Browsing by Subject "Weeds"
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Association and impact of nematodes on weeds and leafy vegetables : with reference to Meloidogyne
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)Although some African countries have attained some successes in addressing food insecurity during the past 20 years, acceptable levels of nutrition in humans still pose a challenge. African leafy vegetables (ALVs) are ... -
Die markbehoefte van Cycloxydim tolerante mielies in die Noordwes streek van Suid-Afrika
(North-West University, 2019)The increase in world population results in higher demand on food sources. This demand requires more efficient food production by using the already scare resources optimally. Maize is one key source of food for the ... -
Greenhouse and field evaluations of commonly occurring weed species for their host suitability to Meloidogyne species
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)Since weeds serve as hosts for nematode pests, the host status of 20 weed species (commonly occurring in fields of developing farmers) to Meloidogyne incognita and M. javanica, respectively, were investigated. Greenhouse ... -
Nematodes of grasses and weeds
(Springer, 2017)Numerous grass species are used as pasture and cover crops in crop rotation systems in South Africa. A wide range of weed species are also present in local cropping systems and adversely affect crop production. The ... -
Three new Aceria species (Acari: Trombidiformes: Eriophyidae) associated with the invasive weed Imperata cylindrica (L.) (Poaceae) from Egypt
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)Three new Aceria species of eriophyoid mites collected from Imperata cylindrica (L.) (Poaceae) in Egypt were described and illustrated– Aceria aegyptimperata sp. nov., A. cylindricae sp. nov., and A. qualyubi sp. nov. A. ... -
Weed profiling fields of herbicide tolerant maize in the Mthatha region, Eastern Cape Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Maize cultivation has been a historical agricultural practise of most indigenous people in southern Africa for centuries. Although the origins of maize are rooted to south-central Mexico in North-America, it has for centuries ...