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Characterisation of Production Systems and Phenotypic Traits of Indigenous Chickens in Communal Areas of KwaZulu-Natal

Vilakazi, Bongiwe, Nontobeko (University of Zululand, 2018-03)

Indigenous chicken genetic resources play a major role in rural communities. There is therefore a need for their sustainable use and conservation. Conservation requires knowledge of production systems, phenotypic and genetic ...
The characterisation of semen from Zulu Rams raised under extensive management conditions in KwaZulu-Natal

Chella, Lisa Coelleen (University of Zululand, 2015)

The Zulu sheep is an Nguni breed indigenous to the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province in South Africa, and is reported to be under threat of extinction. Studies investigating the factors that may be the cause of the declining ...
Chemo-morphological characterisation and some biological activities of pelargonium sidoides DC.

Mthiyane, Pretty Gqamile (University of Zululand, 2013)

Pelargonium sidoides DC (Geraniaceae) is one of several medicinal plants indigenous to South Africa. Various concoctions prepared from the plant are used for the treatment of tuberculosis, diarrhea, gonorrhea and fevers. ...
Consumer perceptions, preferences, and their purchase intentions for organically grown products in Shelly Beach shopping centre, Port Shepstone

Wekeza, Siphelele Vincent (University of Zululand, 2019)

In the last few years, the market of organically grown products has continued to grow. This is due to the continued increase of consumers’ concerns regarding the environmental, food safety and health issues, especially for ...
Diet selection and foraging efficiency of Nguni goats in the Zululand Thornveld, Kwazulu-Natal

Mkhize, Ntuthuko R. (2008)

Foraging efficiency and diet selection are central processes in plant-herbivore interactions. An understanding of these important parameters of foraging behaviour underpins sustainable vegetation management and profitable ...
The effect of condensed tannins on goats’ body weight

Dludla, Sicelo Phumlani (2010)

Tannins are one of the most common plant secondary compounds. Amongst the tannins are condensed tannins (CT), which occur nearly in every plant species browsed by goats. Condensed tannins have a potential to bind proteins, ...
Effect of microbial ecosystem from wild herbivores browsing tanniferous plants on goat rumen fibrolytic activity

Msimango, Nokwethemba Nqobile Philile (University of Zululand, 2016)

Ruminant have developed advanced microbial ecosystem for digesting fibrous feedstuffs over the past years. The efficiency of harnessing energy from these forages is still a major problem as less than 60% of forages consumed ...
Effect of planting depth and cutting orientation on growth and yield of sweet potato (Ipomoea Batatas L.(LAM) cultivars for small scale production in Verulam

Pakkies, Ntombifuthi Zanele (University of Zululand, 2018)

Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas L. (Lam) is an important root crop for small scale farmers in the KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. However, low storage root yields in small scale farming are attributed to a number of ...
The effect of post-harvest ammonium sulphate application, planting time and sucker size on plant growth and yield of queen pineapple, ananas comosus

Mbatha, Bongumusa Wiseman (University of Zululand, 2013)

Queen pineapple plant mortality as well as poor growth and development are some of the major problems facing the Hluhluwe pineapple producers. Approximately 20% of the plants do not produce fruit, due to mortality or ...
Effect of the methanolic extract of Cassia abbreviata in the oxidative stress caused by overcrowding in indigenous chickens

Jobe, Martha Cebile (University of Zululand, 2017)

Indigenous chickens are the largest livestock species that are widely domesticated by rural farmers with poor management practices. Poor management affects the growth performance and health of chickens in various ways. Due ...
Factors affecting productivity of small-scale sugarcane farmers in Mona and Sonkombo villages

Zulu, Nkosingiphile Samuel (University of Zululand, 2017)

Sugarcane is regarded as one of the most important crops in South Africa. The sugar industry has a pivotal role to play in the socio-economic development of rural areas. Small-scale sugarcane farmers are faced with various ...
Factors affecting the food security status and participation in food security intervention programmes in Maphumulo

Ngema, Primrose Zama (University of Zululand, 2017)

This study assessed the factors affecting the food security status and participation in food security intervention programmes in Maphumulo. A number of food security intervention programmes were introduced in KZN Province ...
Farmer perceptions and factors influencing the adoption of no-till conservation agriculture by small-scale farmers in Zashuke, KwaZulu-Natal Province

Ntshangase, Njabulo Lloyd (University of Zululand, 2017)

The adoption of conservation agriculture among small-scale farmers is still low despite the proven economic and environmental benefits of the technology. This study was conducted in Ingwe Municipality in Kwa-Zashuke, Ward ...
Genetic variation among Zulu sheep sub-populations of South Africa assessed by microsatellites and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)

Selepe, Mokhethi Matthews (University of Zululand, 2018-02)

Human history has been completely transformed by the domestication of animals and plants over the past 10,000 years. Their domestication had a critical influence on demographic trends and was a requirement for the rise and ...
Genetic variation between and within six selected South African sheep breeds using random amplified polymorphic DNA and protein markers

Hlophe, Sambulo Revelation (2011)

Six South Africa sheep breeds comprised of indigenous, imported and locally developed sheep were sampled. These breeds include Nguni sheep (Zulu, Swazi and Pedi), South African Merino, Damara and Dorper. Nguni goats were ...
Impact of soil acidity on groundnut productivity in Mpumalanga and KwaZulu - Natal Province

Vilane, Nkiza Michael (University of Zululand, 2016)

Groundnut [Arachis hypogaea L.] is grown on sandy or sandy loam soil by the smallholders in the lowveld region of Mpumalanga and the Northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal. These soils are highly susceptible to leaching, which ...
Impacts of livestock on rehabilitating post-mining Dune forest in Zululand

Mpanza, Thamsanqa Doctor Empire (2007)

Richard's Bay Minerals (RBM) disturbs the natural vegetation by mining heavy minerals (zircon, rutile and ilmenite) along the northern coast of KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa. The disturbed area has to be rehabilitated ...
Improving Agricultural Practices in Mabibi as a means of limiting ecological impacts.

Nyathikazi, Nqobile P. K. (2005)

This thesis considers the role of agriculture in a developing rural area adjacent to a nature reserve in northeastern South Africa. The study is framed within the socio- economic conditions of the people of Mabibi, South ...
In vitro evaluation of nutritional content and anthelmintic values of Kigelia africana fruit to domesticated ruminants

Ndwandwe, K.C. (University of Zululand, 2019)

Food security is at risk due to the ever growing world population. More effort should be put on improving agricultural production since farming provides the primary source of food for humans. Livestock farming; be it ...
Influence of diesel spillage on the productivity of ipomoea batatas and lactuca sativa

Fatokun, Kayode (University of Zululand, 2013)

The effects of diesel contamination in soil on the germination, growth and dry matter partitioning in Lactuca sativa (crisp head variety) and Ipomoea batatas (dagga variety) were studied at two diesel concentration ranges ...

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