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A PCR detection method for mutations in receptor–protein genes from Busseola fusca potentially involved in Bt–resistance
(North-West University, 2012)
Genetically modified (GM) crops attracted interest globally when use of these crops resulted in significant increases in yield and production. These increases were due to protection of crops from pests, weeds and diseases. ...
Characterization of enterococci isolates from water sources in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)
Enterococci are a diverse and complex group of ubiquitous bacteria that can survive extreme conditions. Despite constituting a large portion of the gastrointestinal tract in warm blooded animals and humans, they are ...
Strategy for speedy field diagnosis and control of avian influenza viruses (AIV) outbreak at the point of contact/care (POC)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)
Avian influenza (AI) is an infectious viral disease in birds caused by a type A influenza virus of
the family Orthomyxoviridae. These viral outbreaks usually cause significant economic losses to
the poultry industry. ...
The detection and molecular characterisation of Shiga Toxigenic Escheria coli (STEC) O157 strains from humans, cattle and pigs in the North-West Province, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2006)
The prevalence and antibiotic resistant profiles of shiga-toxin producing Escherichia
coli O 157 strains isolated from faeces samples of cattle, pigs and human stool samples
were determined. The strains were further ...
Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from Nigeria and South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
The detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in wastewater system from clinical sources has posed a public health challenge in many countries worldwide. Of a greater concern is the discharge of ...
Influence of vermicompost application on rhizospheric microbial communities and Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal colonisation of BT and non-BT maize in agricultural soil
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
Increasing crop production to ensure future food security while reducing environmental pressure on agro-ecosystems requires improved nutrient and water use efficiency. The soil microbial community directly and/or indirectly ...
Bacteriophage levels and associated characteristics in selected temperate water systems
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Bacteriophages are studied in an effort to establish the viral safety of water as well as gather information as to what source of faecal pollution is dominant in a water system. The aim of this study was to determine ...
Diversity and antifungal susceptibility yeast in the selected rivers in the North West Province
(2014)
Several yeast species had previously been isolated from water systems in the North West Province, South Africa. Some of the identified species had, in other studies, been associated with superficial mucosal infections to ...
The use of stripped gas liquor (SGL) as process cooling water : analysis of the effects of operational conditions on microbial community dynamics, fouling, scaling and corrosion
(North-West University, 2007)
Sasol plants gasify more than 30 million tons per annum of coal via the Fischer-Tropsch process resulting in the production of synthesis gas and a condensate stream. After gravimetric separation of the tar products, the ...
Microbial drinking water quality of selected rural, peri-urban and urban communities and schools in the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2007)
Safe drinking water is a basic human right. This study mainly focused on the physico-chemical and microbiological drinking water quality of selected rural, peri-urban and urban communities and schools in the ...