Publications

Dec 2025

First report of Melanterius inconspicuus (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Cleogonini) from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with observations of its development in black wattle

Nel WJ, Barnes I, Jali S, Impson F et al.

Southern Forests

Nov 2025

Genomic and phenotypic insights into the expanding phylogenetic landscape of the Cryptococcus genus

Coelho MA, David-Palma M, Kachalkin AV, Kolařík M et al.

PLOS Genetics

The fungal genus Cryptococcus includes several life-threatening human pathogens as well as diverse saprobic species whose genome...

Jan 2025

Evaluating fungicides for the management of rust (Uromycladium acaciae) on black wattle nursery seedlings in Awi zone, Amhara regional state, Ethiopia

Regasa K, Beze W, Anjulo A, Wondafrash M et al.

International Journal of Forestry Research

Black wattle ( Acacia mearnsii De Wild) provides numerous benefits for Ethiopian smallholder farmers due to its fast growth and...

Feb 2026

DNA barcoding and anti-tyrosinase activities of three species-representative populations of the genus Greyia Hook & Harv

Botha I, De Canha MN, Oberlander K, Botes J et al.

South African Journal of Botany

Nov 2025

Emerging Fungal and Oomycete Diseases of Cannabis in South Africa: First Reports and Pathogenicity Confirmation

Pathudi F, Botha W, Bhiya T, Cruywagen E et al.

Journal of Phytopathology

ABSTRACT The rapid expansion of cannabis production for medicinal purposes in South Africa has led to increasing concerns...

Nov 2025

Developing a national atlas to support the progressive control of tsetse-transmitted animal trypanosomosis in Zambia

Muyobela J, Kalinga C, Mukumbwali M, Sihoka C et al.

Parasites & Vectors

Abstract Background Tsetse flies (Diptera: Glossinidae) are the sole cyclical vectors of African trypanosomosis, a parasitic...

Nov 2025

Thermotolerance and post-fire growth in Rhizina undulata is associated with the expansion of heat stress-related protein families

Wilson AM, Wingfield MJ, Duong TA, Wingfield BD

BMC Genomics

<h4>Background</h4>Rhizina undulata is an important tree pathogen, infecting a wide variety of conifer species, including those...

Nov 2025

Mycotoxins: An ongoing challenge to food safety and security

Yilmaz N, Verheecke-Vaessen C

PLOS Pathogens

2025

Beneficial nematodes: A natural solution for pest control and soil health

Ramakuwela T, Motloba T

Farmer's Weekly