Dr. Mapotso A. Kena

Associate Professor
University of Limpopo, South Africa


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from University of the Free State, South Africa

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Area of Interest:

Plant Pathology
Plant Pests Diseases
Plant Production
Plant Diseases Control
Mycology

Selected Publications

  1. Netshithuthuni, N. and M.A. Kena, 2017. Combined application of soil solarisation and disease suppressive compost in the management of onion white rot. Transylvanian Rev., 25: 4708-4719.
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  2. Mathelemuse, S.A. and M.A. Kena, 2017. The efficacy of selected biological control agents against citrus black spot (CBS) pathogen Phyllosticta citricarpa. Afr. J.Agric. Res., 12: 2101-2104.
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  3. Satekge, T.K., T.P. Mafeo and M.A. Kena, 2016. Combined effect of effective microorganisms and seaweed concentrate Kelpak® on growth and yield of cabbage. Transylvanian Rev., 24: 1511-1519.

  4. Kena, M.A., 2016. Evaluation of selected seed treatment methods for the control of Fusarium graminearum and F. avenaceum on wheat seeds. J. Agric. Technol., 12: 731-741.
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  5. Kena, M.A., 2016. Antifungal activities of Monsonia burkeana and Euphorbia ingens extracts against Penicillium digitatum, the causal agent of citrus green mould. Afr. Plant Prot., 19: 1-3.

  6. Kena, M.A. and T.F.M. Lepheana, 2016. Phytotoxic effect of leaf extracts of Artemisia afra and Rhamnus prinoides against some fungal pathogens of Amaranthus hybridus. Int. J. Sci. Res. Innov. Technol., 3: 51-58.
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  7. Kena, M.A. and W.J. Swart, 2011. Effects of plant extracts on in vitro suppression of fungal pathogens and control of damping-off of vegetable seedlings in the greenhouse. Botswana J. Agric. Applied Sci., 7: 36-44.

  8. Moshoeshoe-Chatzinga, M. and M.A. Kena, 2009. Potato Tissue Culture, fighting hunger and poverty in Lesotho. Agri-outreach, 11: 17-19.

  9. Kena, M.A. and W.J. Swart, 2009. Microbial activity and Fungal Composition of composted animal manure suppressive to soilborne pathogens. Lesotho J. Agric. Sci., 2: 1-19.