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Helichrysum splendidum essential oil has promising antifungal and antioxidant properties. Credit: Dick Culbert at Wikimedia Commons.

From the archive3 July 2026

AI guides transformation of oil from an indigenous plant to preserve fresh produce, UJ study shows.

From the archive1 July 2026

UJ researcher racing against time, preserving almost-extinct traditional medical knowledge

From the archive14 March 2024

UJ’s revolutionary agricultural technology wins prestigious innovation award

From the archive9 September 2022

Prof Olaniyi Fawole advocates for capacity building in postharvest & agroprocessing to combat food loss

From the archive10 May 2022

Botany Students Tour the Joburg Market

From the archive4 May 2022

UJ Botany Department Plants Vegetables with Grade 10/11 Learners