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Metabolic Dynamics of Central Carbon Pathways in Green‐Lipped Mussels under Heat Stress and Subsequent RecoveryNARA Subscribed
Green‐lipped mussel ( Perna canaliculus ) aquaculture is vulnerable to environmental changes, which are increasingly being studied to pinpoint physiological, economic and ecological threats. This study utilised a targeted liquid chromatography‐mass spectrometry metabolomics approach, focusing on the central carbon metabolism, to examine the metabolic response of P. canaliculus haemolymph to heat stress (30°C) and multi‐point r...
Applications of Indigenous Farming Practices and Methods for Food Security Among Rural Communities in Southern Africa: A ReviewNARA Subscribed
The world is faced with an alarming food insecurity challenge. Although various strategies associated with conventional farming are currently available to enhance food security, many people still suffer from food insecurity especially in rural communities. This review explored the role of indigenous farming practices in combating food insecurity. We explored empirical data involving indigenous land management in agriculture, s...
Fungicide use patterns in South African barley productionNARA Subscribed
Fungicide resistance is an escalating threat to barley ( Hordeum vulgare L.) production worldwide. To evaluate use patterns and potential resistance risks, fungicide application data from the South African national barley production traceability and compliance platform, called the Barley Passport (2021–2024) were analysed. Program intensity was consistently high, with three-application regimes dominating and two-application pr...
Bacterial community in apparently healthy and asymptomatic Eucalyptus trees and those with symptoms of bacterial wiltNARA Subscribed
Ralstonia solanacearum and R. pseudosolanacearum are well-known bacterial plant pathogens that cause significant losses to both ornamental and agricultural plants. It has been suggested that they are not the primary cause of bacterial wilt in Eucalyptus species, but rather are opportunistic, taking advantage of trees predisposed to infection by abiotic and biotic factors. To test this hypothesis, the bacterial community within...
The population structure of the Fusarium brachygibbosum species complex in the grassland biome of South AfricaNARA Subscribed
Fusarium brachygibbosum Padwick is a phytopathogen with a widespread distribution, infecting various host plants. In South Africa, there is a limited number of studies on the genetic diversity of fusaria, particularly in undisturbed soils. In the current study, the genetic diversity of F. brachygibbosum was investigated using inter-simple sequence repeat (ISSR) and mating type genes. The F. brachygibbosum isolates were collect...
Age and sex-specific foraging movements and energetics in an endangered monomorphic seabirdNARA Subscribed
Senescence is the irreversible decline in physiological functioning and survival with age. While this phenomenon has been studied in a range of different taxa, including seabirds, it has seldom been assessed for both sexes of monomorphic species, and in conservation contexts. Here, we studied the effect of age and sex on the foraging trip characteristics and energetics of the monomorphic Cape gannet ( Morus capensis ). Between...
Throughout much of the Quaternary, lower sea levels in the southern Cape of South Africa exposed a different landscape to what we see today, the Palaeo‐Agulhas Plain (PAP). The PAP was dominated by large‐bodied and gregarious grazing species contrasting with the small‐bodied predominantly solitary species we find in the region today. The distribution of these herbivores would likely have been driven by similar drivers we see i...
Global rarity of intact coastal regionsNARA Subscribed
Management of the land–sea interface is essential for global conservation and sustainability objectives because coastal regions maintain natural processes that support biodiversity and the livelihood of billions of people. However, assessments of coastal regions have focused strictly on either the terrestrial or marine realm. Consequently, understanding of the overall state of Earth's coastal regions is poor. We integrated the...
The importance of Indigenous Peoples’ lands for the conservation of terrestrial mammalsNARA Subscribed
Indigenous Peoples’ lands cover over one‐quarter of Earth's surface, a significant proportion of which is still free from industrial‐level human impacts. As a result, Indigenous Peoples and their lands are crucial for the long‐term persistence of Earth's biodiversity and ecosystem services. Yet, information on species composition on these lands globally remains largely unknown. We conducted the first comprehensive analysis of...
Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy is fundamental for halting anthropogenic climate change. However, renewable energy facilities can be land‐use intensive and impact conservation areas, and little attention has been given to whether the aggregated effect of energy transitions poses a substantial threat to global biodiversity. Here, we assess the extent of current and likely future renewable energy infrastructu...