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Vergelyking van bestuurspraktyke van dorperboere in 1990 teenoor dorperboere in 2004
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)The Dorper Sheep species are exclusively bred for the dry arid conditions of some parts of South Africa. This species adapts easily and a prime lamb with great characteristics can be produced. There are two very important ... -
Verhandeling oor die geskiedenis en ontwikkeling van die merinoboerdery en wolindustrie in Suid-Afrika
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1924)No abstract available. -
Verkorting van die Ae. peregrina-verhaalde Lr59-translokasie van koring
(2009-03)The aim of this study was to analyse testcross-material that was generated during a homoeologous pairing-induction experiment. Absence of the homoeologous pairing suppressor gene, Ph1, was employed to induce meiotic ... -
Die versoenbaarheid van katoen/nylon- en katoen/poliester- skeringgebreide terriestofhanddoeke met industriele versorgingsprosedures
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-10)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of the study was to investigate the compatibility of cotton/nylon and cotton/polyester warpknit terry towelling fabrics with industrial laundering procedures. The literature review focused, on the ... -
Veterinary public health aspects related with food-producing wildlife species in the domestic animal, human and environment interface
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The wildlife industry in Namibia continues to grow as the production and consumption of game meat increases. However, the health risks posed by the trade in wildlife and related by-products to livestock ... -
Viability of producing lignocellulosic biomass in the Cape Winelands District Municipality for bioenergy generation
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)The growing scarcity of fossil energy, expressed by rising real prices, justifies an investigation into the viability of utilising alternative, sustainable energy sources. Another motivation is to mitigate CO2 pollution ... -
Vine mealybug, planococcus ficus (signoret) (hemiptera: pseudococcidae), a key pest in South African vineyards. a review
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2004)Vine mealybug, Planococcus ficus (Signoret), is a key pest in vineyards in the Western Cape and North-West Provinces of South Africa and more recently in the USA. This pest was first reported in the Western Cape Province ... -
Vine signal extraction : an application of remote sensing in precision viticulture
(SASEV, 2010)This paper presents a study of precision agriculture in the wine industry. While precision viticulture mostly aims to maximise yields by delivering the right inputs to appropriate places on a farm in the correct doses and ... -
The vineyard yeast microbiome, a mixed model microbial map
(PLoS, 2012-12-26)Vineyards harbour a wide variety of microorganisms that play a pivotal role in pre- and post-harvest grape quality and will contribute significantly to the final aromatic properties of wine. The aim of the current study ... -
Virulence spectrum, molecular characterisation and fungicide sensitivity of the South African Rhynchosporium secalis population
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Barley leaf scald, caused by Rhynchosporium secalis, is the most important disease of barley (Hordeum vulgare) in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The disease was first reported from South ... -
Virus induced gene silencing for the study of starch metabolism
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Virus Induced Gene Silencing (VIGS) was optimized to allow for the study of starch metabolism. The plastidial inorganic pyrophosphatase gene, for which a mutant has never been identified, was studied ... -
Visualization of plant viral suppressor silencing activity in intact leaf lamina by quantitative fluorescent imaging
(BioMed Central Ltd., 2011-08)ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Transient expression of proteins in plants has become a favoured method over the production of stably transformed plants because, in addition to enabling high protein yields, it is both fast and easy ... -
Volatile metabolic profiling of SA Chenin blanc fresh and fruity and rich and ripe wine styles : development of analytical methods for flavour compounds (aroma and flavour) and application of chemometrics for resolution of complex analytical measurements
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aroma and flavour of wine are important aspects that form the basis for consumers’ organoleptic experience of wine. Therefore, an understanding of the chemical composition of wine aroma is of major ... -
Volatiles playing an important role in South African Sauvignon blanc wines
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sauvignon blanc wines have become progressively more important in the commercial market. Extensive research is being done in various countries to gain more understanding about the aroma compounds found ... -
Volstruis as slagdier : aspekte van groei
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 1992-12)The anatomy of the muscles of the hindquarters of the ostrich is described and presented graphically for the purpose of the present and future studies in meat science involving the ostrich. In the past, the lack of an ... -
n Voorligtingkundige studie van wingerd- en perskeverbouing in die Robertson-distrik
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1980-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: No abstract available -
Die voorspelling van die oesmassa by wyndruiwe (vitis vinifera L. CV. Chenin Blanc en Cinsaut Noir)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 1977-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: no abstract available -
Vulnerability of selected native and invasive woody species to streamflow variability in Western Cape fynbos riparian ecotones
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Riparian ecosystems of the Mediterranean south-western Cape region are projected to experience significant decreases in streamflow due to climate change and increased demands for water associated with ... -
Vv-AMP1, a ripening induced peptide from Vitis vinifera shows strong antifungal activity
(BioMed Central, 2008-07)Background: Latest research shows that small antimicrobial peptides play a role in the innate defense system of plants. These peptides typically contribute to preformed defense by developing protective barriers around ... -
Die waarde van petioolsap analise in die optimalisering van N-voeding by aartappels (Solanum tuberosum L.) in sandgronde
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2000-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Approximately 7000 ha of potatoes are cultivated under irrigation. The greatest part of the planting is entered under the South African Certification Scheme as seed potatoes, representing between 35 ...
