New Hope for Grain Industry

Scientists in the country are increasingly focused on improving the yields of the main grains; wheat, sorghum, beans, and maize, this emerged at the recent APPSA Scientific Conference, coordinated by CCARDESA, which provided a critical platform for researchers to share their findings and innovations on these staple crops. Among the scientists who took the stage…

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Soybean Introduced As A ‘Super Bean’ For Economic And Nutritional Value

From nutritional benefits to economic potential, Dr. Pulane Nkhabutlane is championing the soybean as a “super bean” capable of transforming the welfare of Basotho and the broader Southern African region. Working in collaboration with Professor Motlatsi Morojele, an agronomist, and Dr. Moleboheng Lekota, a plant pathologist, the team initiated a soybean research project in 2022…

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