Author:Yapi, Thozamile S; O’Farrell, Patrick J; Dziba, Luthando E; Esler, KJDate:Mar 2018The degree to which invasive Acacia species affect South Africa’s livestock production has received little attention. We investigated the ecological impacts of Acacia mearnsii invasion on forage quality and quantity and on soil resources, ...Read more
Author:Masemola, Cecilia R; Cho, Moses A; Ramoelo, AbelDate:Aug 2019The tree Acacia mearnsii is native to south-eastern Australia but has become an aggressive invader in many countries. In South Africa, it is a significant threat to the conservation of biomes. Detecting and mapping its early invasion is ...Read more
Author:Moyo, HPM; Dube, SDate:May 2010The objective of the study was to quantify the water table fluctuations in the Tsomo valley due to the presence of Acacia mearnsii.Read more
Author:Fossey, A; Mathura, S; Beck-Pay, SLDate:Apr 2009The invasiveness of black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) in South Africa has created a need to investigate ways to reduce seed production. The Institute for Commercial Forestry Research is investigating polyploidy production with the view to inducing ...Read more