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The genus Spongites (Corallinales, Rhodophyta) in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Coralline red algae (Corallinales, Hapalidiales, Sporolithales: Corallinophycidae, Rhodophyta)
are widespread and common in all the world’s oceans (Adey & McIntyre 1973; Johansen 1981;
Littler et al. 1985; Björk et al. ...
Systematics, diversification and ecology of the Conophytum-clade (Ruschieae; Aizoaceae)
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The Ruschieae is the most diverse and speciose tribe within the large subfamily Ruschioideae (Aizoaceae), with approximately 71 genera and a distribution centred in the arid parts of the Greater Cape Floristic Region (GCFR) ...
Systematics of the non-geniculate coralline red algae from the South African south coast
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The aim of this study was to document the intertidal and shallow subtidal species of
non-geniculate coralline red algae from the South Africa south coast. The main emphasis of the study are encompassed in four research ...
Using Ulva (Chlorophyta) for the production of biomethane and mitigation against coastal acidification
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
In South Africa the green macroalga Ulva armoricana is the main species of macroalgae cultured. The species is currently the largest aquaculture (2884.61 tonnes) product by weight with a corresponding capacity for biogas ...
Assisted flocculation of Chlorella Sorokiniana by co-culture with filamentous fungi
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Biofuel production from microalgae is currently not economically competitive with fossil fuels due to high operational costs. A sustainable system needs to be developed which considers cultivation, harvesting and conversion ...
An analysis of primary and secondary production in lake Kariba in a changing climate
(University of Western Cape, 2011)
Analysis of temperature, rainfall and evaporation records over a 44-year period spanning the years 1964 to 2008 indicates changes in the climate around Lake Kariba. Mean annual temperatures have increased by approximately ...
Biochemical investigation of anti-cancer activity of Tulbaghia violacea
(UWC, 2012)
Natural products have been a source of many pharmaceutical drugs and a number of drugs that are currently used in the treatment of cancer are derivatives of compounds originally isolated from natural products. There is ...
Impacts of degradation on critically endangered Oudtshoorn Gannaveld
(2010)
In the Succulent Karoo biome of South Africa vegetation degradation by overgrazing is a recognized threat to biodiversity. In the eastern Little Karoo region of the Western Cape Province, ostrich farming has degraded large ...
Ecology and morphology of the Kalahari tent tortoise, Psammobates oculifer, in a semi-arid environment
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Southern Africa harbours one-third of the world's Testudinid species, many of which inhabit arid or semi-arid areas, but ecological information on these species is scant. I studied the habitat, morphology and ecology of ...
Sources of heavy metals in vegetables in Cape Town and possible methods of remediation
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Cape Town includes two vegetable farming areas within the city limits, the Joostenbergvlakte/Kraaifontein area and the Philippi area. Both areas supply produce to local markets and further afield. Sporadically, high levels ...