• Comparison of structures and cytotoxicity of mupirocin and batumin against melanoma and several other cancer cell lines 

  Reva, Oleg N.; Rademan, Sunelle; Visagie, M.H. (Michelle Helen); Lebelo, M.T. (Maphuti); Gwangwa, Mokgadi Violet; Klochko, Vitalii V.; Joubert, Anna Margaretha; Lall, Namrita (Future Science, 2019)

  AIM : To determine the computer-predicted anticancer activity of mupirocin and to compare its activities with those determined for another polyene antibiotic, batumin. MATERIALS AND METHODS : Molecular docking, cytotoxicity ...
• Exploring the potential for green growth uptake in the South African forest sector 

  Ofoegbu, Chidiebere; Chirwa, Paxie W. (Springer, 2019-06)

  This study assesses the current mode of forest use and management at rural community level in South Africa with a view to locating space for forest-based green growth initiatives development and factors that might shape ...
• Awakening from the listeriosis crisis : food safety challenges, practices and governance in the food retail sector in South Africa 

  Boatemaa, Sandra; Barney, McKenna; Drimie, Scott; Harper, Julia; Korsten, Lise; Pereira, Laura (Elsevier, 2019-10)

  BACKGROUND : The recent listeriosis outbreak in South Africa brought food safety concerns to the fore in terms of both policy and practice. These concerns encompass both health and nutrition aspects, as well as the economy, ...
• Model parameters of four important vegetable crops for improved water use and yield estimation 

  Vahrmeijer, J.T.; Annandale, J.G. (John George), 1959-; Steyn, J.M. (Joachim Marthinus), 1963-; Bristow, Keith L. (Water Research Commission, 2018-10)

  High-value vegetable crops are typically grown under irrigation to reduce production risk. For water resource planning it is essential to be able to accurately estimate water use of irrigated crops under a wide range of ...
• Plants containing cardiac glycosides showing antiphytoviral activity against Potato virus Y (PVYNTN) on tobacco plants 

  Yazdi, Simin Emamzadeh; Mulabisana, Julia; Prinsloo, Gerhard; Cloete, Michele; Kritzinger, Quenton (De Gruyter Open, 2018)

  The tuber necrotic strain of Potato virus Y (PVYNTN) causes widespread disease and has severe negative effects on the growth and yields of plants, especially those of the Solanaceae family. The consequences of residual ...
• Spesialis-chemie in plante bepaal herbivore se weidingsgedrag en voeding 

  Reinhardt, Carl Frederick (Charlie) (Plaas Publishing, 2018-01)

  Wetenskaplikes op die gebied van plantekologie het tot die 1970’s die unieke spesiesamestelling van verskillende plantgemeenskappe hoofsaaklik toegeskryf aan: • Kompetisie tussen plante vir water, lig en ...
• The potential of Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook.f. ex Benth against Propionibacterium acnes 

  De Canha, Marco Nuno; Kishore, Navneet; Kumar, Vivek; Meyer, Debra; Nehar, Shamshun; Singh, Bikram Pratap; Lall, Namrita (Elsevier, 2018-11)

  Acne vulgaris (AV) or acne is characterised as a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the pilosebaceous unit (sebaceous gland associated with hair follicle) where the causative microorganism Propionibacterium acnes has ...
• Analysis of agro-climatic parameters and their influence on maize production in South Africa 

  Adisa, O.M. (Omolola); Botai, Christina M.; Botai, J.O. (Joel Ongego); Hassen, Abubeker; Darkey, Daniel; Tesfamariam, Eyob Habte; Adisa, Alex F.; Adeola, Abiodun M.; Ncongwane, Katlego P. (Springer, 2018-11)

  This study analyzed the variability of the agro-climatic parameters that impact maize production across different seasons in South Africa. To achieve this, four agro-climatic variables (precipitation, potential evapotranspiration, ...
• The power and potential of genomics in weed biology and management 

  Ravet, Karl; Patterson, Eric L.; Krähmer, Hansjörg; Hamouzová, Kateřina; Fan, Longjiang; Jasieniuk, Marie; Lawton-Rauh, Amy; Malone, Jenna M.; McElroy, J. Scott; Merotto, Aldo, Jr.; Westra, Philip; Preston, Christopher; Vila-Aiub, Martin M.; Busi, Roberto; Tranel, Patrick J.; Reinhardt, Carl Frederick (Charlie); Saski, Christopher; Beffa, Roland; Neve, Paul; Gaines, Todd A. (Wiley, 2018-10)

  There have been previous calls for, and efforts focused on, realizing the power and potential of weed genomics for better understanding of weeds. Sustained advances in genome sequencing and assembly technologies now make ...
• Seed-borne Fusarium pathogens in agricultural crops 

  Blanco, R.; Aveling, T.A.S. (Terry) (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018-06)

  Diseases caused by Fusarium spp. occur worldwide throughout all production areas of edible and ornamental plants as well as tree plantations. Fusarium spp. cause yield losses of up to 80% in both field- and greenhouse-grown ...
• Fungi associated with Aizoaceae seed in the Succulent Karoo 

  Pieterse, Zelda; Aveling, T.A.S. (Terry); Jacobs, A. (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018-06)

  The Aizoaceae, commonly known as mesembs or “ice plants”, is a plant family endemic to Namaqualand, an area inside the Succulent Karoo biodiversity hotspot in South Africa. The more than 1800 unique mesembs are in part ...
• Seed health and germination of Brassica spp. from seed companies in South Africa 

  Mandiriza, G.; Kritzinger, Quenton; Aveling, T.A.S. (Terry) (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018-06)

  Seed-borne pathogens found on brassica seeds can cause significant reduction in crop productivity and quality. In this study, seed health tests and germination of brassica seeds collected from several seed companies in ...
• Response of radicle cells of fungicide treated and untreated maize seed subjected to stress conditions 

  Aveling, T.A.S. (Terry); Govender, V.; Kritzinger, Quenton; Blanco, R. (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018-06)

  Ultrastructural changes within cells are influenced by stress such as increased temperature due to improper storage, lack of oxygen and blockage in pathways responsible for water uptake. The objective of this study was to ...
• Effects of wetness duration, inoculum concentration and temperature on the development of Alternaria blight on transplants of sweet potato 

  Kandolo, S.D.; Aveling, T.A.S. (Terry); Van der Waals, Jacquie E. (Jacqueline Elise); Truter, M.; Laurie, S.M. (International Society for Horticultural Science, 2018-06)

  Alternaria blight (AB) of sweet potato caused by Alternaria bataticola, is a limiting factor for sweet potato industries in various countries. The disease has been recently reported in South Africa. A thorough literature ...
• Seasonal analysis of the tropane alkaloid ecgonine methyl ester and the occurrence of other highly-valued tropanes in the South African Erythroxylum trees 

  Alberts, P.S.F. (Sewes); Daneel, Marelize; Marais, Adriaan A.S.; Baranenko, Denis A.; Meyer, J.J.M. (Jacobus Johannes Marion) (Springer, 2018-02)

  The coca family (Erythroxylaceae) consists of trees and shrubs sub-divided into four genera: Aneulophus, Nectaropetalum, Pinacopodium, and Erythroxylum, which include species with highly valuable medicinal compounds. E. ...
• Antibacterial activity of Azadirachta indica, Pongamia pinnata, Psidium guajava, and Mangifera indica and their mechanism of action against Streptococcus mutans 

  Bodiba, D.; Prasad, Preety; Srivastava, Ajay; Crampton, Bridget Genevieve; Lall, Namrita (Medknow Publications, 2018-02-20)

  BACKGROUND : Curative plants have reportedly been used to make chewing sticks/toothbrushes intended for the treatment of oral diseases. OBJECTIVE : The in vitro antibacterial activities of Azadirachta indica, Pongamia ...
• The winter warmth of flowering hybrid aloes in your garden 

  Sampson, J.D.S. (Plus 50 Media (Pty) Ltd, 2018-08)

  Winter 2006 marked a first in the South African horticultural industry, namely the mass release of a locally bred flowering aloe specially meant for manicured gardens. The well-named ‘Hedgehog’ was a small neat ...
• Performance of ratio‐based, soil‐adjusted and atmospherically corrected multispectral vegetation indices in predicting herbaceous aboveground biomass in a Colophospermum mopane tree–shrub savanna 

  Svinurai, Walter; Hassen, Abubeker; Tesfamariam, Eyob Habte; Ramoelo, Abel (Wiley, 2018-09)

  Accurate and near‐real‐time estimation of herbaceous aboveground biomass (AGB) at farm level is crucial for monitoring pasture production and proactive management of stock in semiarid rangelands. Despite its importance, ...
• Facilitating the recovery of natural evergreen forests in South Africa via invader plant stands 

  Geldenhuys, C.J. (Coert Johannes); Atsame-Edda, Angeline; Mugure, M.W. (Margaret) (SpringerOpen, 2017-12)

  Contrary to general belief, planted and naturalized stands of introduced species facilitate the recovery of natural evergreen forests and their diversity. Forest rehabilitation actions are often performed at great cost: ...

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