Browsing Research Output by Subject "Metal bioaccumulation"
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Metallothionein induction as indicator of low level metal exposure to aquatic macroinvertebrates from a relatively unimpacted river system in South Africa
(Springer, 2017)The Marico River is relatively unaffected by anthropogenic activities. However, metal concentrations—mainly from natural sources—occasionally exceed environmental quality guidelines. Macroinvertebrates are capable to react ... -
The role of fish helminth parasites in monitoring metal pollution in aquatic ecosystems: a case study in the world's most productive platinum mining region
(Springer, 2020)Due to the increasing consumption of platinum (Pt), especially in automobile exhaust catalysts, environmental concentrations of Pt are of emerging concern worldwide. Limited information exists on environmental concentrations, ... -
Tolerance and growth kinetics of bacteria isolated from gold and gemstone mining sites in response to heavy metal concentrations
(Elsevier, 2018)Response and growth kinetics of microbes in contaminated medium are useful indices for the screening and selection of tolerant species for eco-friendly bio-augmentative remediation of polluted environments. In this study, ... -
The usefulness of transplantation studies in monitoring of metals in the marine environment: South African experience
(Elsevier, 2014)Due to their close proximity to the point sources of pollution, estuaries and harbours are exposed to metals. Mussels are used worldwide to monitor marine pollution due to their ability to take up contaminants and the ease ...