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The ecophysiology research group’s purpose is to use the understanding of ecophysiological processes to establish a science platform that will have an impact on the quality of life of South Africans by addressing national and international issues related to water-use efficiency, dry-land water use allocation, and global change. The three key issues addressed in the research are:
- Increasing and extending the availability of the water resource for rain-fed forestry and agriculture;
- Increasing the efficiency of using the water resource (water use efficiency);
- Determining who makes best use of the water in the public interest. Emphasis will be placed on reducing the risks and vulnerabilities associated with small-scale farming under marginal climatic conditions.
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Biodiesel: the impact on SA's scarce water resources [PDF]
The proposed introduction of bio-energy species for large-scale planting and biofuel production can help reduce net greenhouse gas emission. Jatropha curcas has attracted international and local interest as a drought tolerant, fast growing, bio-energy crop.
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