Author:Gumede, WHN; Van Zyl, PJ; Okole, B; Lalloo, RajeshDate:Feb 2006The decreased productivity levels in crop production as a consequence of disease infection have been a great concern amongst agricultural communities. A similar threat is facing the banana-cultivating community due to Panama disease. Panama ...Read more
Author:Osibanjo, O; Godfrey, Linda KDate:Jun 2018The Africa WMO provides the first comprehensive analysis of waste management on the African continent. It forms part of a series of regional waste management outlooks prepared by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). These regional ...Read more
Author:Shapurjee, Y; Le Roux, Alize; Coetzee, MDate:May 2014This article examines the phenomenon of backyard housing in Gauteng, a prominent driver of urban spatial change in South Africa’s housing market. Backyard housing in South Africa increasingly attracts the attention of policymakers because of ...Read more
Author:Moodley, Sanchia S; Dlamini, Nomusa R; Steenkamp, Lucia H; Buys, Elna MDate:Nov 2019Spontaneous fermentation of motoho, a southern African non-alcoholic sorghum beverage, results in products with inconsistent microbiological and sensory quality. We aimed to identify the microorganisms involved in the fermentation of motoho ...Read more
Author:Ndlela, Luyanda L; Oberholster, Paul J; Van Wyk, JH; Cheng, Po Hsun HDate:Dec 2018Biological control of cyanobacteria is a well-researched area with a central focus on laboratory-scale studies. Numerous reports have been made on algicidal isolates, with bacteria as a major component of the antagonists. The research in this ...Read more
Author:Bumunang, EW; Babalola, OO; Barros, EDate:2013This study examined the impact of genetically modified corn on bacterial functional community in the rhizosphere. Rhizospheric soil samples from GM and non-GM corn were collected at 30 days after sowing (DAS) and at post-harvest from two ...Read more
Author:Ndlela, Luyanda L; Oberholster, Paul J; Van Wyk, JohannesDate:Aug 2017With the effects of climate change, harmful algal blooms (HABs) have become a global concern, with serious implications in water scarce countries and vulnerable continents such as Africa. A need exists for low-cost, environmentally feasible ...Read more
Author:Chhiba, Varsha P; Van der Westhuyzen, Christiaan W; Bode, M; Brady, DDate:Jun 2019Commercially, nitrilases are valuable biocatalysts capable of converting a diverse range of nitriles to carboxylic acids for the greener synthesis of chemicals and pharmaceuticals. Nitrilases are widespread in nature and are both important ...Read more
Author:van Zyl, PCDate:1966The present investigation was undertaken to determine whether bacteria, similar to those described in the literature, are also present in South African coal mines, and if so, to what extent they influence the oxidation of pyrites and the ...Read more
Author:Booysens, S; van Zyl, PCDate:1966This study concerns the use of a manometric method for the quantitative determination of the oxidation of ferrous sulphate, sulphur, thiosulphate and a sample of pyrites by Thiobacillus thio-oxidans, Thibacillus ferro-oxidans, Ferrobacillus ...Read more
Author:Du Plessis, JJL; Weiss, ES; Cashdollar, KLDate:May 2000The prime objective of this report was to evaluate single bag performance at various positions in the gallery when exposed to different explosions. These methane explosions varied in strength and position to generate varied explosion pulses ...Read more
Author:Meth-Cohn, O; Horak, RM; Fouché, GerdaDate:07 Jun 1994Alpha beta-Epoxy ketones on treatment with baker's yeast yield different types of products depending on their substitution. Small groups such as H or Me attached at the epoxy end protect that end from attack. Thus, 1-acyl epoxides with H, ...Read more
Author:Bolokang, AS; Phasha, MJ; Motaung, DEDate:Apr 2013Broadening and height reduction of X-ray diffraction peaks were observed after cold-pressing of unmilled Co-W pow- der mixture. It seems the effect of cold pressing has slightly reduced the lattice parameter of W from 3.165 to 3.143 Å. ...Read more
Author:Adebesin, F; Kotzé, Paula; Van Greunen, D; Foster, RDate:Jul 2013Although standardization is seen as the key to ensuring interoperability of healthcare information systems, the large numbers of standards available can make the selection decision difficult especially for a developing nation. This paper ...Read more
Author:Ntuli, Princess N; Mkhwebane, Sesie EDate:Nov 2018Renewable energy can be explained as energy that is derived from natural resources and processes, that are not depleted but replenished at a rate that is faster than the consumption thereof (International Energy Agency, 2018). This form of ...Read more
Author:Mkhwebane, Sesie EDate:Jun 2018Renewable energy can be explained as energy that is derived from natural resources and processes, that are not depleted but replenished at a rate that is faster than the consumption thereof (International Energy Agency, 2018).Read more
Author:Botha, Adèle; Herselman, Martha E; Rametse, S; Maremi, Keneilwe JDate:May 2017Teachers recognize the importance of integrating technology into their classroom practice and the endeavour has attracted much attention. Teacher Professional Development (TPD) initiatives have focused on enabling and supporting teachers. ...Read more
Author:Steyn, Maronel; Oberholster, PJDate:Dec 2021Sustainable development and the global move towards a more circular use of resources, where waste is reduced and resources are recycled, have caused a paradigm shift within the scientific community with regards to wastewater solutions. Nutrient ...Read more