Fikile Makhubu

Phone+27 11 559 9000
Emailfikilemuj.acza
Websitehttps://za.linkedin.com/in/fikile-makhubu-22843423b?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F

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Research Interests

Crop protection; crop improvement; medicinal plants; agrochemicals.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

SDG 2 Zero Hunger
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
SDG 13 Climate Action
SDG 15 Life on Land

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A comprehensive review of the phytochemistry and agricultural potential of Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond. in crop protection
Masia, L. P., Makhubu, F. N., Dube, Z. P. & Figlan, S., Jul 2026, In: South African Journal of Botany. 194, p. 97-108 12 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
Antibacterial, antibiofilm and toxicity profiles of Argemone ochroleuca Sweet and Argemone mexicana Linn against phytopathogenic bacteria
Mlombo, N. T., Makhubu, F. N., Dube, Z. P., Mulaudzi, V. E., Cosa, S., Khunoana, E. T., Nkadimeng, S. M. & Tshikalange, T. E., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Agriculture and Food Research. 28, 102946.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Influence of Hydro- and Halopriming on Seed Germination Traits and Early Metabolic Profiles at the Two-Leaf Stage in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Ngcungama, L., Figlan, S., Sibisi, P. P., Madala, N. E., Makhubu, F. N. & Msomi, M., 2026, In: International Journal of Agronomy. 2026, 1, 4578237.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
Role of Altered Metabolites and Metabolic Pathways in Major Tuber Crops Under Drought Stress
Mutanda, M., Makhubu, F. N. & Figlan, S., Feb 2026, In: Plant-Environment Interactions. 7, 1, e70126.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review

Open Access
Biochemical Responses of Atacama and Blesbok Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Cultivars to Early Drought Stress
Makhubu, F. N., Siviya, L. E., Rauwane, M. E., Laurie, S. M., Madala, N. E. & Figlan, S., Nov 2025, In: Plants. 14, 22, 3532.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

Open Access
2 Citations (Scopus)

Research Results from Department of Agriculture and Animal Health Update Understanding of Bacillus subtilis (Metabolomic Analysis of Tomato Plants Treated With Garlic Extract, Bacillus subtilis, and Their Combination for Defense Against ...)
Makhubu, F.
13/01/26
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Researchers at University of South Africa Report Research in Pectobacterium carotovorum (Comparison of effects on chlorophyll content and growth between four Solanaceae crops inoculated with Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae and Pectobacterium ...)
Makhubu, F.
17/12/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Researchers at University of Pretoria Publish New Study Findings on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Quorum sensing inhibition by South African medicinal plants species: an in vitro and an untargeted metabolomics study)
Makhubu, F.
28/04/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
New Data from University of South Africa Illuminate Findings in Climate Change [Trends and Gaps In Sweet Potato ( ipomoea Batatas L.) Improvement In Sub-saharan Africa: Drought Tolerance Breeding Strategies]
Makhubu, F. & Rauwane, M.
12/06/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media
Findings from University of Pretoria Broaden Understanding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (Influence of Selected Plant Extracts On Bacterial Motility, Aggregation, Hydrophobicity, Exopolysaccharide Production and Quorum Sensing During Biofilm ...)
Makhubu, F.
20/05/24
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media

Dr Fikile Makhubu

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A comprehensive review of the phytochemistry and agricultural potential of Combretum erythrophyllum (Burch.) Sond. in crop protection

Antibacterial, antibiofilm and toxicity profiles of Argemone ochroleuca Sweet and Argemone mexicana Linn against phytopathogenic bacteria

Influence of Hydro- and Halopriming on Seed Germination Traits and Early Metabolic Profiles at the Two-Leaf Stage in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

Role of Altered Metabolites and Metabolic Pathways in Major Tuber Crops Under Drought Stress

Biochemical Responses of Atacama and Blesbok Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) Cultivars to Early Drought Stress

Research Results from Department of Agriculture and Animal Health Update Understanding of Bacillus subtilis (Metabolomic Analysis of Tomato Plants Treated With Garlic Extract, Bacillus subtilis, and Their Combination for Defense Against ...)

Researchers at University of South Africa Report Research in Pectobacterium carotovorum (Comparison of effects on chlorophyll content and growth between four Solanaceae crops inoculated with Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae and Pectobacterium ...)

Researchers at University of Pretoria Publish New Study Findings on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Quorum sensing inhibition by South African medicinal plants species: an in vitro and an untargeted metabolomics study)

New Data from University of South Africa Illuminate Findings in Climate Change [Trends and Gaps In Sweet Potato ( ipomoea Batatas L.) Improvement In Sub-saharan Africa: Drought Tolerance Breeding Strategies]

Findings from University of Pretoria Broaden Understanding of Escherichia coli O157:H7 (Influence of Selected Plant Extracts On Bacterial Motility, Aggregation, Hydrophobicity, Exopolysaccharide Production and Quorum Sensing During Biofilm ...)

Dr Fikile Makhubu

Personal profile

Research Interests

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

Fingerprint

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

Research output

Press/Media