Research Projects


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  1. An investigation of the role of polyunsaturated fatty acids in preventing metabolic and genital diseases in transition cows in South Africa
  2. Determining the water footprint of commercially important irrigated crops in South Africa using in-field measurement, crop modelling and remote sensing
  3. Mnisi Community Programme – a platform for collaboration

  1. An analysis of food safety on fresh produce wholesale markets in South Africa: Towards insights for dual standards development
  2. Host-pathogen infection models in plant, animal and human systems.
  3. Green Chemistry
  4. Laboratories at tertiary institutions: ‘Improving the quality of results’
  5. The evaluation of the risks associated with the use of rainwater, harvested from rooftops for domestic use and homestead food gardens; and groundwater for domestic use and livestock watering.

  1. Combating lifestyle diseases associated with over-nutrition through the use of indigenous South African food
  2. Combating malnutrition through meals prepared from bio-fortified indigenous and African grains and leafy vegetables
  3. Protein- and starch-based nano- and micro-biomaterials from local African plant sources for improved nutrition, health and well-being
  4. Nutritional exposure and environmental sustainability of animal product intake in South Africa and fatty acid profile of South African animal products
  5. Effects of food components and bioactives on murine and human bone cells
  6. Sorghum production and end-use product development for increased food security
  7. Prolamin protein coatings for micronutrients
  8. The effect of an enriched maize-based beverage on linear growth, bone length and bone status of Grade 5-7 learners in Bronkhorstspruit area, South Africa

  1. Schools as sites for social change: facilitating adjusted behaviour in resource-constrained communities by empowering children

  1. Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy
  2. Food insecurity information systems
  3. Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy
  4. What can poor rural households grow and eat to improve nutrition? 

      5. Support to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on the Comprehensive African                     Agricultural Development Programme (CAADP)

      6. Gauteng Food Security Situational Analysis

      7. COPC Living Laboratory 

Click here for more information on IFNuW's Micronutrient Research Programme (MNRP)

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