Browsing Magister Scientiae (Biodiversity and Conservation Biology) - MSc (Biodiv & Cons Biol) by Author "Faculty of Science"
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Spatio-temporal dynamics in land use and habit fragmentation in Sandveld, South Africa
Magidi, James Takawira (University of the Western Cape, 2010)This research assessed landuse changes and trends in vegetation cover in the Sandveld, using remote sensing images. Landsat TM satellite images of 1990, 2004 and 2007 were classified using the maximum likelihood classifier ... -
Species-level phylogenetic reconstruction of the African cycad genus Encephalartos (Zamiaceae)
Mabunda, Makhegu Amelia (University of the Western Cape, 2007)This thesis explores species-level phylogenetic relationships of the African cycad genus Encephalartos, which is one of the eleven genera of cycads. The genus is confined to Africa and comprises approximately 65 species, ... -
Testing the suitability of local seaweeds and formulated feed as a food source for abalone (Haliotis midae Linnaeus) in an Integrated Land-based Aquaculture System
Naidoo, Krishnaveni (University of the Western Cape, 2008)The direct methanol fuel cell or DMFC is emerging as a promising alternative energy source for many applications. Developed and developing countries, through research, are fast seeking a cheap and stable supply of energy ... -
Toward best management practices for the growth of the abalone Haliotis midae Linnaeus on a commercial South African abalone farm
Van der Merwe, Elizabeth (University of the Western Cape, 2008)