Research Centre for Plant Growth and Development: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
Propagation of Sceletium tortuosum (L.) N. E. Br.: a South African medicinal plant.
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Impacts of climate change on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) treated with biostimulants.
(2020)Vigna unguiculata L. Walp, commonly known as cowpea, is a warm-season herbaceous legume considered native in Africa and Asia. The crop is traditionally consumed as both a leafy vegetable and staple pulse. Although the ... -
Strigolactone hormonal actions in plant tolerance to heat and chilling stress, adventitious root development, and seedling de-etiolation.
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The effect of organic biostimulants and the mode of application on the growth and biochemical composition of Amaranthus hybridus L.
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A phylogeny-based comparative study of the phytochemical and pharmacological characteristics of Croton species occurring in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)Ethnobotanical enquiries often lead to the discovery of phytocompounds with pharmacological activities. Against this background a comparative and quantitative evaluation of the phytochemical and antioxidant activity of ... -
Antidiabetic and phytochemical properties of four selected medicinal plants.
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The role of biostimulants on the physiology, nutrition, phytochemistry and endogenous phytohormone content in Ceratotheca triloba under abiotic stress conditions.
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Enhancing phenolic compound production in medicinal plants.
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The use of traditional medicinal plants for treating dermatological diseases and wound healing in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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In vitro propagation, phytochemistry and pharmacology of the blood lily, Scadoxus puniceus.
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Micropropagation of three Brachystelma species and investigations of their phytochemical content and antioxidant activity.
(2017)Local communities in most African countries possess a wealth of knowledge on the uses of plants in the environment. Documentation of this knowledge is not a common practice among these communities and therefore the knowledge ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of South African medicinal plants used for treating tuberculosis and related symptoms.
(2014)Respiratory ailments are major human killers, especially in developing countries including South Africa. Tuberculosis is one of the most prevalent infectious respiratory tract disease posing a major threat to human healthcare ... -
Heavy metals in South African medicinal plants with refence to safety, efficacy and quality.
(2014)The trend in commercialization of medicinal plant products reflects the excessive exploitation of medicinal plants from the wild populations. Due to widespread soil pollution, there is a likelihood that medicinal plants ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
The physiological response of cut carnation flowers to ethanol and acetaldehyde post-harvest treatments.
(2000)A replacement for silver thiosulphate as a commercial post-harvest treatment needs to be found. The longevity of cut carnation flowers is extended by all concentrations of ethanol tested. Compared to a water control, the ... -
Stress related responses in soybean.
(2000)Environmental stresses such as drought, salinity and low temperature have been major selective forces throughout plant evolution and are important factors which limit crop plant distribution and agricultural productivity. ...