Prof. Moosa Sedibe
NRF Rating: C2
Full Professor / Assistant Dean: Research, Innovation and Engagement
Bloemfontein Campus
Qualifications: PhD (Agronomy)
Professional Background
Prof. Moosa Sedibe is an accomplished academic, researcher, postgraduate supervisor, and higher education leader with extensive experience in teaching, research, innovation, and academic administration. His academic and research interests focus on agricultural sciences, crop production, plant nutrition, sustainable agricultural systems, and plant–environment interactions. His research contributes to addressing agricultural productivity challenges through innovative and scientifically driven approaches.
In his leadership capacity, Prof. Sedibe is committed to strengthening the institutional research culture, improving postgraduate success, promoting research excellence, and facilitating meaningful stakeholder engagement. He actively supports emerging researchers, postgraduate students, and collaborative research initiatives. His leadership philosophy emphasises accountability, consultation, teamwork, mentorship, and continuous improvement. Through his academic, research, and administrative contributions, Prof. Sedibe seeks to advance knowledge production, strengthen institutional research capacity, and contribute to sustainable development through impactful research, innovation, and engagement.
Areas of Expertise
- • Agricultural Sciences and Crop Production
- • Plant Nutrition, Soil Fertility and Crop Physiology
- • Sustainable Agriculture and Hydroponic Production Systems
- • Agricultural Research, Innovation and Experimental Design
- • Research Leadership, Postgraduate Supervision and Academic Development
Selected Publications
- • Matsheka, T. L. B., Sedibe, M. M., Shargie, N., Mutezo, W. T., & Norvienyeku, J. (2026). Impact of humic acid application on potential ethanol yield traits in different sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) cultivars. Biofuels, 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1080/17597269.2026.2720835
- • Li, L., Zhang, K., Lai, B., Qiu, X., Ren, J., Lin, L., Shi, R., Liu, W., Sedibe, M., Bao, J., & Norvienyeku, J. (2026). Apigenin and apigenin-7-O-β-d-glucoside enhance pepper defense against Phytophthora capsici by inhibiting pathogen growth and reproduction. Phytopathology Research, 8, 21. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42483-026-00414-z
- • Mutezo, W., & Sedibe, M. M. (2026). Effects of Striga (Striga hermonthica) infestation on the concentration of secondary metabolites and quantity of nutritional components in sorghum. International Journal of Agronomy, 2026, 5387107. https://doi.org/10.1155/ioa/5387107
- • Mutezo, W. T., Sedibe, M. M., Norvienyeku, J., & Lai, B. (2025). Association mapping for Striga resistance and agronomic-related traits in sorghum. The Plant Genome, 18(4), e70129.
- • Rafiri, M., Sedibe, M. M., & Dikane, G. M. H. (2024). Comparative bioactive compounds and mineral properties of South African and Lesotho Artemisia afra (Jacq.) genotypes. Plants, 13(8), 1126. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13081126
