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First record of Euchloron megaera (Linnaeus, 1758) (Sphingidae) from Seychelles

Lawrence, James M. (2015)
Rediscovery of the threatened Stoffberg Widow butterfly, Dingana fraterna: The value of citizen scientists for African conservation

Lawrence, James M. (Springer, 2015)

The Stoffberg Widow, Dingana fraterna (Lepidoptera: Satyrinae), was only known from a single highly localised population near Stoffberg, South Africa. This butterfly is univoltine, with historical records indicating that ...
Novel Mycobacterium avium species isolated from Black Wildebeest (Connochaetes gnou) in 5 South Africa

Kabongo, Prudence N.; Obi, C.L.; Nakajima, C.; Suzuki, Y.; Hattori, T.; Eloff, J.N.; Wright, J.; Mbelle, N.; McGaw, L.J. (Blackwell Verlag, 2015-06-25)

A study was undertaken to isolate and characterize Mycobacterium species from black wildebeest suspected of being infected with tuberculosis in South Africa. This led to the discovery of a new Mycobacterium avium species, ...
The Telperion UNISA Conservation Mentorship Project a growing success story

Wilson, Graeme A.; Wilson, Ann (Unisa, 2015-10)

In 2007, the financial support provided by Ernest Oppenheimer and Son (EOS) for formal basic education activities on Telperion was re-directed towards supporting undergraduate National Diploma in Nature Conservation ...
Farmer’s perception of climate change and responsive strategies in three selected provinces of South Africa

Elum, Zelda A.; Modise, Dawid M.; Marr, Ana (Elsevier, 2016)

The world has responded to climate change phenomenon through two broad response mechanisms (mitigation and adaptation strategies) with the aim of moderating the adverse effects of climate change and/or to exploit any ...
Effect of varying dietary supplemental inclusion levels of onion and garlic on semen quality characteristics of Hubbard white breeder broiler cocks aged 35-41 weeks old

Okoro, Victor Mela Obinna; Nwokeocha, A.C.C.; Ijezie, C.O.; Mbajiorgu, Christian A.; Mbajiorgu, Ejikeme F. (2016)

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of varying dietary supplemental inclusion levels of onion and garlic on semen quality characteristics of Hubbard white breeder broiler cocks aged 35-41 weeks old. A ...
Analysis of Nigerian insurers’ perceptions of climate change

Elum, Zelda A.; Simonyan, Judith Bosede (2016)

In recent times, global agricultural productivity has been increasingly affected by climate change. It is believed that societal adoption of insurance as an adaptive response to climate change can have significant implications ...
Semen quality characteristics of Koekoek breeder cocks influenced by supplemental inclusion levels of onion and garlic mixture at 35-41 weeks of age

Okoro, Victor Mela Obinna; Mbajiorgu, Christian A.; Mbajiorgu, Ejikeme F. (Sociedade Brasileira de Zootecnia, 2016)

An experiment was conducted to determine the effect of varying dietary supplemental inclusion levels of onion and garlic mixture on semen quality characteristics of Koekoek breeder cocks aged 35-41 weeks. The experimental diets ...
Green economy transition and the sustainability of the Nigerian aquaculture industry: Policy perspectives and the way forward

Elum, Zelda A.; Mjimba, Vuyo (Taylor & Francis, 2016)

Sustainable development and green economy transition call for innovations that address the simultaneous realisation of economic growth, and improved human and environmental well-being. A holistic and appropriate policy ...
Development, survival, body weight and oviposition rates of Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) when reared on seven cabbage cultivars

Nethononda, P.D.; Nofemela, R.S.; Modise D.M., / (Entomological Society of Southern Africa, 2016-03)

Plant cultivars that negatively influence fitness of target phytophagous insects can be an important component of integrated pest management when they substantially restrict population growth of the target pest. In this ...
Antimycobacterial activity and low cytotoxicity of leaf extracts of some African Anacardiaceae tree species

Kayoka, P. N.; Eloff, Jacobus N.; Kabongo-Kayoka, Prudence N.; Obi, Chikwelu L.; McGaw, Lyndy J. (Wiley, 2016-09-13)

Treatment of tuberculosis is a challenge due to multi and extremely drug resistant strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Plant species contain antimicrobial compounds that may lead to new anti-TB drugs. Previous screening ...
Some physical and functional properties of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) obtained in sub-Saharan Africa

Ramashia, S.E.; Gwata, E.T.; Meddows-Taylor, S.; Anyasi, T.A.; Jideani, A.I.O. (Elsevier, 2017)

The study determined the physical properties of finger millet (FM) (Eluesine coracana) grains and the functional properties of FM flour. Physical properties such as colour attributes, sample weight, bulk density, true ...
Influence of environmental factors on biodegradation of quinalphos by Bacillus thuringiensis

Gangireddygari, Venkata S R; Kalva, Praveen K; Ntushelo, Khayalethu; Bangeppagari, Manjunatha; Djami Tchatchou, Arnaud; Bontha, Rajasekhar R (2017-03-06)

Abstract Background The extensive and intensive uses of organophosphorus insecticide—quinalphos in agriculture, pose a health hazard to animals, humans, and environment because ...
Patterns and predictors of antimicrobial resistance among Staphylococcus spp. from canine clinical cases presented at a veterinary academic hospital in South Africa

Qekwana, Daniel N; Oguttu, James W; Sithole, Fortune; Odoi, Agricola (2017-04-28)

Abstract Background Antimicrobial resistance in staphylococci, often associated with treatment failure, is increasingly reported in veterinary medicine. The aim of this study ...
Isolation of anti-mycobacterial compounds from Curtisia dentata (Burm.f.) C.A.Sm (Curtisiaceae)

Fadipe, Victor O; Mongalo, Nkoana Ishmael; Opoku, Andy R; Dikhoba, Preachers M; Makhafola, Tshepiso Jan (2017-06-12)

Abstract Background Tuberculosis is counted amongst the most infectious and lethal illnesses worldwide and remains one of the major threats to human health. The aim of the ...
The reporting of a Bacillus anthracis B-clade strain in South Africa after more than 20 years

Lekota, K. E; Hassim, A.; Rogers, P.; Dekker, E. H; Last, R.; de Klerk-Lorist, L.; van Heerden, H. (2018-05-02)

Abstract Objectives Anthrax is a disease with an age old history in Africa caused by the Gram-positive endospore forming soil bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Epizootics of wild ...
Whole genome sequencing and identification of Bacillus endophyticus and B. anthracis isolated from anthrax outbreaks in South Africa

Lekota, Kgaugelo E; Bezuidt, Oliver K I; Mafofo, Joseph; Rees, Jasper; Muchadeyi, Farai C; Madoroba, Evelyn; van Heerden, Henriette (2018-07-09)

Abstract Background Bacillus endophyticus is a soil plant-endophytic bacterium, while B. anthracis is the causative agent of anthrax. The virulence factors of B. anthracis are ...
Ethnobotanical knowledge of the lay people of Blouberg area (Pedi tribe), Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mongalo, Nkoana Ishmael; Makhafola, Tshepiso Jan (2018-07-13)

Abstract Background Limpopo province, South Africa, has a rich plant diversity and is referred to as one of the hotspots areas within the country. The aim of the current ...
Antimicrobial resistance among Escherichia coli isolates from dogs presented with urinary tract infections at a veterinary teaching hospital in South Africa

Qekwana, Daniel N; Phophi, Lufuno; Naidoo, Vinny; Oguttu, James W; Odoi, Agricola (2018-07-31)

Abstract Background This study investigated the burden and predictors of canine E. coli urinary tract infections (UTI) and antimicrobial resistance among dogs presented at a ...
In vitro antibacterial and cytotoxic activity of leaf extracts of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb, Warburgia salutaris (Bertol. F.) Chiov and Curtisia dentata (Burm. F.) C.A.Sm - medicinal plants used in South Africa

Soyingbe, Oluwagbemiga S; Mongalo, Nkoana I; Makhafola, Tshepiso J (2018-11-29)

Abstract Background Compounds having both anticancer and antimicrobial activity have promising therapeutic potential due to their selective cytotoxicity and their potential ...

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