Faculty of AgriSciences
The Faculty of AgriSciences at Stellenbosch University (SU) is held in high esteem at national and international levels for the quality of its training and research and also as consultant in the agricultural and forestry industry.
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Recent Submissions
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Modification of cassava root starch phosphorylation enhances starch functional properties
(Frontiers Media, 2018)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a root crop used as a foodstuff and as a starch source in industry. Starch functional properties are influenced by many structural features including the relative amounts of the two ... -
Impact of climate trends and drought events on the growth of oaks (Quercus robur L. and Quercus petraea (Matt.) Liebl.) within and beyond their natural range
(MDPI, 2018-02-28)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Due to predicted climate change, it is important to know to what extent trees and forests will be impacted by chronic and episodic drought stress. As oaks play an important role in European forestry, this ... -
Geographic variation and plasticity in climate stress resistance among southern African populations of Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae)
(Nature Research, 2018-06-29)Traits of thermal sensitivity or performance are typically the focus of species distribution modelling. Among-population trait variation, trait plasticity, population connectedness and the possible climatic covariation ... -
The impact of changes in environmental conditions on organic acid production by commercial wine yeast strains
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2018)Acidity is one of the primary sensory elements in wine, and the balance of sugar and acidity is probably the strongest element affecting wine appreciation. However, little is known about how yeast strains and fermentation ... -
The current status of indigenous ovine genetic resources in Southern Africa and future sustainable utilisation to improve livelihoods
(MDPI, 2019-12-25)Abstract: Indigenous sheep play an important role in the livelihoods of communal farmers in the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC), and this underlines the need to curb the genetic erosion of these valuable ... -
Assessing the competitive performance of smallholder wool growers in the South African wool industry
(2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African wool value chain has potential to increase its production levels from the current 50 million kg to 75 million kg per annum without negatively affecting the wool prices, according to De ... -
The impact of globalisation on food availability and access in developing countries : a case of Malawi
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Globalisation has affected food systems in the world and the world’s poor in so many ways. The increased process of globalisation has had a major impact on food security around the world and with it a ... -
Comparing hail risk management strategies through whole-farm multi-period stochastic budgeting for avocado production in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation compares hail risk management strategies for avocado production in South Africa. Avocado producers in South Africa aim to produce fruit of high quality suited for the export market to ... -
Economic sustainability of extensive beef production in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Satisfying the increasing and changing demands for animal food products, while sustaining the natural resource base (soil, water, and biodiversity) and decreasing Green House Gas (GHG) emission, is one ... -
The financial implications of diversifying wine grape production to include citrus in the Robertson area, Western Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the past years diversification became very popular as it was successfully applied to overcome many challenges faced by farmers. Diversification is defined as the change in traditional norms and strategies ... -
Continuous cash crop rotation systems under full CA principles for the Riversdale winter cereal production area
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The challenge for South African and world agriculture in general, is to produce food for more people with less arable land. The negative impact of global warming is undeniable and competition for limited ... -
Agricultural exports and economic growth in Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main objective of the study is to establish the relationship between agricultural exports and GDP, a proxy for economic growth. The other objective is to establish the relationship between the ... -
Biocultural diversity : a Mongolian case study
(Resilience Alliance, 2019)Although conceptual frameworks describing biodiversity and cultural keystone species have been widely accepted over the past 15 years, there remains a need for an overarching framework that covers the various components ... -
Strategies in the Beaufort West region to mitigate the negative financial impacts of a drought
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Droughts are a frequent occurrence in South Africa’s arid and semi-arid rangelands and can have severe ecological and economic consequences. Most of the agricultural land area of South Africa is not ... -
Industrialisation for economic transformation : economy-wide impacts of agro-processing development in Tanzania
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Economic development has generally been viewed as a process of economic transformation. In countries where this economic transformation does not take place, socio-economic challenges prevail. Success in ... -
Citrus and winery wastes : promising dietary supplements for sustainable ruminant animal nutrition, health, production, and meat quality
(MDPI, 2018-10-16)Citrus and grapes are the most widely grown fruits globally, with one-third of total production used for juice and wine making. The juice and winemaking processes generate large quantities of solid organic wastes including ... -
Promoting agriculture amongst the black youth of South Africa : the role the sector has to play in creating employment, alleviating poverty, and achieving equitable economic growth
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The persistence of rural and urban poverty, the renewed interest in agriculture and a sense of urgency regarding employment for young people have joined in the minds of policy makers and development ... -
Trends and determinants of competitiveness in the South African table grape industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Global competitiveness has become relevant topic, especially for South Africa’s export-driven agricultural industries like the table grape industry, which exports more than 90% of its product. In order ... -
Structural characteristics of Zambias agricultural sector and the role for agricultural policy : insights from SAM based modelling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Structural development economists believe that for an economy to develop, it must structurally transform. It is therefore understood that developing countries must transform their economies for them to ... -
Application of science and technology by the South African food and beverage industry
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2018)Significant shifts in the type of foods consumed by South Africans have taken place since 1994 and packaged food and beverage innovation has accelerated since then. Globally, advances in science and technology have benefitted ...
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