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Optimization of gene transfer in Haliotis midae by means of polyplex mediation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Haliotis midae is the most important aquaculture species in South Africa, with abalone
farming contributing 80% of the Rand value of the aquaculture industry. Although genetic
research has benefited the ...
Sequencing and detection of a new strain of grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3) is the type member of the genus Ampelovirus in the family Closteroviridae and is considered to be the main contributing agent of grapevine leafroll disease ...
A comparative analysis of growth traits in Triploid and Diploid Genotypes of the South African abalone, Haliotis midae
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Abalone production is the largest financial contributor to aquaculture in South Africa and
practically all of the abalone produced is exported to Asia. This means that the product
must be globally ...
Investigation of starch metabolism genes and their interactions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Starch is widely used in industries around the word, some of these are food, oil drilling,
paper milling and cosmetics. It is a polymer which has two components, amylose and
amylopectin. The production ...
Molecular characterization of grapevine virus E in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grapevine virus E (GVE) is a newly identified virus that has been detected in an established vineyard in South Africa. This virus is a member of the genus Vitivirus, family Flexiviridae. Members of this ...
Assessment of yield traits between family groups of the cultured abalone (Haliotis midae) in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The abalone Haliotis midae is the most important aquaculture species in South
Africa. The industry is dependent on export to Far Eastern markets in a variety
of forms, including live, frozen, canned or ...
The molecular characterization of South African isolates of Grapevine Rupestris Stem Pitting-associated virus (GRSPaV)
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The first aim of this study was to reliably and rapidly detect Grapevine rupestris stem pittingassociated
virus (GRSPaV) in grapevine. This was achieved by screening 94 grapevines
using crude plant ...
Identification of regulatory elements mediating responses of SOD and cystatin transcripts to salt stress and nitric oxide in soybean nodules
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Nitric oxide (NO) has previously been shown to play a vital role in plants that are undergoing oxidative stress arising from abiotic stress. To better understand the role of NO on the antioxidative pathway, ...
Iron and Tuberculosis pathogenesis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Iron is an essential element that plays a role in the process of respiration, oxygen transport and as a principle cofactor to several enzymes. Iron homeostasis is a finely regulated process since excess ...
Effect of genetic variants in genes encoding two nuclear receptors (PXR and CAR) on efavirenz levels and treatment outcome in South African HIV-infected females
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Efavirenz is an antiretroviral drug used in the treatment of HIV-positive patients as part of first line triple-highly active antiretroviral therapy. Treatment response varies among individuals and adverse ...