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The influence of nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition on growth and yield components of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius l.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-08)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a versatile crop used for edible oil, vegetable, cut flower
production, colouring foods, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, livestock feed, biofuels, textile, and
medicinal purposes. Soil ...
Safflower Growth, Development, Yield and Oil Content as Influenced By Genotype and Environment Interaction Under Onfarm Conditions
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2024-09)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is amongst the neglected and underutilized oilseed crop that is adaptable to environmental conditions present in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). It has many uses like foods, textile, ...
Morphological characterization and evaluation of Botswana bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria Molina Stand1.) landraces
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2021-06)
Bottle gourd (Lagenaria siceraria Molina Stand1.) landraces are usually grown in Botswana under subsistence farming. Morphological characterization of the landraces is important to identify promising landraces for breeding, ...
Effect of compost amendments on soil physicochemical properties, plant growth and efficient use of water, nitrogen and phosphorus in maize (zea mays l).
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-05)
Compost is used across the world to sustain soil fertility and crop yield. This investigation consists of two experiments, which were conducted at BUAN greenhouses and farmers field in the Central District of Botswana in ...
Growth performance of muscovy and pekin ducks and genetic diversity of muscovy duck population in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2020-09)
A research study was carried out to compare growth performance of Muscovy (Cairina moschata
domestica) and Pekin ducks (Anas platyrhynchos) and to evaluate the genetic diversity of Muscovy
duck population in Botswana. ...
Assessment of water quality in a drainage channel at Pandamatenga commercial arable farms for possible agricultural reuse
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023)
Botswana is a semi-arid country with low rainfall and a lack of water resources. The country has reached its full potential in terms of surface water development, that is, the construction of dams, owing to the flat ...
Storage temperature and atmosphere influenced postharvest quality of marula (sclerocarya birrea subspecies caffra) fruits
(BUAN, 2020-07)
Low temperature storage is the most effective technology for maintaining quality and extending the postharvest life of fresh horticultural produce. However, horticultural produce of tropical and subtropical in origin are ...
Wildfire prediction and monitoring in the rangeland areas of Botswana: a case study of Kgalagadi district
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-01)
Fire is a critical tool for managing rangeland ecosystems, particularly in the savannah. However, the increasing wildfire occurrence poses a considerable danger to rangeland ecosystem continuity. Burned area extent and ...
Phenotypic and genetic characterization of different strains of indigenous Tswana chickens in Kweneng and southern districts of Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-08)
The aim was to characterise indigenous Tswana chicken populations in Kweneng and Southern districts of Botswana. The qualitative traits involved in the study included tail colour, breast colour, back colour, neck colour, ...
Bovine cysticercosis: prevalence, risk factors, its socio-economic effects on cattle farmers in Botswana and identification of immunogenic antigens
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2020-09)
Botswana’s incidence of Taenia saginata cysticercosis following passive post-mortem inspection has increased consistently, with attendant public health and socioeconomic implications. Most published bovine cysticercosis ...