Presentation of the 2nd APPSA Scientific Conference

DAY 1

1. APPSA Background presentation by Dr Majola Mabuza (PDF)
2. Keynote Presentation: Harnessing genetic innovations to promote resilient African food systems by C.N. Kamutando (PDF)
3. Proteomic evaluation of near-isogenic rice (Oryza sativa L.) germplasm divergent in gene mutation related to early senescence identifies proteins involved in plant stress defense by Puleng Letuma (PDF)
4. Population structure and genetic diversity analyses of common bean germplasm collections of Southern Africa using morphological traits and high-density SNP markers by Botle Esther Mapheshoane (PDF)
5. Assessment of the Diversity and Abundance of Floral Visitors of Wild Radish (Raphanus raphanistrum L.) in the Foothills Agroecological zone of Lesotho by Kabelo Mohau (PDF)
6. Genetic diversity of grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L Moench) accessions in Lesotho using Single Nucleotide Polymorphism markers by Bataung Simon Tsosane (PDF)
7.  Genetic diversity and phylogeny of Fusarium species complexes causing Soybean vascular wilts and root rot diseases in Lesotho by Moleboheng Lekota (PDF)
8. Additive Main-Effect and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) Model and Genotype Plus Genotype-Environment (GGE) Biplot Analysis Of Tillering Associated Traits For Climate-Smart Dual-Purpose Sorghum Selection In Lesotho by Bonezwa Mofoti (PDF)
9. Determining the most adaptive common bean in Lesotho: Yield Makoae Kao (PDF)

DAY 2

1. Keynote Presentation: Using animated videos to facilitate Agricultural innovation and technology dissemination by Sostino Mocumbe (PDF)
2. Assessment of the Modified SMS Notification System for Farmers Supplying NAMBoard in Eswatini by Thabo, Hlophe (PDF)
3. Adaptability Study of new wheat varieties to the soil and climate conditions of Angola and Lesotho by Pedro Luís Canjumba (PDF)
4. Keynote Presentation: An analysis of post-harvest loss levels of potatoes, tomatoes and peaches: A case of Mohale’s Hoek, Maseru, Leribe and Mokhotlong Districts by Raleting Phatela (PDF)
5. Effect of soybean flour on nutritional, physicochemical, sensory characteristics and acceptance of soybean-fortified wheat bread by Pulane Nkhabutlane (PDF)
6. Characterization of proximate and mineral content of 20 improved sorghum varieties grown in Machache, Lesotho by Malefane T'sephe (PDF)
7. Investigating the Efficacy of Selected Botanicals in Controlling Maize Weevil (Sitophilus Zea mais) Infestation on Stored Maize (Zea Mays L.)  Grains by Pitso Masupha (PDF)
8. Determinants of Farmers' Participation in Irish Potato Production in Mokhotlong District, Lesotho by Brian Muroyiwa (PDF)
9. Determinants of Farm-level Adoption of Potato Production Technologies in Lesotho by Mpho Liphoto (PDF)
10. Market Participation and Market Outlet Preference among Small-Scale Potato Farmers in the Leribe District of Lesotho by Tefo Eric Chabalala (PDF)
11. Agricultural Finance and Extension Services Access among Smallholder Maize Farmers: The Case of Conservation Agriculture Adopters and Non-Adopters in Leribe and Butha-Buthe Districts in Lesotho by Brian Muroyiwa (PDF)

DAY 3

1. Keynote presentation: Innovations to support the development of African rice value chain by Dr Kalimuthu Senthilkumar (PDF)
2. Adaptability of six varieties of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) from Malawi to the soil and climate conditions of Angola by José Domingos (PDF)
3. Assessing the Effect of Biochar and Compost on Soil Fertility and Production of Maize and Beans under Different Farming Systems in Lesotho and Angola by Sissay Bekele Mekbib (PDF)
4. Growing sweet potato in Lesotho: response to soil fertility by Sebolelo Molete (PDF)
5. Evaluation of the Severity of the African Cassava Mosaic in Genotypes of Manihot Esculenta Crantz in Four Agricultural Experimental Stations in Angola by Moisés Capenda da Rosa (PDF)
6. Characterization and identification of microbial pathogens causing potato (Solanum tuberosum L) diseases in Lesotho by Moleboheng Lekota (PDF)
7. Impact of seed health status on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber yield and tuber quality in Lesotho by Keneuoe Nketsi (PDF)
8. Evaluating the efficacy of pesticides spraying programme based on threshold levels in controlling Tuta absoluta on tomato in high tunnels by Mamoipone sebitia, Lieketseng Phali and Pitso Masupha (PDF)
9. Assessment of Bruchid Infestation Prevalence and Severity in Common Beans in Lesotho Mpho Phoofolo (PDF)
10. Pathogens Limiting Cassava Culture in Angola, Zambia, and Mozambique: Epidemiology And Integrated Pests Management by Dissoluquele Bassimba (PDF)
11. Adoption of Soya Bean as an Adaptation Approach to Climate Change, A Case of Ingquza Hill, Eastern Cape by Nkele Dorcus Malahlela (PDF)
12. Baseline Study of Soil Nutrient Status in selected modal profiles for smallholder fields in the Mafeteng district, Lesotho by B Kuenene (PDF)