School of Agriculture and Life Sciences: Recent submissions

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Evaluation of free radical scavenging capacity of methoxy containing-hybrids of thiosemicarbazone-triazole and their influence on glucose transport

Ayeleso, Ademola O Joseph, Jitcy S Oguntibeju, Oluwafemi O Mukwevho, Emmanuel (2018-12-06)

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to produce insulin or respond to insulin production, consequently leading to abnormal ...
Metagenomic discovery and characterisation of restriction endonuclease from Kogelberg Biosphere Reserve

Mtimka, Sibongile (2018-05)

Restriction endonucleases are a group of enzymes that cleave DNA at or around specific sequences, which are typically palindromic. A fosmid library was constructed from a metagenome isolated from soil from the Kogelberg ...
Survey of brucellosis among people at risk in Lagos, Nigeria

Adeyemi, Akinroyeje Kehinde (2018-02)

Brucellosis is one of the neglected diseases in Nigeria. In Lagos, the commercial capital of Nigeria with about twenty one million people, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in order to determine the ...
In vitro antibacterial and cytotoxic activity of leaf extracts of Centella asiatica (L.) Urb, Warburgia salutaris (Bertol. F.) Chiov and Curtisia dentata (Burm. F.) C.A.Sm - medicinal plants used in South Africa

Soyingbe, Oluwagbemiga S Mongalo, Nkoana I Makhafola, Tshepiso J (2018-11-29)

Abstract Background Compounds having both anticancer and antimicrobial activity have promising therapeutic potential due to their selective cytotoxicity and their potential ...
Exploring the influence of demographic factors on mothers’ nutritional knowledge through the use of Food Based Dietary Guidelines

Majija, Yolisa Christina (2018-04)

Mother’s nutrition knowledge, one of the guiding factors in developing children’s healthy eating patterns, has received relatively little research attention. This study determines the influence of demographic factors on ...
Effects of Carica papaya seed (Linn) meal on health and performance of Jersey calves

Makoya, Rudzani Prescious (2018-01)

Twenty four Jersey calves were randomly blocked according to sex and birth date, to determine the effects of supplementing Carica papaya seed (Linn) meal (CPSM) on health and growth performance of calves. In the first ...
Factors influencing market access and livestock marketing inefficiency in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa

Sehar, Malika (2018-01)

Livestock production is the primary financial resource for most farmers in Mpumalanga province. Although commercial farmers require necessary equipment and technology to maximise their production and profit, but emerging ...
Salivary gland transcriptome of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus

Genu, Siyamcela (2018-11)

The cattle tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus is a tick of veterinary and health importance globally, transmitting Babesia bovis and B. bigemina. Tick control is important and needed to prevent livestock diseases ...
The contribution of urban agriculture to food security in Emfuleni Local Municipality, Gauteng Province

Modibedi, Thabo Phillip (2018-03)

This study evaluated the contribution of urban agriculture (community gardens) to food security in Emfuleni Local Municipality in Gauteng province. The objectives were to determine the socio-demographic characteristics ...
Assessing the access to nutritious food by households participating in the household food security short learning programme

Maluleke, Martha Nyeleti (2018-02)

South Africa ranks high among the developing countries with income inequality and household food insecurity is a major concern in the country. The overall objective of the study was to investigate access and practices, ...
Expression, solubilisation, purification and characterisation of recombinant bluetongue virus viral protein 7

Russell, Bonnie Leigh (2018-06)

Bluetongue virus belongs to the Orbivirus genus from the Reoviridae family. It infects predominantly domestic and wild ruminants and is economically significant worldwide. Bluetongue virus VP7 forms the intercepting layer ...
In Vitro effects of Megasphaera Elsdenii Ncimb 41125 and Saccharomyces Cerevisiae 1026 on Rumen fermentation in early lactating cows

Mulaudzi, Thendo (2018-04)

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of microbial feed additives Megasphaera elsdenii NCIMB 41125 and Saccharomyces cerevisiae 1026, individually and combined on rumen pH,ammonia-N and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) ...
Sialotranscriptomics of the brown ear ticks, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus Neumann, 1901 and R. Zambeziensis Walker, Norval and Corwin, 1981, vectors of Corridor disease

De Castro, Minique Hilda (2017-11)

Corridor disease is an economically important tick-borne disease of cattle in southern Africa. The disease is caused by Theileria parva and transmitted by the vectors, Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and R. zambeziensis. There ...
Characterization and conservation of local pig genetic resources in Sekhukhune District of Limpopo Province

Phogole, Selebale Richard (2017-03)

A pig genetic resources study was conducted in five municipalities of Sekhukhune with the aim of characterising pig genetic resources in communal farming systems. A total of 52 pig farmers were interviewed using a structured ...
Ethnobotanical knowledge of the lay people of Blouberg area (Pedi tribe), Limpopo Province, South Africa

Mongalo, Nkoana Ishmael Makhafola, Tshepiso Jan (2018-07-13)

Abstract Background Limpopo province, South Africa, has a rich plant diversity and is referred to as one of the hotspots areas within the country. The aim of the current ...
Antimicrobial resistance among Escherichia coli isolates from dogs presented with urinary tract infections at a veterinary teaching hospital in South Africa

Qekwana, Daniel N Phophi, Lufuno Naidoo, Vinny Oguttu, James W Odoi, Agricola (2018-07-31)

Abstract Background This study investigated the burden and predictors of canine E. coli urinary tract infections (UTI) and antimicrobial resistance among dogs presented at a ...
Nutrition during pregnancy and early development (NuPED) in urban South Africa: a study protocol for a prospective cohort

Symington, Elizabeth A Baumgartner, Jeannine Malan, Linda Zandberg, Lizelle Ricci, Cristian Smuts, Cornelius M (2018-07-24)

Abstract Background Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is important to ensure optimal birth outcomes, maternal health and offspring development. However, little is known about ...
Whole genome sequencing and identification of Bacillus endophyticus and B. anthracis isolated from anthrax outbreaks in South Africa

Lekota, Kgaugelo E Bezuidt, Oliver K I Mafofo, Joseph Rees, Jasper Muchadeyi, Farai C Madoroba, Evelyn van Heerden, Henriette (2018-07-09)

Abstract Background Bacillus endophyticus is a soil plant-endophytic bacterium, while B. anthracis is the causative agent of anthrax. The virulence factors of B. anthracis are ...
Analysis of Babesia rossi transcriptome in dogs diagnosed with canine babesiosis

Peloakgosi-Shikwambani, Keneilwe (2018-04)

Background: Canine babesiosis is a tick-borne disease causing detrimental health effects on the domestic dogs with huge economic impact on the owners. The most complicated form of canine babesiosis is caused by a pathogenic ...
Green economy transition and the sustainability of the Nigerian aquaculture industry: Policy perspectives and the way forward

Elum, Zelda A. Mjimba, Vuyo (Taylor & Francis, 2016)

Sustainable development and green economy transition call for innovations that address the simultaneous realisation of economic growth, and improved human and environmental well-being. A holistic and appropriate policy ...

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