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Signalling molecule “calcium” improves germination and growth of Sorghum bicolor seedlings under salt stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Abiotic stress, mainly in the form of extreme temperatures, drought and salinity has caused major crop losses worldwide, putting a severe strain on agriculture. Salinity severely limits plant growth and productivity and ...
Responses of maize Antioxidant Enzymes to drought stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Maize (Zea mays L) was subjected to drought stress for 28 days. The effects of the drought stress on growth, H2O2 content and lipid peroxidation were investigated and the activities of antioxidant enzymes [superoxide ...
Responses of maize antioxidant enzymes to drought stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Maize (Zea mays L) was subjected to drought stress for 28 days. The effects of the drought stress on growth, H2O2 content and lipid peroxidation were investigated and the activities of antioxidant enzymes [superoxide ...
The impact of different storage temperatures and storage period on the antioxidant activity of pomegranate
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Fruit storage at cold temperatures is normally used to delay decay while maintaining the fruit’s quality. However, storage at low temperatures for a prolonged period causes some important metabolic functions within the ...
The role of p-coumaric acid on physiological and biochemical response of chia seedling under salt stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The role of phenolic acids in mitigating salt stress tolerance have been well documented. However, there are contradicting reports on the effect of exogenously applied phenolic acids on the growth and development of various ...
Influence of a selected endophyte consortium on salinity responses in Medicago sativa
(University of Western Cape, 2022)
Salinity is one of the major limiting factors to crop production, which consequently contributes to the risk of reduced food security. Among other factors, food security depends on availability of sufficient and nutritious ...
Biocontrol potential of fungal endophytes against Fusarium proliferatum in maize
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Fusarium proliferatum is a fungal pathogen that is the cause of numerous diseases in various
crops of fruit and vegetables. About 25% of the maize crops harvested annually are affected by
mycotoxins produced by F. ...