THE SOIL MICROBIOMICS OF INTACT, DEGRADED AND PARTIALLY-RESTORED SEMI-ARID SUCCULENT THICKET (ALBANY SUBTROPICAL THICKET)

The soil microbiomics of intact, degraded and partially-restored semi-arid succulent thicket (Albany Subtropical Thicket)

This study examines the soil bacterial diversity in the Portulacaria afra-dominated succulent thicket vegetation of the Albany Subtropical Thicket biome; this biome is endemic to South Africa.The aim of the study was to compare the soil microbiomes between intact and degraded zones in the succulent thicket and identify environmental factors which c

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Bonding, Bridging and Linking: Involvement of Former Convicts in the Management of Terrorism Countermeasures Strategies

This research aims to analyze how former convicts can contribute to the strategic management of countering criminal acts of terrorism.This research uses the concepts of bonding, bridging, and linking as dimensions of social capital offered by Robert Putnam (2020).Data processing was carried out using in-depth interviews supported Womens sweatshorts

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Two Roles for the Tenebrio molitor Relish in the Regulation of Antimicrobial Peptides and Autophagy-Related Genes in Response to Listeria monocytogenes

Relish is a key NF-κB transcription factor of the immune-deficiency (Imd) pathway that combats infection by regulating antimicrobial peptides (AMPs).Understanding of the fundamental role of Tenebrio molitor Relish (TmRelish) in controlling of Listeria monocytogenes virulence through the regulation of both AMPs and autophagy-related (ATG) genes

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