Browsing Masters Degrees (Botany) by Title
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The development of in vitro rooting systems for cold-tolerant Eucalyptus grandis x nitens clones and the assessment of the hydraulic efficiency of roots produced by in vitro vs. cutting propagation.
(1999)Hybrid clones of the fast-growing Eucalyptus grandis and cold-tolerant E. nitens (GN clones) have been identified by the South African Forestry Industry as being highly suitable for plantations in cold-dry marginal areas. ... -
Development of micropropagation protocols for selected indigenous plant species..
(1995)The herbal medicine trade is thriving in KwaZulu Natal with an ever-increasing number of people harvesting and trading in indigenous plants, especially those species with medicinal and/or magical properties. The number of ... -
Development of novel antibacterial and antiviral transgene vectors and techniques for their application and analysis in sugarcane.
(2002)Sugarcane is challenged by a number of phytopathogenic bacteria and viruses that are best managed by the development of resistant varieties. Genetic engineering is a promising strategy in such breeding efforts, as it ... -
The development of protocols for the diagnosis and micropropagation of cold-tolerant Eucalyptus cultivars.
(1996)In South Africa, Eucalyptus trees are used for many processed wood products (e.g. paper) and in the mining industry. Priorities in Eucalyptus breeding programmes include selection of varieties that are fast growers, insect ... -
The development of regeneration and transformation systems for Eucalyptus spp.
(1994)In South Africa, Eucalyptus breeding programmes are aimed at the selection of fastgrowing varieties, with appropriate wood characteristics and/or resistance to pests and diseases. However, the slow growth rate, long ... -
The development of short-to-medium and long-term germplasm storage protocols for Eucalyptus spp.
(1998)Eucalyptus trees are a significant source of fuelwood, timber and raw material for the paper and pulp industry. In South Africa, Eucalyptus grandis and its hybrids are in high demand due to their fast growth and suitability ... -
Differing responses of embryonic axes of four recalcitrant-seeded species from temperate and tropical provenances to the procedures involved in cryopreservation.
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The effect of elevated atmospheric CO2 on the growth and physiology of Chromolaena odorata.
(2008)Rising atmospheric CO2 (Ca) concentrations have generated concern among scientists, mainly because of CO2’s role as a greenhouse gas and its influence on plant growth and development. Previous research has suggested that ... -
The effect of elevated CO2 levels on the growth of two Acacia species.
(2001)Climate change, induced by increases in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, can affect the growth and community structure of ecosystems in two ways. Firstly directly through changes in atmospheric ... -
The effect of elevated glutathione reductase and superoxide dismutase activities in stressed transgenic tobacco.
(1996)Life as we know it would be impossible in the absence of oxygen. However, too much oxygen can be toxic to the aerobic organisms which depend on it for their very existence. This apparent paradox arises as a result of ... -
The effect of H2O2 on the photosynthetic biochemistry of Pisum sativum.
(1990)To study the short-term effect of hydrogen peroxide on plant metabolism aminotriazole (2 mM), a catalase inhibitor was applied through the transpiration stream of pea seedlings and the gas exchange characteristics, ... -
The effect of provenance on the response of the recalcitrant seeds of Trichilia dregeana to drying and chilling.
(2011)One of the factors that affect the post-harvest behavior of seeds is provenance. Different geographical locations are characterised by different environmental conditions, hence, plant materials harvested from different ... -
The effect of sun and shade on the leaves of four coastal tree species.
(1992)Mimusops caffra, Euclea netetensis, Olea woodiana and Peddiea africana are tree species associated with different successional stages in a coastal dune forest. Saplings of these tree species were established in four different ... -
The effect of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza on the growth of two indigenous grass species Themeda triandra and Trachypogon spicatus grown on coalmine spoil topsoil.
(1997)The main project was an assessment of the effect that colonization by five different Vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhiza (VAM) cultures have on the growth of the indigenous-grasses Themeda triandra and Trachypogon spicatus, ... -
Effects of nitrogen nutrition on salt stressed Nicotiana tabacum var. Samsum in vitro.
(1992)The responses of Nicotiana tabacum L. var. Samsun to alterations in the nitrogen (N) supply under saline conditions in vitro were monitored. The aim was to test the hypothesis that nitrate-nitrogen supplementation to ... -
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 ... -
The effects of sheep grazing on the recovery of succulent Karoo vegetation.
(1995)Vegetation monitoring, recording the recovery or change in plant cover over time, for several Karoo shrubs was undertaken to evaluate the Savory Grazing System on a farm in the Succulent Karoo. This evaluation was ... -
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 ... -
Establishment of an indirect organogenesis protocol for Eucalyptus grandis species and hybrids.
(2004)The prospect of integrating transgenic eucalypts with conventional breeding programmes is of value to the Plantation Forestry and Forest Products Industries. However, significant progress in this regard has still to be ... -
The establishment of in vitro screening methods for evaluating the susceptibility of sugarcane (Saccharum spp. hybrids) to the fungal disease, smut (causal agent : Ustilago scitaminea H. and P. Sydow) and the stalk borer, Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera : Pyralidae).
(2010)The fungal disease smut (causal agent: Ustilago scitaminea H. & P. Sydow) and stalk borer Eldana saccharina Walker place major constraints on sugarcane agriculture in South Africa. The best approach for management is the ...