Browsing by Subject "Fruit"
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An assessment of the contribution of the zero-rating of fruit in South Africa to vertical equity
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Value-added Tax (VAT) is a highly effective and easily administered tax, and it contributes significantly to the national budget every year. Unfortunately, VAT affects the poorer members of society significantly more than ... -
Blood pressure with nitrate exposure: back-to-basics with fresh fruits and vegetables
(Oxford Univ Press, 2017)Much as the advancements are changing modern medicine, systemic hypertension still remains the largest attributable risk factor for mortality worldwide.1 Each 2 mm Hg increase in systolic blood pressure (BP) increases ... -
Field and laboratory performance of False codling moth, Thaumatotibia Leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Troticidae) on orange and selected vegetables
(MDPI, 2019)False codling moth (FCM), Thaumatotibia leucotreta is a key pest of citrus orange and other plants causing fruit loss through larval feeding. Although this pest is native to sub-Saharan Africa little is known on its ...