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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"Sclerocarya birrea"”.
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The population Biology of Sclerocarya birrea at Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… study was to determine the population biology of Sclerocarya birrea (A Rich) Hochst., subspecies caffra (Sond) at Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa. Sclerocarya birrea is a keystone plant species which is rated as one of the most highly valued indigenous trees because of its multiple …
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Cytotoxicity and anti-mycobacterial activities of sclerocarya birrea and Dodonae viscosa anguistifolia against MTB strain
… Dodonaea Viscosa Anguistifolia (DVA or D) and S. birrea (S) plants were collected in the Vhembe district, Limpopo. Separate macerations in methanol (C) and distilled water (H) were done to obtain a total of 8 crude extracts (SBC, SBH, SLC. SLH, DBC, DBH, DLC, DLH). Phytochemical analysis was …
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Seasonal abundance and diversity of insects on Sclerocarya birrea and Berchemia discolor in Tshikundamalema, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… roles in livelihoods for rural communities. Sclerocarya birrea and Berchemia discolor are indigenous in Africa and are used in rural communities for food and livestock feed, as well as for medicinal and construction purposes. These trees are subject to attack by insects, which can result in …
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Uses and population dynamics of Sclerocarya birrea HOCHST. subsp. caffra (SOND) kokwaro in Mutale, Limpopo Province, South Africa
… in rural development strategies. The Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) Anacardiaceae family is widely used. More information on this tree species would enhance its value in agricultural landscapes, by helping farmers improve their livelihoods and ensuring environmental sustainability. Understanding …
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Ensayo clínico aleatorizado para determinar la eficacia de Sclerocarya birrea en el control metabólico glucídico de sujetos con prediabetes.
… se encuentra el extracto de corteza de Sclerocarya birrea. Se ha observado que su actividad antihiperglucémica y/o hipoglucémica puede deberse a los compuestos químicos que contiene, entre los que destacan el galato de epicatequina, la epicatequina y el ácido gálico. El objetivo de este …
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The antimalarial activity of Dicoma anomala and the chloroquine resistance reversing effects of Sclerocarya birrea on Plasmodium falciparum in vitro
… anomala [Sond.]; a member of the Asteraceae and Sclerocarya birrea [(A. Rich) Hoechst. subspecies caffra (Sond.) Kokwaro], a member of the Anarcadiaceae families, are used widely in Africa for a variety of traditional treatments. In this thesis it has been shown that these plants possess in vitro …
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Forest colonization of savannas : patterns and process
… richness and abundance was greatest under Sclerocarya birrea, low under Terminalia sericea and lowest in the open habitats. Low fire frequency increased species richness and abundance under S. biirea, but not under T. sericea or the open habitats. Fire sensitive or fire-intolerant species …
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Antiproliferative Natural Products from the Madagascar Rainforest
… alluaudianum, Cassipourea lanceolata, and Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra. Chapter VII describes the synthesis and bioactivity of the sesquiterpenoid,(7R*)-opposite-4(15)-ene-1beta,7-diol. The isolation of known compounds is discussed briefly in the last chapter.
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An ethnobotanical and antidiarrhoeal investigation of plants used traditionally in the Maputaland area homesteads
… Brachylaena transvaalensis with Psidium guajava; Sclerocarya birrea, Acanthospermum glabratum in combination with Krauseola mosambicina; Psidium guajava and Mangifera indica in combination with Sarcophyte sanguinea. Most plants were used as leaf decoctions. The study also revealed that the choice …
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Elephant fruit :The dispersal attributes of Balanites maughamii / Storme Viljoen
… appears to have similar dispersal attributes to Sclerocarya birrea and Balanites wilsoniana, both of which are considered to be obligate elephant fruits. Here, I emphasize the traits that make B. maughamii suitable for elephant dispersal and examine the cues required for seed germination. Large, …
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Wire Netting Reduces African Elephant (<i>LOXODONTA AFRICANA</i>) Impact to Selected Large Trees in South Africa
… by elephants. 2,668 trees, 1352 marula (Sclerocarya birrea), 857 knobthorn (Acacia Nigrescens), and 459 false marula (Lannea schweinfurti), were assessed for elephant impact in the APNR, 1387 (52%) of which had previously been wrapped in protective wire netting (789, 548, and 50 …
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The screening of medicinal plants traditionally used to treat diarrhoea, in Ongoye area, KwaZulu Natal.
… Psidium guajava, Schotia brachypetala, Sclerocarya birrea, Syzygium cordatum, Tetradenia riparia, Thchilia dregeana, Ungazini, Vernonia oligocephala and Vernonia tigna. Above mentioned plants were screened for antibacterial activity against the following ATCC bacteria strains: Bacillus …
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Antimicrobial activity testing of traditionally used plants for treating wounds and sores at Ongoye area KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
… Lippia javanica, Pentanisia prunelloides, Sclerocarya birrea, Solanum aculeastrum, Trichilia dregeana, Warburgia salutaris, Ziziphus mucronata. The above-mentioned plants were screened for antibacterial activity against the following bacteria strains: Bacillus subtilis (6051), Escherichia …
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Response of marula to simulated browsing on a productivity gradient
Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) is a heavily utilisedsavannah tree species and is widely used by people and animals for its leaves, bark, fruits and roots. Because of its importance in terms of economy, ecology, cultural values and dominance in some low veld areas of South Africa, it is therefore of …
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The value of Mopane worms: quantifying ecosystem services in terms of nutrient cycling in semi-arid regions of Limpopo
… Colophospermum mopane, Terminalia seriscea, and Sclerocarya birrea, among others. The caterpillars are harvested for consumption and sale, thus crucial for rural livelihoods. Due to their importance to the livelihood of people and the rise in the human population, coupled with poverty, there is …
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Effect of location and drying methods on nutrient composition, apparent digestibility, growth performance and carcass characteristics of South African Mutton Merino Lambs fed different levels of dried marula fruit peels
… levels of dried marula fruit peels. Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) is a medium sized tree belonging to the Brachystegia genus. Several experiments were conducted to evaluate the chemical composition of dried marula fruit peels where the DM, OM, CP, CF, ADF, NDF, and GE were determined. All the …
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Diversity and species overlap of Botryosphaeriaceae on some trees of Anacardiaceae in disturbed and undisturbed ecosystems in South Africa
… three tree species of Anacardiaceae, namely Sclerocarya birrea (marula), Mangifera indica (mango) and Lannea Schweinfurthii (false marula) in disturbed and undisturbed ecosystems in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces, South Africa. The ecosystem disturbance study identified 11 species of …
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Identification, quantification and nutritional characterization of agro-industrial by products in Namibia as potential supplements of the bush-based feeds
… europaea ) oil cake) to 37.30 ±0.20 (Marula (Sclerocarya birrea) oil press) and potato peels had 12.78±0.06% CP. Ether extract for the cereal by-products ranged from 1.37±0.06 (in Malt dust fine) to 9.29±0.06 (Pearl millet bran), 8.11±0.08 (in Manketti (Schinziophyton rautaneni) oil cake) to …
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