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Influence of sorghum-legume intercrop on insect diversity, natural enemies and damage on sorghum by spotted stemborer (chilo partellus swinhoe) (lepidoptera:crambidae)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-06)Stemborers are considered major pests of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) in Botswana. An evaluation of the effect of intercropping sorghum with legumes on insect diversity, natural enemies and damage on sorghum by ... -
Influence of stocking density on bone development and carcass characteristics of family chickens reared up to 18 weeks of age under intensive management system
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-06)The influence of stocking density on bone development and carcass characteristics of family chickens was investigated. A total of 232 unsexed day-old family chicks were used in a completely randomized design. Birds ... -
Influence of stocking density on bone development in family chickens reared up to 18 weeks of age under intensive system
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2014)This study investigated the influence of stocking density on bone development of family chickens up to 18 weeks of age. A total of 232 unsexed day-old family chicks were used in a completely randomized design. Birds were ... -
Influence of stocking density on growth performance of family chicks reared up to 18 weeks of age in under an intensive system
(International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2014)The objective of the study was to evaluate the influence of stocking density on growth performance of family chicks reared up to 18 weeks of age under intensive system. A total of 248 day old chicks were randomly assigned ... -
Influence of strain and egg size on the hatchability of indigenous tswana chicken eggs
(International Journal of Livestock Research, 2013-08-29)The objectives of this study were to find the influence of strain and egg size on the hatchability of indigenous Tswana chicken (ITC) eggs. In the first part of the study, a total of 240 eggs were collected from each of ... -
The Influence of topography and vegetation canopy on the deposition of atmospheric particulates Studied with 210Pb and 137Cs soil inventory measurements
(University of Edinburgh, 2003)Naturally occurring radioactive isotopes of 210Pb and 7Be in the atmosphere, plant material and soil have been used to investigate the transport and removal of atmospheric aerosols from the atmosphere by precipitation and ... -
Inhibition of obesity through alterations of C/EBP- α gene expression by gum Arabic in mice with a high-fat feed diet
(Elservier, 2022-12)Obesity is a metabolic disease associated with high morbidity and mortality worldwide. Previously we showed that Gum Arabic (GA) inhibited obesity in fed with diet-induced obesity. However, the mechanism underlying the ... -
Integrating GIS and remote sensing in estimation of soil loss using the SLEMSA and RUSLE models: A case study of Taung Watershed, Ramotswa Agricultural District
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2021-07)This study was conducted in the Taung watershed of the Ramotswa Agricultural District in the south eastern part of Botswana. The main objective of this study was to assess the soil erosion risk using Revised Universal Soil ... -
Intentions regarding fencing of communal grazing areas for facilitating better management
(South African Journal of Agricultural Extension, 1999)There is a belief in Botswana that fencing of the current communal grazing areas as advocated by the national policy on agricultural development (1991) can be a step towards addressing the environmental and economic problems ... -
Interactions between woody plants, elephants and other browsers in the Chobe riverfront, Botswana
(Norwegian University of Science and Technology, 2005-11)This thesis examines the interaction between woody plants, elephants and other browsers in a semi-arid savanna in northern Botswana, southern Africa. Particularly I studied how woody plants respond to herbivory, how browsers ... -
International perceptions of animals and the importance of their welfare
(Frontiers Media, 2022-08-18)Our perceptions shape our intentions, our motivations, our behavior, and in doing so, our reality. In this age of the Anthropocene, our perceptions also impact the lives and welfare of other animals. One of the key principles ... -
Introduction and expansion of Moringa oleifera Lam. in Botswana: Current status and potential for commercialization
(Elservier, 2020-02-03)A survey was conducted to document the history of introduction of Moringa oleifera, its current uses as well as potential for expansion and commercialization in Botswana. The study was conducted between February and December ... -
Invasiveness of biofuel crops: implications for energy research and policy in Botswana
(Routledge, 2020-05-25)In developed countries, biofuel development was largely driven by a desire to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing energy security, whereas in developing countries, in addition to energy security, the quest ... -
Inventories of fallout 210Pb and 137Cs radionuclides in moorland and woodland soils around Edinburgh urban area (UK)
(Elsevier, 2006)Inventories of fallout 210Pb and 137Cs have been measured in moorland and woodland soils around the Edinburgh urban area, using a high purity germanium detector. The 210Pb inventories in moorland soils were relatively ... -
Investigating groundwater recharge potential of Notwane catchment in Botswana using geophysical and geospatial tools.
(Elsevier, 2022-04)Study region This study is conducted over the Notwane Catchment Area (NCA) in South eastern Botswana using geospatial and geophysical tools. Study focus Geospatial and geophysical tools, which provide spatial information ... -
Investigation of Cysticercosis bovis prevalence using passive abattoir post-mortem inspection and active administration of structured non-participatory questionnaire to farmers in Botswana
(Springer Nature B.V, 2020-10-15)Most government published statistics of C. bovis prevalence in Botswana emanate mainly from records available at the Botswana Meat Commission (BMC), the country’s national export abattoir. Although BMC slaughters 44% of ... -
Investigation of heavy metal hazards Status and their potential health risks in vegetables Irrigated with treated wastewater in Oodi gardens
(Springer, 2017-10-11)This study was conducted in Oodi Village, Botswana to investigate human health risk associated with heavy metals: Mn, Fe, Cu, Ni and Zn intake via consumption of contaminated locally grown vegetable: Spinacia oleracea L. ... -
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 ... -
Iowa teachers' perceptions regarding the effectiveness of agriculture teacher education programs in addressing teaching standards and criteria
(Iowa State University, 2007)The purpose of this study was to explore and describe perceptions of secondary school-level teachers of agriculture in Iowa regarding the effectiveness of agricultural education teacher preparation programs in addressing ... -
Knowledge and utilization of job enrichment techniques among district agricultural officers in Botswana
(Academic Journals, 2010)In Botswana, agricultural extension services delivery is faced with problems of inadequate skilled manpower to carry out research and disseminate information to farmers and existing staff are not motivated to perform at ...
