Browsing by Subject "Cadmium"
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The Effects of Cadmium and Lead on Phaseolus vulgaris
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The demand for better quality produce by consumers is on the increase, as higher heavy metal concentrations pose a problem in agriculture. They result in decreased yield and unsuitable food for human consumption. This ... -
The inorganic pollution of the Franschhoek River : sources and solutions
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The aim of the study was to quantify the extent of inorganic chemical pollution of the Franschhoek River and draw relationships between contaminants in water, sediment and plants. The invasive Acacia mearnsii and Salix ... -
Sources of heavy metals in vegetables in Cape Town and possible methods of remediation
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Cape Town includes two vegetable farming areas within the city limits, the Joostenbergvlakte/Kraaifontein area and the Philippi area. Both areas supply produce to local markets and further afield. Sporadically, high levels ... -
Sources of heavy metals in vegetables in Cape Town, and possible methods of remediation
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Cape Town includes two vegetable farming areas within the city limits, the Joostenbergvlakte/Kraaifontein area and the Philippi area. Both areas supply produce to local markets and further afield. Sporadically, high levels ... -
Test of traditional vibrational wisdom by 2 proton stripping onto targets of 108;110Pd,114Cd,115In
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The cadmium nuclei have traditionally been regarded as among the best examples of spherical vibrational nuclei. However, advances in nuclear spectroscopy have begun to detail the properties of these nuclei at the two and ... -
Vegetable farms in Cape Town: water quality and possible remediation techniques
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Heavy metal contamination tends to be a problem in inner city agricultural areas and gardens. High levels of certain heavy metals have been found in the soil and vegetables in the Cape Town Metropolitan area. The aim of ...