Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Biotechnology) by Subject "Chitosan"
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The effect of chitosan in the germination and growth of sorghum bicolor under salt stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The agricultural sector has been facing enormous challenges including reduced crop yield and increased food production demand to cater for the growing population. Crop production is severely affected by abiotic and biotic ... -
Novel gold nanoparticles of drought tolerance enabler GYY4137
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Different nanoparticles have the ability to improve plant tolerance to drought stress. In the study we report for the first time novel morpholin-4-ium 4-methoxyphenyl (morpholino) phosphinodithioate capped- gold nanoparticles ... -
Targeted delivery of GFP loaded polymeric nanoparticles to CD4 expressing cells using a CD4 specific aptamer
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which is the cause of Acquired Immunodefiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a major global public health issue affecting over 37 million people worldwide and is responsible for claiming over 32 ...