Masters Degrees (Botany)
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A contribution to knowledge of the genus Hypoxis L. (Hypoxidaceae) in Natal, South Africa.
(1976)Abstract available in PDF. -
Competitive interactions between savanna trees.
(2011)Savannas are socio-economically important ecosystems, which support high floral and faunal diversity. This biome covers large areas of Africa, Australia, South America, India and parts of North America, and is comprised ... -
Differing responses of embryonic axes of four recalcitrant-seeded species from temperate and tropical provenances to the procedures involved in cryopreservation.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Analysis of historical flowering data, investigations into aspects of pollen biology and selected biotechniques to complement sugarcane breeding in South Africa.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Effects of pruning and fertilizer on growth, phytochemistry and biological activity of Sutherlandia frutescens (L.) R.Br.
(2017)Sutherlandia frutescens (L.) R.Br. (Fabaceae), commonly known as cancer bush, is a herb with a long history of traditional use by a variety of cultures. The plant mainly grows in the dry parts of southern Africa, mostly ... -
On the vacuolar system in maize roots.
(1979)Root-cap cells of Zea mays L proliferate by division in the cap meristem, and subsequently differentiate and mature as they move towards the periphery of the cap, where ' they undergo autolysis and are sloughed. Vacuolar ... -
Optimising mini-plug transplanting of Eucalyptus dunnii seedlings.
(2013)Mini-plug transplanting has only recently been described as a useful propagation method for use in forestry nurseries. Mini-plug seedlings are seedlings that have been pre-cultivated in containers with volumes less than ... -
Phytochemical and pharmacological investigations of invasive Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob. (Asteraceae).
(2015)Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King & H. Rob. (Asteraceae) is an invasive weedy scrambling perennial shrub native to the Americas that has proven to be a significant threat to both natural and semi-natural ecosystems as ... -
The morphology and chemical composition of the trichomes of Withania somnifera (Solanaceae)
(2014)For centuries, plants have been used in the cosmetic, culinary and medicinal industries. Recently however, the use of plants in the medicinal industry has increased due to the widespread awareness of the harmful effects ... -
Micromorphology and phytochemistry of the foliar secretory structures of Stachys natalensis Hochst. and development of an in vitro propagation protocol.
(2014)Many members of the genus Stachys have been used as ornamental plants, or as edible foods and, in a number of cultures, as traditional medicine. One such species, Stachys natalensis Hochst., is a perennial, straggling shrub ... -
Aspects of avian thermal physiology and frugivory of indigenous and invasive fruits in South Africa.
(2014)Indigenous and invasive plants have long been recognised as an important food source for avian frugivores worldwide. It has been suggested that seed germination success can vary amongst avian and plant species and that ... -
Vegetation change in Northern KwaZulu-Natal since the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879.
(2013)Historic photographs have been successfully used to compare landscape change over time. I used photographs taken of the grassland biome during and just after the Anglo-Zulu War (1879) in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa), which ... -
Evaluation of recirculating hydroponic systems for eucalyptus cutting production.
(2002)In South Africa, Eucalyptus grandis and hybrids of this genus are planted over 196000 ha of Mondi Forests land. The temperate and cold tolerant species (E. grandis, and E. grandis X E. nitens) occupy 142000 ha and the ... -
Isolation and characterisation of senescence-related genes in carnations.
(1995)Senescence has been the subject of many studies, with the ultimate goal of increasing longevity of cut flowers, and for insight into the process of ageing. Senescence in the carnation is a complex phenomonen involving ... -
In vitro techniques for the improvement of growth and secondary metabolite production in Eucomis autumnalis subspecies autumnalis.
(2014)The wide utilization and popularity of medicinal plants in African Traditional Medicine (ATM) has been recognized and attributed to the effectiveness, affordability and accessibility of these medicinal plants. However, the ... -
Effects of some of the procedural steps of cyropreservation on cryo-recalcitrant zygotic embryos of three amaryllid species producing desiccation-sensitive seeds.
(2013)Cryopreservation is the most promising method for the long-term conservation of germplasm of plants producing desiccation-sensitive seeds. While such seeds are generally termed recalcitrant in the context of conventional ... -
Survival and rooting of selected vegetatively propagated Eucalyptus clones in relation to supplied auxin.
(2013)Eucalyptus spp. and hybrids dominate the global plantation forestry industry, and vegetative propagation through cuttings is the preferred method for their commercial use. However, the cuttings of some species and hybrids ... -
An investigation into the potential of faecal sludge for plant production.
(2012)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Host specificity of the hemiparasitic mistletoe, Agelanthus natalitius.
(2009)Mistletoes are a group of hemiparasitic plants that grow on a wide variety of host trees and differ in their degree of host specificity, ranging from specialists to generalists. Mistletoes can also be locally host specific ... -
The role of fire in bush encroachment in Ithala Game Reserve.
(2010)The increase of woody vegetation (also known as bush or shrub encroachment) in savannas has become of global concern to conservationists and rangeland managers alike. Bush encroachment has been associated with a decrease ...
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