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Potential Use of Compatible Osmolytes as Drought Tolerance Indicator in Local Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) Landraces.
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2024-05)Watermelons are one of the most important crop species, and they are enjoyed across the globe; however, the cultivation of watermelon commercial varieties in arid regions is challenging, as they are highly susceptible to ... -
Structural and physicochemical characterization of starch from water lily (Nymphaea lotus) for food and non-food applications.
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-06)In this study, starches were isolated from rhizomes and seeds of water lily (Nymphaea lotus) using cold distilled water. The structural and physicochemical properties of the isolated starches were compared with potato, ... -
Invited Review — Pig production in Africa: current status, challenges, prospects and opportunities.
(Asian-Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies., 2024-04)Pig production is one of the viable enterprises of the livestock sub-sector of agriculture. It contributes significantly to the economy and animal protein supply to enhance food security in Africa and globally. This article ... -
Modification of graphene-based nanomaterials with gamma irradiation as an eco-friendly approach for diverse applications: A review
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-05)Graphene-based nanomaterials (GBNMs) are versatile due to their large surface area, great mechanical, chemical strength, and excellent electrical properties. The versatility of graphene has increased its applicability ... -
Nutritional and Phytochemical Properties of Morula (Sclerocarya birrea), Moretologa (Ximenia americana), Mowana (Adansonia digitata L.) and Mogose (Bauhinia petersiana): Indigenous Plants in Botswana
(European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences, 2024-05-10)Sub-Saharan Africa continues to struggle with food insecurity, which has been made worse by issues like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. In the African continent, plants have been used for food and medicine for ...