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Studies on the ecology and taxonomy of nematodes of Saldanha Bay, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Few studies of shallow water marine nematodes have been conducted around South Africa, and none from the west coast. Here, I analyse the composition of nematode communities from six stations along a 3 km transect in Saldanha ... -
How do teachers and learners navigate the terrain of ecology and what are the associated conceptual understanding?
(2011)This thesis relates the teaching of ecology in schools to the requirements of the National Curriculum Statements, Grades R-9 and Grades 10-12, for Natural and Life Sciences. It examines the conceptual understanding of the ... -
Distributional and dietary overlap between two common squaloid sharks, squalus acutipinnis and squalus bassi, caught as bycatch off the coast of South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Squalus acutipinnis and S. bassi may be the most common dogfish species around South Africa, and show overlap in their latitudinal and bathymetric distributions. Even though these sharks are likely endemics, they are also ... -
A yeast 2-hybrid screen to identify and characterize interaction partners of the cancer associated protein Retinoblastoma binding protein 6
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Retinoblastoma binding protein 6 (RBBP6) is a 250 kDa protein that is implicated in mRNA processing and ubiquitination functions and has been shown to be highly up-regulated in a number of cancers. In humans and mice, RBBP6 ... -
Evaluation of quantitative motility and zona pellucida binding of human spermatozoa in an assisted reproductive programme
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)Male factor disorders affect more than 30% of infertile couples. Thus, it has become important to perform a andrological consultation and a basic semen evaluation in all male partners of couples consulting for infertility. ... -
The effect of maternal nicotine exposure on the quantity and quality of neonatal rat lung connective tissue
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)The infants of smoking mothers (compared to non-smoking mothers) have been shown to have a lower birth mass, a lower brain mass, an increased perinatal mortality rate as well as a predisposition to respiratory abnormalities ... -
Carbon sequestration in cultivated and uncultivated Vachellia karroo sites in Tankwa Karoo National Park
(University of Western Cape, 2021)The Succulent Karoo Biome (SKB) in South Africa is widely reputed to house Earth’s greatest diversity of succulent plants. It is also famous for spectacular displays of annual flowers after good rains. The area experiences ... -
Evaluation of the level of compliance of Veterinary medicine package inserts with Regulatory authority guidelines
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Background: Veterinary medicines play an imperative role in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of animal diseases. Many veterinary stock remedies in South Africa are available to the public without the intervention ... -
Investigating phytoplankton fluctuations and drum filter effectiveness on an abalone farm in Hermanus, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Aquaculture is a growing industry in South Africa, with the production of abalone, Haliotis midae, at the forefront. The Western Cape Province hosts 12 of the 18 abalone farms in South Africa, with a concentration of ... -
The effect of exogenous growth regulators on salinity tolerance in Erucastrum strigosum
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Randomized block experiments were conducted to examine the putative amelioratory effects of kinetin or gibberellic acid at concentrations (0, 4, 12.5, 40, and 125 μM) in Erucastrum strigosum plants subjected to a salinity ... -
Quantifying competition in two co-occurring Southern African Psammophiinae snakes: Psammophis crucifer and Psammophylax r. Rhombeatus
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Studies on snake competitive interactions have relatively been well documented globally, however, those examples tend to be dominated by non-African examples. Africa has a large and spectacular reptile diversity and yet ... -
Quantifying competition in two co-occurring southern African psammophiinae snakes: Psammophis crucifer and psammophylax r. Rhombeatus
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Studies on snake competitive interactions have relatively been well documented globally, however, those examples tend to be dominated by non-African examples. Africa has a large and spectacular reptile diversity and yet ... -
Characterisation, Isolation, Purification and Toxigenicity ofDiplodiatoxin produced by Stenocarpella maydis in Maize
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)Mycotoxins attract worldwide attention because of the significant economic losses associated with their impact on human health, animal productivity, domestic and international trade. Over 300 mycotoxins have been discovered, ... -
Examining intra- and interspecific variability in the diet and carbon and nitrogen stable isotope ratios of kingklip and monkfish caught off the West and South coasts of South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Kingklip (Genypterus capensis) and monkfish (Lophius vomerinus) and are ecologically and economically important demersal fish species that are found along both the eastern and western parts of southern Africa’s coastline. ... -
Intra- and inter-population variation in the bladder grasshopper Bullacris unicolor
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Although the processes that promote biodiversity and speciation remain poorly understood, ecological factors are thought to be one of the causal agents responsible for promoting variation. Bladder grasshoppers (Orthoptera; ... -
Tonic immobility in two species of Southern African catsharks
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Tonic immobility (TI) can be defined as an unlearned behavioural response described by a physical state of immobility. This behaviour can last from a few seconds up to several hours. Tonic immobility in sharks has not been ... -
Ecology and diet of the caracal (Caracal caracal) on lethal and non-lethal control farms in the Karoo
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Human-wildlife conflict is an ongoing issue worldwide. Within South Africa, human-carnivore conflict (HCC) as a result of carnivore depredation on small-livestock causes large-scale losses, and promotes the use of predator ... -
Ecology and diet of the caracal (Caracal caracal) on lethal and non-lethal control farms in the Karoo
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Human-wildlife conflict is an ongoing issue worldwide. Within South Africa, human-carnivore conflict (HCC) as a result of carnivore depredation on small-livestock causes large-scale losses, and promotes the use of predator ... -
Developing fixed-point photography methodologies for assessing post-fire mountain fynbos vegetation succession as a tool for biodiversity management
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Areas of high biodiversity and complex species assemblages are often difficult to manage and to set up meaningful monitoring and evaluations programmes. Mountain Fynbos is such an ecosystem and in the Cape of Good Hope ... -
A systematic conservation plan for threatened freshwater wetlanddependent waterbirds across South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Freshwater ecosystems are valuable to all components of biodiversity communities. Globally, these ecosystems are threatened by human activity and as a consequence, many vertebrates, including waterbirds, have become ...
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