Rapanea melanophloeos (L.) Mez
, 2022 Rapanea melanophloeos (L.) Mez — Habit: Small tree. Habitat: LMWF, LMDF, UMF, HZ; up to 3 800 m. Distribution: II. Voucher: Chogoria Waterfall, Alt. 3 184 m, 25 Jan. 2015, SAJIT 002824 (HIB). References: Fries (1923b), Halliday (1984), Bussmann (1993, 1994, 2006), Bussmann & Beck (1995a, 1998, 1999).
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A serious canker disease caused by Immersiporthe knoxdaviesiana gen. et sp. nov. (Cryphonectriaceae) on native Rapanea melanophloeos in South Africa [PDF]
Plant Pathology, 2012 Recent disease surveys in the Western Cape province of South Africa have revealed a previously unknown and serious stem canker disease on native Rapanea melanophloeos (Myrsinaceae, Ericales) trees. Cankers commonly result in the death of branches or entire stems.
Chen, ShuaiFei +3 more
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Host evolutionary relationships explain tree mortality caused by a generalist pest-pathogen complex. [PDF]
Evol Appl, 2021 Abstract The phylogenetic signal of transmissibility (competence) and attack severity among hosts of generalist pests is poorly understood. In this study, we examined the phylogenetic effects on hosts differentially affected by an emergent generalist beetle–pathogen complex in California and South Africa. Host types (non‐competent, competent and killed‐
Lynch SC, Eskalen A, Gilbert GS.
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, 2012 M.Sc. The continued use and popularity of plant based traditional medicine necessitates scientific validation of the therapeutic potential of medicinal plants through phytochemical and pharmacological screening as well as the isolation and identification of bioactive compounds.
Lukhele, Thabile
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Analysis of Land Cover Changes in Afromontane Vegetation of Image Forest Reserve, Southern Highlands of Tanzania. [PDF]
ScientificWorldJournal, 2020 An analysis of land cover changes (LCCs) was done in Image Forest Reserve (IFR) from August to October 2019. Free satellite images for 1990, 2004, and 2018 were downloaded from Landsat 5 (TM) and Landsat 8 (OLI) available through the USGS portal. Ground surveys were conducted using systematically set plots of 20 m × 40 m to identify the existing land ...
Kayombo CJ +3 more
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Widespread introduced species dominate the urban tree assemblage on the endemic-rich tropical island of São Tomé. [PDF]
Ecol EvolAfrotropical cities are growing rapidly but how this impacts biodiversity is largely unclear. Our study on São Tomé Island, Central Africa, reveals that the urban tree assemblage is impoverished and dominated by introduced species, while the natural forest is essential for the protection of native and endemic species.
Strauß L +12 more
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Exploring Bioactive Phytomedicines for Advancing Pulmonary Infection Management: Insights and Future Prospects. [PDF]
Phytother ResABSTRACT Pulmonary infections have a profound influence on global mortality rates. Medicinal plants offer a promising approach to address this challenge, providing nontoxic alternatives with higher levels of public acceptance and compliance, particularly in regions where access to conventional medications or diagnostic resources may be limited ...
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High Inter-Specific Diversity and Seasonality of Trunk Radial Growth in Trees Along an Afrotropical Elevational Gradient. [PDF]
Plant Cell EnvironABSTRACT Understanding mechanisms driving tropical tree growth is essential for comprehending carbon sequestration and predicting the future of tropical forests amid rapid deforestation. We conducted a natural experiment in Mount Cameroon to identify climatic factors limiting diurnal and seasonal growth in dominant tree species across a 2200‐m ...
Plavcová L +6 more
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The Immune Effects of an African Traditional Energy Tonic in In Vitro and In Vivo Models. [PDF]
Evid Based Complement Alternat Med, 2017 Most of the African traditional medicines (ATM) are formulated as energy tonics to boost and maintain immune defences. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the immune effects of a traditional energy tonic using peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs), THP‐1 monocytes, and bacteria infected rats.
Ngcobo M, Gqaleni N, Naidoo V, Cele P.
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