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Characterisation of sucrose synthase activity in the sugarcane culm

Schafer, Wolfgang Erich (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study had three main goals: 1. to investigate the occurrence on the protein level of sucrose synthase (SuSy) isoforms in sugarcane sink tissue, 2. to determine the kinetic properties of these ...
The effect of breed type and slaughter age on certain production parameters of beef cattle in the arid sweet bushveld

Du Plessis, Izak (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to provide scientifically founded guidelines to enhance the understanding of beef production from natural pastures in arid sweet veld regions. Cattle from four breed types ranging ...
The effect of porcine somatotropin (pST) on production parameters, carcass and meat quality characteristics of pigs

Swarts, Isane C. (Isane Chjarl) (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Porcine somatotropin (pST) is a naturally occurring protein (hormone), secreted by the pituitary gland of young pigs and is one of the major growth regulating factors. High levels of pST is found in ...
The endopolygalacturonases from Botrytis cinerea and their interaction with an inhibitor from grapevine

Wentzel, Lizelle (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In the field of agriculture, plant pathogens are a major concern because of the severe damage these organisms cause to crops yearly. Fundamental studies regarding plant pathogens and their modes of action ...
Evaluation of spirulina on the performance and pigmentation of rainbow trout

Stander, Hendrik Barend (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: trout was conducted at the Jonkershoek trout research station of the Division of Aquaculture, University of Stellenbosch. Treatments consisted of ten experimental diets containing increasing levels of ...
Expression behaviour of primary carbon metabolism genes during sugarcane culm development

McCormick, Alistair James (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Despite numerous attempts involving a variety of target genes, the successful transgenic manipulation of sucrose accumulation in sugarcane remains elusive. It is becoming increasingly apparent that ...
Growth and physiological parameters related to shoot dieback in Pterocarpus angolensis DC seedlings

Mwitwa, Jacob Pacific (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Six experiments, five in the glasshouse and one in the field near Nelspruit, were carried out to ascertain the effect of factors related to shoot die-back, and of water treatments on the growth and ...