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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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
The incidence of antibiotic resistant bacteria in industrial and residential air
(North-West University, 2006)
Few studies have been undertaken to assess microbial air quality in South Africa. At present not enough is known about the state of microbial air quality in the North-West Province. Past efforts to collect information on ...
The occurrence of toxigenic moulds in traditional household morogo of Giyani
(North-West University, 2006)
An estimated 57 % of the black Africans in South Africa live in rural areas. Traditional vegetables play an important role in providing nutrition for rural subsistence households. Morogo refers to traditional leafy vegetables ...
Investigation of faecal pollution and occurrence of antibiotic resistant bacteria as a function of a changed environment
(North-West University, 2006)
Worldwide, rapid industrialization and urbanization results in excessive release of pollutants into the water resources and the decline in water quality of rivers passing through these urban areas is well documented. Few ...
The assessment of multiple antibiotic resistant enterococci in communal and commercial cattle faecal samples and their water sources in Mafikeng, North–West Province, RSA
(2006)
Enterococcus species are found in faeces of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles, but also soil, plants and water. These bacteria can also be isolated from animal products such as milk, cheese and meat.
This study was aimed ...
The detection and molecular characterisation of Shiga Toxigenic Escheria coli (STEC) O157 strains from humans, cattle and pigs in the North–West Province, South Africa
(2006)
The prevalence and antibiotic resistant profiles of shiga-toxin producing Escherichia
coli 0157 strains isolated from faeces samples of cattle, pigs and human stool samples
were determined. The strains were further ...