Staff
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NAME |
PORTFOLIO |
CONTACT DETAILS |
SUBJECTS LECTURED |
RESEARCH INTERESTS |
CURRENT RESEARCH ACTIVITIES |
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Prof Francis Lewu |
Head of Department Professor Field Qualification |
Tel: +27 21 864 5213/ 5533 |
Research Methodology Masters and PhD supervision |
Production systems for field and horticultural crops, biotechnology. |
Development of a reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction protocol for the expression profiling of the ammonium transporter gene 1; developing a novel protocol for protoplast isolation/ regeneration and transient gene expression in underutilised Legume; studies on the influence of essential micronutrients on growth and food quality of underutilised vegetables; use of winery waste in commercial agriculture. |
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Prof Morris Fanadzo |
Head of Program: Agricultural Management Associate Professor Field Qualification |
Tel: +27 21 864 5211 |
Agronomy 2A Agronomy 2B Plant Production 2A Plant Production 2B Production Systems Management Agronomy (Advanced Diploma) Integrated Research Project (Advanced Diploma) Postgraduate students supervision |
Cropping systems agronomy, climate smart agriculture, sustainable agriculture, integrated pest management, smallholder farming. |
Water footprint analysis of table grape production in the Western Cape. Control of fungal spoilage on apples using a yeast-based biological agent. Influence of water application rates on visitation by the South African honeybee and seed yield of onions. |
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Dr Hanlé Theron |
Head of programme: Agriculture Senior Lecturer Field Qualification |
Tel: +27 21 864 5270 |
Calculations Agricultural Computer and Numerical Literacy Biometry Viticulture 2A Viticulture 2B Crop Physiology Grape Quality Management Table and Raisin Grape Production Supervision of Master student
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Plant Physiology Ecophysiology Grapevine cultivation |
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Dr Ellana Hough |
Lecturer Field Qualification |
Tel: +27 21 864 5275 |
Agricultural Economics & Marketing Agricultural Production Management Agricultural Marketing Management Agricultural Economics (Advanced Diploma) |
Precision Agriculture, Conservation Agriculture, Sound Financing Principles |
Long-term crop rotation trials at Langgewens Research Farm |
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Mr Nkosikhona Madolo |
Lecturer Field |
Tel:+27 21 864 5229 |
Animal Nutrition Livestock Production II and III Pasture Science |
Assessing critical factors influencing grazing patterns of beef cattle in peri-urban areas of the Western Cape. Utilization of indigenous forage legumes/cultivar used for fodder conversion planning. Cost-effective ways of improving the reproductive performance of dairy cows for smallholder farmers. Impact of climate change on livestock production. Veld rehabilitation programs in communal rangelands. Utilization of indigenous knowledge systems in controlling endo-parasites and exo-parasites for small ruminants. Annotation of indigenous forage trees with medicinal properties for livestock custodian in South Africa. |
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Dr Anton Nel |
Senior Lecturer Health & safety officer Field Qualification |
Tel: +27 21 864 5285 |
Oenology I, II, III Crop Protection I, III Agricultural Engineering Integrated Pest Management 470 |
Pinking of white wines Anthocyanin & tannin extraction Agricultural research
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The cause and effect of pinking on white wines. DNA fingerprint the oldest rootstock block in South Africa, and to compare the fingerprinting with the original American parent vines. |
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Dr Thembalethu Seti |
Lecturer Field Qualification |
Tel: +27 21 864 6864 |
Agricultural Operations Management Agricultural Law Human Resource Management Postgraduate students supervision |
Trade integration in Africa; Export competitiveness of agricultural products, Rural development; Food security; Consumer behaviour on agri-products. |
Assisting small-holder farmers in accessing credit and formal markets; Performing simulation studies for commercial farmers to diversify and increase their export basket in African markets; Partnered with the National Department of Agriculture to compile and disseminate trade related information pertaining to the African Continental Free trade area (AfCFTA) |
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Ms Nokululeko Mfeka |
Lecturer Field Qualification |
Tel: +27 21 864 5505 |
Fruit production 2A, 2B Plant Production I |
Fruit and Crop Production |
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Mr Ben Saaiman |
Lecturer Field Qualification |
Tel:+27 21 864 5539 |
Agricultural Extension I |
Extension Science/ Communication |
Improving graduate employability in the agricultural sector through Workplace-Based Learning. |
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Ms Andiswa Bolilitye |
Administrative Assistant/ Secretary |
Tel: +27 21 864 5217 Email: bolilityea@cput.ac.za Office: Reception room, Agri-Hub building |
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Ms Faith Dibakoane |
Assistant Librarian |
Tel. +27 21 959 4455 Agriculture Library |
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Ms Sandisiwe Mabuyabuye |
Senior Laboratory Technician |
Agri-Hub laboratory office I |
