Author

Semakaleng Mpai

Observed names: Mpai Semakaleng, S. Mpai, Semagalene Mpai, Semkaleng Mpai

Institutions: Tshwane University of Technology, University of Limpopo

Observed institutions: Tshwane University of Technology, University of Manitoba, University of Limpopo

ORCID: 0000-0003-1290-1554

Observed ORCID: 0000-0003-1290-1554

OpenAlex ID: A5088508773

Extension of Avocado Fruit Postharvest Quality Using Non-Chemical Treatments

2020 · Karen Munhuweyi, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Agronomy · 80

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Phytochemicals and nutritional composition in accessions of Kei-apple (Dovyalis caffra): Southern African indigenous fruit

2018 · Semkaleng Mpai, Rosemary du Preez, et al. · Food Chemistry · 51

Impact of moist cooking methods on colour, anti-nutritive compounds and phenolic metabolites in African nightshade (Solanum retroflexum Dun.)

2020 · Millicent G. Managa, Semagalene Mpai, et al. · Food Chemistry · 40

Influence of growing seasons on metabolic composition, and fruit quality of avocado cultivars at ‘ready-to-eat stage’

2020 · Semakaleng Mpai, Dharini Sivakumar · Scientia Horticulturae · 33

Untargeted metabolites and chemometric approach to elucidate the response of growth and yield attributes on different concentrations of an amino acid based biostimulant in two lettuce cultivars

2022 · Semakaleng Mpai, Lerato M. Mokganya, et al. · Scientia Horticulturae · 21

Stimulation of Light-Emitting Diode Treatment on Defence System and Changes in Mesocarp Metabolites of Avocados Cultivars (Hass and Fuerte) during Simulated Market Shelf Conditions

2020 · Semakaleng Mpai, Dharini Sivakumar · Agronomy · 16

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Colored plastic mulch impacts on soil properties, weed density and vegetable crop productivity: A meta-analysis

2025 · Asanda Sokombela, Ashwell Rungano Ndhlala, et al. · Scientific Reports · 15

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Nano Emulsion of Essential Oils Loaded in Chitosan Coating for Controlling Anthracnose in Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) During Storage

2025 · Sibahle Gumede, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Foods · 11

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Phenolic metabolite profiling of Moringa oleifera Lam. waste under different drying methods and extraction solvents

2025 · Thabiso Anasthasia Chokoe, Mawande Hugh Shinga, et al. · South African Journal of Botany · 9

Effects of Moringa-based phytostim biostimulant on the growth, nutritional composition, and antioxidant bioactivity of two amaranth species

2024 · M.P. Magwele, T.K. Satekge, et al. · South African Journal of Botany · 9

Organic Medium Enclosed Trough Growing Technique Improves Abelmoschus esculentus (Okra) Growth, Yield and Some Nutritional Components

2023 · Tyson T. Mokgalabone, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Applied Sciences · 8

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Moringa oleifera on hyperglycemia and hypertension in metabolic diseases: Systematic review, exploratory meta-analysis and meta-regression

2026 · Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Syeda R. Ahmed, et al. · Metabolism Open · 6

Amino acids, UPLC-MS phenolic metabolites and multivariate approach for elucidating the effect of two growing conditions on growth and yield attributes in okra pods and leaves

2024 · Tyson T. Mokgalabone, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Food Chemistry · 6

LED spectral light combination during production preserves the phytonutritional composition of green pea shoots (Pisum sativum L.) at postharvest storage

2025 · Octavia K. Selelepoo, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Scientia Horticulturae · 4

Effectiveness of Rhizobium tropici sp. Strain UD5 Peat Biofertilizer Inoculant on Growth, Yield, and Nitrogen Concentration of Common Bean

2024 · Auges Gatabazi, Ashwell Rungano Ndhlala, et al. · Nitrogen · 4

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Identifying food-based medicinal indigenous leafy vegetables and evaluating their bioactive compounds in the Ga-Molepo community of Limpopo Province

2026 · Mmakoma M. Letsoalo, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Frontiers in Food Science and Technology · 3

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Some South African medicinal plants associated with oral health care: Their phytochemical constituents and involvement in biological activities

2025 · Semakaleng Mpai, Ashwell R. Ndhlala, et al. · South African Journal of Botany · 3

The Interaction Between Accessions and Fruit Maturity Stages in Mimusops zeyheri and Its Impact on Postharvest Quality and Nutritional Composition

2025 · Kamogelo P. Teffo, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Food Science & Nutrition · 3

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Practices of Organic Medium Enclosed Trough and Amaranth Species Variation Enhanced Growth, Nutritional Composition and Bioactive Compounds

2023 · Maeleletse Glas Mopai, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Applied Sciences · 3

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Production System Influences Postharvest Physiology and Phytonutritional Quality of Cauliflower Cultivars During Refrigerated Storage

2026 · Onakho Manciya, Beverly M. Mampholo, et al. · Horticulturae · 1

Monkey orange (Strychnos spinosa lam): a review of phytonutrients, bio-accessibility, value-added products, and potential as a functional food

2026 · Tyson Tebogo Mokgalabone, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Frontiers in Nutrition · 1

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Eco‐Sustainable Spearmint Essential Oil Nanoemulsion–Chitosan Coating Enhances Postharvest Quality and Phytonutrient Retention of “Tango” Mandarins ( Citrus reticulata )

2026 · Lebogang T. C. Maswanganye, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Journal of Food Processing and Preservation · 1

Phytonutrient Profiles of Mistletoe and Their Values and Potential Applications in Ethnopharmacology and Nutraceuticals: A Review

2025 · Maeleletse G. Mopai, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Molecules · 1

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Organic Medium–Enclosed Trough System

2024 · Semakaleng Mpai, Ashwell Rungano Ndhlala · CRC Press eBooks · 1

Correction: Identifying food-based medicinal indigenous leafy vegetables and evaluating their bioactive compounds in the Ga-Molepo community of Limpopo Province

2026 · Mmakoma M. Letsoalo, Semakaleng Mpai, et al. · Frontiers in Food Science and Technology

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Works count: 30

Citation count: 329

H-index: 9

I10-index: 8