UWC Enviro Biotech Lab

EBL wants to understand the interaction between environmental factors (such as drought, salinity, pH, metals and other stresses) and living organisms.

[National Research Foundation of South Africa @NRF_News]

Prof Marshall Keyster is the Chairholder of one of the 41 new NRF Decadal Plan Aligned Research Chairs.

His DSTI-NRF SARChI Chair at @UWConline focuses on Plant Improvement for Regenerative and Sustainable Agriculture.

https://t.co/MGzdYyvnNj

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

The African revolution continues.

"African solutions FOR African problems" ✊🏽

https://t.co/Eqc8kW7bVZ

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Here we show that the bacterium Enterobacter kobei stood out for its potential to fight F. oxysporum and boost plant growth, making it a strong candidate for biopesticide development in the very near future.

https://t.co/5VPvNuDvLD

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

In this study, the integration of molecular dynamics simulations provides valuable insights into potential scaffold modifications to enhance the affinity of these drugs against Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

https://t.co/2NW1hahB6d

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Here we underscore the need for gender-sensitive adaptation strategies to address the differentiated impacts of climate change in Kenya.

https://t.co/NqsrGMDGor

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Here we report that P. terrae B6a may be a good biocontrol candidate and may be formulated into a bio-fungicide to control F. proliferatum and other related phytopathogens in economically important crops.

https://t.co/OBlDD8a9HV

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Anacardium occidentale (Cashew) is a native South American low-branching tree which has been naturalized in southern Africa (i.e. South Africa and Mozambique). In this paper we used Cashew leaves to synthesize and characterize ZnO/NiFe2O4 nanoparticles. https://t.co/6hzrKeAsuZ

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

In this paper we provide significant insights into the distribution of Fusarium species and their associated trichothecene chemotypes in the Western Cape. Our findings are crucial for developing effective Fusarium Head Blight management strategies.

https://t.co/JzDazR5yDH

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Here we aim to enhance our understanding of Fusarium Head Blight intricacies and its management in fostering more effective disease control measures and reinforcing Wheat-driven global food security.

https://t.co/rdRYx9lybF

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

One day we will abolish antimicrobial resistance... The current "Pandemic".

https://t.co/yyktRAKH31

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Sub-Saharan Africa is currently in the grips of a severe Drought following El-nino with La-nina absent and bringing no rain to the region. This opens the door for bio-saline agriculture and T. decumbens is an African solution for this African problem.

https://t.co/Xx9wifMX6F

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

How do we stop this very dangerous all-rounder plant pathogen Sclerotinia sclerotiorum?

https://t.co/VfHZaNMups

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

This manuscript describes the first analyses of the phloem sap in a non-destructive manner and at physiologically relevant pH (7.2) 👏🏽.

https://t.co/7REbM3OWdG

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Well done Prof. Keyster!

https://t.co/DrphZTw7iX

[UWC @UWConline]

[READ] Prof Marshall Keyster’s inaugural lecture at UWC explored the intricate connections between plant health and human well-being. This groundbreaking presentation highlighted the critical role of plant science in addressing global food security and health challenges.
#IAmUW[READ] Prof Marshall Keyster’s inaugural lecture at UWC explored the intricate connections between plant health and human well-being. This groundbreaking presentation highlighted the critical role of plant science in addressing global food security and health challenges.
#IAmUWC

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Just published on p-Coumaric Acid that Improves Salvia hispanica L. Seedling Shoot Growth
https://t.co/ox6wdl3XcB #mdpiplants via @Plants_MDPI

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

@fawwyb Congratulations Prof 👏🏽👏🏽

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

The beautiful interplay between MAPK and ROS!

https://t.co/ZzzAefX2tK

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

Happy International Women's Day to all the awesome females of the world!

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

In this review we highlight the various applications of nanoparticles in crop development towards Sustainable agriculture.

https://t.co/0VgjANRRbh

[UWC Enviro Biotech Lab @LabUwc]

We are... The Caracals!!

https://t.co/JFqEr8Fi5m