Peter Masoko

Evaluation of antioxidant, cytotoxic, and anti-inflammatory activities of medicinal plant extracts for dental applications

Ethnopharmacological relevance Oxidative stress from chronic inflammation is linked to uncontrolled bacterial growth, especially oral pathogens, leading to dental issues. With rising antibiotic resistance, this study examines the medicinal properties of five plants: Sesamum senec...

Climate-driven patterns of functional structure of nematode communities along Limpopo grasslands, South Africa

Abstract Soil nematode communities are valuable indicators of ecosystem functioning and soil food-web structure. This study assessed nematode diversity, trophic composition, and ecological organization across four grassland sites in Limpopo Province, South Africa: Dalmada (D), Ha...