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An overview of mites on grapevine and the discovery of a new phytoseiidae species; typhlodromus (typhlodromus) spiceae
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2021)The common grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) is the main species used for wine making, with South Africa being one of the top wine exporting countries. Grapevine is vulnerable to a range of pests, includingmites. We present ... -
A review of fire management practices in African savanna-protected areas
(AOSIS, 2021)The level of understanding of the ecological effects of fires has improved over the past century, but comprehensive information on the practical application of fire remains restricted to a few well-studied areas, and ... -
Grapevine leaf application of steinernema yirgalemense to control planococcus ficus in semi-field conditions
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2019)The vine mealybug, Planococcus ficus Signoret (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is a key insect pest of South African grapevine. The ability of mealybugs to avoid or resist the action of chemical pesticides has led to the ... -
Characterisation of Metarhizium majus (Hypocreales : Clavicipitaceae) isolated from the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(Public Library of SciencePublisher's version, 2021-03-19)Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) are important soil-dwelling entomopathogens, which can be used as biological control agents against pest insects. EPF are capable of causing lethal epizootics in pest insect populations in ... -
Exploring integrative research in the context of invasive alien plant management
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2019-03-27)Addressing complex challenges facing social-ecological systems (SES) requires the integration of knowledge from a diversity of disciplines and stakeholders. This requirement has resulted in the establishment of many ... -
The darker side of quantitative academic performance metrics
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2019-07-30)No abstract available -
Identifying research questions for the conservation of the Cape Floristic Region
(Academy of Science of South Africa, 2019-09-26)We conducted a survey among people working in the nature conservation community in an implementation, research or policy capacity to identify research questions that they felt were important for ensuring the conservation ... -
Viticultural effects on arthropod diversity in the Cape Winelands Biosphere Reserve
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Agricultural land-use intensification negatively impacts biodiversity, ecosystem function, and ecosystem services at local and global scales. Biosphere reserves consist of interrelated and complementary ... -
Optimization of formulated artificial diets with the addition of sterols and cryoprotectants for effective rearing and fitness of Eldana saccharina Walker (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Eldana saccharina is amongst the most economically damaging pests in South African sugarcane. Many attempts have been made to control the pest. The Sterile Insect Technique (SIT) as part of an Integrated ... -
Biodiversity of wetlands and its implications for pondscape conservation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wetlands are socioeconomically important, providing valuable goods and services, and supporting high levels of biodiversity, making them a top conservation priority. KwaZulu-Natal agroforestry plantations ... -
Formulation and optimisation of entomopathogenic nematodes for long-term storage and application against key insect pests
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pest insect infestation is a key challenge to crop production in the agricultural industry. To reduce crop losses, farmers use chemical pesticides. The continuous use of pesticides lead ... -
Improving conservation practice with principles and tools from systems thinking and evaluation
(Springer, 2019-03-12)Achieving nature conservation goals require grappling with ‘wicked’ problems. These intractable problems arise from the complexity and dynamism of the social–ecological systems in which they are embedded. To enhance their ... -
Harnessing insights from social-ecological systems research for monitoring sustainable development
(MDPI, 2019)The United Nations’ Agenda 2030 marks significant progress towards sustainable development by making explicit the intention to integrate previously separate social, economic and environmental agendas. Despite this intention, ... -
Determining the diet of an African mesocarnivore, the caracal: scat or GPS cluster analysis?
(Nordic Council for Wildlife Research, 2019)The caracal Caracal caracal is the largest of Africa's small felids (<20 kg). Across much of Africa, particularly where larger predators have been extirpated, caracal are one of the main carnivores contributing to livestock ... -
Honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) phenology and associated arthropod diversity in the Overberg region, South Africa
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: Cyclopia is endemic to regions of the Cape Floristic Region across the Eastern and Western Cape provinces of South Africa and is commonly known as honeybush. Honeybush has historically been used as an herbal ... -
Determining the biomass and nutrient content of the invasive Acacia mearnsii and Eucalyptus camaldulensis trees in Fynbos riparian zones
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Alien tree invasion into South African riparian zones remains a significant threat to water resources and biodiversity. While much has been done to limit the spread of invasive alien trees, there are still ... -
The relative importance of species richness and functional diversity for ecosystem functions performed by dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) in South Africa.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The ongoing and accelerating loss of biodiversity due to anthropogenic activities has highlighted the effects of declining biodiversity on ecosystem functioning. In rangelands, livestock grazing along ... -
Landscape characteristics and honeybee colony integrity: A case study of Mwingi, eastern Kenya
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Honeybees (Apis mellifera) are highly efficient crop pollinators, providing valuable ecosystem services through pollination in diverse environments globally. However, honeybee populations are in decline ... -
Laboratory bioassays on the susceptibility of trimen’s false tiger moth, agoma trimenii (lepidoptera : agaristidae), to entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2020)Trimen’s false tiger moth, Agoma trimenii (Lepidoptera: Agaristidae), recently developed as a pest of grapevine in the Northern Cape and Limpopo (Groblersdal area) provinces of South Africa. Little is known about the biology ... -
A review of trimen’s false tiger moth, agoma trimenii (lepidoptera: agaristidae) : seasonal biology, potential monitoring and control techniques
(South African Society for Enology and Viticulture, 2020)Trimen’s false tiger moth, Agoma trimenii (Lepidoptera: Agaristidae), has recently been found to occur in vineyards in the Northern Cape and Limpopo (Groblersdal area) provinces of South Africa. As little is known about ...
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