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Early warning system for the prediction of algal-related impacts on drinking water purification
(North-West University, 2015)
Algae and cyanobacteria occur naturally in source waters and are known to cause extensive problems in the drinking water treatment industry. Cyanobacteria (especially Anabaena sp. and Microcystis sp.) are responsible for ...
The applicability of advanced treatment processes in the management of deteriorating water quality in the Mid-Vaal river system
(North-West University, 2015)
The main objective of this study was to determine the applicability of advanced water treatment processes namely granular activated carbon (GAC) adsorption, ultraviolet (UV) light disinfectant and ozone in the management ...
Laboratory-scale evaluation of different aspects related to Ceratium hirundinella removal during simulation of a conventional water treatment plant which includes sedimentation
(North-West University, 2015)
The freshwater dinoflagellate species, Ceratium hirundinella (C. hirundinella) possesses unique characteristics, such as a thecal-plate cell covering of cellulose, spines and flagella. Unlike most other algae and cyanobacteria, ...
Taxonomical study of predatory and plant-parasitic mites associated with South African Solanaceae
(North-West University, 2015)
Plant-feeding mites represent major pests in agriculture that are of importance to crops world-wide, as large populations of mites reduce the quality and quantity of yields. Alternatives to the use of pesticides are needed ...
Ecosystem health and water quality of the Mooi River and associated impoundments using diatoms and macroinvertebrates as bioindicators
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Water is the most important element on earth for sustaining the life of all living organisms. Fresh
water is needed for human life and throughout history concentrated human populations were
found in close proximity to a ...