Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Earth Science) by Author "Dube, Timothy"
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Developing an integrated remotely sensed framework for the detection and monitoring of seasonally-flooded wetlands in semi-arid environments of southern Africa
Gxokwe, Siyamthanda (University of the Western Cape, 2022)Wetlands are among the most important ecosystems on earth; they cover approximately 4-6% of the earth’s surface and offer critical eco-hydrological services. However, these ecosystems are under threat from anthropogenic ... -
Greywater reuse - An assessment of health and nutritional quality of home gardens produce in rural South Africa
Radingoana, Makgalake Pabalelo (University of Western Cape, 2021)The majority of rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa are predominantly poor and depend largely on small-scale subsistence farming. To date, various farming mechanisms (e.g. organic farming, crop rotation, agroforestry ... -
The impact of land use and land cover changes on wetland productivity and hydrological systems in the Limpopo transboundary river basin, South Africa
Thamaga, Kgabo Humphrey (University of Western Cape, 2021)Wetlands are highly productive systems that act as habitats for a variety of flora and fauna. Despite their ecohydrological significance, wetland ecosystems are under severe threat as a result of environmental changes (e.g. ... -
Spatial and temporal dynamics of flows and pools along non-perennial rivers in arid and semi-arid areas, South Africa
Maswanganye, Sagwati Eugene (University of the Western Cape, 2023)This study aimed to assess the use of multi-source remotely sensed data for monitoring the spatial distribution and dynamics of pools in two distinct sites (Touws and Molototsi) in South Africa. Various water extraction ... -
Understanding Striga occurrence and risk under changing climatic conditions across different agroecological farming systems at local and regional scales122
Mudereri, Bester Tawona (University of Western Cape, 2020)The invasion by Striga in most cereal crop fields in Africa has posed an acute threat to food security and socioeconomic integrity. Consequently, numerous technological and research developments have been made to minimize ...