South African Journal of Plant and Soil, Volume 29, Issue 3-4 (2012)

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South African Journal of Plant and Soil, Volume 29, Issue 3-4 (2012)

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Winter cover crops effects on soil strength, infiltration and water retention in a sandy loam Oakleaf soil in Eastern Cape, South Africa
HA Mupambwa & IIC Wakindiki
Pages: 121-126
Published online: 19 Oct 2012
AbstractforWinter cover crops effects on soil strength, infiltration and water retention in a sandy loam Oakleaf soil in Eastern Cape, South Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (173.1 KB)
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Effects of liming and inorganic fertiliser application on soil properties and maize growth and yield in rural agriculture in the Mbizana area, Eastern Cape province, South Africa
DJ Beukes, TC Mapumulo, TP Fyfield & GG Jezile
Pages: 127-133
Published online: 29 Nov 2012
AbstractforEffects of liming and inorganic fertiliser application on soil properties and maize growth and yield in rural agriculture in the Mbizana area, Eastern Cape province, South Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (221.5 KB)
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Biomass production, weed suppression, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake in white oat (Avena sativa L.) and grazing vetch (Vicia dasycarpa L.) cover crop bicultures under an irrigated no-till system
L Muzangwa, C Chiduza & P Muchaonyerwa
Pages: 135-141
Published online: 29 Nov 2012
AbstractforBiomass production, weed suppression, nitrogen and phosphorus uptake in white oat (Avena sativa L.) and grazing vetch (Vicia dasycarpa L.) cover crop bicultures under an irrigated no-till system | Full Text | References | PDF (208.3 KB)
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Family selection gains for quality traits among South African sugarcane breeding populations
MM Zhou & ML Lichakane
Pages: 143-149
Published online: 29 Nov 2012
AbstractforFamily selection gains for quality traits among South African sugarcane breeding populations | Full Text | References | PDF (198 KB)
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Yield and quality response of rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.) to sulphur and phosphorus application
MM Sedibe & J Allemann
Pages: 151-156
Published online: 29 Nov 2012
AbstractforYield and quality response of rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L.) to sulphur and phosphorus application | Full Text | References | PDF (196.3 KB)
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Control measures for the encroacher shrub Seriphium plumosum
HA Snyman
Pages: 157-163
Published online: 29 Nov 2012
AbstractforControl measures for the encroacher shrub Seriphium plumosum | Full Text | References | PDF (220.9 KB)
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Influence of mono- and biculture cover cropping systems on soil polysaccharides and aggregate stability in a sandy loam Oakleaf soil in Eastern Cape, South Africa
HA Mupambwa & IIC Wakindiki
Pages: 165-171
Published online: 29 Nov 2012
AbstractforInfluence of mono- and biculture cover cropping systems on soil polysaccharides and aggregate stability in a sandy loam Oakleaf soil in Eastern Cape, South Africa | Full Text | References | PDF (200.5 KB)
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Estimation of frost occurrence and duration of frost for a short-grass surface
MJ Savage
Pages: 173-181
Published online: 29 Nov 2012
AbstractforEstimation of frost occurrence and duration of frost for a short-grass surface | Full Text | References | PDF (344.7 KB)
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Estimation of leaf wetness duration for a short-grass surface
MJ Savage
Pages: 183-189
Published online: 29 Nov 2012
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Carbon stocks in fynbos, pastures and vineyards on the Agulhas Plain, South Africa: a preliminary assessment
AJ Mills, SC Birch, JD Stephenson & RV Bailey
Pages: 191-193
Published online: 19 Oct 2012
AbstractforCarbon stocks in fynbos, pastures and vineyards on the Agulhas Plain, South Africa: a preliminary assessment | Full Text | References | PDF (606.4 KB)
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Winter cover crops and fertiliser effects on the weed seed bank in a low-input maize-based conservation agriculture system
E Dube, C Chiduza, P Muchaonyerwa, M Fanadzo & TS Mthoko
Pages: 195-197
Published online: 12 Nov 2012
AbstractforWinter cover crops and fertiliser effects on the weed seed bank in a low-input maize-based conservation agriculture system | Full Text | References | PDF (176.2 KB)
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