• Understanding spatial structuring and the role of domestication in the development of sustainable harvest techniques of Mopane worms (Gonimbrasia belina). 

  Nethanani, Zwannda (2019-09-20)

  Mopane worm (Gonimbrasia belina Westwood) is an indigenous edible insect that periodically has population eruptions in Mopane tree (Colosphermum mopane) dominated vegetation. This insect is a valuable source of food and ...
• Isolation, characterisation and antimalarial activity of four selected South African plants 

  Adebayo, Oluwakemi Monisola (2019-09-20)

  Malaria, an infectious disease affecting both human beings and other animals, is transmitted by parasitic protozoans belonging to the Plasmodium genus. Malaria is commonly treated with drugs such as quinine, chloroquine, ...
• Investigation of the role of the GGMP motif of Plasmodium falciparum Hsp70-1 on the chaperone function of the protein and its interaction with a co-chaperone, PfHop 

  Makumire, Stanley (2019-09-20)

  The main malaria agent, Plasmodium falciparum expresses an Hsp70 (PfHsp70-1) which plays a significant role in parasite survival. PfHsp70-1 is distinct in that it possesses glycine-glycine-methionine-proline (GGMP) ...
• Recent numerical techniques for differential equations arising in fluid flow problems 

  Muzara, Hillary (2019-09-20)

  The work presented in this thesis is the application of the recently introduced numerical techniques, namely the spectral quasi-linearization method (SQLM) and the bivariate spectral quasi-linearization method (BSQLM), ...
• Overexpression and structure-function characterization of HIV-1 Subtype C. reverse transcriptase and protease 

  Tambani, Tshifhiwa (2019-09-20)

  High genetic diversity is a major contributory factor in the development of drug resistance, in addition to challenges in diagnosis and treatment monitoring in the therapeutics of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) .Within ...
• Investigation of plants used in Gabonese traditional medicine for the treatment of opportunistic infections caused by HIV 

  Boukandou, Mounanga Marlaine Michele (2019-09-20)

  Background: Currently, Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. In Gabon, the prevalence is estimated at 4.1%. Because of the several ...
• The Exploration of Indigenous Knowledge on Management of Magonono in Enhancing the Production of Crops in Thulamela Municipality 

  Nemakanga, R; Matshidze, P. E.; Jideani, A. I. O.; Tshisikhawe, P. (Adonis & Abbey Publishers, 2018-12)

  Many flowering and fruit bearing plants are attacked by Magonono which feed mainly on flowers, with almost all flowering plants coming under attack, including roses and hibiscus as well as the flowers of vegetables like ...
• Seed Germination and Seedling Establishment of Securidaca Longerpedunculata (Polygalaceae) 

  Tiawoun, M. A. P.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Ligavha-Mbelengwa, M. H. (2017)

  Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen. (Polygalaceae) is a multipurpose tree valued for its medicinal uses in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Hence, it is threatened due to human pressure which affects its regeneration potential ...
• The population ecology of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen. in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Baloyi, O.; Ligavha-Mbelengwa, M. H.; Bhat, R. B. (Fyton, 2012)

  Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen., commonly known as the violet tree, belongs to the family Polygalaceae. It is widely distributed in tropical Africa, Mozambique, as well as in the North- West and Limpopo provinces ...
• The Dynamics on the Ecology of Pterocarpus angolensis DC 

  Sadiki, T. S.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Potgieter, M. J. (2018-01)

  Pterocarpus angolensis is a tree species that is extensively used for its medicinal bark and good quality wood in South Africa. Its demand has resulted in some local extinctions in distribution area, leaving very few ...
• Ethnobotanical evaluation of selected medicinal plants used in treatment of diseases around Venda: A literature review 

  Sigidi, Muendi; Traore, Afsatou-Ndama; Tshisikhawe, Milingoni Peter; Potgieter, Natasha (2017-07)

  The importance of traditional medicine has been recorded throughout the world. It has also been practiced throughout Africa by more than 80 % of rural communities. Traditional medicine has since been imbedded in the culture ...
• Further screening of Venda medicinal plants for activity against HIV type 1 reverse transcriptase and integrase 

  Bessong, Pascal O.; Rojas, Luis B; Obi, Larry C.; Tshisikhawe, Peter M.; Igunbor, Eunice O. (2006-03-15)

  The use of medicinal plants for AIDS-related conditions is common in South Africa. In order to establish an antiviral rationale for the use of these plants we screened fractions of the methanol extracts of medicinal ...
• Population biology of Elaeodendron transvaalense Jacq. in the presence of harvesting 

  Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Van Rooyen, M. W. (Fyton, 2013-01-12)

  Elaeodendron transvaalense Jacq. is one of the medicinal plant species commonly used by people in the Venda region. The species is known to treat a variety of diseases. It is widely used and important to traditional ...
• Review of extinction risk in African Cycads 

  Bamigboye, S. O.; Tshisikhawe, P. M.; Taylor, P. J. (Pyton, 2016)

  Over a long period of time, cycads endemic to Africa have been facing high risk of extinction. Several conservation efforts have been made to reduce the risk of losing these highly endangered species. In this study we ...
• Population biology of Brackenridgea zanguebarica in the presence of harvesting 

  Tshisikhawe, Milingoni P.; Van Rooyen, Margaretha W. (Academica Journals, 2012-12-03)

  Population biology studies play a major role in understanding the ecology of our highly utilized natural resources. Intense and frequent harvesting of bark from species with a high market demand often result in ring-barking ...
• Perceptions of traditional healers on the treatment of diarrhoea in Vhembe District Municipality of Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Netshivhulana, Tshivhangwaho Austin; Masevhe, Ndivhaleni Anox; Tshisikhawe, Milingoni Peter; Samie, Amidou (INDILiNGA, 2014)

  Diarrhoea illness has long been recognised as the cause of death of millions of people worldwide especially in developing countries (Nkwi, 1994). The disease is treated using western as well as traditional remedies. The ...
• Medicinal plants used in the treatment of livestock diseases in Vhembe region, Limpopo province, South Africa 

  Luseba, D.; Tshisikhawe, M. P. (Academic Journals, 2013-03-10)

  Traditional medicine (TM) is very important among Venda speaking people but the available literature does not cover the ethnoveterinary medicine (EVM) uses. Open ended questions and group focus discussion were used to ...
• Medicinal utilization of exotic plants by Bapedi traditional healers to treat human ailments in Limpopo province, South Africa 

  Semenya, Sebua S.; Potgieter, Martin; Tshisikhawe, Milingoni P.; Shava, Soul; Maroyi, Alfred (Elsevier Ireland Ltd., 2012-10-13)

  Ethnopharmacological relevance: Most exotic plants are usually labelled as alien invasives and targeted for eradication. However, some of these exotic plants play an important role in the traditional primary healthcare ...
• Medicinal plant use of villagers in the Mopani District, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Chauke, M. A; Shai, L. J.; Mogale, M. A.; Tshisikhawe, M. P.; Mokgotho, M. P. (2015)

  Background: An ethno-medical survey of plants was conducted at Mashishimale village near Phalaborwa, in Limpopo Province (South Africa). Owing to high level of poverty and lack of proper daily operational healthcare ...
• Leaf architecture characters of Vachellia tortilis (Forssk.) Galasso and Banfi along longitudinal gradient in Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mashile, S. P.; Tshisikhawe, M. P. (Pyton, 2015)

  This paper looked at the leaf architecture characteristics of Vachellia tortilis to determine if either there is or not an effect of the tropic line on plants. Vachellia tortilis leaves were sampled along a national road ...

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