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Molecular Profiling of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Genes in Raw and Drinking Water
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)
Antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistant determinants are regarded as emerging public health threats in drinking water systems. Heterotrophic Plate Count bacteria in distribution pipes are used as direct ...
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 ...
Characterization of heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria from biofilm and bulk water samples from the Potchefstroom drinking water distribution system
(North-West University, 2009)
The presence of heterotrophic plate count (HPC) bacteria in drinking water distribution systems is usually not considered harmful to the general consumer. However, precautions must be taken regarding the immunocompromised. ...
Functional and structural diversity of the microbial communities associated with the use of Fischer–Tropsch GTL Primary Column Bottoms as process cooling water
(North-West University, 2011)
Despite emerging water shortages, most water is only used once, and often with low efficiency. However, with appropriate treatment, water can be re–used to reduce the demand on freshwater sources. The Department of Water ...
Evaluation of a ceramic membrane bioreactor functioning under non-steady state operational parameters for the removal of pollutants from municipal wastewater plant effluent
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
In South Africa ill-managed municipal wastewater treatment plants limit the quality and quantity of already exploited surface water resources. Elevated nitrate levels cause eutrophication and chemicals (measured as chemical ...
The incidence of mycotic and mycotoxigenic Fusarium in a peri-urban food-garden environment
(North-West University, 2007)
The present study was conducted in Phokeng, a peri-urban residential area outside Rustenburg in the North-West Province. To supplement their restricted diet, households of low socio-economic status often maintain food ...
The evaluation of multiplex PCR and DNA profiling methods (DGGE and SSCP) for the detection of mycotoxigenic Fusarium species
(North-West University, 2008)
The genus Fusarium is an important plant pathogen that is responsible for severe yield losses of economically important plant species. In addition, some Fusarium species also produces mycotoxins. There is thus a need for ...
Reduction of post-harvest losses in tomato using fungal bio-preservative for smallholder farmers
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019-05)
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are among the important fruits that are widely grown globally. However, they are susceptible to spoilage by fungi due to their high water content and soft endocarp. This spoilage leads to ...
The level of mycotic and mycotoxigenic Fusaria in traditional morogo and the agro-environment of Dikgale Demographic Surveillance Site (DDSS)
(North-West University, 2007)
Ubiquitous in agro-environments, Fusarium species infect and damage economically important
crops and contaminate food commodities with harmful secondary metabolites called mycotoxins.
In addition, human infection by ...
Evaluation of the suitabil[i]ty of Fischer-Tropsch gas-to-liquid (GTL) Primary Column Bottoms as process cooling water : analysis of microbial community dynamics, fouling, scaling and corrosion
(North-West University, 2007)
Water in South Africa is becoming limiting due to economic growth, social
development and the country's water demand that exceed its water availability. Water
conservation in the industry can be accomplished by the reuse ...