Browsing Natural and Agricultural Sciences by Subject "Earthworms"
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Assessing the ecotoxicity of goldmine tailings by utilising earthworms and soil mesofauna as bioindicators
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)The mining industry plays a key role in the economic development of South Africa, which as a country, is one of the largest exporters of valuable resources such as, gold, platinum group metals (PGMs) and other metals and ... -
Assessment of platinum mine tailings storage facilities : an ecotoxicological perspective
(North-West University, 2008)South Africa is one of the most important mining countries in the world, hosting the world's largest reserves of platinum group metals (PGMs). Even though mining is clearly an important activity in South Africa, contributing ... -
Ecotoxicological assessment of aflatoxin in soil under different temperature and moisture conditions utilising earthworms
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by specific strains of fungi. These natural toxins are mainly found in soil, decaying vegetation, and food storage systems and are particularly abundant during drought stress. ... -
The effect of cadmium on earthworms (Eisenia andrei) and their intestinal bacteria
(North-West University, 2018)Cadmium contamination, predominantly from anthropogenic activities such as mining, have a significant impact on soil organisms. It alters the abundance, diversity, community structure, ecological functions and the species ... -
Soil ecological risk assessments of selected South African soils
(North-West University, 2014)South Africa produces large amounts of solid mine waste, covering vast areas of land in the form of tailings dam facilities (TDF). Tailings material contains high levels of elements which poses potential risk for the ... -
The use of biosolids in phytostabilization of iron ore tailings in Swaziland
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Historically, mineral resources (such as tin, gold, iron ore and asbestos) have played an important role in advancing Swaziland economically. Nonetheless, the same mining activities of the past are the cause of a legacy ... -
Utilizing earthworm and microbial assays to assess the environmental effects of different mining activities
(North-West University, 2011)Mining has negative impacts on the environment, and is one of the main contributors to environmental pollution. This holds a potential hazard for ecosystems surrounding mining areas and also for public health in the ...