Publications

2022

Comparative genomic and metabolomic analysis of Termitomyces species provides insights into the terpenome of the fungal cultivar and the characteristic odor of the fungus garden of Macrotermes natalensis termites

Kreuzenbeck NB, Seibel E, Schwitalla JW, Fricke J et al.

Msystems

2022

African elephants can detect water from natural and artificial sources via olfactory cues

Wood M, Chamaillé-Jammes S, Hammerbacher A, Shrader AM

Animal Cognition

2022

Bark beetle attack history does not influence the induction of terpene and phenolic defenses in mature Norway spruce (Picea abies) trees by the bark beetle-associated fungus Endoconidiophora polonica

Nagel R, Hammerbacher A, Kunert G, Phillips MA et al.

Frontiers in Plant Science

Jun 2022

Selection Signatures in South African Nguni and Bonsmara Cattle Populations Reveal Genes Relating to Environmental Adaptation.

Kooverjee BB, Soma P, Neser FWC, Van der Nest MA et al.

Frontiers in Genetics

Climate change is a major influencing factor in beef production. The greenhouse gases produced from livestock production systems...

2022

Symbiotic Performance and Characterization of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) Rhizobia Occurring in South African Soils

Francina L. Bopape, Chrizelle W. Beukes, Kopotsa Katlego, Ahmed I. Hassen et al.

Agriculture

Aug 2022

Diversity, migration routes, and worldwide population genetic structure of Lecanosticta acicola, the causal agent of brown spot needle blight

Laas M, Adamson K, Barnes I, Janoušek J et al.

Molecular Plant Pathology

Abstract Lecanosticta acicola is a pine needle pathogen causing brown spot needle blight that results in premature needle...

Dec 2022

Genomic characterization of a novel potyvirus infecting Barleria repens in South Africa

David Read, Bernard Slippers, Emma Steenkamp

Archives of Virology

The complete RNA genome sequence of a novel member of the genus Potyvirus infecting Barleria repens has been determined. A plant...

Dec 2022

Genomic and phylogenetic characterization of wheat yellows virus, a novel tenuivirus infecting wheat in South Africa

David Read, Ronel Roberts, Goddy Prinsloo, Genevieve Thompson

Archives of Virology

During the 2019 winter wheat season, symptoms of severe chlorosis and stunting were observed on wheat in the irrigation...

Jun 2022

Reducing the number of accepted species in Aspergillus series Nigri

Bian C, Kusuya Y, Sklenár F, D'hooge E et al.

Studies in Mycology

TheAspergillusseriesNigricontains biotechnologically and medically important species. They can produce hazardous mycotoxins,...