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Bacteriocinogeny in Proteus vulgaris
(University of Pretoria, 1967)One hundred and eighteen different strains of Proteus vulgaris were investigated for bacteriocinogeny. These P. vulgaris strains were also used a s indicators. Seventy of the 118 strains produced zones of inhibition when ... -
A taxonomical–ecological investigation of the soil mesofauna in the rhizosphere of citrus trees at Zebediela Estates
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1968)The purpose of this investigation was to assess the taxanomic - ecologic nature of Zebediela's citrus sol, situated in the eastern part of the Potgietersrus district, Northern Transvaal . Habitat descriptions are given, ... -
Some petrological aspects of mafic rocks from four borehole sections between the Merensky Reef and the Main-Zone Gabbro in the Western and Eastern Bushveld complex
(North-West University (South Africa), 1969)Some petrological aspects of rocks from four borehole sections in the Main Zone of the Western and Eastern Bushveld Complex were investigated. Of these boreholes, two were drilled near Rustenburg, one near Northam, and the ... -
Studies on the ecology and disease transmission of the psyllid vectors of the citrus greening disease, with special reference to the South African vector, Trioza erytreae [Del Guercio] [Homoptera : Psyllidae]
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1970)A comparatively new virus-like disease called greening has become a very serious threat in many citrus producing countries of the world. The disease is transmitted by two insect vectors belonging to the Psyllidae ... -
Phage and bacteriocin receptor activity of a proteus vulgaris strain
(University of Pretoria, 1971)Two hundred and sixty three Dienes incompatible strains of Proteus vulgaris were examined for the ability to produce bacteriocins active on Proteus vulgaris strain 69. This strain is the host organism in a transduction ... -
Die asimptotiese verdeling van kwadratiese vorme in onafhanklike stogastiese veranderlikes met toepassing op sekere passingstoetse
(North-West University (South Africa), 1972)In hierdie hoofstuk word daar eerstens 'n oorsig gegee van die stogastiese proses benadering tot die bepaling van die asimptotiese verdeling van sekere passingstoetsgroothede. (Sien bv. Anderson en Darling (1952); Kac, ... -
An urban-geographical study of Randfontein
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Die oksidasiekinetika van 'n Fischer-Tropsch-was
(1985)The oxidation of hydrocarbons in the liquid phase plays an important part in the manufacturing of several products and it was therefore investigated intensively. The emphasis was on the mechanism of the process and, ... -
'n Ekonomies-geografiese ondersoek na die agglomerasie en skakeltendense van metaalnywerhede in Vanderbijlpark
(1985)This study is aimed at determining the relative importance of external agglomeration economies for metal industries in Vanderbijlpark, by way of an analysis of certain quantifiable industrial linkages. Vanderbijlpark is ... -
'n Geografiese ondersoek na die kleinhoewes in die munisipale gebied van Vereeniging
(1986)The uneconomical subdivision of agricultural land and the resultant changing land usage patterns in the rural-urban fringe are major problems facing many towns in the Republic of South Africa. Against this background the ... -
Bydraes tot ry- en kolomseleksieprosedures vir ontaarde lineêre programme
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1986)The reason why the simplex method and related techniques are studied is because, from a practical viewpoint, two important features - a typically linear number of iterations, and fast methods for performing each iteration ... -
The analysis and interpretation of VHE (Eg > 1 TeV gamma ray measurements
(1987)It is well known that Very High Energy Gamma kay Astronomy (VHEGRA) is facing a dilemma in the sense that all reported sources are very weak emitters of VHE 1-rays. The status of most sources are also questionable on ... -
A petrological study of the tin-tungsten deposit at Renosterkop, Augrabies, Northern Cape Province
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1987)Renosterkop is a large low grade tin-tungsten-zinc deposit located 85km WSW of Upington in the northern Cape Province, South Africa. The mineralization is hosted by a number of shallow-dipping, sheeted greisen bodies that ... -
Haplotipe–analise van die fenielalanienhidroksilase–lokus in families met fenielketonurie
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1989)Cloning of a full-length human cDNA for phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) has led to major advances In the application of recombinant DNA techniques to the study of classical phenylketonuria (PKU) I a common autosomal recessive ... -
The geochemical history of the sedimentary rocks of the Witwatersrand as reflected in the mineralogy of the heavy-mineral assemblage of the uranium-bearing reefs of the Central Rand Group
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1990)The well-known Archaean gold deposit on the Witwatersrand is the world's principal source of this precious metal. A tectonically active hinterland comprising Archaean granite-greenstone terrane and pre-Witwatersrand ... -
Malaria vector control and occurrence, levels and dynamics of DDT in breast milk in certain rural areas of KwaZulu
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1990)The WHO considers DDT as safe to man and environment when applied intra-domiciliary for malaria control. Research into the possible health effects under prevailing conditions, taking social customs into account, have, ... -
Die invloed van variërende vrywatervlakke in grond van die noordwestelike O.V.S. op verbouing van gewasse (veral mielies)
(1991)Results of research about the origin of water tables in yellow brown apedal sands which occur extensively in the northwestern O.F.S. and its influence on the production of maize are discussed. Morphologic characteristics, ... -
Kwantifisering van urinêre organiese materiaal by die identifisering van aangebore metaboliese siekte-toestande
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1993)Inherited metabolic diseases are the cause of 25 - 35% of infant deaths in industrialized countries. In order to facilitate the treatment and genetic counselling of these diseases, early diagnosis is imperative. The high ... -
Die adsorpsie van atrasien deur verskillende kleiminerale en die invloed daarvan op die mobiliteit van atrasien
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1993)Atrazine (2-chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-1,3,5-triazine)is a pre-emergence herbicide used mainly on maize. The influence of various clay minerals, i.e. illite-vermiculite mixtures, montmorillonite, kaolinite, ... -
The role and development of intermediate regions in national physical planning
(North-West University, 1994)Vir die doeleindes van hierdie studie word die nasionale fisiese ruimte verdeel in drie spesifieke sones, naamlik die metropolitaanse streek (kern), die intermediêre streek (oorgangsone), asook die periferie streek wat ...
