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Effects of Libyan traditional plants on the reproductive system of male and female rats
(University of the Western cape, 2015)
In different parts of the world, medicinal plants have demonstrated a lot of health benefits to mankind and remains an important source for the discovery of new bio-active compounds. Libya is a typical example of a country ...
Potential neuroprotective effects of fermented rooibos herbal tea in a rat model of ischemic brain injury
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in South Africa, killing about 240 people a day and leaving survivors with residual disabilities. There is no clinically approved neuroprotective agent for stroke at the moment ...
The chemical and biological characterization of South African helichrysum species
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
South Africa has immensely rich natural flora diversity with more than 20 000 species of higherplants. Asteraceae is one of the biggest families of flowering plants with about 246 genera and 2,300 species in southern Africa. ...
Development of a plum chromosome doubling method and proteomics and biochemical characterization
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Chromosome doubling has become an important tool in breeding programmes as it offers the ability of introducing novel traits into existing plants. Doubled haploid plants are highly valued by both consumers and breeders as ...