin-Manica District, Mozambique.
(2000)The upper part of the Revue basin in the Manica District, Mozambique is located in a mountainous area underlain by rocks of the Manica greenstone belt. This greenstone belt has alluvial gold deposits in the Revue river ... -
The impact of Botswana international trade fair on informal small scale clothing producers.
(2007)Micro and small businesses have become a contributor to both reduction of unemployment and to national development. The informal small scale clothing producers in Botswana have been supported by government through ... -
The impact of capital endowment on smallholder farmers’ entrepreneurial drive in taking advantage of small-scale irrigation schemes : case studies from Makhathini and Ndumo B irrigation schemes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2016)Smallholder irrigation has been taken across the developing countries as a means of poverty reduction. However, irrigation schemes have failed to meet these goals for various technical and institutional reasons. The South ... -
Impact of cash cropping on smallholder farming households’ food security in Shamva District, Zimbabwe.
(2017)Over 1.5 million Zimbabweans were food insecure in the 2015/2016 season, with the majority being in the rural areas. Land reform programmes have been implemented to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Smallholder ... -
The impact of change in climate, human demography, and other social factors on the fire regime of the Kogelberg Nature Reserve.
(2011)Background. Fire is a dominant ecological factor in the Fynbos Biome in the Western Cape, and changes in the fire regime have important consequences for the biodiversity conservation of the landscape. Fire regimes in the ... -
The impact of communal land-use on the biodiversity of a conserved grassland at Cathedral Peak, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, South Africa : implications for sustainable utilization of montane grasslands.
(2004)South African grasslands are under-conserved and there is a need to expand conservation efforts beyond the boundaries of protected areas. While communal grasslands have conservation potential they are generally over-utilized ... -
The impact of different land use types on selected soil quality parameters in northern KwaZulu-Natal.
(2015)Soil is a natural resource that must be sustainably managed for the future of humankind. Maintaining soil resources in the long term is of primary necessity since sustainable agriculture is a global issue that has received ...