Dr. Alpheus Mpilo Zobolo
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Dr. Alpheus Mpilo Zobolo

Research Scientist
University of Zululand, South Africa

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant and Soil Sciences from University of Zululand, South Africa

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Botany
62%
Biochemistry
90%
Physiology
75%
Genetics
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
30
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Ntuli, N.R. and A.M. Zobolo, 2016. Do traditional vegetables contribute to the nutritional needs of communities in Northern KwaZulu-Natal? S. Afr. J. Bot., 103: 341-341.
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  2. Mthethwa, S.B., A.M. Zobolo and N.R. Ntuli, 2016. Effect of fertilizer treatment on agronomic traits of Lagenaria siceraria landraces in Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. S. Afr. J. Bot., 103: 336-337.
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  3. Scogings, P.F., D. Hattas, C. Skarpe, J. Hjalten, L. Dziba, A. Zobolo and T. Rooke, 2015. Seasonal variations in nutrients and secondary metabolites in semi-arid savannas depend on year and species. J. Arid Environ., 114: 54-61.
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  4. Ntuli, N.R., P.B. Tongoona and A.M. Zobolo, 2015. Genetic diversity in Cucurbita pepo landraces revealed by RAPD and SSR markers. Sci. Hortic., 189: 192-200.
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  5. Scogings, P.F., J. Hjalten, C. Skarpe, D. Hattas, A. Zobolo, L. Dziba and T. Rooke, 2014. Nutrient and secondary metabolite concentration in a savanna are independently affected by large herbivores and shoot growth rate. Plant Ecol., 215: 73-82.
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  6. Scogings, P.F., T.C. Mamashela and A.M. Zobolo, 2013. Deciduous sapling responses to season and large herbivores in a semi-arid African savanna. Austral Ecol., 38: 548-556.
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  7. Mongalo, N.I., A.R. Opoku and A.M. Zobolo, 2013. Antibacterial activity of root and leaf extracts of Jatropha zeyheri Sond (Euphorbiaceae). Afr. J. Biotechnol., 12: 476-480.
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  8. Ntuli, N.R., A.M. Zobolo, S.J. Siebert and R.M. Madakadze, 2012. Traditional leafy vegetables of Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Has indigenous knowledge expanded the menu? Afr. J. Agric. Res., 7: 6027-6034.
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  9. Mongalo, N.I., A.R. Opoku and A.M. Zobolo, 2012. Antibacterial and antioxidant activity of the extracts of Waltheria indica Linn. collected from Capricorn district, Limpopo Province, South Africa. J. Med. Plant Res., 6: 5593-5598.
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  10. Zobolo, A.M., 2011. Propagation, growth and yield of Boweia volubilis L. bulbs as affected by growth regulators, manure and inorganic fertilization. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 6: 1455-1462.
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  11. Ntuli, N.R., P. Tongoona, R.M. Madakadze and A.M. Zobolo, 2011. Utilization of wild plant species for vegetables in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. South Afr..J. Bot., 77: 549-549.
  12. Maliba, B.G., A.M. Zobolo and S.J. Siebert, 2011. Poultry manure enhances grass establishment at a quarry rehabilitation site in subtropical South Africa. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 6: 46-50.
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  13. Zobolo, A.M., 2010. Propagation and growth of Boweia volubilis from bulbs. South Afr. J. Botany, 76: 407-407.
  14. Zobolo, A.M., 2010. Effect of temperature, light intensity and growth regulators on propagation of Ansellia africana from cuttings. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 5566-5574.
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  15. Siebert. S.J., A.M. Zobolo and J.L. Dowe, 2010. Livingstonia chinensis A first record of a naturalized palm in South Africa. Bothalia, 40: 55-57.
  16. Nemudzudzanyi, A.O., S.J. Siebert, A.M. Zobolo and L.Y. Molebatsi, 2010. The Zulu Muzi: A home garden system of useful plants with a particular layout and function. Indilinga Afr. J. Indigenous Knowl. Syst., 9: 57-72.
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  17. Zobolo, A.M., B.G. Ndawonde and E.T. Dlamini, 2009. Propagation and growth of Ansellia Africana and Mondia whitei from cuttings. South Afr. J. Botany, 75: 428-429.
  18. Nemudzudzanyi, A.O., S.J. Siebert and A.M. Zobolo, 2009.. A comparative floristic analysis of peri-urban and rural homegardens in Zululand, South Africa. South Afr. J. Botany, 75: 437-438.
  19. Ndawonde, B.G., E.T. Dlamini and A.M. Zobolo, 2009. New trends in research: A shift towards community engagement. Isiphethu Solwazi: Unizulu Int. J. Edu., 1: 75-86.
  20. Mpanza, T.D.E., P.F. Scogings, N.W. Kunene and A.M. Zobolo, 2009. Impacts of cattle on ecological restoration of coastal forests in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Afr. J. Range Forage Sci., 26: 1-7.
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  21. Zobolo, A.M., C.N. Mkabela and D.K. Mtetwa, 2008. Enhancing the status of indigenous vegetables through use of kraal manure sustitutes and intercropping. Indilinga Afr. J. Indigenous knowledge syst., 7: 211-222.
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  22. Ntuli, N.R. and A.M. Zobolo, 2008. Effect of water stress on growth of colchicine induced polyploidy Coccinia palmate and lagenaria sphaerica plants. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 7: 3545-3649.
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  23. Izidine, S.A., S.J. Siebert, A.E. van Wyk and A.M. Zobolo, 2008. Threats to ronga custodianship of a sacred grove in Southern Mozambique. Indilinga Afr. J. Indigenous knowledge syst., 7: 182-197.
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  24. Izidine, S.A., S.J. Siebert, A.E. van Wyk and A.M. Zobolo, 2008. Taboo and political authority in conservation Policy: A case study of the Licuati Forest in Maputaland, Mozambique. J. Study Religion Nat. Cult., 2: 373-390.
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  25. Thomas, S., M. David and Z. Alpheus 2007. Mathematical ideas in some cooperative work activities of the Shangani People of Southern Zimbabwe. Indilinga Afr. J. Indigenous knowledge syst., 6: 51-63.
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  26. Ndawonde, B.G., A.M. Zobolo, E.T. Dlamini and S.J. Siebert, 2007. A survey of plants sold by plant traders at Zululand muthi markets to select popular plant species for propagation in communal gardens. Afr. J. Range Forage Sci., 24: 103-107.
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  27. Zobolo, A.M. and Q.N. Mkabela, 2006. Traditional knowledge transfer of activities practised by Zulu women to manage medicinal and food plant gardens. Afri. J. Range Forage Sci., 23: 77-80.
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  28. Zobolo, A.M and S. Siebert, 2005. Establishing an indigenous knowledge garden at the University of Zululand. Conservatory, 2: 47-50.
  29. Zobolo, A.M. and J. van Staden, 2002. Senescence activity of plant extracts from fruiting Bidens pilosa plants. South Afr. J. Botany, 68: 376-381.
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  30. Zobolo, A.M. and J. van Staden, 1999. The effects of deflowering and defruing on growth and senescence of Bidens pilosa L. South Afr. J. Botany, 65: 86-88.