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Predominant atmospheric and oceanic patterns during coastal marine heatwaves
(Frontiers Media, 2017)
As the mean temperatures of the worlds oceans increase, it is predicted that marine
heatwaves (MHWs) will occur more frequently and with increased severity. However,
it has been shown that variables other than increases ...
Taxonomic studies of the genus Rhynchosia Lour. (Phaseoleae, Fabaceae) in South Africa: A review of section Chrysoscias
(Elsevier, 2018)
BACKGROUND: A taxonomic study of the genus Rhynchosia section Chrysoscias is presented. The section (as classified by Baker) comprises five taxa (four species and one variety). Previous revisions of the section by various ...
A taxonomic revision of the Pteronia camphorate group (Astereae, Asteraceae)
(Elsevier, 2017)
As a first step towards a comprehensive revision of Pteronia (Asteraceae, Astereae), we present here a taxonomic
treatment of the Pteronia camphorata group, in which we recognise three species. The group includes the type ...
Heavy metals in the irrigation water, soils and vegetables in the Philippi horticultural area in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
(Springer Verlag, 2014)
The aims of this study were to investigate the
extent of heavy metal contamination in the Philippi
horticultural area in the Western Cape Province, South
Africa. Concentrations of Cd, Cr, Cu, Mn, Ni, Pb and Zn
were ...
Transfer of Madagascan species of Gnidia L. to Lasiosiphon Fresen. (Thymelaeaceae: Thymelaeoideae)
(South African Journal of Botany, 2017)
Thirteen of the fourteen Malagasy species of Gnidia are transferred to Lasiosiphon following its re-instatement based on systematic studies of the Thymelaeoideae. New combinations are made for five of the species and the ...
Low microsatellites used to investigate leopard genetic structure severely restricts the results by Ropiquet et al. (2015) to infer population structure for managers
(Elsevier, 2016)
Low microsatellites used to investigate leopard genetic structure severely restricts the results by Ropiquet et al. (2015) to infer population structure for managers.
Impact of climate change and anthropogenic activities on renewable coastal resources and biodiversity in Nigeria
(Academic Journals, 2012)
Climates related disaster is greatly human induced warming, leading to substantial fluctuations in earth temperature which is currently a global issue of environmental concern. Human proximity and pressure in and around ...
Body of evidence: forensic use of baseline health assessments to convict wildlife poachers
(CSIRO Publishing, 2013)
CONTEXT. Given the immense impact of wildlife trade, disease and repatriations on populations, health assessments can"
"provide powerful forensic material to help convict wildlife poachers and minimise risks of releasing ...
Seaweed diversity associated with a Brazilian tropical rhodolith bed
(Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, 2010)
This study describes the predominantly tropical, subtidal seaweed populations growing on rhodoliths between 4 and 18 m depth
in the southern part of Espírito Santo State (Brazil). Qualitative and quantitative sampling ...
Molecular and morphological analysis of subfamily Alooideae (Asphodelaceae) and the inclusion of Chortolirion in Aloe
(Botanischer Garten und Botanisches Museum, 2013)
Asphodelaceae subfam. Alooideae (Asparagales) currently comprises five genera, four of which are endemic to southern Africa. Despite their importance in commercial horticulture the evolutionary relationships among the ...