Publications

Nov 2014

Realising the value of continuous monitoring programmes for biodiversity conservation

Crous CJ, Roets F

South African Journal of Science

Nov 2014

Investigating the molecular underpinnings underlying morphology and changes in carbon partitioning during tension wood formation in Eucalyptus

Mizrachi E, Maloney VJ, Silberbauer J, Hefer CA et al.

New Phytologist

Summary Tension wood has distinct physical and chemical properties, including altered fibre properties, cell wall composition...

Nov 2014

Structural, evolutionary and functional analysis of the NAC domain protein family in Eucalyptus

Hussey SG, Saïdi MN, Hefer C, Myburg AA et al.

New Phytologist

SummaryNACdomain transcription factors regulate many developmental processes and stress responses in plants and vary widely in...

Dec 2014

Gene expression associated with intersterility in Heterobasidion

Van der Nest MA, Olson A, Karlsson M, Lind M et al.

Fungal Genetics and Biology

Intersterility (IS) is thought to prevent mating compatibility between homokaryons that belong to different species. Although IS...

Sep 2014

Redefining Ceratocystis and allied genera

De Beer ZW, Duong TA, Barnes I, Wingfield BD et al.

Studies in Mycology

The genus Ceratocystis was established in 1890 and accommodates many important fungi. These include serious plant pathogens,...

Dec 2014

Phylogeny of ambrosia beetle symbionts in the genus Raffaelea

Dreaden TJ, Davis JM, de Beer ZW, Ploetz RC et al.

Fungal Biology

The genus Raffaelea was established in 1965 when the type species, Raffaelea ambrosia, a symbiont of Platypus ambrosia beetles...

Nov 2014

Flooding and Phytophthora cinnamomi: Effects on photosynthesis and chlorophyll fluorescence in shoots of non-grafted Persea americana (Mill.) rootstocks differing in tolerance to Phytophthora root rot

Reeksting BJ, Taylor N, van den Berg N

South African Journal of Botany

Losses in the production of avocado (Persea americana (Mill.)) are incurred due to Phytophthora root rot (PRR), a disease of the...

2014

Globalization and its implications to forest health

Liebhold AM, Wingfield MJ

Forests and Globalization: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development

Edited by Nikolakis W, Innes J

Oct 2014

Three new and important insect pests recorded for the first time in Colombian plantations

Rodas CA, Serna R, Hurley BP, Bolaños MD et al.

Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science