Browsing Masters Degrees (Botany) by Title
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Medicinal properties and micropropagation of Cussonia species.
(2000)Cussonia species (commonly known as Cabbage trees) are indigenous to South Africa and are used in traditional medicine to treat an assortment of diseases. Due to their attractive growth form, they are assets in ... -
The micromorphological and essential oil status of the foliar secretory structures of Ocimum obovatum E. Mey. ex Benth. subsp. obovatum (Lamiaceae)
(2011)Ocimum obovatum E. Mey ex Benth. var. obovatum is a traditionally used medicinal plant that grows along the KwaZulu-Natal coast and the western Cape of South Africa. The plant is noted for its hair restoration properties, ... -
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 ... -
Micropropagation of tulbaghia species.
(2011)Tulbaghia (Alliaceae) is a genus of plants with medicinal, ornamental and nutritive value. Different plant parts such as roots, bulbs, leaves and flowers are used in the treatment of a variety of conditions. The bulbs of ... -
Molecular basis of anthocyanin production in callus and cell cultures of Oxalis reclinata.
(1996)Oxalis reclinata Jacq., is a dicotyledonous plant. O. reclinata belongs to the family Oxalidaceae. This plant produced callus which accumulated red coloured anthocyanin pigments when cultured in vitro. The levels of ... -
Molecular characterisation of the gene encoding [Delta 1]-Pyrroline-5- Carboxylate Reductase isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heynh.
(1995)In Arabidopsis thaliana (L.) Heyhn, the size of the pool of free proline increases up to 27-fold in response to osmotic stress. The magnitude of this accumulation is dependent upon the rate of imposition of the stress. ... -
A molecular study of y-Aminobutyric acid synthesis in Arabidopsis thaliana under abiotic stress.
(1997)y-Aminonbutyric acid (GABA) is a ubiquitous non-protein amino acid found ill many plants and organisms. GABA accumulation in plants has previously been reported as result of stresses such as water deprivation, high ... -
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 ... -
Niche modelling the distributions of large Acacia nigrescens and Sclerocarya birrea trees.
(2011)MaxEnt modelling uses only the known locations of a species to predict the overall distribution of a species. Large trees are important for the functioning of savanna ecosystems, bringing nutrients to the surface, providing ... -
Nitrogen fixation and cycling in Natal valley bushveld Acacia species.
(1995)Five species, Acacia karroo, A. robusta, A. nilotica, A. sieberana and A. tortilis, were inoculated with Rhizobium and grown in potted sand in a temperature controlled greenhouse. After six months, results showed a ... -
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 methods for embryonic axis fixation and micropropagation of Syzygium cordatum Hochst.
(2009)Syzygium cordatum Hochst. (family - Myrtaceae), commonly called the umDoni (Zulu) tree, is found throughout South Africa. The tree is utilised for its fruit, bark and wood by many villagers, and this demand has placed ... -
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 ... -
Oxidative status and stress associated with cryopreservation of germplasm of recalcitrant-seeded species.
(2012)Genetic diversity of cultivated species and their wild relatives, as well as of wild species encompasses plant genetic resources or germplasm, the ex situ preservation of which embodies a critical aspect of biological ... -
Patterns and rate of woody vegetation cluster development in a semi- arid savanna, Natal, South Africa.
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The performance and rooting of eucalyptus grandis x nitens cuttings.
(2007)Hybrid clones of Eucalyptus grandis and E. nitens (GN) have consistently been shown to be suitable for planting in cold, dry, marginal plantation sites, where they exhibit high yields and superior pulp properties. However, ... -
Pharmacological activities of selected South African medicinal plants.
(2011)The use of traditional medicine is a popular practice in South Africa especially among rural dwellers due to several reasons such as availability of natural products, cultural beliefs, preference of natural products to ... -
Pharmacology and phytochemistry of South African plants used as anthelmintics.
(2009)Traditional medicine in South Africa is part of the culture of the people and has been in existence for a long-time. Although animal components form part of the ingredients used, plant material constitutes the major ... -
Pharmacology and phytochemistry of South African traditional medicinal plants used as antimicrobials.
(2009)Among all the major infectious human diseases, gastro-intestinal infections caused by microbial pathogens are a major cause of morbidity and infant death in developing countries, largely due to inadequate sewage disposal ... -
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 ...