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Impacts of the invasive reed Arundo donax on biodiversity at the community-ecosystem level
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
Arundo donax is an invasive species that mostly impacts on sensitive riparian ecosystems. Arundo is also invasive in South Africa, though less is known about its ecology, biology, and impacts. Since California and the ...
The ecology of tadpoles in a temporary pond in the Western Cape with comparisons to other habitats
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
This work centered on the tadpoles in a temporaray pond in the middle of Kenilworth racecourse, Cape Town, South Africa. Trapping was carried out over two wet seasons and five species were found. The racecourse was selected ...
Chytridiomycosis in amphibian populations in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
There have been many cases reported of amphibian populations declining. These are often due to anthropogenic factors such as habitat destruction and pollution. However, some declines have not had an obvious cause and many ...
Genetic analysis of resistance to powdery mildew (podosphaeara leucotricha) in apple (Malus x dornestica Borkh.)
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Apple powdery mildew, caused by Podosphaera leucotricha, is one of the major diseases
of the cultivated apple in the Western Cape, causing severe losses in yield and affecting
fruit quality. This affects the deciduous ...
The water quality and ecological status of the Diep river catchment, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2004)
The study illustrates the current ecological integrity of the Diep River system,
based on the recent river health assessment using the South African Scoring
System version 5 (2000-2003) and the water quality data ...