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Effects of irrigation regime on the growth of three warm season turfgrasses in southern, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-01)Botswana is known for its unreliable rainfall, extended dry spells and heat. The combination of these factors puts great demand on water conservation strategies in turfgrass management. These strategies dictate that ... -
Production characteristics and management practices of indigenous Tswana sheep in southern districts of Botswana
(Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI), 2022-01-12)The aim of this study was to describe the indigenous Tswana sheep production systems, their management and farmers’ preferred selection traits when selecting breeding rams in four southern districts of Botswana. A total ... -
Assessment of genetic diversity of mungbean genotypes in Botswana using agro-morphological traits and molecular markers.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-02)Mungbean (Vigna radiata L, Wilczek), is one of the leguminous crops that plays an important role in improving national food security and sustaining livelihoods of small-scale farmers in the developing world. Despite its ... -
Distribution of bovine cysticercosis prevalence in the southeastern districts of Botswana from 2015 to 2016
(Veterinary World, 2022-02-17)Background and Aim: Bovine cysticercosis is defined as a foodborne parasitic zoonotic disease of cattle caused by the larval stage of the human tapeworm Taenia saginata. In Botswana, bovine cysticercosis has inflicted major ... -
The impact of stable flies (stomoxys calcitrans l.) on small stock production in Bodibeng, Bothatogo and Sehithwa in the north west district, Botswana; a survey study.
(Scienceline Publishers, 2022-03-25)Stable fly, Stomoxys calcitrans L. (Diptera: Muscidae) is a globally recognized livestock pest of economic importance, which also attacks wild animals, pets and humans. These flies frequently feed on the forelegs of animals ... -
Refractance window drying: Principles and applications.
(Wiley Online Library, 2022-03-28)Refractance window (RW) drying is a modern drying technology that yields superior quality products. The dryer incorporates a technology that can be used to dry or evaporate both fluids and semi-fluid-like products; hence, ... -
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 ... -
Bio-based smart materials for fish product packaging: a review.
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2022-04-25)Conventional packaging offers protection, containment, communication, and convenience to packaged food. The most commonly used packaging materials are petrochemical-based plastics which generate massive wastes that persist ... -
Evaluation of national disaster management strategy and planning for flood management and impact reduction in Gaborone, Botswana
(Elsevier, 2022-05)Floods and droughts are the most common natural disasters that have and continue to result in huge economic losses and loss of life across southern Africa. Flood disasters come about due to intersection of flood waters ... -
A Review of Habitat and Distribution of Common Stingless Bees and Honeybees Species in African Savanna Ecosystems.
(Sage Journals, 2022-05-03)Background and Research Aims: Globally, concerns over a decline in insect pollinator abundance have been raised. Although bees were noted to be key pollinating agents for approximately 52 of the leading 115 global food ... -
Effects of Bambara groundnut and Butternut blending on functional and sensory properties of sorghum flour porridge.
(AIMS Press, 2022-05-06)Mageu is a non-alcoholic fermented gruel processed from cereal grains, mostly maize and is widely consumed in the Southern African region. The refined maize meal used for mageu processing is limited in dietary fiber, ... -
An alternative food neophobia scale (FNS-A) to quantify responses to new foods.
(Elsevier, 2022-05-13)An alternative Food Neophobia Scale (FNS-A) was developed in three studies to measure food neophobia (reluctance to eat and avoidance of trying new foods). In Study 1, the original food neophobia scale, FNS (Pliner, & ... -
Genotypic variation in response to drought stress is associated with biochemical and transcriptional regulation of ureides metabolism in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).
(University of Ljubljana, 2022-05-29)Ureidic legumes such as common bean (Phaseoulus valgaris L.) plants export nitrogen from the nodules to shoots and leaves as ureides during symbiotic biological nitrogen fixation. Common bean gene encoding allantoinase ... -
The impact of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) farming on the survival of honeybees (Apis mellifera) in Nyamakate Communal Area, northern Zimbabwe.
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2022-05-31)The impact of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) farming on the survival of honeybees (Apis mellifera) was investigated through the documentation of mortality of honeybees, the number of trees cut and planted, and agrochemicals ... -
A Geospatial assessment of soil erosion risk and soil fertility changes due to ISPAAD programme: A case study of Dinogeng Agricultural Extension Area, Kgatleng District.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-06)This study was conducted in Dinogeng Agricultural Extension Area (DAEA) in the Kgatleng District located in the eastern part of Botswana. The main objective of this study was to assess the impacts of the Integrated Support ... -
Morula kernel cake as a dietary component in complete diets for Tswana sheep
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-06)Lack of locally produced high quality feed ingredients for livestock, especially to supply protein is an impediment to increased productivity in Botswana. Driven by the need to fill this gap, a series of experiments were ... -
When the order matters: Impacts of lignin removal and xylan conformation on the physical structure and enzymatic hydrolysis of sugarcane bagasse
(Elsevier, 2022-06)Dilute acid and alkaline pretreatments are commonly used to fractionate lignocellulosic biomass for its conversion into biofuels and renewable materials. In the current work, we compare the structure and morphology of one ... -
A Geospatial assessment of soil erosion risk and soil fertility changes due to ISPAAD programme: A case study of Dinogeng Agricultural Extension Area, Kgatleng District
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-06)This study was conducted in Dinogeng Agricultural Extension Area (DAEA) in the Kgatleng District located in the eastern part of Botswana. The main objective of this study was to assess soil erosion risk and soil fertility ... -
In Pursuit of Sustainable Tourism in Botswana: Perceptions of Maun Tourism Accommodation Operators on Tourism Certification and Eco-Labelling.
(Springer Link, 2022-06-01)Tourism is one of the main engines of growth for many economies around the world. This growth has also brought up some negative environmental and socio-economic impacts. Tourism stakeholders have been forced to come up ... -
Determinants of Decision Making by Smallholder Farmers on Land Allocation for Small-Scale Forest Management in Northwestern Ethiopian Highlands.
(MDPI, 2022-06-03)Smallholder farmers in the northwestern Ethiopian Highlands are highly engaged in small-scale forest management. Participation in this activity can provide a key source of income for the farmers as well as wider benefits ...