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Isolation and characterisation of a xylanase producing isolate from straw-based compost
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Lignocellulosic biomass, a waste component of the agricultural industry, is a promising source for use in bioethanol production. Due to a complex structure, the synergistic action of lignocellulosic enzymes is required to ...
Zirconium-induced physiological and biochemical responses in two genotypes of Brassica napus L.
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
South Africa is one of two countries responsible for the production of approximately
80% of the world’s Zr. The increase in mining activity has detrimental effects on the
environment, especially crop plants, as more ...
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 ...
Cloning and characterization of three compost metagenome-derived α‑L‑Arabinofuranosidases with differing thermal stabilities
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Second generation biofuels production requires a suite of lignocellulolytic enzymes, acting synergistically to liberate the fermentable monosaccharides contained within agricultural waste materials. The use of thermostable ...
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’
(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 ...
Bacteriophage diversity in haloalkaline environments
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
There are limited reports on virus population in haloalkaline environments;
therefore the aim of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity and
biology of bacteriophage communities in these environments. Bacteria ...
Identification of rhizospheric microorganisms associated with sorghum
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Approximately 50% of sorghum (Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench) produced globally is used as human food, with 95% of its total consumption occurring in Africa. Unfortunately, sorghum crops are prone to pathogenic attack, notably ...
Structural analysis of induced mutagenesis A’ protein from mycobacterium tuberculosis and of a thermophillic GH9 cellulase
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The three-dimensional structures of proteins are important in understanding their function and interaction with ligands and other proteins. In this work, the structures of two proteins, ImuA’ from mycobacterium tuberculosis ...
Comparative analysis of sorghum and other South African grains for sustainable bioethanol production
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The depletion of oil reserves and the constant discharge of greenhouse gasses (GHG) that are associated with global warming have forced both political and scientific sectors to pursue alternative, renewable and sustainable ...
A biochemical and proteomic analysis of sugargraze sorghum under hyperosmotic stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Sugargraze is a moderately drought tolerant sweet sorghum hybrid which is ideal for grazing, winter stand over and pit silage. A major advantage that Sugargraze has over other forages is its very high sugar content which ...