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Dark conditioning, cold stratification and a smoke-derived compound enhance the germination of Eucomis autumnalis subsp. autumnalis seeds Open

Manoj G. Kulkarni, S.G. Sparg, J. Van Staden · 2006

Biology Chemistry

Seed germination requirements are important for the conservation and propagation of Eucomis autumnalis subsp. autumnalis, a threatened, yet widely utilized medicinal plant in southern Africa. In this study, conditions to maximize germinati…

Enhancing the germination of fresh seeds of Bowiea volubilis, a widely used bulbous medicinal plant : research in action Open

Manoj G. Kulkarni, S.G. Sparg, J. Van Staden · 2005

Biology Materials science

We have investigated methods to enhance seed germination of Bowiea volubilis, a widely used medicinal plant. Owing to their hard coat, which inhibits germination, seeds were subjected to mechanical scarification (using sandpaper) and …

Temperature and light requirements for seed germination and seedling growth of two medicinal Hyacinthaceae species Open

Manoj G. Kulkarni, S.G. Sparg, J. Van Staden, Tudor H. Thomas · 2005

Biology

The effects of temperature and light on seed germination of two medicinal plant species Albuca pachychlamys and Drimia robusta were investigated. Temperatures of 25 °C and alternating 25/20 °C had a significant (P < 0.05) effect on seed ge…

Seed germination of valuable high-altitude medicinal plants of southern Africa Open

Manoj G. Kulkarni, S.G. Sparg, J. Van Staden · 2005

Biology

Germination of nine important medicinal plant species from the high altitudes of southern Africa was investigated in relation to different environmental parameters. The seeds were subjected to different constant and alternating temperature…

The effect of cultivation and plant age on the pharmacological activity of Merwilla natalensis bulbs Open

S.G. Sparg, Anna K. Jäger, J. Van Staden · 2005

Biology Medicine

Merwilla natalensis bulbs were cultivated at two different sites under different treatments. Bulbs were harvested every six months for a period of two years and were tested for antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anthelmintic activity. Th…

Germination and seedling establishment strategies for Merwilla natalensis, a South African medicinal plant in high demand : research letter Open

S.G. Sparg, Manoj G. Kulkarni, J. Van Staden · 2005

Biology

Merwilla natalensisl/Ig is a popular medicinal plant with a high use-value in South Africa. This study was conducted to determine seed germination and seedling establishment requirements for large-scale production. The wide range of tem…

Screening of Cenchrus ciliaris L. for biological activity Open

M.E. Light, Lyndy J. McGaw, S.G. Sparg, Anna K. Jäger, J. Van Staden · 2002

Biology Medicine

Cenchrus ciliaris L. (Poaceae) is a commonly occurring perennial grass in South Africa. The underground runners are used in Zulu traditional medicine for ailments including 'body pain', menstrual disorders and urinary infections. Water, et…

Artificial seed from Pinus patula somatic embryos Open

S.G. Sparg, N.B. Jones, J. Van Staden · 2002

Biology Chemistry

Somatic and zygotic embryos of Pinus patula Scheide et Deppe. were encapsulated in 2.2% sodium alginate to examine the potential of producing artificial seeds. The alginate beads were supplemented with sucrose, maltose and activated charco…

Investigation of the biological activities of Siphonochilus aethiopicus and the effect of seasonal senescence Open

M.E. Light, Lyndy J. McGaw, T. Rabe, S.G. Sparg, Maureen B. Taylor , et al. · 2002

Biology Chemistry Medicine

Siphonochilus aethiopicus (Schweinf.) B.L. Burtt (Zingiberaceae), commonly known as wild ginger, is one of the most important and threatened medicinal plants in South Africa. A study of the pharmacological properties of S. aethiopicus and …

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