Search Results - "Müller, Francuois L."

A Phytogeographical Classification and Survey of the Indigenous Browse Flora of South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini by Trytsman, Marike, Müller, Francuois L, Samuels, M. Igshaan, Cupido, Clement F, van Wyk, Abraham E

“…Rangelands in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini contain a rich diversity of valuable fodder trees and shrubs. This research is the first attempt to document…”
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Contrasting effects of soil pH on seed germination and early seedling growth of Calobota sericea and Lessertia frutescens subs. frutescens by Müller, Francuois L

“…This study evaluated the impacts of pH on the germination and early seedling growth of Calobota sericea and Lessertia frutescens subsp. frutescens, two…”
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Impact of seed burial depth on the emergence and growth of annual forage legumes by Müller, Francuois L, Raitt, Lincoln, Cyster, Lilburne

“…The importance of evaluating the tolerance of forages to deeper seed burial is often overlooked. Therefore, this study evaluated the effects of increased seed…”
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Nutritional quality of Calobota sericea fodders. A preliminary assessment by Müller, Francuois L, Cupido, Clement F, Samuels, M Igshaan

“…This study aimed to provide preliminary information regarding the nutritional quality of Calobota sericea, a preferred perennial legume forage species from the…”
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Nutritional quality of Calobota sericea fodders harvested at different phenological stages - opportunities for inclusion in fodder flow programs for extensive livestock farmers by Britz, Ethan A, Cyster, Lilburne F, Cupido, Clement F, Igshaan Samuels, M, Mpanza, Thamsanqa DE, Müller, Francuois L

“…Calobota sericea (Thunb.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk (Fabaceae) is a native legume from the semi-arid rangelands of South Africa. The species has been prioritised…”
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Prioritisation of native legume species for further evaluation as potential forage crops in water-limited agricultural systems in South Africa by Müller, Francuois L., Raitt, Lincoln M., Chimphango, Samson B. M., Samuels, M. Igshaan, Cupido, Clement F., Boatwright, J. Stephen, Knight, Richard, Trytsman, Marike

“…In the face of climate change, identification of forage species suitable for dryland farming under low rainfall conditions in South Africa is needed…”
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Selenium addition affects early seedling growth of Medicago polymorpha and Trifolium subterraneum, but not seed germination: a preliminary study by Müller, Francuois L, Engelbrecht, Whitney L

“…Little information regarding the effects of selenium addition on germination and early growth of annual leguminous forage crops exists. This study therefore…”
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The impacts of season and livestock management strategy on the quality of diets selected by goats and sheep in the semi-arid rangelands of Namaqualand, South Africa by Müller, Francuois L, Igshaan Samuels, M, Cupido, Clement F, Swarts, Melvin BV, Amary, Nefza M, Hattas, Dawood, Morris, Craig, Cyster, Lilburne F, Stephen Boatwright, J

“…Access to good-quality forages is one of the major limitations to livestock production in semi-arid pastoral systems. This study aimed to determine whether…”
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Assessing legumes indigenous to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland for their pasture potential by Trytsman, Marike, Masemola, Elizabeth L, Müller, Francuois L, Calitz, Frikkie J, van Wyk, Abraham E

“…In contrast to the exploration and use of southern African grass plant genetic resources over the past century, only a few indigenous legume species are…”
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Forage conservation in sub‐Saharan Africa: Review of experiences, challenges, and opportunities by Balehegn, Mulubrhan, Ayantunde, Augustine, Amole, Tunde, Njarui, Donald, Nkosi, Bhutikini D., Müller, Francuois L., Meeske, Robin, Tjelele, Tlou J., Malebana, Ingrid M., Madibela, Othusitse R., Boitumelo, Wame S., Lukuyu, Ben, Weseh, Addah, Minani, Elias, Adesogan, Adegbola T.

“…Forage conservation is an important potential solution to seasonal variation in feed quality and quantity and herder‐farmer conflicts in sub‐Saharan Africa…”
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Biogeographical patterns of grasses (Poaceae) indigenous to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini by Trytsman, Marike, Muller, Francuois L, Morris, Craig D, van Wyk, Abraham E

“…The ecological and economical importance of African grasses in sustaining animal production prompted studies to quantify the wealth of grass genetic resources…”
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Saint Nicholas' beleaguered black companion(s): a study of the contested nature and late antique history of Santa's helpers in the Dutch Saint Nicholas feast by Müller, Francuois L

“…The Netherlands has a long history of celebrating Saint Nicholas Day. On the eve of the 5th of December, the Dutch commemorate the date of death of the popular…”
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Nutritional quality of by Britz, Ethan A, Cyster, Lilburne F, Cupido, Clement F, Samuels, M Igshaan, Mpanza, Thamsanqa DE, Müller, Francuois L, Morris, C

“…Calobota sericea (Thunb.) Boatwr. & B.-E.van Wyk (Fabaceae) is a native legume from the semi-arid rangelands of South Africa. The species has been prioritised…”
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