Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Biotechnology) by Subject "South Africa"
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Characterisation of the endophytic bacterial communities associated with South African sorghum plants: looking for potential plant growth-promoting endophytes
(University of Western Cape, 2012)The term endophyte is used to define all microorganisms that, during a part of their life cycle, colonize the internal tissues of a plant host. Many endophytes have been found to promote plant growth by acting either as ... -
Characterization of ATP-binding cassette drug transporters and their role in breast cancer treatment using in silico approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women worldwide, and is the second most common cancer in the world, responsible for more than 500 000 deaths annually. Estimates are that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer ... -
Comparative analysis of sorghum and other South African grains for sustainable bioethanol production
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The depletion of oil reserves and the constant discharge of greenhouse gasses (GHG) that are associated with global warming have forced both political and scientific sectors to pursue alternative, renewable and sustainable ... -
Development and validation of a pharmacogenomics profiling panel suitable for personalizing metformin therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa is predicted to increase substantially in the next decades if the necessary preventative measures are not taken. The two most common NCDs associated with ... -
Development and validation of a pharmacogenomics profiling panel suitable for personalizing Metformin therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in South Africa is predicted to increase substantially in the next decades if the necessary preventative measures are not taken. The two most common NCDs associated with rapid ... -
¹Genetic analysis of red pigmentation in ‘bon rouge’ pears (Pyrus communis L.)
(University of Western Cape, 2014)European pear (Pyrus communis L.) is the third most important fruit in South Africa after citrus and apple. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) breeding programme seeks to obtain a fully red coloured pear. Sports ... -
The geographical analysis of the mitochondrial DNA control region found in southern African population's by using a bioinformatics approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)South Africa’s demographic complexity has been historically shaped by interethnic admixture between the native KhoiSan inhabitants and the Bantu expansion that started 3000 - 5000 YBP and reached South Africa about 1000 ... -
Identification of quantitative trait loci control l ing the requirement for chilling in vegetative budbreak in apple (malus x domestica borkh.)
(2008)The domesticated apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) has been distributed into diverse climatic conditions worldwide for commercial production of fruit. Apple trees need exposure to cold temperatures, referred to as chill ... -
In vitro evaluation of Leonotis leonurus to validate its potential as an alternative anti-diabetic drug
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Africa is a rich source of medicinal plants with South Africa being known as a country with a strong history of traditional healing, which masses a variety of approximately 30 000 flowering plants and accounting for ... -
An investigation of the plants used medicinally In self-care in the Bredasdorp / Elim region
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Much of the traditional medicinal plant knowledge is to a large extent known by the older generations. This knowledge is at risk of disappearing due to not being passed down to younger members of the respective families ... -
Marine bacteria as a potential source for novel antimicrobial compounds
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)The high rate of rediscovery of known compounds has led to a decline in the discovery of novel natural products. The high biodiversity of organisms growing in extreme conditions such as oceans has led to the increased ... -
Microbial quality and safety of ostrich meat
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim of this study was to determine the quality of slaughtered ostrich meat and to evaluate the ostrich slaughter process, to determine whether ostrich meat are contaminated by the in-house slaughtering practices and ... -
De novo assembly of the rooibos genome
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) is endemic to the Cederberg region of South Africa, and one of the few indigenous medicinal plants commercially cultivated in the country. International interest in rooibos is growing, and ... -
Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and the pharmacogenomics of enalapril-induced adverse effects among patients in the Vhembe district
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Controlling blood pressure (BP) among individuals with hypertension is important in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, maintaining optimal BP levels in individuals who are prone to drug-induced ... -
Screening extracts of indigenous South African plants for the presence of anti-cancer compounds
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Early man dabbled with the use of plant extracts to cure ailments. This practice has been passed down from generation to generation and today more than 50% of the world'sdrugs are natural products or derivatives thereof. ... -
Y-STR profiling of four South African populations using the University of the Western Cape 10 locus set
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)In this study the 10 Y-specific loci of the University of the Western Cape (DYS710, DYS518 385a/b, DYS644, DYS612, DYS626, DYS504, DYS447, DYS447, and DYS481) were analysed in 492 individuals from South African population ...