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Reduction of post-harvest losses in tomato using fungal bio-preservative for smallholder farmers
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019-05)
Tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are among the important fruits that are widely grown globally. However, they are susceptible to spoilage by fungi due to their high water content and soft endocarp. This spoilage leads to ...
Evaluation of a ceramic membrane bioreactor functioning under non-steady state operational parameters for the removal of pollutants from municipal wastewater plant effluent
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
In South Africa ill-managed municipal wastewater treatment plants limit the quality and quantity of already exploited surface water resources. Elevated nitrate levels cause eutrophication and chemicals (measured as chemical ...
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 ...
Surface water quality of the North West Province based on physico–chemical properties and faecal streptococci levels
(North-West University, 2012)
Water resources in the North West Province are characterised by an overall scarcity due to non–perennial rivers being the dominating water sources. However, increases in water demand from all social, environmental and ...
Characterization of bacteria isolated from a platinum mine tailings dam
(North-West University, 2012)
Contamination from various sources has a huge impact on soil health and microbial community composition. Metal contamination of soil in mining scenarios is of concern and is not adequately addressed, particularly with ...
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 microbiological and physico–chemical quality of water from aquifers in the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, 2013)
Contamination of groundwater that is suitable for drinking is of growing concern as the water supply of South Africa is becoming increasingly limited. This is especially the case in the North West province, with its semi ...
Assessment of the physico–chemical and microbiological quality of household water in the Vaalharts irrigation scheme, South Africa
(North-West University, 2012)
Water quality in the Vaalharts region in the Northern Cape Province, South Africa, decreased over the past few years and there was a need for the microbiological and physico-chemical assessment. This problem was identified ...
Characterization of heavy metal tolerant bacterial plasmids isolated from a platinum mine tailings dam
(North-West University, 2012)
The development of metal-tolerance and antibiotic resistance in bacteria may be caused by metals polluting a particular environment. During mining and mineral processing activities, large quantities of metals are deposited ...
Diversity and characteristics of yeasts in water sources of the North West Province
(North-West University, 2012)
Yeasts form an important part of many ecosystems and significantly contribute to biodiversity. However, yeast biodiversity in the North West Province remains largely unexplored. The aim of this study was to determine the ...