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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):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Chemical dialogues in the rhizosphere: Metabolomics perspectives on plant defence and microbial interactions
Sibanyoni, N. R., Mmotla, K., Mashabela, M. D., Piater, L. A., Kerchev, P. & Mhlongo, M. I., Jan 2026, In: Plant and Soil. 518, 1, p. 577-603 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Laminarin and rhizobacteria (Paenibacillus alvei T22) elicit metabolic reprogramming of wheat seedlings: A metabolomics-guided mode-of-action discovery of biostimulants for plant growth and defence priming
Mashabela, M. D., Piater, L. A., Terefe, T., Kerchev, P., Sujeeth, N. & Mhlongo, M. I., Dec 2026, In: Plant Growth Regulation. 106, 1, 1.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the intricacies of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria interactions: an omics review
Mmotla, K., Sibanyoni, N. R., Allie, F., Sitole, L., Mafuna, T., Mashabela, M. D. & Mhlongo, M. I., Dec 2025, In: Annals of Microbiology. 75, 1, 5.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Metabolic reprogramming in PGPR reveals cross-feeding-driven physiological shifts and metabolic adaptations
Mmotla, K., Allie, F., Mafuna, T., Mashabela, M. D. & Mhlongo, M. I., 2025, In: Frontiers in Microbiology. 16, 1668025.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Metabolomic profiling of VOC-driven interactions between Priestia megaterium and Bacillus licheniformis in a simulated rhizosphere using split petri dishes
Mmotla, K., Allie, F., Mafuna, T., Mashabela, M. D. & Mhlongo, M. I., Sept 2025, In: Archives of Microbiology. 207, 9, 224.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Citation (Scopus)
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Researchers' from University of Johannesburg Report Details of New Studies and Findings in the Area of Sustainable Food and Agriculture (Next-generation biostimulants: molecular insights, digital integration, and regulatory frameworks for ...)
Mashabela, M., Mhlongo, M. & Sitole, L.
4/12/25
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Reports from University of Johannesburg Describe Recent Advances in Chemicals and Chemistry (Metabolomic profiling of VOC-driven interactions between Priestia megaterium and Bacillus licheniformis in a simulated rhizosphere using split petri ...)
Mafuna, T., Mashabela, M., Allie, F. & Mhlongo, M.
27/08/25
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Data from University of Johannesburg Provide New Insights into COVID-19 (Molecular Docking and Network Pharmacology Highlight Salvianolic Acids As Potential Inhibitors and Therapeutic Agents for Covid-19 Treatment)
Piater, L., Mashabela, M., Mhlongo, M. & Koorsen, G.
6/08/25
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Research from University of Johannesburg in the Area of Sustainable Food and Agriculture Described (Exploring the intricacies of plant growth promoting rhizobacteria interactions: an omics review)
Mafuna, T., Allie, F., Mhlongo, M., Sitole, L. & Mashabela, M.
26/02/25
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