Browsing by Subject "Temperature"
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Breaching the skin barrier through temperature modulations
(Elsevier, 2015)The impermeability of the stratum corneum often hinders the transport of molecules across the skin. Temperature modulations in the skin and the application of local heat both have the potential of circumventing this problem ... -
Culicoides species composition and environmental factors influencing African horse sickness distribution at three sites in Namibia
(Elsevier, 2016)African horse sickness (AHS) is one of the most lethal infectious, non-contagious, vector-borne disease of equids. The causative agent, African horse sickness virus (AHSV) is transmitted via Culicoides midges (Diptera: ... -
Ecotoxicological assessment of aflatoxin in soil under different temperature and moisture conditions utilising earthworms
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by specific strains of fungi. These natural toxins are mainly found in soil, decaying vegetation, and food storage systems and are particularly abundant during drought stress. ... -
Ecotoxicological effects of aflatoxins on earthworms under different temperature and moisture conditions
(MDPI AG, 2022)Aflatoxin contamination remains one of the most important threats to food safety and human health. Aflatoxins are mainly found in soil, decaying plant material and food storage systems and are particularly abundant during ... -
Effect of operating parameters on bio-products obtained from the liquefaction of Quinoa lignocellulose materials
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)An increased reliance on energy production and the consumption thereof is the result of an exponentially growing world population. Current global energy resources rely greatly on coal, natural gas and to a small extent on ... -
The effect of temperature on the development and reproduction of Busseola fusca (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
(North-West University, 2015)Busseola fusca is an indigenous lepidopteran pest species in tropical Africa, attacking several grain crops. Crop loss caused by this pest can be as high as 100% depending on conditions. Despite it being a major pest in ... -
The effect of temperature on the respiration and metabolism of the African burrowing scorpion (Opistophthalmus latimanus)
(Elsevier, 2016)It is well known that scorpions are highly adapted to thermal temperatures. However, little is known of the metabolic and respiration adaptations caused by temperature fluctuations in these animals. Therefore we used ... -
Effect of various carbon source, temperature and pH on nitrate reduction efficiency in mineral salt medium enriched with Bacillus weinstephnisis (DS45)
(Elsevier, 2017)The potential bacterial isolates which reduces nitrate using mineral salt medium (MSM) was studied through a batch mode process. Specific nitrate reducing bacteria were isolated from Dharmapuri district (Tamilnadu, India) ... -
Effects of increased heat and drought stress approximating climate warming on the reproduction, photosynthesis and growth of Proteaceae species in a southern African Mediterranean climate ecosystem
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)In this research project, the effects of warming and drought on three Proteaceae species (Protea repens, Protea laurifolia, Leucadendron laureolum) were investigated through various monitoring and experimental studies on ... -
Effects of Temperature and Moisture on the Ecotoxicity of Metal-Based Fungicides Towards Earthworms
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Climate change is a major threat to biotic and abiotic ecosystems worldwide and might potentially affect the mobility and bioavailability of metals in soil. Anthropogenic activities such as mining, agriculture and the use ...