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Genetic study reinforces need for better bloodworm management in South Africa

Genetic study reinforces need for better bloodworm management in South Africa

Aug 24, 2020 | News

Key points: Allowable limit for bloodworm collection unchanged since the 1970sBloodworm populations not as vulnerable as previously predictedChance of population extinctions remain, management to be maintained Cape Town – The legal number of bloodworm that can be...
FBIP soil microbiome project: ‘piece of the puzzle’ or ‘holy grail’?

FBIP soil microbiome project: ‘piece of the puzzle’ or ‘holy grail’?

Jun 15, 2020 | News

Key points: Diverse soil microbiome communities enhances soil resilience The main objective of this FBIP project is to document soil microbial diversity Understanding the soil microbiome is a crucial element in ‘smart farming’ Benefits from cultivating the soil...
Soil microbiome to be explored in FBIP ‘frontier’ study

Soil microbiome to be explored in FBIP ‘frontier’ study

Jan 19, 2020 | News, sustainability, Uncategorized

Cape Town – A team of researchers are set to explore the uncharted territories of life in the agricultural soil microbiome. The team received funding from the Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) to conduct the Large Scale Project. In an...
Four cryptic species uncovered within forest gecko

Four cryptic species uncovered within forest gecko

Nov 12, 2019 | News, sustainability, Uncategorized

Updated 24/03/2020 Cape Town – A recent molecular genetic study has revealed hidden cryptic species within a known forest gecko from the east coast of South Africa – the Pondo flat gecko. Stellenbosch University MSc student Theo Busschau’s findings suggest that the...
Velvet worms ‘raise flag’ on SA’s threatened indigenous forests

Velvet worms ‘raise flag’ on SA’s threatened indigenous forests

Jul 29, 2019 | News, sustainability, Uncategorized

Updated 23/03/2020 Cape Town – A ‘fine-scale’ study on velvet worms has raised the flag for better protection of South Africa’s threatened forest habitats. According to Prof Savel Daniels and honours student Aaron Barnes from the University of Stellenbosch, South...
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