School of Life Sciences
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Biological Sciences [692]
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Biotechnology [362]
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Marine Biology [58]
Recent Submissions
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Understanding the effects of changing climate and land use on woody plant encroachment in South African grasslands and savannas.
(2017)The increase in dominance of woody species, observed in many grasslands and savannas worldwide, highlights the sensitivity of woody herbaceous biomass ratios to changed environmental conditions. While the major factors ... -
Antiplasmodial activity of Warburgia salutaris (Bertol. F.) Chiov. (Cannelaceae).
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Use of invertebrates to evaluate the threat of water resource use on the wellbeing of selected river dominated estuaries in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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Recombinant expression optimisation and characterisation of peptidases for diagnosis of animal African Trypanosomosis.
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The effects of fragmentation and forest structural components on the diversity of forest bird species in Durban, South Africa.
(2018)The pressure to meet the demands of the growing human population has resulted in the conversion of a large proportion of the Earth’s natural habitats into modified landscapes. With increasing urbanisation, generalist ... -
Optimal spatial and temporal utilization of grassland resources for extensive livestock production.
(2018)South Africa naturally experiences variation in rainfall patterns with distinct seasonal distribution. The anticipated disruptive effects of climate change, in this region, on vegetation dynamics is likely to accentuate ... -
The competitive effect of vetiver grass on native grasses and implications for grassland rehabilitation in South Africa.
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An investigation into the robustness of insectary-reared Anopheles Arabiensis for use in the Sterile Insect technique for controlling malaria.
(2018)Human malaria is one of the deadliest vector-borne diseases in the world and is caused by parasites of the genus Plasmodium that are transmitted via mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles. The highest impact of malaria can be ... -
Use of freshwater fish to evaluate the wellbeing of selected rivers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2017)Freshwater makes up just 0.01 % of the total water on earth but the fish species inhabiting it make up around 20 % of all vertebrate species. For centuries, human settlements have relied upon freshwater fish for food, ... -
Population genetics of the bearded vulture.
(2018)The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is a large, long-lived bird which inhabits high-altitude mountains across Africa, Europe and Asia. Low breeding rates and heightened persecution over the last two centuries have left ... -
The impact of soil water and nitrogen variability on the fitness and performance of Neolema abbreviata Larcordaire (Chrysomelidae) a biological control agent for Tradescantia fluminensis.
(2018)Tradescantia fluminensis Vell. (Commelinaceae) is a plant of Neotropical origin native to the southern parts of Brazil bordering Argentina. In South Africa, it is classified as a category 1B invader species in the National ... -
The functional role of birds as pollinators in southern Cape fynbos.
(2018)Nectarivorous birds, particularly sunbirds, are important pollinators of plants in the Cape Flora of South Africa, being responsible for pollinating approximately 5% of plant species. However, interactions between plants ... -
Friendly neighbours? Investigating ecological facilitation between Thunbergia atriplicifolia (Acanthaceae) and Exochaenium grande (Gentianaceae).
(2018)Wildflowers that co-exist, share similar floral signals and flower simultaneously, may interact with the same pool of pollinators, therefore sharing pollinator species and individuals. Floral similarity could be a result ... -
Aspects of the ecology of Cape porcupines on farmlands, peri-urban and suburban areas in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2018)The unprecedented changes in the environmental and ecological processes of the biosphere have led some to believe that we have transitioned into a new geological era from the Holocene. This current era is known as the ... -
Response of estuarine and freshwater macroinvertebrate assemblages to habitat, water quality, flow and land use change in the lowland Amatikulu/Nyoni catchment.
(2018)Water has become a scarce commodity in Sub-Saharan Africa and in drought prone South Africa. Due to the extensive utilization of water resources in South Africa, management and monitoring of our rivers and estuaries is ... -
Pharmacological and phytochemical evaluation of seven plants used for microbial-related ailments in South African traditional medicine.
(2018)Since antiquity, man has always believed in the healing properties of plants. The age-old practice of phytotherapy is now justified by numerous phytochemical and pharmacological studies which substantiate the presence of ... -
Urban ecology of the Vervet Monkey Chlorocebus pygerythrus in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2017)The spread of development globally is extensively modifying habitats and often results in competition for space and resources between humans and wildlife. For the last few decades a central goal of urban ecology research ... -
Macroinvertebrates as ecological indicators of the wellbeing of the lower uMvoti and Thukela Rivers, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2018)The excessive use of water resources and climate change stressors is impacting the quality and quantity of surface aquatic ecosystems in South Africa, a semi-arid country. Although South Africa is considered to be a ... -
Aspects of the ecology of spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) in relation to prey availability, land use changes and conflict with humans in western Zimbabwe.
(2018)Patch selection by carnivores is affected by various factors including availability of prey and denning areas, extent of vegetation cover, competition from sympatric large carnivores and anthropogenic habitat change among ...
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