Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Biomonitering"
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Diatoms as water quality indicators in the upper reaches of the Great Fish River, Eastern Cape
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)The Karoo has been exposed to some form of agricultural activity since the early 1900s. This has resulted in the modification of the rivers in this region. Modifications include weirs, dams and removal of riparian vegetation ... -
Ecosystem health and water quality of the Mooi River and associated impoundments using diatoms and macroinvertebrates as bioindicators
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Water is the most important element on earth for sustaining the life of all living organisms. Fresh water is needed for human life and throughout history concentrated human populations were found in close proximity to a ... -
The use of diatoms to indicate water quality in wetlands : A South African perspective
(North-West University, 2010)In a semi-arid country like South Africa, the availability and quality of water has always played an important part in determining not only where people can live, but also their quality of life. The supply of water is ...