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Linkage disequilibrium in the South African abalone, Haliotis midae
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Linkage disequilibrium (LD) is defined as the non-random association of alleles at two or more loci within a population. It is sensitive to a variety of locus-specific- and demographic factors, and can ...
Molecular genetic analyses of antipsychotic pharmacogenes in a South African first episode schizophrenia cohort
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:
Antipsychotic treatment of schizophrenia is often accompanied by distressing adverse effects and a high relapse rate. Although pharmacogenetic research has identified some promising candidate pharmacogenes, ...
Evaluation of two pathogen-derived resistance strategies for Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grapevine leafroll disease (GLD), caused by the members of the family Closteroviridae, is
one of the most economic important viral diseases affecting grapevine. Grapevine leafroll
associated virus 3 ...
Nitric oxide signaling and cysteine protease activity in the modulation of abiotic stress responses in soybean and maize
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-11-24)
ABSTRACT: Nitric Oxide (NO) is an essential bioregulatory molecule in plant growth, development,
and tolerance against biotic and abiotic stresses. In legume root nodules, abiotic stresses
impose restraint on metabolic ...
An investigation into the effects of smoke-water and GR24 on the growth of nicotiana benthamiana seedlings
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Novel plant growth regulating substances (PGRs) are emerging as a useful tool to investigate important growth traits in plants. This study reports on growth promotion pathways leading to enhanced biomass ...
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, ...
Genetic assessment of five breeding populations of abalone (Haliotis midae) through a comparative Performance Testing Scheme
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cultured abalone in South Africa is undomesticated. For the local industry to remain competitive on the international markets it is essential to improve production. This study is part of a selective ...
Mutational analysis of genes involved in glycogen degradation in Escherichia coli
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Escherichia coli accumulate or degrade glycogen depending on environmental carbon supply. Glycogen synthesis is carried out when carbon is plentiful but other nutrients such as nitrogen is low. Three ...