• Perspectives on Wetlands’ Cultural Ecosystem Services and Indigenous Wetland Management Practices in the Limpopo Province, South Africa. 

  Metwane, Botete Carol (2023-10-05)

  The cultural ecosystem services of wetlands are the least researched category of ecosystem services because they are not tangible and difficult to quantify for material and non-material benefits. Cultural ecosystem services ...
• Assessing the impacts of small-holder farming activities on Wetland Area in Nzhelele Agricultural Hub in the Vhembe District; Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mapfumo, Mulisa Norah (2023-10-05)

  Wetlands play a crucial role in supplying essential ecosystem products and services, yet they are threatened by several anthropogenic activities. Wetlands are at risk of crop production which depend on the reliability of ...
• A comparative study of sediment characteristics of Sand River and Nzhelele River in Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Ramadolela, Zwanga (2023-10-05)

  To describe a sediment and possibly learn more about its creation and depositional processes, grain size statistics might be used. In order to understand the hydrodynamic conditions, mode of transit, and deposition of ...
• Comparison of spatial and spectral properties of Landsat-8 and Sentinel-2 data for mapping plant chlorophyll-a 

  Bongwe, Vhuhwaho (2023-10-05)

  Background Chlorophyll-a (Chl-a) is a vital parameter to assess vegetation quality in plants as an indicator of photosynthetic capacity to ensure proper flow of ecosystem services. Nowadays, with a rapid increase in human ...
• Water Quality Assessment of Rooftop-Harvested Rainwater and its Potential Uses in Vhembe District Municipality 

  Vele, Livhuwani (2023-10-05)

  Rainwater is a major water source which can be harvested and used for various domestic purposes. It is believed that rainwater is free from impurities and soft in nature, making it an alternative source of water for various ...
• Assessing the effects of MACADAMIA ORCHARD pesticide inputs on recipient aquatic ecosystems 

  Mutshekwa, Thendo (2023-10-05)

  Aquatic environments, while not the target of many pesticide applications, often receive chemicals through catchment runoff dynamics. In this regard, the use of pesticides in agricultural systems may have deleterious ...
• Analysis of soil erodability and rainfall erosivity on the Soutpansberg Range, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Kori, Edmore (2023-10-05)

  Soil erosion is a global challenge that threatens ecological functionality. The need for better soil conservation practices keeps growing due to the twin challenges of climate change and population growth. However, ...
• Bioaccumulation of microcystins in terrestrial food plants and the development of novel sorbents for monitoring microcystins in irrigation water 

  Pindihama, Glynn Kuziva (2023-10-05)

  In the past few decades, South Africa's freshwater resources have faced a severe problem of eutrophication and frequent occurrence of cyanobacterial blooms. This is of great concern since some of the cyanobacteria species ...
• Modelling of Air Pollution and Evaluation of the Human Health Implication in Phalaborwa, Mopani District, South Africa 

  Adeeyo, Rebecca Oyedoyin (2023-10-05)

  Air pollution has increased public health concerns and is currently a scientific research interest in both developed and developing countries due to its critical impacts being instigated on man, animals, water, and the ...
• The prospects of using the tourism industry to advance community livelihoods in Musina Municipality, Limpopo Province 

  Ramaano, Azwindini Isaac (2023-10-05)

  This study sought to examine the nature of tourism activities and their contribution to livelihoods for the local communities’ development and sustainability within the study area. The issue of sustainability and tourism ...
• Water quality assessment and potential ecological risk of trace metals in sediments of some selected wetland across Limpopo Province; South Africa 

  Ndlovu, Stanley Skhuna (2023-05-19)

  Wetlands are one of the most crucial resources since they provide diverse benefits to the ecosystem. Therefore, South Africa has put in place policies and guidelines to safeguard these valuable resources. This study was ...
• Effects of ash from native and alien plants on phytoplankton biomass and mosquito abundances: A mesocosm experiment 

  Netshituni, Takalani Vincent (2023-05-19)

  Wildfires are natural or anthropogenic phenomena increasing at alarming rates globally due to land–use alterations, droughts, climatic warming, hunting and biological invasions. Whereas wildfire effects on terrestrial ...
• Assessment of groundwater quality and community’s experiences in relation to water quantity and quality challenges in Lephalale Municipality, Waterberg District, Limpopo Province in South Africa 

  Mulaudzi, Lusani (2023-05-19)

  The aim of this study was to assess the water quality of groundwater utilized for domestic and irrigation purposes in Lephalale Municipality, interrogate the community's experiences and issues related to water quality and ...
• Assessment of co-occurrence of cyanotoxins, toxic metals and anionic surfactants in irrigation water, agricultural soils and food crops 

  Sathekge, Salphinah Ntombikayise (2023-05-19)

  Globally, the occurrence of cyanobacterial blooms in freshwater ecosystems has become a concern. Cyanobacteria produces secondary metabolites, known as cyanotoxins that cause acute and chronic poisoning in animals and ...
• Climate change and fire regimes in Limpopo grasslands 

  Singo, Mukovhe V. (2023-05-19)

  Wildfires are becoming more frequent due to increased fuel load, human activities and climate change and are some of the major hazards in the southern Africa region. The delay in the onset of the rainy season coupled with ...
• An integrated approach of determining shale gas potentiality of carbonaceous shale of the Permian Tuli Basin, Limpopo Province of South Africa 

  Akintola, George Oluwole (2022-11-10)

  Shale gas displays signs of future potential for energy generation. Apart from the fluctuating prices of liquid fuel and energy resources, the recent national load shedding of electricity supply is probably the most obvious ...
• The use of microcosms to assess the potential impact of underground bunker crude oil on freshwater aquatic organisms 

  Chipu, Ngoakwana Sonia (2022-11-10)

  Historically, crude oil was stored in old underground coal mines collectively known as the Ogies Terminal. A study was conducted to assess the potential environmental impacts of underground bunker crude oil on freshwater ...
• Developing a people centred framework for solid waste management in informal settlements within Tshwane and Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipalities 

  Sibanda, Ethinah (2022-11-10)

  An increase in population and migration to urban centres remains a threat to effective solid waste management mostly in developing countries. Informal settlements usually do not have effective waste collection system as ...
• Mapping indigenous vegetation health in the Luvuvhu River Catchment using Sentinel-2 data 

  Tshishonga, Unarine Emmanuel (2022-11-10)

  Natural vegetation plays a significant role in global climate since it is involved in fluxes of solar radiation, CO2 sequestration, hydrological cycle. However, over the past few decades, there has been massive changes ...
• Mapping tea plantation health in proportion to invasive alien plants and climate change in Tshivhase Tea Estate, South Africa: A remote sensing approach 

  Nembambula, Fhulufhedzani (2022-11-10)

  Invasive alien plants (IAPs) pose substantial threats to agriculture, biodiversity, and ecosystem services delivery globally. IAPs decrease species richness and abundance through competition, predation, hybridization, and ...

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