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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Cyclopia"”.
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Symbiotic N² fixation in cyclopia vent. spp. (honeybush) : towards sustainable cultivation in the Western Cape of South Africa
An indigenous cash crop, called honeybush (Cyclopia spp., Fabaceae), has recently gained popularity in the Western Cape of South Africa and its potential for cultivation is being investigated. The crop is an N²-fixing legume and its yields would therefore be improved by enhancing its N²-fixing …
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Evaluation of the antioxidant and anti-diabesity potential of cyclopia maculata using in vitro non-cell based screening models
The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate the antioxidant and anti-diabesity potential of a hot water extract of C. maculata in non-cell based assays and correlate the activities with phenolic composition. Total antioxidant capacity (TAC) was assessed in terms of free radical scavenging and …
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Strategies of exclusion in non-timber forest product commercialisation in South Africa: an ethnographic study of honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) use and trade
… and benefit sharing. Using the honeybush shrub (Cyclopia spp.) as a lens, a NTFP endemic to South Africa, this thesis aims to contribute to these debates by examining how, if at all, marginalised groups benefit from honeybush commercialisation and the extent to which historical strategies of …
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Effects of ultraviolet-B radiation on plant growth, symbiotic function and concentration of metabolites in legumes and an assessment of F1 generation for carryover effects
… (Bergius T.M. Salter] and two shrub legumes [Cyclopia maculata (L.) Vent (honey bush) and Podalyria calyptrata Willd] indigenous to Southern Africa were exposed to UV-B radiation at above and below-ambient levels, and assessed for its effects on plant growth, symbiotic function and root …
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In vitro evaluation of the enzyme inhibition and membrane permeation properties of benzophenones extracted from honeybush
Tea prepared from the honeybush (Cyclopia spp.) plant has become a popular beverage and has been shown to possess medicinal properties. Honeybush plants contain phytochemicals that can contribute to the prevention of certain diseases. One mechanism through which glucose and fat uptake can be …
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Role of Xenopus Pitx3 during early development.
… Ectopic expression of xPitx3 results in cyclopia which is indicative of the midline defects. Consistent with this result, overexpression of xPitx3 or mutant constructs leads to profound visceral situs anomalies, suggesting that xPitx3 may be involved in midline specification. Lastly, our …