Projects

The aims of this project are:To determine the vesting-, growth-, survival-, and yield reaction of canola at different row widths and plant densities., To determine the optimum row width and plant density for canola (Verola 50 cultivar) in the Riviersonderend production environment considering the effect ... >

The Allelopathic Potential of Rye Grass and Important Rotational Crops in the Winter Rainfall Area of the Western Cape

This study aims to identify whether allelopathic compounds exist in rye grass and rotational crops of the Western Cape and how it can be managed to be beneficial to crop rotation systems. >

The Effect of Herbicides on Wheat, Canola, Lupine and Medic Cultivars

This research aims to evaluate herbicides on wheat, canola, lupine and medic cultivars for phytotoxicity. >

The Effect of Nitrogen (N), Soil Temperature, Soil Moisture, Soil Reaction and Day Length on the Growth and Production of Ryegrass and Clover under Controlled Conditions at Elsenburg

This research project aims to test and quantify the effect of a single application of nitrogen in combination with soil temperature, soil moisture, soil reaction and day length on the growth and production of ryegrass and clover. >

The Effect of Sulfonylurea Herbicides on Rotational Crops in Small Grain Cropping Systems of the Western Cape

This study aims to quantify the effect of sulfonylurea herbicides on susceptible crops in the normal rotation systems. >

The Effects of Nitrogen (N) and Phosphorus (P) on the Production of Irrigated Perennial Ryegrass, White Clover and Kikuyu in the Rûens Subregion of the Southern Cape

This research aims to determine the relationship between dry matter (DM) production of perennial ryegrass, white clover, and kikuyu and soil P in combination with different levels of topdressed fertiliser N. >

The Evaluation of Alternative Crops: Madumbe

The aims of this project are to determine the adaptability qualities of Madumbe in the Western Cape. >

The Influence of a Strategic Nitrogen (N) Application on the Dry Matter (DM) Production of Ryegrass and Clover in a Perennial Ryegrass-Clover Pasture under Irrigation

This project aims to investigate the possibility of increasing DM production of a perennial ryegrass/white clover pasture through the application of a single application of fertiliser nitrogen. >

The Influence of Cultivation and Crop Rotation on the Population Dynamics of Plant Parasitical Nematodes

This project aims to determine and interpret the population dynamics of plant parasitical nematodes. >

The Influence of the Method of Topdressing Fertiliser Phosphorus (P) to Established Kikuyu at the Outeniqua Research Station

This research aims to investigate the possibility of topdressing established kikuyu low in soil-P with fertiliser-P. >

The Investigation of Peanuts as an Alternative Crop in the Western Cape

This project aims to determine the feasibility of peanuts as an alternative crop in the Western Cape. >

The Multiplication of Seed for Use in the Biological Restoration of Degraded Veld

This project's objectives are the collection and multiplication of indigenous seed for use in veld restoration and improvement. >

The Response of the Weed Seed Bank to Crop Rotation, Cultivation and Weed Control at Langgewens and Tygerhoek in the Western Cape

The objective of this project is to study the response of weed communities in terms of species composition and density. >

The Retting Potential of Coastal Regions in the Western Cape for Flax Fibre Production

The aims of this research are to investigate the retting potential of the Western Cape coastal regions. >

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