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Item The Parasites of Ardea Melanocephala from the Eastern Cape(University of Fort Hare, 1951-02) Mji, D.JThe present work was carried out in preparation for a dissertation for the degree of Master of Science in Zoology in the University of South Africa. The author started this research with two aims in view. Firstly the author wished to meet a demand in a field of research which South African biologist seem to have neglected. It is true some parasitic research.Item The Effect of Introduction of African Wormwood (Artemisia Afra) on the Ridzosphere of Agricultural Lands(University of Fort Hare, 1995-12-20) Hensen-Quartey, James AlfredThe. herbaceous aromatic plant locally known as "mhlonyane" (Artemisia afra) is indigenous to the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. Owing to the importance that this plant has always had in local traditional medicine and, more recently, the discovery that it is the source of a · . valuable oil, there has been great interest in its introduction as a commercial "crop". It has thus been produced successfully over the last decade on an experimental basis. Since the plant is indigenous to the area, it can be produced on normal arable land with little management input. Financial returns from even a poor crop of the plant can be more than 50-fold the return from the more conventional crops such as maize or sorghum.Item Seasonal Variation in the Diet of Rhabdomys Pumilio and Oto,nys irroratus in Eastern Thorn Bushfield: with Special Reference to Bark Consumption(University of Fort Hare, 2002) Koshy, BinuSeasonal variation in the diets of two sympatric rodents, Rhabdomys pumilio and Otomys irroratus was investigated over a period of twelve months. The annual diet of the former included 34 plant species while that of the latter had 31 species. Twenty-seven of the plant food species were common while R. pumilio had seven, and 0. irroratus five unique food items. Seasonal variation in the quantity and diversity of food plants utilized, however, ensured that the actual overlap of the diet was minimal. Species richness of the diet reflected the heterogeneity of the habitat and plant food formed the largest proportions of the stomach contents of both species.Item Domestication of Artemisia Afra (African Wormwood) and Ropagation by Leafy Stem Cuttings(University of Fort Hare, 2002-02) Ketelo, Charles NcebaArtemisia afra (African wormwood) is used traditionally as medicinal plant to cure fever, coughs, colds and headache by indigenous people. The objectives of this study were two-fold. Firstly, to determine how local rural people feel about the domestication of Mhlonyane for the extraction of essential oil. This was done by means of a questionnaire survey, where 80 respondents were selected at random at Melani village in the Nkonkobe District of the Eastern Cape. Secondly, preliminary trials were conducted at the University of Fort Hare on the vegetative propagation of Artemisia afra using leafy stem cuttings rooted under an intermittent mist spray using different lndolebutyric acid (IBA) treatments and different rooting media. Also, tested were the growth retardant paclobutrazol (PBZ) and some fertilizer treatments for growing on the rooted cuttings in pots.Item Redefining Local Communities Identity, Aspirations and Interest in Protected Area Management: A Study of the Double Drift Game Reserve(University of Fort Hare, 2002-12) John, Odindi OdhiamboThe protectionism approach often adopted by protected area management systems has compounded the problems of poverty, dis-empowerment and population pressure in the neighborhood communities. Consequently there has been growing dissent to this mode of conservation from the underdeveloped rural communities, who have often paid high price for protection of the given resources, this problem has been further exacerbated by local communities exclusion from decision making process, resource sharing and appropriation of economic accruals from protected areasItem Envirotrace of Organotin Compounds in Eastern Cape Harbour Waters(University of Fort Hare, 2004) Kaywire, David MaredithIncreasing public awareness of toxic moieties in our environment has put pressure on the regulatory agencies and the teaching institutions to improve testing methods so that these harmful agents can be identified and quantified at lower levels. n-Butyltin (MBT), di-n-butyltin (DBT) and tri-n- butyltin (TBT) were determined in water and sediment samples of marine systems in the two major harbors located at East London and Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape Province. The organotin compounds were determined by optimized aqueous phase ethylation with sodium tetraethylborate method. The extracts were derivatized and the ethylated species were analyzed by gas chromatography. The instrument was fitted with a sensitive and selective flame photometric detector for Sn. The optimized method was verified by performing spiking experiments in natural water and seawater matrices and obtained good recoveries and reproducibility.Item The Implications of Political Floor Crossing on Development at Municipal Level: The Case of Stellenbosch Municipality(University of Fort Hare, 2004-04) Kamuti, TariroThe South African Parliament in 2002, passed legislation allowing political floor crossing that was applicable at the local government level. The major result was a shift in the balance of power in several local municipalities with some political parties losing their majority control. The study aims to examine the effects of political floor crossing on local development. The study is guided by the theory of urban politics that enhances explanations of urban centres, using Stellenbosch Municipality as a case study. The study uses the realist single-case intensive research approach. The study shows that political decision-making within council has a bearing on the developmental focus of the municipality. The newly declared majority party alliance in Stellenbosch is already bringing about a new perspective and focus on development at the local level.Item Animal Diversity and Conservation 1: ZOO 314, June examination 2013(University of Fort Hare, 2013) Genin, F.; Sithaldeen, R.; Kotey, D.Item Analytical Chemistry: CHE 511, Degree Examinations June 2014(University of Fort Hare, 2014) Katwire, D.M.; Tshentu, Z.Item Elementary Irrigation: AGC 221, January Supplementary examination 2014(University of Fort Hare, 2014-01) Wakindiki, I.; Melkle, G.Item Soil Physics: AGS 422, November Examination 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Gura, I.; Manyevere, A.; Odhiambo, J.J.O.Item Statistical Methods: STA 114, June examination 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Ndege, J.; Chiruka, R.T.Item Descriptive Statistics and Differentiation: STA 111, June Memorandum 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Mutambayi, R.; Chiruka, R.T.; Odeyemi, A.Item Zoology: ZOO 511(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Okeyo, D.O.; Vine, N.; Stemele, M.; Gon, O.; Mutumi, G.; Sithaldeen, R.Item Introduction to Agricultural Engineering: AGG 221, November Examination 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Moyo, R.Item Agricultural Marketing, Prices and Polices: AGE 404 / 504 / 606, Honours November examination 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Taruvinga, A.; Mushunje, A.; Chauke, P.K.Item Applied Extension and Rural Development: AGX 322, November Examination 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Gwala, L.; Monde, N.; Stevens, J.B.Item Animal Biology: BIO 121, Degree Examinations November 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Vumazonke, L.U.; Forbanka, D.; Tambling, C.J.Item Physiological Biochemistry: BCH 321, November Examination 2016(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Mkwetshana, N.T.; Wilhelmi, B.Item Plant Biochemistry: BOT 322(University of Fort Hare, 2016) Afolayan, A.J.; Naidoo, Y.