Masters Degrees (Conservation Ecology and Entomology)
Recent Submissions
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Riparian plant community change and alien plant invasions following geomorphological change in the Sabie River, Kruger National Park, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Invasive species are among the biggest drivers of environmental change globally. Because of their ability to alter ecological and evolutionary processes they rank high among the most pressing environmental ... -
Quantifying the effectiveness of private land conservation areas in preventing losses of natural land cover and biodiversity intactness across South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Global biodiversity conservation targets cannot be achieved by relying on state-owned protected areas (PAs) alone. Private land conservation areas (PLCAs) are one potential complementary conservation ... -
Unlocking and securing Ecological Infrastructure (EI) investments: A review of EI investment models
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ecological Infrastructure (EI) refers to a suite of natural or semi-natural functioning ecosystems that deliver a range of essential services to humankind. Examples of EI are coastal dunes, catchments, ... -
Ecological Impact of Large Herbivores at Artificial Waterpoints in Majete Wildlife Reserve, Malawi
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The management of water requires an important understanding of the impacts of supplementation on the ecosystem. In semi-arid environments worldwide, access to water is essential for the survival of wildlife ... -
Ecology and habitat suitability of Cape mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Endemic to South Africa, the Cape mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) historically occurred throughout the Western Cape, and parts of the Northern and Eastern Cape. However, due to human impacts fewer than ... -
Diversity and ecology of phytophagous weevils in the deciduous fruit industry, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The banded fruit weevil, Phlyctinus callosus, Boheman, 1834 (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a serious and economically significant pest of apple orchards and vineyards in the Western Cape Province of ... -
Edible fynbos plants : a soil types and irrigation regime investigation on Tetragonia decumbens and Mesembryanthemum crystallinum
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Fynbos’ rich biodiversity has been a source of much economic activity with its beautiful wild flowers and world-famous Proteas. Additionally, the medicinal and health benefits of rooibos and honey bush ... -
Mapping the contours of organic agriculture : an exploratory study of an under-served population in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this study was to determine the challenges that organic producers face in South Africa and to determine how universities and other knowledge institutions might better support these producers. ... -
Examining the spatiotemporal dynamics of exotic plants in a montane grassland : mechanisms and management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Despite a surge of research on exotic species in alpine habitats, a lack of reliable baseline data has inhibited long-term understanding about exotic species dynamics in mountain ecosystems across the ... -
Biological control of two sporadic grapevine pests, Plangia graminea and Lobesia vanillana, using entomopathogenic nematodes.
(2019-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Plangia graminea (Serville) (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) and Lobesia vanillana (De Joannis) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) are two sporadic, minor pests of wine grape vineyards in the Western Cape province of ... -
Spatial and feeding ecology of elephant (Loxodonta africana) on Sanbona Wildlife Reserve, Little Karoo, South Africa.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: African elephants (Loxodonta africana) are megaherbivore mixed feeders. They are an important keystone species, influencing a variety of factors within an ecosystem. Historically elephants migrated ... -
Trimen’s false tiger moth, Agoma trimenii (Lepidoptera: Agaristidae) : biology and potential control options
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Trimen’s false tiger moth, Agoma trimenii (Lepidoptera: Agaristidae), has developed pest status in vineyards in the Northern Cape and Limpopo (Groblersdal area) provinces of South Africa. Larvae feed on ... -
The diversity and ecology of mites (acari) in vineyards
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-02)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: 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, one of ... -
Control of the woolly apple aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum (Hausmann) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), using entomopathogenic fungi
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Eriosoma lanigerum (Hausmann) (Hemiptera: Aphididae), or woolly apple aphid (WAA), is a serious pest of apple trees (Malus domestica Borkhausen), attacking both the root system and the arboreal parts of ... -
The effects of herbicides on soil chemical and soil microbial properties of riparian fynbos ecosystems
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-02)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Woody invasive alien plants (IAP’s) have various impacts on natural ecosystems in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. These impacts include the absorbance of large quantities of water, increased ... -
The influence of local and landscape factors on arthropod predator diversity in the Sundays River Valley, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Globally, agriculture is under pressure to feed the increasing human population, leading to greater cropland extensification and intensification. This has numerous negative impacts on both cropland and ... -
Distribution of pests of blueberries in South Africa and re-description and behaviour of the blueberry bud mite Acalitus vaccinii (Eriophyidae)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Blueberries (Vaccinium spp. (Ericaceae)) are native to North America. Their production in South Africa was established about 32 years ago. South Africa exports about 80% of produced blueberries to the ... -
Mesopredator abundances, prey interactions and diet of Caracal caracal and Canis mesomelas in the Gamkaberg, Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Carnivore conservation is considered a priority due to a rise in conflict between involved species and humans. Conservation strategies are thus essential in ensuring the persistence of carnivores in ... -
Culture, conflict and cuisine : a quantitative assessment of terrestrial vertebrate off-take at the human-wildlife interface
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-11)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Three major forms of hunting are believed to be on the increase in the Western Cape Province of South Africa, posing independently and synergistically some of the greatest threats to the continued ... -
Impacts of temperature variation on performance, life-history and flight ability of the false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The sterile insect technique (SIT), the process of mass-rearing, sterilizing and releasing sterile insects, can be used to can be used to combat economically important pests by supressing their population ...
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