Ms. Mahlodi Maripa | Crop Physiology | Research Hypothesis Excellence Award
Tshwane University of Technology | South Africa
Ms. Mahlodi Maripa is an emerging researcher in soil science and agronomy with expertise in crop production, soil–plant interactions, and sustainable agricultural systems. Her academic background includes advanced training in agriculture and ongoing doctoral research focused on improving crop resilience and soil productivity. She has contributed to research on drought-tolerant crops, soil hydraulic properties, and symbiotic performance in legumes, with conference presentations highlighting her work. Her professional experience spans tutoring, lecturing, laboratory assistance, and field-based agricultural research. She applies analytical and experimental approaches, integrating field trials, data analysis, and innovative teaching methods, contributing to agricultural sustainability, knowledge transfer, and capacity building in academic and farming communities.
Featured Publications
Selecting 27 Field-Grown Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Genotypes for Symbiotic Performance and Drought Tolerance at Malkerns Research Station, Eswatini
– Biology and Life Sciences Forum, 2026