Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Pesticides"
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Agrochemicals related to maize crops in South Africa and associated biological effects : an in vitro study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Although agrochemicals reduce pest-associated crop losses, these chemicals end up in non-target environments following rainfall and irrigation. When fractions of agrochemical mixtures are bioavailable, they pose a threat ... -
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 ... -
Determining the (anti)androgenic activity of agricultural pesticides in water systems with a luminescence bio-assay
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)South Africa has a large agricultural sector that produces a wide variety of crops on large scale for local use and exportation. This provides some explanation as to why the country has over 500 pesticide active ingredients ... -
Ecological risk assessment of amphibians in the Phongolo River floodplain
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The Phongolo River floodplain in South Africa hosts the highest floodplain biodiversity in the country, while also being highly utilised for commercial and subsistence agriculture. The floodplain falls within the malaria ...