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Microbial population dynamics during windrow composting of broiler litter
(North-West University, 2012)
South Africa produces an average of 154 million broilers (Gallus gallus domesticus) annually, arising to an estimated 886 million kg of broiler litter. The largest population of broilers are reared in the North West province. ...
Decision-making tools for establishment of improved monitoring of water purification processes
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
Source water is becoming a scarce resource in South Africa, especially with the extreme periods of drought that the country has faced the last few years. Continuous pollution of rivers and dams is drastically deteriorating ...
Molecular Profiling of Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria and Genes in Raw and Drinking Water
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)
Antibiotic resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistant determinants are regarded as emerging public health threats in drinking water systems. Heterotrophic Plate Count bacteria in distribution pipes are used as direct ...
Studies of AmpC beta-lactamase gene diversity in aquatic systems
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
An intensive literature review has revealed that there is a global lack of research on AmpC beta-lactamase antibiotic resistance genes in the aquatic environment. The possibility of the dissemination of AmpC genes within ...
Diversity of endophytic fungi possessing bioactive compounds isolated from selected medicinal plants
(North-West University (South Africa), 2018)
Throughout history, mankind has used plants as their primary source of sustainability. This includes their use as sources of food (agricultural commodities), production of clothing and fragrances, fertilizers, the enhancement ...
Water quality of the Loopspruit, North- West Province: a geospatial, physicochemical and microbiological analysis
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
In the North West Province, surface water is polluted from sources such as surface runoff from agricultural settings, storm-water runoff as well as sewage from urban locations, and mining. This study aimed to evaluate the ...
Water quality and antifungal resistance of yeast species from selected rivers in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
The present study focused on the diversity and characteristics of yeasts present in North West Province (NWP) surface water as well as antifungal agents and associated resistance. The first part of this study is a review ...
Physico-chemical and microbiological data of the Mooi River : a historical perspective
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
Increased urbanisation and anthropogenic disturbances have caused water quality of many freshwater systems to deteriorate over the years in South Africa. This is due to domestic, industrial, and agricultural waste being ...
Characteristics of antibiotic resistant bacteria in raw and drinking water from water production facilities
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)
Water is a limited resource, and the quality of raw water has an impact on drinking water production. Regular testing is done to ensure that the quality is compliant with regulations. Heterotrophic bacteria are widely used ...
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 ...