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Parasites of Rattus norvegicus trapped in Durban, eThekwini Municipality, South Africa.
(2018)have acquired as they spread across the globe. This work narrows the gap in our knowledge of endoparasites carried by Rattus norvegicus in the port city of Durban, South Africa. The study was conducted over a one year ... -
Patch grazing at Kroomie.
(2003)The patch structure of the grass sward at Kroomie (26°25'38"E 33°48'30"S) in a semi-arid savanna in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, was investigated. The study was conducted on long term grazing trials on five treatments ... -
Patch grazing in the humid grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal.
(1995)Patch grazing may be an important factor providing the focus from which wide-scale veld degradation has occurred in the humid grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal. A number of discrete studies were therefore initiated to ... -
Patterns and influencing factors of the larval fish assemblage of the KwaZulu-Natal Bight, South Africa.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Patterns and processes of rodent and shrew assemblages in the Savanna Biome of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2013)The identification of non-random species composition patterns predicted by assembly rules is a central theme in community ecology. Based on life history characteristics, species composition patterns of rodents and shrews ... -
Patterns and rate of woody vegetation cluster development in a semi- arid savanna, Natal, South Africa.
(1996)No abstract available. -
Patterns of animal endemism in the Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany biodiversity hotspot.
(2013)The Maputaland-Pondoland-Albany (MPA) hotspot, as is the case of all such global biodiversity hotspots, has primarily been recognised based on its high floristic endemism and delimited intuitively. Boundaries of global ... -
Patterns of distribution, diversity and endemism of terrestrial molluscs in South Africa.
(2007)Molluscs are an important component of South Africa’s biodiversity. The assessment of distribution patterns and factors influencing the biogeographic distribution are an integral part of assessing the conservation status ... -
Patterns of genetic variation in Mops leucostigma (Molossidae) from Madagascar and the Comoros.
(2008)The synanthropic molossid bat, Mops leucostigma (Allen 1918), is widely distributed across Madagascar and has recently been described from the Comoros. M. leucostigma individuals from eastern Malagasy populations are ... -
Patterns, mechanisms and evolution of avian facultative hypothermic responses : a southern African perspective.
(2001)Recent evidence suggests that avian facultative hypothermic responses are more common than previously thought. Traditionally, several categories of avian hypothermic responses have been recognized, and are frequently ... -
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, ... -
The pest status and chemical control of whitegrubs and cutworms in forestry in the Natal Midlands.
(1995)The limited availability of land to forestry and the ensuing emphasis on intensive silviculture, developed a renewed interest in soil pests in the establishment of plantations. Ten field trials were planted ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of medicinal plants used by Venda people against venereal and related diseases.
(2012)Venereal diseases (VDs) are infections that are mainly transmitted through sexual intercourse and amongst these are gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia and trichomoniasis. Gonorrhoea is the most commonly known VD and the widest ... -
Pharmacological investigation of some trees used in South African traditional medicine.
(2005)South Africa is home to a wide diversity of cultural groups, all of which utilize the flora for a variety of purposes. This is true with regard to traditional medicine systems which are similar to those of the rest of ... -
Pharmacological properties of members of the Sterculiaceae.
(2002)There is a resurgence of interest in many countries in medicinal plants and their curative properties (HARBORNE & BAXTER, 1993). Little work has previously been conducted on the Sterculiaceae species, especially those ... -
Pharmacological, phytochemical and safety evaluation of commercial herbal preparations common in South Africa.
(2009)Herbal formulations claimed to cure several medical conditions including skin eruptions, chest pains, wounds, gout, menstrual pains, stress, nervous disorders, microbial and viral infections as well as stomach ailments ... -
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 ...