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Analysis of the bio-physicochemical quality of surface and ground water in the Tubatse Municipality

Mathipa, Morongwa Mary (University of Limpopo, 2016)

Human activities are known to be the major contributors to contamination of natural water sources. This becomes a serious health risk when the communities rely on the same water sources for their household water needs. The ...
Antimycobacterial evaluation, preliminary phytochemical and cytotoxicity studies of cassia petersiana

Mothupi, Ramokone Florah (2022)

This study aimed to investigate antimycobacterial and cytotoxic compounds from Cassia petersiana. Cassia petersiana was selected for the current study based on its traditional use for treating tuberculosis (TB) symptoms. ...
The antioxidant, cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activities of medicinal plants used for male sexual healing in Venda, Limpopo Province

Nelwamondo, Munyadziwa Rosette (2022)

Sexually transmitted infections represent one of the main health problems related to reproductive and sexual function, constituting one of the main causes of infertility. Plants have been employed traditionally in treating ...
Characterisation and profiling of bioactive constituents, nutrients and minerals in marula wine during fermentation period

Tebeila, Perpetua Mantati (2022)
Characterisation of the microorganisms and determination of the chemical constituents of Marula brews during fermentation

Maluleke, Evelyn (2019)

Marula wine plays a fundamental role in the livelihoods of rural communities where it enhances social cohesion and also provides a reasonable income to the primary traders who often have no alternative source of income. ...
Design of smart hydrogels for use as support matrices for immobilisation of cellulases in saccharification of lignocellulose

Mahlale, Vutlhari Lovemore (2016)

Smart hydrogels could facilitate immobilisation of cellulases to allow recovery and decrease enzyme cost in the biofuel industry, as they have a soluble-gel transition. The aim of the study was to design and evaluate ...
Development of a fungal cellulolytic enzyme combination for use in bioethanol production using hyparrhenia spp as a source of fermentable sugars

Ncube, Thembekile (University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2013)

The current study investigated four fungal species namely Aspergillus niger FGSC A733, Aspergillus versicolor EF23, Penicillium citrinum AZ01 and Trichoderma harzianum NCGR 0509 for their abilities to produce cellulases ...
Effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and different phosphorus rates on selected soil and growth parameters of two dry bean cultivars

Moila, Maserole Mavis (2018)

Dry bean is one of the most important cash crops and source of protein for small holder farmers. Low yields of dry bean are often reported to be associated with lack of inoculation (Arbuscular mycorrihizal fungi) of seeds ...
Electrochemical performance of metal oxide dooped multiwalled carbon nanotubes

Mkhondo, N. B. (University of Limpopo, 2015)

The study has focused on the effects of different acids treatments on the nanostructure of MWCNTs; doping metal oxides (copper oxide (CuO), Iron (III) oxide (Fe2O3), nickel oxide (NiO) and cobalt oxide (Co3O4)) on MWCNTs ...
Enzymatic and molecular characterization of phytase producing yeasts isolated from soil in the Limpopo Province

Makhode, Matodzi Lizbeth (2008)

Twenty three phytase producing yeasts were isolated from soil in the Limpopo Province. The Limpopo Province has been found to be an ideal source of yeast able to function at high temperatures. The focus of this study was ...
Establishing a microbial co-culture for production of cellulase using banana (musa paradisiaca) pseudostem

Mulaudzi, Mulanga Luscious (2020)

In nature, saccharification is done by a variety of microorganisms, secreting a variety of cellulase in addition to other proteins. Co-culturing enables the production of more efficient enzyme preparations that would mimic ...
Evaluation of recombinant yeast strains expressing a xylanase, amylase or an endo-glucanase in brewing

Makuru, Moshabane Phillip (2018)

Beer is one of the most widely consumed alcoholic beverages in the world. The brewing process is based on natural enzymatic activities that take place during the malting of barley grain, mashing of grist and fermentation ...
Heterologous expression of a Mukwa (pterocarpus angolensis ) seed lectin (Pal) gene in Escherichia coli, Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Yarrowia lipolytica and construction of Pal recombinant vector for expression in Aspergillus niger

Ngoepe, Mafora Gloria (University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2011)

Pterocarpus angolensis seed lectin (PAL), a 28 kDa non glycosylated protein, was initially successfully cloned and expressed in E. coli for ease of high protein production. It was discovered, however, as in similar studies ...
Identification and characterisation of compounds with antimycobacterial activity from stomatostemma monteiroae

Ramese, Nnyadzeni (2019)

The emergence of drug resistance to the first line drugs complicates the treatment of tuberculosis (TB), especially in parts of sub-Saharan Africa where accessibility to quality health care is limited. The search for ...
Identification and characterisation of compounds with antimycobacterial activity from the leaves of Dombeya rotundifolia Hochs

Mashilo, Matsilane Lethabo (2023)

Plants are not only an important source of medicines, but also play a significant role in drug development for the treatment of diseases such as Tuberculosis (TB). TB is a pulmonary disease that is caused by Mycobacterium ...
The improvement of bioethanol production by pentose fermenting yeasts previously isolated from herbal preparations, dung beetles and marula wine

Moremi, Mahlatse Ellias (2020)

Production of bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass has gained significant attention worldwide as an alternative fuel source for the transportation sector without affecting food supply. Efficient conversion of pentose ...
Improvement of the potability of surface water by using the filtration method

Malema, Mokaba Shirley (2016)

Access to safe drinking water is a major problem globally and it mostly affects people living in low-income countries. The lack of potable water leads to the use of raw water from surface or ground water sources for drinking ...
Improvement of the quality and shelf life of traditionally produced sorghum juice by addition of ashes, dried powered leaves and stem obtained from combretum spp

Mathipa, Morongwa Mary (2022)

Traditional sorghum juice is produced in many African countries for human consumption. The juice is very rich in calories, B-group vitamins including thiamine, folic acid, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, and essential amino ...
The in vitro antimycobacterial activities of extracts and isolated compounds from selected plants against mycobacterium smegmatis

Koma, Potsiso Letau (2023)

Mycobacterium tuberculosis is an intracellular facultative microorganism that belongs to the M. tuberculosis complex and causes tuberculosis (TB) in human beings. TB is a global pandemic which poses a health security as ...
In vitro pharmacological and synergistic effects of herbal concoctions sold in Ga Maja, Limpopo Province

Matotoka, Mashilo Mash (University of Limpopo, 2019)

Informal street traders and traditional health practitioners at Ga Maja (Limpopo Province) primarily offer consumers semi-processed herbal concoctions that are indicated to have blood-cleansing, immune-boosting, detoxifying, ...

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