Ligavha-Mbelengwa, M. H.Magwede, K.Mukhithi, Aluwani Godfrey2023-11-082023-11-082023-10-05Mukhithi, A. G. (2021). he phenological study of Securidaca longepedunculata, in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa. University of Venda, Thohoyandou, South Africa.<http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2636>.http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2636MSc (Botany)Department of Biological SciencesPhenological observations were conducted through analysis of phenological phases and stages of 200 sampled S. longepedunculata plant individuals in the sandy soil areas of Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Phenological stages comprised of onset, peak development and decline; while phenological phase is time spent by those stages for example leaf yellowing (Ruml and Vulic, 2005). Phenological phases patterns were analysed by focussing on vegetative and reproductive phenophases. Vegetative phenophase considered the presence of budding and developmental stages of leaves until they are shed. Reproductive phenophase considered the presence of flowering and developmental stages of fruits until they are shed. Phenological data was mainly collected through direct ground based observation. The results showed that budding, leaf greening and flowering were observed from mid spring in September in response to upcoming summer which is warmer and rainy. Ripe seeds and leaf yellowing were predominantly visible in autumn and winter respectively, as they are in their annual maturity stage. Leaf and seed shedding were observed at their peak development from late winter in June to early spring in August, probably due to the effect of windy conditions on site. Changes in the phenology of S. longepedunculata plant individuals caused by environmental changes resulted in changes at the community level. This shows that thorough phenological pattern monitoring is essential in order to forecast plant species behaviour. Also, it is necessary to provide knowledge on proper management of the reserve and protection of the plant species.1 online resource (viii, 39 leaves) : color illustrationsenUniversity of VendaSecuridaca longepedunculataUCTDPhenological phasePhenological stagesPhenologyVegetative phenophaseReproductive phenophase578.420968257Phenology -- South Africa -- LimpopoPlant phenology -- South Africa -- LimpopoVegetation and Climate -- South Africa -- LimpopoCrops and Climate -- South Africa -- LimpopoDissertationMukhithi AG. The phenological study of Securidaca longepedunculata, in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa. []. , 2023 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2636Mukhithi, A. G. (2023). <i>The phenological study of Securidaca longepedunculata, in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2636Mukhithi, Aluwani Godfrey. <i>"The phenological study of Securidaca longepedunculata, in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa."</i> ., , 2023. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2636TY - Dissertation AU - Mukhithi, Aluwani Godfrey AB - Phenological observations were conducted through analysis of phenological phases and stages of 200 sampled S. longepedunculata plant individuals in the sandy soil areas of Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa. Phenological stages comprised of onset, peak development and decline; while phenological phase is time spent by those stages for example leaf yellowing (Ruml and Vulic, 2005). Phenological phases patterns were analysed by focussing on vegetative and reproductive phenophases. Vegetative phenophase considered the presence of budding and developmental stages of leaves until they are shed. Reproductive phenophase considered the presence of flowering and developmental stages of fruits until they are shed. Phenological data was mainly collected through direct ground based observation. The results showed that budding, leaf greening and flowering were observed from mid spring in September in response to upcoming summer which is warmer and rainy. Ripe seeds and leaf yellowing were predominantly visible in autumn and winter respectively, as they are in their annual maturity stage. Leaf and seed shedding were observed at their peak development from late winter in June to early spring in August, probably due to the effect of windy conditions on site. Changes in the phenology of S. longepedunculata plant individuals caused by environmental changes resulted in changes at the community level. This shows that thorough phenological pattern monitoring is essential in order to forecast plant species behaviour. Also, it is necessary to provide knowledge on proper management of the reserve and protection of the plant species. DA - 2023-10-05 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Securidaca longepedunculata KW - Phenological phase KW - Phenological stages KW - Phenology KW - Vegetative phenophase KW - Reproductive phenophase LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2023 T1 - The phenological study of Securidaca longepedunculata, in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa TI - The phenological study of Securidaca longepedunculata, in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/2636 ER -