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Comparison of multi-gene integration strategies in CRISPR-based transformation of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Saccharomyces cerevisiae is an important host in industrial biotechnology. This yeast is the host of choice for the first and second-generation biofuels for ethanol production. Genome modification in S. cerevisiae has been ...
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. ...
Identification of sub-clinical biomarkers that predict the risk of developing diabetic cardiomyopathy
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death of people with obesity and type 2
diabetes (T2DM). According to a statistical report from the World Health Organization
(WHO), approximately 17.9 million people ...
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 ...
The interactive effects of salt stress and Fusarium proliferatum infection on maize seedlings
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Field crops are often subjected to multiple co-occurring stress factors, and they evolved specific mechanisms to counteract the effects of these stress factors. Most studies explore the fundamental molecular mechanisms ...
Inter-individual genetic variation and the development of hypertension in a Xhosa African population of Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 18.6 million deaths. Hypertension (HTN) drives the global burden of CVD and is a leading cause of cardiovascular-related mortality with ...
Exogenous carbon monoxide and jasmonic acid mitigate salt stress in Sorghum bicolor
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The agricultural sector plays an important role in the world economy. Expanding research is
piloting its improved contribution to the economic sector. Despite the economic gain, the
increasing population has already put ...
Using CRISPR/Cas9 to construct consolidated bioprocessing strains from natural isolates of Saccharomyces cerevisiae
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Saccharomyces cerevisiae has gained much attention as a host for cellulosic bioethanol production using consolidated bioprocessing (CBP) methodologies, due to its high ethanol producing titres, heterologous protein producing ...
Mitigation of salinity stress using exogenously applied molybdenum in sorghum bicolor
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The agricultural sector is the main producer of food throughout the world. However, the constant changes in environmental conditions, such as extreme weather, droughts, and salinity have impacted this sector negatively ...