• Aspects of the ecology and persistence of vervet monkeys in mosaic urban landscapes in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 

  Pillay, Kerushka Robyn. (2022)

  The geological era in which we live is termed the Anthropocene and is causing the greatest loss of biodiversity and species brought on by a single species: Homo sapiens. The human population places great demands on the ...

• Local and landscape drivers of avian diversity facets in the naturally fragmented Southern Mistbelt forests of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, South Africa. 

  Ngcobo, Samukelisiwe Princess. (2022)

  Forest fragmentation is a process whereby a forest landscape is subdivided into smaller and more isolated fragments embedded within a matrix of anthropogenic land-uses. The effects of increasing anthropogenic practices ...

• Aspects of monitoring wild and captive Nile crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) populations in southern Africa. 

  Myburgh, Hendrik Albert. (2021)

  As biodiversity across the globe declines because of anthropogenic activities, the need for conservation efforts increases. For conservation efforts to be successful, it is imperative that detailed information about ...

• The effect of genotype on avian malaria infections in the Amur falcon (Falco amurensis) 

  Stoffberg, Rachel Caitlin. (2022)

  Avian malaria is caused by haemosporidian parasites (Plasmodium, Haemoproteus and Leucocytozoon) that are transmitted by dipteran vectors. Passerines have been the focus of avian malaria research however raptors are generally ...

• Intercellular communication between fibroblast phenotypes, macrophages and myoblasts during cellular migration. 

  Ramklowan, Dhamini Sanjay Hariduth. (2022)

  Abstract available in PDF.

• Identifying small molecule binding ligands for the pup-ligase (PafA) of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 

  Mthembu, Sandile Mehzi. (2022)

  The rapid emergence of resistant TB strains (Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb)) renders traditional treatment options ineffective and necessitates the generation of novel anti-TB drugs that possess innovative modes of ...

• Ant diversity, assemblage composition and other arthropod activities in relation to the invader Parthenium hysterophorus L. (Asteraceae) and its biological control agent. 

  Hlabisa, Fanelesibonge Samkele. (2022)

  Invasive alien plants have the potential to alter ecosystem function. While a growing number of studies have focused on the effects of invading plants on native biodiversity and the underlying community dynamics, there ...

• The influence of the conservation of forests and public attitudes on the persistence of African crowned eagles in the mosaic of eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. 

  Maseko, Mfundo Sibongakonke Terrance. (2022)

  Abstract available in PDF.

• The role of nutritional status of soils from grassland and savanna ecosystems on the biochemical and physiological responses of Vigna unguiculata L. (Walp) 

  Makaure, Brenda Tsungai. (2022)

  Most arable soils in sub–Saharan Africa savanna and grassland ecosystems are acidic and nutrient deficient with nitrogen and phosphorus being the most limiting and this poses a huge threat to agricultural productivity. ...

• Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) meal diets as a potential for replacement of fishmeal protein in commercial production of Mozambique tilapia (Oreochromis mossambicus) 

  Luthada-Raswiswi, Rendani Winnie. (2022)

  Fishmeal production is mainly sourced from the forage fish species. Fish caught for fishmeal production potentially represents a loss in producing higher trophic level species in the ecosystem. Low stock abundance reduces ...

• The role of thioredoxin in the redox regulation of the Tpx1/Pap1 pathway in Schizosaccharomyces pombe. 

  Naidoo, Kelisa Cheyen. (2022)

  Reactive oxygen species (ROS) can damage cellular components leading to dysfunction and cell death. Paradoxically, ROS, such as hydrogen peroxide, are also essential for a range of metabolic and signalling functions ...

• Forest mammalian community dynamics and human wildlife interactions in the Southern Mistbelt Forests of KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape, South Africa. 

  Sosibo, Mbalenhle Thabile. (2021)

  African and Asian forests are well known for their high faunal and floral diversity; however, many forests have been left degraded or cleared because of anthropogenic activities from the past and present. In particular, ...

• Controlling woody plant encroachment in a southern African savanna. 

  Monegi, Piet. (2021)

  Woody plant encroachment is considered one of the most extensive forms of degradation affecting savannas in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. Thus, reactive interventions such as chemical and mechanical controls, as well ...

• Investigation of intravaginal practices as a factor associated with a high prevalence of genital human papillomavirus infection in adolescent girls. 

  Mntambo, Ntombenhle. (2021)

  Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) in women which mainly infects the mucosal areas. Young women are disproportionately infected by HPV, and factors that may render ...

• Biochemical and structural characterization of ClpK from Klebsiella pneumoniae. 

  Motiwala, Tehrim . (2022)

  Abstract available in PDF.

• Bacterivory of three freshwater ciliates isolated from Blackbarough Spruit in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. 

  Bulannga, Rendani Bridghette. (2021)

  Abstract available in PDF.

• Assessing the trade of reptile species in the South African pet trade. 

  Mantintsilili, Asekho. (2021)

  Despite the negative impacts that the pet trade has on the native and non-native biodiversity, economy and human health, the research suggests that the demand for pets and the extent of trade in live animals as pets has ...

• Development and application of novel ornithological survey methods for the detection of cryptic avian indicator species that predict grassland health. 

  Beaumont, Stuart Nicholas. (2021)

  The anthropogenic pressure on South African grasslands to meet the needs of the burgeoning human population has exposed them to extensive permanent transformation and degradation. Indicator species may identify changes ...

• Evolution of the Satyrium longicauda (Orchidaceae) species complex. 

  Castañeda Zárate, Miguel. (2021)

  The identification of morphological variation in taxa grouped within a species complex is fundamental not only in systematics, but plays an important role in evolutionary biology as well. Finding diagnostic characters ...

• Assemblages of surface-active arthropods in pristine and disturbed savannah. 

  Mavasa, Risuna Wain. (2022)

  Savannahs are structurally complex ecosystems rich in biodiversity, and the conversion of savannahs into human-modified landscapes poses a significant risk to organisms with limited dispersal abilities. Surface-active ...

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