Browsing Faculty of Natural Sciences by Subject "Cereals"
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Indigenous African cereal crops can contribute to mitigation of the impact of climate change on food security
(Arid land institute, 2021)Zea mays L. (maize) is one of the top three cultivated cereals globally, along with wheat and rice. The United States, China, and Brazil are among the largest producers of maize, producing approximately 79% of the world’s ... -
Updates and advances to the FAO56 crop water requirements method
(Elsevier, 2021)This study reviews the abundant research on FAO56 crop coefficients, published following introduction ofthe FAO56 paper in 1998. The primary goal was to evaluate, update, and consolidate the mid-season andend-season single ... -
Updates and advances to the FAO56 crop water requirements method
(Elsevier, 2021)This study reviews the abundant research on FAO56 crop coefficients, published following introduction of the FAO56 paper in 1998. The primary goal was to evaluate, update, and consolidate the mid-season and end-season ... -
Utilisation of cover crops: implications for conservation agriculture systems in a mediterranean climate region of South Africa
(Springer, 2021)Purpose Cover crops can provide multiple agroecosystem services to crops produced in conservation agriculture systems. South African grain producers in the Mediterranean climate region are reluctant to integrate cover ...