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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 ...
The effect of water volume and dosage rate on the efficacy of Break-Thru S240 for stem borer control
(North-West University, 2008)
The two most prominent stem borer species responsible for damage to maize in South Africa are the African maize stem borer, Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) ...
Integrating ISO 14001:2004 and sustainability reporting guidelines [electronic resource]
(North-West University, 2008)
There is a growing expectation, identified in the King Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa 2002, for the meaningful disclosure of non-financial assurance. Financial information is predominantly retrospective ...
Spatial and temporal distribution of trace elements in aerosols in the Vaal Triangle
(North-West University, 2008)
The Vaal Triangle, largely an industrialized area and a so-called "air pollution hot spot" in South Africa, was declared as the first air pollution priority area in South Africa on the 21st of April 2006. In such an ...
The partition behavior and the chemical speciation of selected trace elements in a typical coal sample during pyrolysis
(North-West University, 2008)
Sasol is by far the world's leading company in upgrading of low-grade coal into high value chemicals and fuels. Such plants also utilise fine particles or pulverised coal in the combustion process to generate steam and ...
Management and auditing of bank assets and capital
(North-West University, 2008)
As a result of the new regulatory prescripts for banks, known as the Basel II Capital Accord, there has been a heightened interest in the auditing process. We consider this issue with a particular emphasis on the auditing ...
Contributions towards survivable network design with uncertain traffic requirements
(North-West University, 2008)
The objective in designing a communications network is to find the most cost efficient network design that specifies hardware devices to be installed, the type of transmission links to be installed, and the routing strategy ...
A study of the genotoxicity of tyrosine metabolites in rat primary hepatocytes
(North-West University, 2008)
Toxicity of tyrosine metabolite has been hypothesiszed, but not proven, to play a role in
the ethiopathogenesis of hepatic alterations found in hereditary tyrosinemia type1 (HT1), a metabolic disease caused by a deficiency ...
Microscopic evaluation of activated sludge from eleven wastewater treatment plants in Cape Town, South Africa
(North-West University, 2008)
From June to November 2007, a microscopic analysis was conducted on the activated sludge from eleven selected wastewater treatment plants (WWTP's) belonging to the City of Cape Town. The primary objective was the identification ...
Investigation of the acid mine drainage potential of the Kopanang rock dump, Vaal Reefs
(North-West University, 2008)
The Kopanang rock dump is one of several rock dumps in the Vaal Reefs gold mining area that may have an impact on the surface and groundwater quality. Few Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) studies exist on rock dumps in the South ...