Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Diatoms"
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Assessment of phytobenthos in the lower Phongolo River catchment in relation to changing environmental conditions
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Floodplain ecosystems are important since they provide numerous services and resources, including food, wood and water to humans. The lower Phongolo River floodplain is one such ecosystem and is the most unique and diverse ... -
Diatom diversity and response to water quality within the Makuleke Wetlands and Lake Sibaya
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)All forms of life are dependent on water for survival. South Africa is a water scare country, due to seasonal rainfall and high temperatures, thus it is important to manage water resources in such a way that it benefits ... -
Diatoms as indicators of water quality change from drought to flood conditions in the Kruger National Park
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Water as a resource is important for all living organisms and forms the very basis of life. The transportation of water, around the globe, forms the hydrologic cycle. This cycle includes precipitation, evaporation, and ... -
The diatoms of the Western Cape and their use in monitoring wetland water quality
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)South Africa’s water resources are limited and, in global terms, scarce. The demand for water is, however, growing continuously due to population growth, a developing economy, global warming, the spreading of alien plant ... -
The effect of illegal dumping on surface water quality using diatoms as a bioindicator
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)Aquatic ecosystems are vital for all life on earth as, without water, there would be no life. It is therefore important that this vital resource is protected, properly managed and that all measures are taken to ensure ... -
Evaluation of the applicability of diatom based indices as bioindicators of water quality in South African rivers
(North-West University, 2008)Diatoms have been proven to be reliable indicators of water quality in many countries of the world particularly Europe. The potential use of diatoms as indicators of water quality in South Africa was tested in the studies ... -
The partitioning of platinum in aquatic ecosystems and disruption to aquatic communities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Due to the increasing presence of platinum (Pt) in the environment, it becomes crucial to identify its toxic potential in species at risk of being exposed, especially those found in aquatic environments where metal pollutants ... -
Towards the successful application of diatom-based biomonitoring in South Africa
(North-West University, 2006)Water is a scarce and precious resource in South Africa. Not only is the quality and quantity of water available limited by climatic conditions but these resources are often impacted by domestic and industrial effluents, ... -
The use of diatoms to indicate water quality in wetlands : A South African perspective
(North-West University, 2010)In a semi-arid country like South Africa, the availability and quality of water has always played an important part in determining not only where people can live, but also their quality of life. The supply of water is ...