Browsing Research Output by Subject "Soil"
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Aflatoxins in the soil ecosystem: an overview of its occurrence, fate, effects and future perspectives
(Springer, 2020)Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by specific strains of fungi, especially Aspergillus spp. These natural toxins are mainly found in soil, decaying vegetation and food storage systems and are particularly ... -
The effects of different gold mine tailings on growth, reproduction and avoidance-behaviour of earthworms
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)The mining industry plays a key role in the economic development of South Africa as one of the largest exporters of valuable resources, such as gold, platinum group metals and other metals and minerals. Unfortunately, ... -
Relevance of Biofertilizers to Agriculture
(KRE Publishers, 2014)In the rhizosphere (the crop root or its close vicinity) microorganisms are abundantly present and they are in millions. The rhizobacteria do not only gain from the nutrients produced from the ... -
Relevance of Biofertilizers to Agriculture
(Kamla-Raj, 2014)In the rhizosphere (the crop root or its close vicinity) microorganisms are abundantly present and they are in millions. The rhizobacteria do not only gain from the nutrients produced from the ... -
Sweet corn production and soil chemical properties under different management practices in dryland conditions of South Africa
(Estacao Vitivinicola Nacional, 2016)A field trial involving sweet corn was carried out at the University of Limpopo experimental farm over two-summer production seasons. The trial was conducted to assess the productivity of sweet corn under different management ...