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The value of study leave.

The value of study leave. Driekie Fourie Nematologist (driekie.fourie@nwu.ac.za) Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management North-West University Potchefstroom www.nwu.ac.za. Study leave vs. gold?. Why does gold have value?. Wanted. Adds value. Versatile. Scarce.

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The value of study leave.

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  1. The value of study leave. Driekie Fourie Nematologist (driekie.fourie@nwu.ac.za) Unit for Environmental Sciences and Management North-West University Potchefstroom www.nwu.ac.za

  2. Study leave vs. gold? Why does gold have value? Wanted Adds value Versatile Scarce Attractive properties

  3. ARC LNR Study leave = valuable But, to obtain study leave: and….. need My supervisor: Prof. Johnnie van den Berg proper planning & Network of colleagues + institutions Prof. Dirk de Waele (University of Leuven, Belgium)

  4. My needs To compile articles of available data: in quiet environment. To add value: Myself, Employer and Scientific community. NRF rating.

  5. Planned outputs Home, sweet home... 5 +1 Scientific articles (accredited journals): 4 Chapters : Nematology book:

  6. Scientific articles Indications of variation in host suitability to root-knot nematode populations in commercial tomato varieties. (Hendrika Fourie, Alexander Henrique Mc Donald, Tshiamo Shilla Mothata, Keikantsemang Nancy Ntidi and Dirk De Waele). Published Plant-parasitic nematodes associated with weeds in developing agriculture in South Africa , with emphasis on root-knot nematodes . (Keikantsemang N. Ntidi, Hendrika Fourie , Alexander, H. Mc Donald & Dirk De Waele) Accepted Comparative cellular responses for susceptible and resistant soybean cultivars infected by the root-knot nematodeMeloidogyne incognita . (Hendrika Fourie1, Alexander H. Mc Donald, Dirk De Waele & Anine Jordaan). Accepted In vivo host and yield responses of the root-knot nematodeMeloidogyne incognita-resistant soybean genotypes . (Hendrika Fourie1, Alexander H. Mc Donald & Dirk De Waele) Submitted - October 2012 Alternative management strategies to reduce root-knot nematodes in small-scale farming systems in South Africa. (Hendrika Fourie, Keikantsemang N. Ntidi, Mieke Daneel, Alexander H. Mc Donald and Dirk De Waele) Submitted - October 2012 Nematode research on soybean in South Africa, with special reference to root-knot nematodes. (Hendrika Fourie, Sonia Steenkamp, Alex Mc Donald & Dirk De Waele) Submitted - October 2012

  7. Book chapters Plant-parasitic nematode pests of legume crops in South Africa. (Hendrika Fourie, Sonia Steenkamp, Alex Mc Donald & Dirk De Waele) A critical perspective of nematology research progression over the past three decades on cereal crops in South Africa. (AH Mc Donald1, D De Waele & H Fourie) Plant-parasitic nematode pests of potatoes and vegetables in South Africa. (Robin K. Jones, Sheila G. Storey, Rinus Knoetze & Hendrika Fourie) Techniques and procedures used in local nematology laboratories. (S. Berry, R. Knoetze, A. Swart, M. Marais & H. Fourie)

  8. Phases of my study leave. Phase 1 – Application. Phase 2 – Planning & networking with people involved. Phase 3 – The “actual” study leave period. Phase 4 – Submitting articles for publication. Visit of Prof Dirk de Waele (Sept/Oct 2011) Visit to Prof Dirk de Waele (Sept 2012) Phase 6 – Submitting rest of articles for publication. Phase 5 – Follow-up & final scheduling. Phase 7 – Publication of book (2013).

  9. Tips for intentional applicants A definite need must exist. A realistic goal(s). Motivated. Dedicated. Stick to time-frame. Consider co-workers – teamwork – establish new networks or strengthen old ones.. Proper planning. GODEN OPPORTUNITY- use it! Time of study leave (not during busy months at work).

  10. Acknowledgments NWU for this opportunity, support and finances to do it. Replacement to conduct my day-to-day activities Uplift myself and add value to NWU, while Halicephalobus mephisto: First multisellular organism -1.3km below the earth’s surface in harsh environment – found in 2010!

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