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A comparison of two methods of inducing water stress in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Plant and Soil • Authors: J.A. Strauss --- Department of Agronomy and Pastures, G.A. Agenbag --- Department of Agronomy and Pastures,The aim of this study was to compare the withholding of water and the use of polyethylene glycol (PEG) as methods of inducing water stress in spring wheat cultivars (Triticum aestivum L.) grown in the Western Cape. Water stress was... -
Plastic waste as strength modifiers in asphalt for a sustainable environment
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Development • Authors: Adedayo A. Badejo --- Department of Civil Engineering, Nigeria Adebola A. Adekunle --- Department of Civil Engineering, Nigeria Olusola O. Adekoya --- Department of Civil Engineering, Nigeria Julius M. Ndambuki --- Department of Civil Engineering, South Africa Kehinde W. Kupolati --- Department of Civil Engineering, South Africa Babatunde S. Bada --- Department of Environmental Management and Toxicology, Nigeria David O. Omole --- Department of Civil Engineering, NigeriaThis research took the form of an investigation into the applicability of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as strength modifiers in asphalt road construction. Samples of thoroughly washed, naturally dried and shredded PET wastes were collected. The optimum binder content (OBC) of... -
Occurrence and ingestion of microplastics by zooplankton in Kenya's marine environment: first documented evidence
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: African Journal of Marine Science • Authors: C Kosore --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya L Ojwang --- Pwani University, Kenya J Maghanga --- Taita Taveta University, Kenya J Kamau --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya A Kimeli --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya J Omukoto --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya N Ngisiag’e --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya J Mwaluma --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya H Ong’ada --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya C Magori --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, Kenya E Ndirui --- Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute, KenyaMicroplastics can be ingested by marine organisms and may lead to negative impacts at the base of marine food chains. This study investigated the occurrence and composition of microplastics in the sea-surface water and sought evidence of ingestion by zooplankton...