Browsing Masters Degrees (Microbiology) by Title
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Aerobic utilization of selected pharmaceutical and personal care product by estuarine heterotrophic bacteria.
(2014)Pharmaceutical and personal care products (PPCPs) constitute a broad class of organic compounds, some of which belong to the list of the OECD high production volume (HPV) chemicals. These compounds have emerged as environmental ... -
Analysis of indigenous herbivore faecal matter as a potential source of hydrolytically active microorganisms.
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Analysis of microbial populations associated with a sorghum-based fermented product used as an infant weaning cereal.
(1999)The incidences of diarrhoeal episodes in infants and children have mostly been associated with the consumption of contaminated weaning foods. This is especially true in developing countries where factors such as the lack ... -
Application of bacterial bioflocculants for wastewater and river water treatment.
(2008)Dyes are often recalcitrant organic molecules that produce a colour change and contribute to the organic load and toxicity of textile industrial wastewater. Untreated effluent from such sources is harmful to aquatic life ... -
Application of image analysis in microecophysiology research : methodology development.
(1998)Rehabilitation of landfill sites is important for successful land utilization. Revegetation is one key element of the process since it can overcome aesthetic problems. The inimical challenges of landfill leachate and gas ... -
Assessing the role of the transcription factor FOXC1 in the expression and regulation of the Adherens junction protein N-Cadherin during corneal endothelium development.
(2013-10-03)The proper organization and differentiation of the anterior segment is pivotal for normal eye development. Neural crest-derived POM cells are key contributors to correct anterior segment formation, differentiating to ... -
Assessment of the diversity of bacteria and methanogenic Archaea in Zebra faeces.
(2014-06-19)The need to develop a renewable, environmentally friendly source of energy has become a primary focus in modern science, with bio gas showing considerable potential. Interest in the methanogenic Archaea has therefore grown ... -
Bioprocess development for hydrogen production by dark fermentation using waste sugarcane leaves.
(2015)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Characterization of antimicrobial resistance genes of Aeromonas spp. isolated from fish and investigation of phytochemical treatment efficacy against resistant isolates.
(2015)Abstract available from print copy. -
Characterization of factors involved in and affecting biofilm formation by Aeromonas spp. Isolates.
(2013-11-08)Aeromonas spp. isolates, which are fish and opportunistic human pathogens, form biofilms, however the factors involved in and affecting biofilm formation have not been fully elucidated. Biofilm formation is affected by ... -
Characterization of selected Bacillus isolates exhibiting broad spectrum antifungal activity.
(2004)The genus Bacillus is comprised of Gram-positive, rod-shaped, spore-forming bacteria which are well known for their ability to produce a diverse array of antimicrobial compounds. Ofparticular interest is the ability of ... -
Complex soil-microorganism-pollutant interactions underpinning bioremediation of hydrocarbon/heavy metal contaminated soil.
(2013-06-14)This study evaluated the efficacy of bioremediation as a treatment option for a hydrocarbon and heavy metal contaminated soil. Microbial degradation of hydrocarbons under aerobic, nitrate-reducing and sulphate-reducing ... -
Cost-benefit analysis of the environmental impacts of Darvill Wastewater Works, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2002)Darvill Wastewater Works (DWWW) receives and treats both domestic and industrial wastewater from the city of Pietermaritzburg, in KwaZulu-Natal. Sludge from the wastewater treatment is sprayed onto surrounding lands, causing ... -
The develolpment of a rapid diagnostic test for the detection of haemophilus ducrey.
(2010)Aim: To develop an antigen detection test that would quickly exclude H. ducreyi infection in individuals with genital ulcers. Materials and Methods: H. ducreyi strains A54 and A68 were grown on Modified Bieling (MB) ... -
Development of a laboratory river model to determine the environmental impacts of key xenobiotic compounds.
(1996)Microorganisms are increasingly used in toxicological studies to determine potential environmental impacts of xenobiotic compounds. A multi-stage laboratory model was developed to facilitate the examination of environmental ... -
The development of an in vitro system to assess the effect of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi on cereal crops in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2010)Cereal crops such as maize and sorghum are economically important in South Africa (SA) as a staple food diet. In order to meet the needs of South Africa’s growing population, higher yields in crop production need to be ... -
Effect of fermentation and nutritional conditions on the profile of flavour active ester compounds in beer.
(2013-06-04)During fermentation, the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae produces a broad range of aroma-active esters that are important for the desirable complex flavour of beer. The sensory threshold levels of these esters in beer are ... -
The effect of nitrate and nitrite supplementation on the biocorrosion of mild steel coupons in a loam soil system.
(2015)Microbially influenced corrosion is the participation of microorganisms in the corrosion process. This study determined the effect of nutrients, viz., nitrate and nitrite supplementation on the microbial corrosion of mild ...
