Dr. Mapotso A. Kena
Associate ProfessorUniversity of Limpopo, South Africa
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from University of the Free State, South Africa
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Selected Publications
- 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- 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.
Direct Link | - 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.
- Moshoeshoe-Chatzinga, M. and M.A. Kena, 2009. Potato Tissue Culture, fighting hunger and poverty in Lesotho. Agri-outreach, 11: 17-19.
- 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.