Prof. Moosa Sedibe
Professor: Agronomy
Qualifications: BSc Agric Hons (UNW) | MSc Agric, Agronomy (University of Stellenbosch) | PhD Agronomy (UFS)
Professional Background
Prof. Sedibe is a Professor of Agronomy and previously served as Research Manager of the Faculty of Health and Environmental Sciences.
He has extensive teaching and research experience and is registered as a Professional Scientist with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP).
His research interests include agronomy, crop science, crop physiology and nutrient management. His current teaching responsibilities include Applied Research and Plant Production, and he supervises master's and doctoral students.
Areas of Expertise
- • Agronomy
- • Crop Science
- • Crop Physiology
- • Nutrient Management
Selected Publications
- • Nkomo, G.V., Sedibe, M.M., Mofokeng, M.A. & Assefa, B.A. (2022). Investigation of Genetic Diversity Among Cowpea Accessions Using Diversity Arrays Technology Sequencing (DArTseq) Technique. Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica, 53(1), 11-21.
- • Nkomo, G.V., Sedibe, M.M., Mofokeng, M.A. & Pierneef, R. (2022). Association Mapping for Drought Tolerance and Yield-Related Traits in Cowpea Accessions Using Genome-Wide Association Study and Population Structure Analysis. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist, 105, 147-158.
- • Khetsha, Z.P., Sedibe, M.M., Pretorius, R.J. & van der Walt, E. (2021). Plant Growth Regulators and Simulated Hail-Damage Improve Rose-Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens L'Hér.) Leaf Mineral Status and Phenolic Composition. Applied Ecology and Environmental Research, 19(4), 3083-3095.
- • Mutezo, W., Sedibe, M.M., Mofokeng, A., Shargie, N. & Soko, T. (2021). The Application of CRISPR/Cas9 Technology in the Management of Genetic and Non-Genetic Plant Traits. International Journal of Agronomy, 2021. DOI →
- • Nkomo, G.V., Sedibe, M.M. & Mofokeng, A. (2021). Production Constraints and Improvement Strategies of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Genotypes for Drought Tolerance. International Journal of Agronomy, 2021. DOI →
Book Chapter
- • Khetsha, Z.P., Sedibe, M.M., Pretorius, R.J., Rathebe, P.C. & Moloantoa, K. Using Biostimulants Containing Phytohormones to Recover Hail-Damaged Essential Oil Plants.
Conference Proceedings & Presentations
- • Nkomo, G.V., Sedibe, M.M. & Mofokeng, M.A. (2020). A Survey on Farmers' Production Constraints, Perceptions and Preferences of Cowpeas in Buhera District, Zimbabwe. Combined Congress, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, 20-23 January 2020.
- • Nkomo, G.V., Sedibe, M.M. & Mofokeng, M.A. (2020). Phenotyping Cowpea Accessions at Seedling Stage for Drought Tolerance Using the Pot Method in Controlled Environments. 13th Southern African Plant Breeding Symposium, 8-11 March 2020.
- • Dikane, G.M.H., Mofokeng, A. & Sedibe, M.M. (2020). Heterogeneity Assessment of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Accessions Using DArTseq. 13th Southern African Plant Breeding Symposium, 8-11 March 2020.
- • Nyakane, N., Markus, E. & Sedibe, M.M. (2018). The Effects of Magnetic Fields on Plant Growth: A Comprehensive Review. 4th International Conference of Food and Agricultural Engineering (ICFAE), Lisbon, Portugal, 13-15 May 2018.
- • Kujane, K., Mofokeng, A. & Sedibe, M.M. (2018). Diversity Analysis of Soybean (Glycine max) Genotypes Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. All African Combined Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, 18-19 January 2018.
