Biography:
Simphiwe Mhlontlo holds a BSc (Agric.) degree majoring in Crops and Horticultural Sciences followed by an MSc (Agric.) degree in Crop Science from the University of Fort Hare, Alice. He is currently working as a Scientific Manager for Agronomy Research in the Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Mr Mhlontlo is pursuing a PhD degree in Crop Science from the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) He is registered with the South African Council for for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP) as a Professional Scientist. He has authored and co-authored four scientific papers
Title : Nutrient uptake and mineral composition response of amaranthus species grown on acidic soil to animal manure amendments and micorrhizae enhancement in eastern cape province, south africa