• Development of a multi-strain Bacillus probiotic for poultry production 

  Ramlucken, Uraisha (University of Pretoria, 2020-03)

  The global demand for poultry products is continuously growing, therefore the poultry industry requires fast growth and high stocking densities to enhance production efficiency. These conditions impact negatively on ...
• Importance of African horse sickness virus NS2 protein phosphorylation for the formation of viral inclusion bodies 

  Roebuck, Gina (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  African horse sickness virus (AHSV), a member of the Orbivirus genus (family Sedoreoviridae, order Reovirales), encodes seven structural proteins and four non-structural proteins. The non-structural protein NS2 is the only ...
• Genome defence mechanisms in Basidiomycota fungi, with special reference to Armillaria species 

  Makhabane, Lukanyo (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Chapter One of this dissertation presents a literature review of aspects of TEs and their important roles in the genome evolution of Basidiomycota and other fungi. The genome defence mechanisms that prevent the expansion ...
• Temporal change in the Namibian Ju|’hoansi intestinal microbiome 

  du Plessis, Tiffany (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The microbes which reside in our digestive tract comprise the human intestinal microbiome (IM). Many historical events have influenced the composition of our IM, such as the invention of cooking, the advent of farming and ...
• Characterising some mechanisms of iron homeostasis in selected Armillaria species 

  Narh Mensah, Deborah Louisa (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Plant-pathogenic organisms including fungi pose significant risks to agriculture, horticulture, and natural and plantation forests. This affects attainment of some of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform ...
• Subantarctic Indian Ocean microbial gene duplications and their role in biogeochemical cycling 

  Fourie, Caitlyn Heather (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The Southern Ocean represents an important carbon sink, and recent studies suggest that microbial communities contribute substantially to ecosystem functions via the biological pump. There is some evidence that microbial ...
• The effect of treated wastewater effluent on the water quality of the Natalspruit river 

  Dhlamini, Promise (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Lack of effective wastewater management strategies poses a serious threat to the environment and human health around the world. South Africa's freshwater resources are threatened by human influence and dwindling at an ...
• Fungal community interactions in the Eucalyptus grandis phyllosphere 

  Messal, Mandy (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  In this thesis, “Fungal community interactions in the Eucalyptus grandis phyllosphere”, the promovendus used molecular approaches in a novel and powerful way to analyse the diversity and functions of Eucalyptus-inhabiting ...
• The fungal diversity and mycotoxins associated with South African soybeans 

  Bezuidenhout, Shivan (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Soybeans (Glycine max) are a significant source of oil and protein and a growing component of Africa’s agricultural economy. Knowledge of fungal diversity, including those that can cause soybean diseases, is to some degree ...
• Modulation of virulence factors in biofilm-forming Klebsiella pneumoniae via selected South African medicinal plants and phytochemical compounds 

  Adeosun, Idowu Jesulayomi (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The emergence of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Klebsiella pneumoniae has become a growing public health concern across the globe, due to its significant role as a causative agent of severe nosocomial and community-acquired ...
• Characterisation of Macadamia nut diseases in South Africa 

  Twiddy, Dee Ingrid (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  The aim of this dissertation was to generate information regarding the species of fungi involved in husk rot disease of macadamia fruits namely their identity, prevalence, pathogenicity, and growth response to temperature. ...
• Genome‐wide analysis of fitness data in Ceratocystis albifundus 

  Danki, Vinolia Nomhle (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Ceratocystis albifundus is an emerging pathogen of non-native Acacia mearnsii in Southern Africa. Although the fungus generally does not cause disease symptoms on native hosts, disease symptoms have been recently observed ...
• Phylogeny, taxonomy and the ecology of Calonectria species 

  Liu, QianLi (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Calonectria is a genus of fungi with a global distribution and with species having a wide range of hosts. Many of the species also cause serious diseases of important crop plants. During the last two decades, there have ...
• The potential antidiabetic properties of purple tea [Camellia sinensis (L.) O Kuntze], purple tea ellagitannins, and urolithins 

  Tolmie, Morne (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Diabetes is one of the largest health challenges of the 21st century and is amongst the top 10 causes of death globally. Although there is no cure for type 2 diabetes (T2DM), several pharmaceutical drugs are available for ...
• The influence of temperature on bacterial communities in arid soil microbiomes 

  Baluka, Mable Rosula (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Despite their profound effects, we lack comprehensive mechanistic insights regarding the effects of temperature increases on dryland plant-associated microbiomes. This knowledge deficit is especially true for prominent ...
• Characterisation of a Gram-positive secreted protein signal sequence (SPss) : localisation and processing during transport in a Gram-negative bacterium 

  Fisher, Matthew (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Secreted proteins offer the potential to reduce purification cost to enzyme and therapeutic proteins. While many bacterial transport signal sequences have been tested, few have been used across species. This study explores ...
• Taxonomy and symbiotic effectiveness of Mesorhizobium associated with chickpea 

  Wanjofu, Edwin Isava (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the most produced pulses worldwide, with India being the biggest producer. The production of chickpea is spread throughout the world from its native range in Southeast Turkey to ...
• Analysis of the mating-type loci of Chrysoporthe species 

  Phakalatsane, Tshiamo (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  This document consists of literature review and two chapters that characterizes the mating systems of two species of Chrysoporthe from Zambia.
• Engineering early floral induction in Eucalyptus by manipulating the Flowering Locus T (FT) gene 

  Balios, Vasili Alexander (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Eucalyptus species and hybrids include some of the most widely cultivated trees in the forestry industry. They are primarily used to produce pulp and paper, and other bio-based products. Eucalyptus trees are ideal for ...
• Chemical and genetic interrogation of Plasmodium falciparum mitochondrial pyruvate carriers 

  Da Rocha, Shanté (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Despite efforts to reduce the global spread and severity of malaria infection, resistance towards current frontline antimalarials has halted malaria elimination progress. Thus, malaria parasite biology should be continually ...

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