Browsing Department of Life and Consumer Sciences by Subject "Botanical chemistry -- South Africa"

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The effect of processing techniques on the microbiological and nutritional qualities of the leafy vegetables Vigna unguiculata and Moringa oleifera grown in South Africa

Otun, Oluwatobi Sarah (2015-02)

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) and moringa (Moringa oleifera) are nutritious and medicinal vegetables, but could also harbor harmful microbial contaminants. The main aim of the project was to determine the effect of each ...
Isolation and characterisation of the active phyto-pharmaceutical ingredient from Lobostemon trigonus for use in the development of a microbicide

Mbobela, Phindiwe Felicia (2015-01)

The HIV-1 pandemic affects millions of people worldwide with approximately 70% of those affected residing in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) relying on traditional medicines for treatment. The key aim of the study was to isolate ...

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