Environmental & Physical Sciences

The reproductive biology of Cryptomys hottentotus pretoriae (Rodentia: Bathyergidae)

Abstract: Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document

A systematic revision of the Bathyergidae (Rodentia) of Southern Africa

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Development of molecular techniques to identify mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) of importance on grapevine in South Africa

Abstract: Mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) cause severe damage to many comme

The ecotoxicity of five insecticides to the Pheretima group (Oligochaeta) occurring on golf courses in the Pretoria region (South Africa)

Abstract: Earthworms have an important role to play in turfgrass. They aerify and

Diagnostic and phylogenetic character variation in the genus Canthon Hoffmannsegg and related genera (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Scarabaeinae)

Abstract: Morphological variation was examined in 58 species of Canthon and 18 sp

Temporal composition of total soluble phenolic content in Eucalyptus leaves in South Africa

Abstract: In South Africa the genus, Eucalyptus plays an important role as a majo

Temporal composition of tannin and carbohydrate content in Eucalyptus leaves in South Africa

Abstract: In South Africa, the genus Eucalyptus plays an important role as a plan

The potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella (Zeller), in South Africa: potential control in non-refrigerated store environments

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Dynamics of the association between dung beetles (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) and the dog parasite Spirocerca lupi (Nematoda: Spiruromorpha: Spirocercidae)

Abstract: Spirocercosis is a canine disease caused by the nematode parasite Spiro

Systematics of southern African Anostostomatidae (Orthoptera) based on morphological and molecular data

Abstract: The eight southern African King Cricket genera, namely Bochus, Borborot

Phylogeny of the Scarabaeini (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)

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Analysis of Varroa destructor infestation of southern African honeybee populations

Abstract: The discovery of the honeybee-specific ectoparasitic mite Varroa destru

Termite responses to long term burning regimes in southern African savannas : patterns, processes and conservation

Abstract: Termites are considered to be major ecosystem engineers in tropical and

Integrated pest management of the banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar), in South Africa

Abstract: The banana weevil, Cosmopolites sordidus, is an economical pest of Musa

Application of a multidisciplinary approach to the systematics of Acomys (Rodentia : Muridae) from northern Tanzania (#67314)

Abstract: The systematic status and geographic distribution of spiny mice of the

Soil invertebrate pests in the re-establishment of plantations in South Africa

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Systematics of Trogidae (Coleoptera) : new South African species, and a molecular phylogeny of the family

Abstract: At its inception, taxonomy simply provided guidelines for nomenclature.

A systematic appraisal of the Eriophyoidea (Acari Prostigmata)

Abstract: The diversity of the Eriophyoidea is largely unknown and their systemat

Local and regional factors influencing dung beetle assemblage structure across an environmental gradient in Botswana

Abstract: The taxonomic composition, structure, and diversity of current local sp

The influence of maternal protein intake on aspects of sex-specific foetal and neonatal development in Mastomys Natalensis

Abstract: Captive multi-mammate mice, Mastomys natalensis, were paired and kept o

The influence of supplementary food on the rodent communities of coastal sand dunes

Abstract: The present study arrived at investigating the influence of supplementa

Mapping bugweed (Solanum mauritianum) infestations in Pinus patula plantations using hyperspectral imagery and support vector machines

Abstract: The invasive plant known as bugweed (Solanum mauritianum) is a notoriou

Strategy for monitoring and sustainable integrated control or eradication of Glossina brevipalpis and G.austeni (Diptera: Glossinidae) in South Africa

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Physiological diversity in insects : large scale patterns

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The impact of climate change and variability on tomato (Licopersicon esculentum) production in the Limpopo Province, South Africa

Abstract: The Limpopo Province is a major tomato growing region in South Africa,

Effects of certain anthelmintics on the survival and reproduction of Euoniticellus intermedius (Reiche) (Coleoptera : Scarabaeidae)

Abstract: Avermectins and milbemycins are commonly used in agro-ecosystems for th

The Population dynamics of Rodents at Pongola, Northern Zululand, exposed to Dieldrin coverspraying

Abstract: Four grids, each 3,42 ha (4 morgen) in size, were live trapped from Apr

Biodiversity in human-modified landscapes : case studies, the state of research, and implications for conservation

Abstract: Protected areas (PAs) cover 12.9% of Earth’s land, while just 5.8% has

Organic matter contribution of ameliorants to reclaimed surface-mined soil and carbon storage

Abstract: Coal mining in South Africa is renowned for large scale removal of tops

Spatial distribution of suspended particulate matter (SPM) in Mtwapa creek and Funzi Bay - Kenya (#67246)

Abstract: Surface water concentrations of inorganic nutrients and suspended parti