Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Title
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Identification and comparison of the volatile organic compound concentrations in ambient air in the Cape Town metropolis and the Vaal Triangle
(North-West University, 2006)The growing concern for environmental problems underlines the importance of correctly predicting the fate of pollutants released into the environment. In the case of VOCs, this is a complex task due to the large number of ... -
Identification and critical analysis of the factors influencing procedural efficiency in water use licence applications
(North-West University, 2018)In order to ensure that water is not over used and that the quality thereof is not compromised chapter 4 part 1 of the National Water Act (Act 36 of 1998) requires that a water use (as defined in section 21 of the act) ... -
Identification and expression of proteases C. sonorensis and C. imicola important for African horsesickness virus replication
(2014)African horsesickness (AHS) is one of the most deadly diseases of horses, with a mortality rate of over 90% in horses that have not been exposed to any African horsesickness virus (AHSV) serotype previously (Howell, 1960; ... -
Identification and reproduction potential of South African Meloidogyne species
(2016)Root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) parasitize a wide range of agri- and horticultural crops worldwide, causing yield and quality losses. Meloidogyne arenaria, M. hapla, M. incognita and M. javanica generally are the ... -
The identification and verification of optimal reintroduction sites for the Southern Ground Hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri in the Musina area of the Limpopo Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2011)The Southern Ground Hornbill (SGH) (Bucorvus leadbeateri) has recently been listed globally by the IUCN Red list as Endangered or Critically Endangered. In South Africa, the declining population of the SGH has led it to ... -
The identification of biomarkers to assist in the hydrological characterisation of a chromium polluted mine
(2013)Chromium is used in many processing applications, which has led to the formation of chromium (VI) waste. Cr(VI) is an unstable, mobile carcinogen, which is interchangeable with Cr(III) under certain environmental conditions. ... -
The identification of genetic variation in the acyl-CoA synthetase genes (ACSM2A and ACSM2B)
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Investigations into the role of the glycine conjugation pathway and specifically the functioning and significant importance of the mitochondrial medium-chain ligases have seriously been neglected over the last 30 years. ... -
Identification of the response pathways of Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis to glyphosate and it's major breakdown product Aminomethyl phosphonic acid (AMPA)
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)Glyphosate is the active ingredient in non-selective herbicides, and disrupts the shikimate pathway of plants and bacteria by inhibiting the synthesis of aromatic amino acids. Application of glyphosate has increased ... -
Identifying the potential of green infrastructure planning in rural and peri-urban informal settlements in South Africa
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)A strong definition to use when thinking of Green Infrastructure (GI) would be the “natural and semi-natural areas, strategically planned with other environmental features, designed and managed so as to provide a wide array ... -
Impact of "alleviating hunger hunger together" programme on food security in Bojanala district in South Africa
(2013)The study presents the impact of food security in Moretele Local Municipality, Bojanala District in North West Province, South Africa. The study was conducted among 100 households in Moretele from different villages. ... -
The impact of different industrial related abiotic stresses on maize photosynthesis
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)During the past few decades, a sharp rise in industrial activity in the mineral rich Highveld region of South Africa has been seen. Together with this increase in industrial activity, an accompanying increase in urbanization ... -
Impact of Field-Grown Genetically Modified Maize on Native Rhizobacteria
(2013)Plant-root interaction occurs in the rhizosphere, a region referred to as a biologically active zone of soil where microorganisms and plant roots interact. This study examined the impact of genetically modified (GM) maize ... -
The impact of hydrocarbon emissions on regional air quality in a South African metropolitan area
(North-West University, 2008)The understanding of the source, transport, fate and impact of anthropogenic emissions is critical if the management of air pollution is to be effective in improving and sustaining acceptable air quality in a given area. ... -
The impact of immigration on the planning of mining cities in the North West Province
(2016)There has been an increase in immigration trends all over the developing world and the SADC region has not been left out, with South Africa hosting more immigrants than its SADC counterparts. The purpose of this study is ... -
Impact of irrigation farming on livelihood strategies, Household food security and poverty status among smallholder farmers in the North-West Province, South Africa
(2013)The study was designed to assess the impact of irrigation schemes on livelihood strategies and food security status of smallholder maize farmers in North West Province of South Africa and covered three districts of the ... -
Impact of irrigation farming on women empowerment, food security and poverty status in North West Province, South Africa
(2014)Women play a critical and potentially transformative role in agricultural growth in developing countries, but they face persistent obstacles and economic constraints limiting further inclusion in agriculture. This is ... -
Impact of pro-active land acquisition strategy projects (PLAS) on the livelihood of beneficiaries in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District of the North West Province, South Africa
(2013)The fundamental objective of this study was to determine the impact of PLAS Land Reform Projects on the livelihood (financial, human, physical, natural and social capitals) of beneficiaries. The population of the study ... -
The impact of raw material selection on damring formation and pre-reduction during ferrochrome production
(North-West University, 2018)Electricity consumption is the largest cost component in the production of ferrochrome (FeCr). Currently the pelletised chromite pre-reduction process (solid-state reduction of chromite) is the process option with the ... -
The impact of Stomoxys calcitrans populations on cattle in a feedlot near Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)The stable fly (Diptera: Muscidae), Stomoxys calcitrans, is a widespread economically important pest of livestock at confined production facilities such as dairies and feedlots. Stable flies are haematophagous insects that ...
