Postdoctoral Fellow at National University of Lesotho, Lesotho
Knight Nthebere is a dedicated professional based in Lesotho, Southern Africa. Residing in Ha Lebesa, Botha-Bothe, Knight is known for [insert notable expertise, achievements, or professional focus].
Profile:
Education:
- Ph.D. in Agriculture – Soil Science (2020–2024)
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India | First Class
- Master of Science in Agriculture – Soil Science (2018–2020)
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India | First Class
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture – Soil Science (2010–2014)
National University of Lesotho | Second Class – First Division (2:1)
Professional Development:
- Participated in numerous workshops and training programs, including climate change, entrepreneurship, and advanced microscopy for sustainable agriculture.
- Presented research papers at international conferences, earning recognition for best paper presentations.
Key Research Contributions:
- Ph.D. Dissertation: Impact of Weed Management and Tillage Practices in Conservation Agriculture on Soil Properties, Carbon Dynamics, and Yield of Cotton–Maize–Sesbania Cropping System.
- M.Sc. Dissertation: Carbon and Nitrogen Pools and Selected Soil Properties under Different Cropping Systems on a Sandy Loam Soil.
- Postdoctoral Research: Carbon Modelling and Omics Approaches for Screening Soil Microbes for Climate Change Adaptation in Alpine Wetlands of Lesotho.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Best Oral Presentation Award at DISHA-2022.
- Young Professional Award for contributions to sustainable agriculture.
Professional Experience:
- Postdoctoral Fellow, National University of Lesotho (2024–2026)
- Teaching and supervising postgraduate students.
- Conducting advanced research on soil science and sustainable agriculture.
Key Skills:
- Expertise in conservation agriculture, carbon dynamics, and soil fertility.
- Proficient in geospatial technology applications for agricultural development.
- Strong academic and research leadership abilities.
Publication Top Notes:
- Assessing the Spatial Variability of Soil Quality Index of Ganjigatti Sub-Watershed Using GIS-Based Geostatistical Modeling
Indian Journal of Ecology, 2024-02-01.
DOI: 10.55362/ije/2024/4201
- Farming Technologies and Carbon Sequestration Alternatives to Combat Climate Change Through Mitigation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Book Chapter, 2023.
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-44397-8_14
Contributors: Knight Nthebere, M. R. Apoorva, Mandapelli Sharath Chandra, M. Bhargava Narasimha Yadav, T. Ram Prakash
- Soil Carbon Sequestration Rate, Microbial Biomass and Mineralizable Carbon and Their Interrelationship with System Productivity under Different Cropping Systems in an Inceptisol
Current Advances in Agricultural Sciences (An International Journal), 2023.
DOI: 10.5958/2394-4471.2023.00009.6
Contributors: Knight Nthebere, CH Pragathi Kumari
- Long-term Effect of Different Cropping Systems on Carbon Sequestration in a Sandy Loam Soil of Telangana
Agricultural Reviews, 2022-03-15.
DOI: 10.18805/ag.r-2301
Contributors: Knight Nthebere, S.H.K. Sharma, Ch. Pragathi Kumari, A. Aziz Qureshi
- Current Research in Soil Science
Book, AkiNik Publications, 2022-01-01.
DOI: 10.22271/ed.book.1757
ISBN: 9789355702463
- Emerging Trends in Agriculture Sciences (Volume – 7)
Book, Integrated Publications, 2022-01-01.
DOI: 10.22271/int.book.173
ISBN: 9789393502599
- Biological Indicators of Soil Fertility under Intensive Cropping System
Conference Abstract.
Contributors: Knight Nthebere