Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Biotechnology) by Author "Rees, D.J.G."
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Investigation into the role of DWNN in cell death
Seameco, Tumelo (University of the Western Cape, 2004)Many genes are activated to influence the self-destruction programme of the cell. This programme entails synchronised instigation and implementation of numerous subprograms. The arrival of gene targeting aided in the ... -
Screening extracts of indigenous South African plants for the presence of anti-cancer compounds
Essack, Magbubah (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Early man dabbled with the use of plant extracts to cure ailments. This practice has been passed down from generation to generation and today more than 50% of the world'sdrugs are natural products or derivatives thereof. ... -
SSR-based genetic mapping of QTLs determining chilling requirements for time of initial vegetative budbreak in domesticated apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) cultivar ‘Anna’ x ‘Austin’
Hove, Paidashe (University of the Western Cape, 2012)The Rosaceae family contains major temperate crops such as the domesticated apple(Malus x domestica Borkh.), peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) and European pear (Pyrus communis L.). However, despite its evident economic ...