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Abiotic and biotic drivers of African aquatic insect distribution
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Freshwater habitats are disproportionately rich in biodiversity, and are among the most threatened, yet poorly protected ecosystems. Aquatic insects make up much of the total freshwater fauna and contribute ... -
Accelerated microbial degradation of nematicides in vineyard and orchard soils
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2014-03)Accelerated microbial degradation (AMD) of organophosphate and carbamate nematicides is a phenomenon whereby biodegradation in the soil is increased, leading to a dramatically shortened persistence of nematicides. More ... -
Acoustic monitoring and response of katydids (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) to the landscape mosaic in a Biosphere Reserve
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY: A charismatic group within the Orthoptera, katydids can be found in a variety of habitat types world-wide due to their excellent bark and leaf mimicry skills. Most male katydids produce species-specific ... -
Acoustic profiling of the landscape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Soft, serene insect songs add an intrinsic aesthetic value to the landscape. Yet these songs also have an important biological relevance. Acoustic signals across the landscape carry a multitude of ... -
Adapting the Dragonfly Biotic Index to a katydid (Tettigoniidae) rapid assessment technique : case study of a biodiversity hotspot, the Cape Floristic Region, South Africa
(Pensoft Publishers, 2017)Global biodiversity faces many challenges, with the conservation of invertebrates among these. South Africa is megadiverse and has three global biodiversity hotspots. The country also employs two invertebrate-based rapid ... -
Adjuvants to improve aerial control of the citrus mealybug Planococcus citri (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) using entomopathogenic nematodes
(Cambridge University Press - CUP, 2013-11)The citrus mealybug, Planococcus citri, is a highly destructive pest of citrus, occurring only in the aerial parts of plants. Humidity will be one of the key factors to consider when using entomopathogenic nematodes (EPN) ... -
Agrohidrologiese studies aan die Olifantsrivierbesproeiingskema, 1959-1962
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1962)No Abstract available. -
Alien grass invasion of Renosterveld : influence of soil variable gradients
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)This thesis examines the role of agricultural activity in the process of invasion of west coast renosterveld fragments by annual alien grass species. This highly endangered vegetation type has less than 5% remaining, it ... -
Alien plants have greater impact than habitat fragmentation on native insect flower visitation networks
(Wiley, 2018)Aim: Habitat fragmentation and alien species are among the leading causes of biodiversity loss. In an attempt to reduce the impact of forestry on natural systems, networks of natural corridors and patches of natural habitat ... -
Analysis of the global warming potential of biogenic CO₂ emission in life cycle assessments
(Nature Research, 2017-01-03)Biomass is generally believed to be carbon neutral. However, recent studies have challenged the carbon neutrality hypothesis by introducing metric indicators to assess the global warming potential of biogenic CO2 (GWPbio). ... -
Angiostoma margaretae n. sp (Nematoda: Angiostomatidae), a parasite of the milacid slug Milax gagates Draparnaud collected near Caledon, South Africa
(Springer Verlag, 2011)Angiostoma margaretae n. sp. (Angiostomatidae) is described from the oesophagus of the slug Milax gagates Draparnaud collected near Caledon in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. The new species closely resembles ... -
Applying a resilience approach to flood management in rapidly changing landscapes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Human land use activities have significantly changed the capacity of ecosystems to deliver essential service. Additional stresses brought about by climate change will require a shift in how ecosystems are ... -
Approaches towards a critical evaluation and update of the red list of South African Butterflies
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-03)Using the World Conservation Union’s (formerly the International Union for the Conservation of Nature) IUCN 2001 categories and criteria, the conservation status of the South African butterfly fauna has been reassessed. ... -
Arthropod communities of Proteaceae with special emphasis on plant-insect interactions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1989)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Arthropod communities of five proteaceous species viz. Protea repens. P. neriifolia. P.cynaroides, Leucospermum cordifolium and Leucadendron /aureolum were studied. A faunal list of the insects was compiled ... -
Arthropods associated with commercial Proteaceae in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The commercial cultivation of Proteaceae is an important industry in the Western Cape, however, farmers are challenged with arthropod infestation which compels them to solely rely on chemical pesticides. ... -
Artificial reservoirs complement natural ponds to improve pondscape resilience in conservation corridors in a biodiversity hotspot
(Public Library of Science, 2018-09-20)Natural ponds are rich in biodiversity, contributing greatly to regional aquatic biodiversity. Artificial reservoirs used for irrigation can be significant additional features of the landscape. They infill the local natural ... -
Assessing the chemical ecology and shelter-seaking behaviour of the grainchinch bug, Macchiademus diplopterus (hemiptera: lygaeidae) for optimisation of trapping during aestivation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The grain chinch bug (GCB), Macchiademus diplopterus (Distant) (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) is a key quarantine pest of South African export fruit and is endemic to the Western Cape Province. The pest is ... -
Assessing the values and impacts of invasive alien plants on the livelihoods of rural land-users on the Agulhas Plain, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Invasive alien plants (IAPs) are known for their detrimental impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem goods and services. A substantial body of research has contributed to our understanding of their impacts ... -
An assessment of alternative postharvest technologies for the disinfestation of fresh Cape Flora cut flowers for export from South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A successful industry has developed around the export of fresh Proteaceae cut flowers from South Africa. Phytosanitary insects are a barrier to export, as South African Proteaceae associates with a ... -
An assessment of different beekeeping practices in South Africa based on their needs (bee forage use), services (pollination services) and threats (hive theft and vandalism)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Two honey bee subspecies indigenous to South Africa, Apis mellifera capensis Escholtz (Cape honey bee) and Apis mellifera scutellata Lepeletier, are actively managed by beekeepers for honey production, ...
