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Comparative analysis of 3, 3'- diindolylmethane and indole-3-carbinol respective treatments in Brassica napus L.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Lately, there has been serious contamination of soils and ground water caused by mineral
mining and environmental pollution leading to heavy metal accumulation within soils and over
time rendering the soil infertile. The ...
Effect of Fusarium oxysporum on the physiological and molecular responses of cowpea plants
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Cowpea is a tropical, drought-tolerant legume crop that is indigenous to Africa. The
crop is of nutritional importance to both animals and humans as part of their diet. Stress
to crop plants is defined as any factor that ...
Gallic acid modulates salt stress tolerance in soybean plants by regulating antioxidant capacity
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Soybean [Glycine max L (mer)] is one of the top commodity crops in the world
including South Africa (de Beer and Prinsloo, 2013). These small yet important
podded legumes are a great source of protein and are used in many forms.
Investigation of the link between drought-induced changes in the expression of a novel sterol biosynthesis gene and drought tolerance in soybean
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Glycine max (soybean) is an important crop species globally as it is used as a protein-rich food
and feed crop and as a source of oils used in the food and biofuel industry. However, the
growth and yield of soybean is ...
Identification of novel miRNAs as diagnostic molecules for detection of breast cancer using in silico approaches
(University of the Western cape, 2017)
Breast cancer (BC) 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 BC in their ...
The effect of exogenous DIM on Brassica napus and its role in response to heavy metal stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Brassica napus is a plant that is used for human and animal consumption.
This plant is also used for phytoremediation due to its relatively higher level
of heavy metal tolerance. In South Africa, mining is one of the main ...
The safety and toxicity of MPA-CdTe quantum dots in legume plants
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The expansion of nanotechnology, resulting in multitudes of consumer and industrial
products, causes concern amongst the scientific community regarding the risks associated
with the release of nanomaterials into the ...
The molecular validation of miRNA's as specific biomarkers for early diagnosis of ovarian cancer
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Ovarian Cancer (OC) is the most common reproductive and the most lethal gynaecological
malignant tumour. The majority of Ovarian Cancers, comprising more than 95% of cases,
emanate from the surface epithelium of the ovary, ...
Using biochemical and nutrient analysis to understand the role of methylglyoxal signalling in soybean exposed to zirconium
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Soybean have been listed as a priority commodity crop in South Africa (SA) and
provide a good source of protein to the population. Therefore, soybean has been
earmarked as an important food security crop and strategies ...
Investigation of the link between drought-induced changes in the expression of a novel sterol biosynthesis gene and drought tolerance in soybean
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Glycine max (soybean) is an important crop species globally as it is used as a protein-rich food
and feed crop and as a source of oils used in the food and biofuel industry. However, the
growth and yield of soybean is ...