Inhibition of in vitro mycelial growth against six mycotoxigenic fungal pathogens in vitro of six medicinal plants leaves extracts to check potential of anti-mycotoxigenic activity . Organic extract from Strychnos mitis ...

The anti-inflammatory properties of four medicinal plants were investigated. These plant extracts were subjected to screening for their possible effects as antioxidative, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory agents. In the ...

African clawless otters (Aonyx capensis) are the most widely distributed otter species in Africa, and they occur in a wide variety of habitats. Despite their extensive distribution there is a paucity in knowledge on their ...

Sweet potato is a popular food security crop in South Africa and has a considerable commercial value. Fusarium wilt (FW), caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum formae speciales (f. sp.) batatas, has been reported ...

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by filamentous fungi. Aflatoxins and fumonisins are among the most toxic mycotoxins. They are a significant risk factor for a cocktail of chronic health conditions including ...

Fruit and vegetables are often spoilt during storage, handling and transportation due to microorganisms. The common spoilage causes are fungi within the order Mucorales, the largest order of the class Zygomycetes. Such ...

The potential for private sector healthcare business in Africa has been forecasted to reach $35 billion by 2016, with South Africa being regarded as the most industrially advanced country on the continent. South Africa’s ...

Cervical cancer is a health burden in many countries worldwide and is the most prevalent cancer in women across the African continent. Even with the current treatment strategies such as radiotherapy, chemotherapy and ...

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 ...