# A Node For African Thought

Research and Innovation

To achieve and maintain the University’s vision and mission, the research and innovation division contributes mainly by promoting the research related goal of the institution which is: to drive growth in UNIZULU research and Innovation

Ms Sibusisiwe Mnembe

Faculty: Science, Agriculture & Engineering

Department: Agriculture

Discipline: Plant Science

 

Highest Qualification

MSc. Soil Science

Contact details

Email:  mnembes@unizulu.ac.za 

Phone: (035)902

Campus: KwaDlangezwa

Research Interest Areas

Soil Fertility
Soil Analysis
Soil Conservation
Soil Biology

Active Community Engagement & Service-learning work

South African Council for Scientific Professionals (SACNASP

Teaching Interest Areas

Introduction to Soil Science
Introduction to Soil Physics
Soil Fertility management

Active Research Projects

Evaluating the potential of groundnut compost as an organic soil amendment to enhance nutrient cycling and improve the growth and yield of spinach.

Investigating the effects of biochar application on groundnut productivity.

Research Niche Area(s) of current projects

Organic Amendments and Nutrient Management.

Soil Health Assessment and Monitoring.

Research Platform

Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sibusisiwe-Mnembe-3

A Node for African Thought

KwaDlangezwa Campus

1 Main Road, Vulindlela,

Kwadlangezwa, 3886

 

Richards Bay Campus

Coner Guldengracht & Cent Cir Road,

Richards Bay, 3900

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Research Outputs

Research Ethics

Policies and Processes

Training and Development

DHET Accredited Journals

Post-Doctoral Fellows

Contacts

Director: 035 902 6779

Research Office Secretary: 035 902 6273

NRF & Postgraduate Funding: 035 902 6909

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