Botany
Recent Submissions
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Pollination and geographical divergence in flower colour of the drosera cistiflora species complex, or 'how the snotrosie got its colours'.
(2019)The question of floral colour diversity among congeneric plants has intrigued evolutionary biologists since Lamarck—yet remains a hot topic amid the varied groundbreaking ecological insights that emerge to this day. I ... -
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 ... -
Effects of antifungal treatments on some recalcitrant seeds.
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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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Analysis of historical flowering data, investigations into aspects of pollen biology and selected biotechniques to complement sugarcane breeding in South Africa.
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Towards ameliorating some of the stresses associated with the procedural steps involved in the cryopreservation of recalcitrant-seeded germplasm.
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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 ... -
Automatic classification and ecological profiles of South-Western Transvaal Highveld grassland.
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Vitamin B-6 deficiency : biochemical and physiological changes with special emphasis on zinc status
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Biochemical, physiological and agronomic response of various sweet potato cultivars/varieties to drought stress in rainout shelters and field conditions.
(2014)Drought is and will always be an issue in the cultivation of plants. Some plants have the ability to withstand a drought conditions to a certain degree while others, with other useful attributes, fail dismally. The value ... -
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 ... -
Investigations on the biological effects of smoke-water and smoke-derived compounds in agriculture and horticulture.
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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 ... -
The interaction between endophytic Fusarium species and Eldana saccharina (Lepidoptera) following in vitro mutagenesis for F. sacchari tolerance to control the borer in sugarcane.
(2015)Eldana saccharina is a major pest in the South African sugar industry. Stalk damage by this borer and infection of bored tissue by opportunistic fungi result in loss of biomass and sucrose content, respectively. Amongst ... -
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 ... -
In vitro regeneration and secondary metabolites in cyrtanthus species.
(2013)Perennial geophytes form part of the diversified flora in southern Africa. The traditional medicinal system, integrates various plant components in the treatment of diverse ailments. In South Africa, bulbs are part of the ...
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