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Diversity of gut–microorganisms in Bt–resistant and Bt–susceptible larvae of the maize stem borer (Busseola fusca) (Lepidoptera : Noctuidae)
(North-West University, 2012)
Maize is one of Africa’s main food sources. It is therefore important to protect this crop
against pests such as the maize stem borer Busseola fusca. Genetically modified Bacillus
thuringiensis (Bt) maize has been shown ...
A PCR detection method for mutations in receptor–protein genes from Busseola fusca potentially involved in Bt–resistance
(North-West University, 2012)
Genetically modified (GM) crops attracted interest globally when use of these crops resulted in significant increases in yield and production. These increases were due to protection of crops from pests, weeds and diseases. ...
Characterization of enterococci isolates from water sources in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2016)
Enterococci are a diverse and complex group of ubiquitous bacteria that can survive extreme conditions. Despite constituting a large portion of the gastrointestinal tract in warm blooded animals and humans, they are ...
Characterization of Staphylococcus aureus from Nigeria and South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)
The detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in wastewater system from clinical sources has posed a public health challenge in many countries worldwide. Of a greater concern is the discharge of ...
Influence of vermicompost application on rhizospheric microbial communities and Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal colonisation of BT and non-BT maize in agricultural soil
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
Increasing crop production to ensure future food security while reducing environmental pressure on agro-ecosystems requires improved nutrient and water use efficiency. The soil microbial community directly and/or indirectly ...
Bacteriophage levels and associated characteristics in selected temperate water systems
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Bacteriophages are studied in an effort to establish the viral safety of water as well as gather information as to what source of faecal pollution is dominant in a water system. The aim of this study was to determine ...
Diversity and antifungal susceptibility yeast in the selected rivers in the North West Province
(2014)
Several yeast species had previously been isolated from water systems in the North West Province, South Africa. Some of the identified species had, in other studies, been associated with superficial mucosal infections to ...
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 ...