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Masters Degrees (Genetics)
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Genetic and phenotypic characterisation of commercial dusky kob (Argyrosomus japonicus) cohorts
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Dusky kob, Argyrosomus japonicus, is a large Sciaenid finfish that has been identified as an emergent aquaculture species in South Africa. Current production practices for dusky kob are based on mass ... -
Improving wheat grain yield by employing an integrated biotechnology approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Wheat is a widely cultivated crop as it forms a significant part of the world’s diet, especially within developing countries. However, food insecurity is increasing at a rapid rate and to meet this ... -
Development of a hairy root bioreactor from Stevia rebaudiana to produce steviol glycosides
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Extracts from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana, a plant native to South America, have been used as natural sweetener for centuries. With the global epidemic of obesity linked to increased prevalence of ... -
Characterisation of the glycoside hydrolase domain of a novel bi-functional metagenomic clone for use in the biofuel production industry
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The current practice of 1st generation biofuel production is marred by several hurdles, namely concerns over food security and the moral dilemma created by using edible feedstocks as a biofuel ... -
Characterising the viral and microbial diversity in old and young grapevines
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is anecdotal evidence suggesting that old vines produce wines of higher quality than young vines. In South Africa, vines are generally regarded ‘old’ when they reach 35 years of age, while ‘young’ ... -
Biophysical characterization of the mineral composition of seeds with varying genetic background including transgenic sorghum with reduced amounts of the storage protein kafirin
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cereals are globally recognised as a cornerstone of human nutrition, and as a result play a pivotal role in efforts to address food insecurity and malnutrition. In Africa, the highest rates of hunger ... -
Investigating the recovery phenotype phenomenon in Aster Yellows-infected Grapevine
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South Africa is ranked as the seventh largest wine producing country in the world. Grapevine is one of the most important crops, which warrants extensive research on pathogens and diseases that impact ... -
Molecular fingerprinting and molecular characterization of the ARC's peach collection in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Peaches and nectarines are important deciduous fruits in South Africa, both belonging to the species Prunus persica. The Agricultural Research Council (ARC) at Infruitec-Nietvoorbij in the Western Cape ... -
Genetic diversity and identification of putative recombination events in Grapevine rupestris stem pitting-associated virus
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Phylogenetic analysis for variant classification plays a key role in the characterisation of the aetiological role of viruses. The genomic regions selected to identify viral variants and the occurrence of ... -
Fingerprinting and molecular characterisation of ARC's apricot and plum collection
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In South Africa apricot (Prunus armeniaca) and plum (Prunus salicina) production forms part of the economically important stone fruit industry, which is mainly situated in the Western Cape, Northern Cape ... -
A targeted investigation of Diuraphis noxia (Hemiptera: Aphididae) methylation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Diuraphis noxia (Kurdjumov, Hemiptera: Aphididae – or Russian wheat aphid, RWA) is an economically important phloem-feeding pest of wheat and barley. The most effective method for controlling RWA ... -
Molecular species identification and spatio-temporal assessment of genetic diversity in the smooth hammerhead shark Sphyrna zygaena in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The South African coast hosts a unique oceanographic regime with an enriched habitat able to support a diverse biota of chondrichthyans (sharks, skates, rays and chimaeras). Investigating these species ... -
Genetic diversity in a commercial black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens (Diptera: Stratiomydiae), population
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The applications of black soldier fly (BSF), Hermetia illucens, as a first-generation biotechnology address two global problems - the pressure on food security arising from unsustainable food production ... -
The detection of Citrus tristeza virus genetic variants using pathogen specific electronic probes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Citrus tristeza virus (CTV), a complex pathogen of citrus spp., is endemic to South Africa and has been responsible for great losses locally and internationally. CTV causes severe stem pitting in grapefruit, ... -
Characterisation of microRNA expression profiles of Vitis vinifera in response to grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 infection
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017., 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Grapevine leafroll disease (GLD) is endemic to all grape-growing regions of the world and is considered the most significant grapevine viral disease. Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3) is ... -
Engineering Brome mosaic virus as a potential drug delivery nanoparticle for prostate cancer
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Cancer is a leading cause of annual mortality worldwide. Prostate cancer is the second most prevalent type of cancer after breast cancer. The conventional treatment options that are currently available ... -
The two oceans project : searching for novel carbohydrate sulfoconjugation enzymes
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Marine algae contain a wide range of carbohydrate-based bioactive compounds, which promote extra-nutritional health benefits. In marine algae, the most sought after bioactive compounds are sulfoconjugated ... -
Improvement of rust resistance and FHB resistance QTL in wheat through the application of an integrated biotechnology approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The international demand for wheat production is placing pressure on breeders to increase and develop elite cultivars which are adapted to meet specific criteria such as high grain quality and high yield ... -
Mutational analysis of E. coli maltodextrin metabolism
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Escherichia coli glycogen and maltodextrin metabolism has been extensively studied; however, the roles of the enzymes involved in the mobilization of these polyglucans remains unclear. The mal enzymes; ... -
Biotechnological approaches for sugarcane enhancement – Drought tolerance and Sucrose accumulation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The application of biotechnological approaches can supplement traditional crop breeding strategies to combat the effects of adverse environmental conditions on plant production in order to bridge the gap ...
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