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Evaluation of the capacity of hydrogen sulfide to reduce infection of maize
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
Maize (Zea mays L.) is grown globally as an important grain crop in South Africa, United States, China and Brazil and plays a major role in the worldwide economy. In South Africa, the grain is utilised for food consumption, ...
Differential toxicity of two murine endothelial cells to ROS duress: Understanding oxidative stress-induced blood-brain barrier dysfunction
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a critical interface between the blood circulation and brain tissue which performs critical selection of circulating molecules that gain access to the brain tissue. Its unique ability to ...
The role of p-coumaric acid on physiological and biochemical response of chia seedling under salt stress
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)
The role of phenolic acids in mitigating salt stress tolerance have been well documented. However, there are contradicting reports on the effect of exogenously applied phenolic acids on the growth and development of various ...
Methylgyoxal signalling in Phaseolus vulgaris under phosphate deficiency
(UWC, 2020)
In this study, we observed that phosphate (P) deficiency stunted plant growth and produced plants with poor morphological characteristics (yellow and small leaves). Furthermore, we treated plants with 0.8 mM (control) and ...
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 ...
Role of Rutin in 1-Mtthyl-4-Phenylpyridinium toxicity: Therapeutic implications for Parkinson's disease
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the
progressive loss of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta of the midbrain.
Although the etiology of PD is not ...
Physio-biochemical characterization of two wheat cultivars to Fusarium proliferatum infection
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Wheat is a key global commodity in terms of acreage and tradeable value and as a staple in
household diets. Many factors including biotic stress conditions have detrimental effects on
global wheat production and yield. ...