• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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. ...
• Targeting shikimate pathway for antimycobacterial drug discovery using traditionally used medical plants 

  Matotoka, Mashilo Mash (2022)

  Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are frequent ailments among humans and are a high burden to public health. One strategy for the development of new therapies against pathogenic bacteria such as Mycobacterium ...
• 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 ...
• Characterisation and profiling of bioactive constituents, nutrients and minerals in marula wine during fermentation period 

  Tebeila, Perpetua Mantati (2022)
• 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 ...
• An investigation of antimicrobial compounds for dental health care from the leaf and stem extracts of carissa bispinosa (L.) desf ex brenan (apocynaceae) 

  Shekwa, Wanda (2022)

  Dental diseases are among the most prevalent diseases worldwide. A recent epidemiological survey has shown that about 49 to 83% people are affected by dental caries. Carissa bispinosa (L.) Desf. ex Brenan is one of the ...
• 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 ...
• Production and characteristics of a b-glucosidase from a thermophilic bacterium and investigation of its potential as part of a cellulase cocktail for conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to fermentable sugars 

  Masingi, Nkateko Nhlalala (2020)

  The use of lignocellulosic biomass for bioethanol production is largely dependent on cost effective production of cellulase enzymes and most importantly, the availability of cellulases with sufficient β-glucosidase ...
• Screening the gut of dung beetles and dung beetle larvae for hemi-cellulolytic fungi and enzymes for application in the biofuel industry 

  Makulana, Livhuwani (2021)

  Biofuel production from lignocellulose material is an attractive alternative to fossil fuel. The use of lignocellulose material for biofuel production is imperative because of the numerous advantages that it offers. ...
• A proteomic approach for discovery of microbial cellulolytic enzymes 

  Matlala, Maphuti Sanna (2020)

  Bioethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass is seen as an alternative source of energy. However, large-scale production of bioethanol from lignocellulosic biomass is still not feasible due to the high cost of ...
• Isolation of antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds from two mistletoes (Viscum rotundifolium and tapinanthus oleifolius) and synergistic effects with their host 

  Malada, Mutshidzi Patience (2020)

  The aim of the study was to isolate and characterise the antibacterial and antioxidant compounds from the leaf extracts of the two mistletoes (Viscum rotundifolium and Tapinanthus oleifolius) and to determine the ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• A survey of selected pathogenic bacteria in chickens from rural households in Limpopo Province 

  Madiwani, Mohube Lizzy (2019)

  Salmonella enterica serovar Gallinarum biovars Gallinarum, and Pullorum, Pasteurella multocida and Escherichia coli are among the most important pathogens in poultry and are the causal agents of fowl typhoid, pullorum ...
• Utilization banana pseudostem for production of cellulolytic enzymes and bioethanol 

  Legodi, Lesetja Moraba (2019)

  In an effort to align the current research with the country’s biofuel strategy, the aim of the study was to utilize banana pseudostem in the production of fungal cellulolytic enzymes and bioethanol through fermentation of ...
• 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. ...
• 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 ...
• Isolation and characterisation of antimycobacterial compounds from schkuhria pinnata (lam.) duntse ex thell against mycobacterium smegmatis 

  Masiphephethu, Maano Valerie (2019)

  Schkuhria pinnata was selected for this study based on its use in traditional medicine. This study was aimed at isolating and charactserising antimycobacterial compounds from S. pinnata. Different extraction procedures ...

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