Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Microplastics"
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Characterization of microbial assemblages on micro-plastics in a river system
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Microplastics as pollutants originate from land-based sources and are persistent and ubiquitous in the aquatic environment. The risks posed by microplastics as vectors and habitats for potentially harmful microbial groups ... -
Microplastic associated Enterobacteriaceae biofilms in marine sewage plant outfalls
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Microplastics are small (<5 mm) plastic debris and cause a virtually ubiquitous form of pollution in marine settings. They have been found in all compartments ranging from sea ice to sediments, beaches, and the open ocean. ...