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Alkaloids from three South African Crinum species.
(2000)The alkaloid content of three Crinum species namely C. bulbispermum, C. macowanii and C. moorei was investigated. The ethanolic extracts of C. bulbispermum yielded seven compounds. The new alkaloids 8α-ethoxyprecriwelline, ... -
Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory activity of medicinal plants used traditionally in Lesotho.
(2003)A significant potion of the population in Lesotho relies on traditional medicine to meet its health care requirements. Traditional healers and herbalists were interviewed from Qacha's Nek (Highlands) and Mohale's Hoek ... -
Antidiabetic and phytochemical properties of four selected medicinal plants.
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Breeding systems of some cold tolerant eucalyptus species.
(2002)Seasonal flowering times for Eucalyptus nitens, E. dunnii, E. smithii, E. macarthurii and E. grandis were evaluated in clonal grafted orchards located at the Shaw Research Centre (SRC) in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. ... -
Cadmium induces hypodermal periderm formation in the roots of the monocotyledonous medicinal plant Merwilla plumbea.
(Annals of Botany Company., 2010)Background and Aims. Merwilla plumbea is an important African medicinal plant. As the plants grow in soils contaminated with metals from mining activities, the danger of human intoxication exists. An experiment with plants ... -
A comparative evaluation of the biological activities and phytochemical properties in Ehretia obtusifolia and Ehretia rigida.
(2021)Ehretia from the Boraginaceae family is predominantly found in parts of Asia and North America, with fewer species found in Africa, Europe, and Australia. The genus consists of more than 150 species, and species such as ... -
Crinum moorei : propagation and secondary metabolite production in vitro.
(2002)As an alternative to conventional methods of vegetative propagation, micropropagation attracts much attention, because the levels of multiplication are increased, somaclonal variation is limited and disease-free material ... -
Cultivation of Combretum bracteosum (Hochst.) Brandis.
(2001)In maximizing South Africa's floral diversity, plant propagators have begun exploiting the rich array of indigenous plants, especially those with horticultural potential. Plants previously unavailable to the professional ... -
Cytokinins and the germination of Tagetes minuta L.
(2003)Tagetes minuta L. is a weedy herb that has been a rich source of fragrant oils, used as in the perfume and flavour industry. T. minuta achenes germinate erratically under field conditions. However, at the optimal germination ... -
Differential gene expression in germinating and thermoinhibited achenes of Tagetes minuta L.
(2003)When imbibed at their optimum germination temperature of 25°C, achenes of Tagetes minuta L. germinate over a period of approximately 48 h. At temperatures of between 35°C and 39°C, the achenes do not germinate but enter ... -
The effect of charcoal on tissue morphogenesis in vitro.
(2000)The effect of activated charcoal, autoclaving and culture media on sucrose hydrolysis in tissue culture media was investigated. Activated charcoal acidified an aqueous sucrose (5%) solution and culture media by about 1 ... -
Effect of nutrients and smoke solutions on seed germination and seedling growth of Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum).
(Weed Science Society of America., 2011)Solanum viarum, commonly known as tropical soda apple (TSA), is native to Brazil and Argentina but has become a harmful weed in many countries with tropical climates. This study was conducted to reassess the seed biology ... -
The effect of organic biostimulants and the mode of application on the growth and biochemical composition of Amaranthus hybridus L.
(2020)Abstract available in PDF. -
Elicitation, metabolomic analysis, and identification of antidiabetic compounds from selected indigenous plants.Ukuvuselelwa, Uhlaziyo Lokugayeka, nokuhlonzwa Kwezingxube Zesinqindasifo Sikashukela Ethathwe Ezihlahleni Zendabuko Eziqokiwe.
(2022)Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an endocrine disorder associated with high blood glucose levels accompanied by disruptions in the metabolism of fat, proteins and carbohydrates. DM is a chronic, non-communicable and medically ... -
Enhancing phenolic compound production in medicinal plants.
(2017)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Evaluation of anthelmintic, antiamoebic and antibacterial activity in traditional South African medicinal plants.
(2001)Traditional medicine in southern Africa draws upon a vast selection of plants to treat gastrointestinal disorders such as diarrhoea and intestinal parasites. The evaluation of these plants for biological activity is ... -
Evaluation of plants used in African traditional medicine for asthma and related conditions.
(2014)Traditional medicine is a form of discipline that has been applied within most South African societies with the objective of enhancing the physical and psychological health system in the country. Asthma is a complex ... -
An evaluation of plants used in eastern Nigeria in the treatment of epilepsy and convulsion.
(2002)Schumanniophyton magnificum and Glypheae brevis are important medicinal plants growing wild in the West African rain forest. They are used in folkloric medicine in the treatment of epilepsy and convulsion as well as for ... -
Factors influencing controlled pollination of Pinus patula.
(2002)A study of factors contributing to successful controlled pollinations of Pinus patula Scheide et Deppe was undertaken. The pollen morphology of P. patula, P. oocarpa, P. greggii, P. elliottii, P. tecunumanii, P. caribaea ...