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Identification and characterization of microorganisms associated with marine macroalgae Splachnidium rugosum
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Marine macroalgae are known to carry diverse bacterial communities which interact with their hosts in both harmful and beneficial ways. Algae hosts provide the bacteria with a rich source of carbon in the form of carbohydrate ...
Identification and validation of micrornas for diagnosing type 2 diabetes : an in silico and molecular approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), a metabolic disease characterized by chronic hyperglycemia, is the most prevalent form of diabetes globally, affecting approximately 95 % of the total number of people with diabetes i.e. ...
Laccases from actinomycetes for lignocellulose degradation
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The purpose of this study shows that lignocellulose has a complex structure composed mainly of lignin, hemicellulose and cellulose. Several enzymes are needed for the degradation of lignocellulose into simple sugars. ...
Isolation and characterisation of a xylanase producing isolate from straw-based compost
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Lignocellulosic biomass, a waste component of the agricultural industry, is a promising source for use in bioethanol production. Due to a complex structure, the synergistic action of lignocellulosic enzymes is required to ...
Zirconium-induced physiological and biochemical responses in two genotypes of Brassica napus L.
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
South Africa is one of two countries responsible for the production of approximately
80% of the world’s Zr. The increase in mining activity has detrimental effects on the
environment, especially crop plants, as more ...
Development of a plum chromosome doubling method and proteomics and biochemical characterization
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Chromosome doubling has become an important tool in breeding programmes as it offers the ability of introducing novel traits into existing plants. Doubled haploid plants are highly valued by both consumers and breeders as ...
Cloning and characterization of three compost metagenome-derived α‑L‑Arabinofuranosidases with differing thermal stabilities
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Second generation biofuels production requires a suite of lignocellulolytic enzymes, acting synergistically to liberate the fermentable monosaccharides contained within agricultural waste materials. The use of thermostable ...
SSR-based genetic mapping of QTLs determining chilling requirements for time of initial vegetative budbreak in domesticated apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.) cultivar ‘Anna’ x ‘Austin’
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The Rosaceae family contains major temperate crops such as the domesticated apple(Malus x domestica Borkh.), peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) and European pear (Pyrus communis L.). However, despite its evident economic ...
Bacteriophage diversity in haloalkaline environments
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
There are limited reports on virus population in haloalkaline environments;
therefore the aim of this study was to investigate the genetic diversity and
biology of bacteriophage communities in these environments. Bacteria ...
Identification of rhizospheric microorganisms associated with sorghum
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Approximately 50% of sorghum (Sorghum bicolour (L.) Moench) produced globally is used as human food, with 95% of its total consumption occurring in Africa. Unfortunately, sorghum crops are prone to pathogenic attack, notably ...