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Effect of Diagonal Cut Surface Length on Graft Success and Growth of Mangifera indica, Persia americana, and Prunus persica by MNG'OMBA', Simon A, DU TOIT, Elsa S

“…Grafting has been a common propagation method in many fruit trees to achieve fruiting precocity. Its success has depended on proper alignment of parenchymatous…”
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Delayed rooting hormone application and stem cutting collection time improved Flacourtia indica rooting ability and root growth by Mng'omba, Simon A

“…Flacourtia indica (Burm.f.) Merr. is an important fruit and medicinal tree in Southern Africa. Efforts to achieve early fruiting have failed with juvenile…”
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Effect of soil amendment with Gliricidia sepium and Tephrosia vogelii biomass on maize yield at Makoka in Malawi by Mng’omba, Simon A., Akinnifesi, Festus K.

“…Several studies assessing the effect of leguminous tree biomass such as Gliricidia sepium and Tephrosia vogelii on maize yield have been undertaken. There has…”
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Effect of propagule type and fruiting time on Uapaca kirkiana fruit and seed size, seed germination and seedling growth by Mng’omba, Simon A, Sileshi, Gudeta W

“…KEY MESSAGE : Uapaca kirkiana grafts and marcots are alternative viable seed sources and seed size is independent of propagule type. Studies on seed…”
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Growth and yield responses of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) to inorganic and organic fertilizers in southern Malawi by Mng’omba, Simon A., Akinnifesi, Festus K., Kerr, Amber, Salipira, K., Muchugi, Alice

“…Fertilizer trees, the nitrogen-fixing legumes, such as gliricidia ( Gliricidia sepium ) and tephrosia (Tephrosia spp.) have been used to improve soil fertility…”
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The relationship between graft incompatibility and phenols in Uapaca kirkiana Müell Arg by Mng’omba, Simon A., du Toit, Elsa S., Akinnifesi, Festus K.

“…The objective of the study was to determine the relationship between phenols and graft incompatibility in Uapaca kirkiana. Phenol quantification and…”
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Histological Evaluation of Early Graft Compatibility in Uapaca kirkiana Müell Arg. Scion/Stock Combinations by Mng'omba, S.A, Du Toit, E.S, Akinnifesi, F.K, Venter, H.M

“…Compatibility of scion and stock combinations in Uapaca kirkiana fruit trees has not been evaluated despite noticeable growth irregularities. The objectives of…”
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Agroforestry Tree Seed Production and Supply Systems in Malawi by Nyoka, Betserai I., Mng’omba, Simon A., Akinnifesi, Festus K., Ajayi, Oluyede C., Sileshi, Gudeta, Jamnadass, Ramni

“…A sustainable agroforestry tree germplasm supply system is vital to resource-constrained smallholder farmers who depend on agroforestry to improve the…”
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Propagule Type Affects Growth and Fruiting of Uapaca kirkiana, a Priority Indigenous Fruit Tree of Southern Africa by Akinnifesi, Festus K, Mng'omba, Simon A, Sileshi, Gudeta, Chilanga, Thomson G, Mhango, Jarret, Ajayi, Oluyede C, Chakeredza, Sebastian, Nyoka, Betserai I, Gondwe, France M.T

“…One of the limitations of Uapaca kirkiana on-farm cultivation is the long juvenile phase to reach a stable fruiting stage. Marcots and grafts have been…”
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Early recognition of graft compatibility in Uapaca kirkiana Müell Arg. clones, provenances and species by Mng’omba, Simon A., du Toit, Elsa S., Akinnifesi, Festus K.

“…Examination of callus micro-grafts in Uapaca kirkiana Müell Arg. was carried out with the objective of determining early signs of graft compatibility. Leaves…”
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Early recognition of graft compatibility in Uapaca kirkiana Müell Arg. clones, provenances and species by Mng'omba, Simon A, du Toit, Elsa S, Akinnifesi, Festus K

“…Examination of callus micro-grafts in Uapaca kirkiana Müell Arg. was carried out with the objective of determining early signs of graft compatibility. Leaves…”
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Repeated exposure of jacket plum (Pappea capensis) micro-cuttings to indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) improved in vitro rooting capacity by Mng'omba, Simon A., Du Toit, Elsa S., Akinnifesi, Festus K., Venter, Helena M.

“…The objective of the trial was to determine an effective propagation protocol for jacket plum (Pappea capensis) tree species. Experiments on in vitro…”
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Rootstock growth and development for increased graft success of mango (Mangifera indica) in the nursery by Simon, A Mngrsquo omba, Festus, K Akinnifesi, Gudeta, Sileshi, Oluyede, C Ajayi

“…The graft success of seedlings depends on rootstock size and the skills of grafters. A study was carried out to evaluate the effects of rootstock diameter (at…”
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Plant regeneration through somatic embryogenesis of jacket plum (Pappea capensis) by Mng'omba, Simon A., Du Toit, Elsa S., Akinnifesi, Festus K.

“…The study was undertaken to identify an effective culture growing system for mass multiplication of jacket plum (Pappea capensis) through somatic…”
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Early recognition of graft compatibility in Uapaca kirkiana Miiell Arg. clones, provenances and species by MNG'OMBA, Simon A, DU TOIL, Elsa S, AKINNIFESI, Festus K

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A decision support tool for propagating Miombo indigenous fruit trees of southern Africa by Mng'omba, SA, Akinnifesi, F K, Sileshi, G, Ajayi, O C, Chakeredza, S, Mwase, W F

“…Indigenous fruit trees (IFTs) contribute to the livelihoods of rural households as sources of food, income and medicine. Conservation and domestication of IFTs…”
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In vitro potato (Solanun tuberosum L.) growth under different orientation and light/dark exposure conditions by Simon, A. Mng’omba, Hellen, Mwale, Brian, Chimzinga, Kareem, Longwe, Peter, Muhota

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Creating opportunities for domesticating and commercializing miombo indigenous fruit trees in Southern Africa by Akinnifesi, F. K, Ajayi, O. C, Sileshi, G, Matakala, P, Kwesiga, F. R, Ham, C, Kadzere, I, Mhango, J, Mng'omba, S. A, Chilanga, T, Mkonda, A

“…This synthesis provides an overview of efforts in domesticating indigenous fruit trees as tree crops, and commercializing their products. This chapter is a…”
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