Albert Thembinkosi Modi
Biographic Data
| ID | 5056803 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Albert Thembinkosi Modi |
| GIVEN NAMES | Albert Thembinkosi |
| FAMILY NAME | Modi |
| SIGNATURE | MODI A T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of KwaZulu-Natal |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6887-1721 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 12 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Urban nexus and transformative pathways towards a resilient Gauteng City-Region, South Africa
Challenges emanating from rapid urbanisation require innovative strategies to transform cities into global climate action and adaptation centres. We provide an analysis of the impacts of rapid urbanisation in the Gauteng City-Region, South Africa, highlighting major challenges related to (i) land use management, (ii) service delivery (water, energy, food, and waste and sanitation), and (iii) social cohesion. Geospatial techniques were used to ass…
An integrative analytical model for the water-energy-food nexus
The missing link between cross-sectoral resource management and full-scale adoption of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has been the lack of analytical tools that provide evidence for policy and decision-making. This study defined WEF nexus sustainability indicators, from where an analytical model was developed to manage WEF resources in an integrated manner using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The model established quantitative relations…
The Water–Energy–Food Nexus as a Tool to Transform Rural Livelihoods and Well-Being in Southern Africa
About 60% of southern Africa's population lives in rural areas with limited access to basic services and amenities such as clean and safe water, affordable and clean energy, and balanced and nutritious diets. Resource scarcity has direct and indirect impacts on nutrition, human health, and well-being of mostly poor rural communities. Climate change impacts in the region are manifesting through low crop yields, upsurge of vector borne diseases (ma…
Nutrient Content and Nutritional Water Productivity of Selected Grain Legumes in Response to Production Environment
There is a need to incorporate nutrition into aspects of crop and water productivity to tackle food and nutrition insecurity (FNS). The study determined the nutritional water productivity (NWP) of selected major (groundnut, dry bean) and indigenous (bambara groundnut and cowpea) grain legumes in response to water regimes and environments. Field trials were conducted during 2015/16 and 2016/17 at three sites in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Ukuling…
The Potential Role of Neglected and Underutilised Crop Species as Future Crops under Water Scarce Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa
Modern agricultural systems that promote cultivation of a very limited number of crop species have relegated indigenous crops to the status of neglected and underutilised crop species (NUCS). The complex interactions of water scarcity associated with climate change and variability in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and population pressure require innovative strategies to address food insecurity and undernourishment. Current research efforts have identi…
An Assessment of Minerals and Protein Contents in Selected South African Bottle Gourd Landraces [ Lageraria siceraria ( Mol. Standl)]
Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is an under-researched crop in South Africa, which has the potential to boost food security. However, the nutritional information on the crop is scant. This led to a need to determine the nutritional value of this crop and its potential to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for various nutrients. The experiment was conducted at a controlled environmental facility with two landraces, which were compare…
An integrative analytical model for the water-energy-food nexus
The missing link between cross-sectoral resource management and full-scale adoption of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has been the lack of analytical tools that provide evidence for policy and decision-making. This study defined WEF nexus sustainability indicators, from where an analytical model was developed to manage WEF resources in an integrated manner using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The model established quantitative relations…
Urban nexus and transformative pathways towards a resilient Gauteng City-Region, South Africa
Challenges emanating from rapid urbanisation require innovative strategies to transform cities into global climate action and adaptation centres. We provide an analysis of the impacts of rapid urbanisation in the Gauteng City-Region, South Africa, highlighting major challenges related to (i) land use management, (ii) service delivery (water, energy, food, and waste and sanitation), and (iii) social cohesion. Geospatial techniques were used to ass…
The Potential Role of Neglected and Underutilised Crop Species as Future Crops under Water Scarce Conditions in Sub-Saharan Africa
Modern agricultural systems that promote cultivation of a very limited number of crop species have relegated indigenous crops to the status of neglected and underutilised crop species (NUCS). The complex interactions of water scarcity associated with climate change and variability in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), and population pressure require innovative strategies to address food insecurity and undernourishment. Current research efforts have identi…
An Assessment of Minerals and Protein Contents in Selected South African Bottle Gourd Landraces [ Lageraria siceraria ( Mol. Standl)]
Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria) is an under-researched crop in South Africa, which has the potential to boost food security. However, the nutritional information on the crop is scant. This led to a need to determine the nutritional value of this crop and its potential to meet the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for various nutrients. The experiment was conducted at a controlled environmental facility with two landraces, which were compare…
Nutrient Content and Nutritional Water Productivity of Selected Grain Legumes in Response to Production Environment
There is a need to incorporate nutrition into aspects of crop and water productivity to tackle food and nutrition insecurity (FNS). The study determined the nutritional water productivity (NWP) of selected major (groundnut, dry bean) and indigenous (bambara groundnut and cowpea) grain legumes in response to water regimes and environments. Field trials were conducted during 2015/16 and 2016/17 at three sites in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (Ukuling…
The Water–Energy–Food Nexus as a Tool to Transform Rural Livelihoods and Well-Being in Southern Africa
About 60% of southern Africa's population lives in rural areas with limited access to basic services and amenities such as clean and safe water, affordable and clean energy, and balanced and nutritious diets. Resource scarcity has direct and indirect impacts on nutrition, human health, and well-being of mostly poor rural communities. Climate change impacts in the region are manifesting through low crop yields, upsurge of vector borne diseases (ma…
An integrative analytical model for the water-energy-food nexus
The missing link between cross-sectoral resource management and full-scale adoption of the water-energy-food (WEF) nexus has been the lack of analytical tools that provide evidence for policy and decision-making. This study defined WEF nexus sustainability indicators, from where an analytical model was developed to manage WEF resources in an integrated manner using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP). The model established quantitative relations…
Urban nexus and transformative pathways towards a resilient Gauteng City-Region, South Africa
Challenges emanating from rapid urbanisation require innovative strategies to transform cities into global climate action and adaptation centres. We provide an analysis of the impacts of rapid urbanisation in the Gauteng City-Region, South Africa, highlighting major challenges related to (i) land use management, (ii) service delivery (water, energy, food, and waste and sanitation), and (iii) social cohesion. Geospatial techniques were used to ass…
Biology (4 works) · Geography (4 works) · Agriculture (3 works) · Agronomy (3 works) · Crop (3 works) · Ecology (3 works) · Economics (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Nexus (standard (3 works) · Agricultural pest management studies (2 works)