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Identification and classification of finger millet (Elcusine coracana ) accessions using morphological traits and DNA finger printing
(Khon Kaen University, 2012)
Information on genetic diversity of germplasms is very important for every breeding program, thus evaluation and characterization of germplasms is the first and most important step for any breeding program. Different tools ...
Effects of nutritionally-mediated increases in the plasma ammonia concentrations of donor ewes on the in vivo and subsequent in vitro development and metabolism of their embryos
(University of Aberdeen, 1994)
A review of the literature indicated that high levels of protein in ruminant diets can lower fertility. Ammonia from proteins that are rapidly degraded by the rumen microbes has been suggested as the factor that may affect ...
The role and potential of tree growing on farms in the Barolong district – Botswana
(University of Aberdeen, 1992)
In the Barolong District the depletion of the woodland resource, upon which households are dependent for fuelwood, poles, fencing material, livestock forage and protection of cropland soil, is a cause for concern. The ...
The design and use of agroforestry systems in Botswana
(University of Edinburgh, 1996)
Botswana is a semi-arid country which has 80% of the population living in rural areas and engaged mainly in agriculture. Rural populations in Botswana depend heavily on woodlands for fuelwood, fencing poles, building and ...
The dynamics of hydraulic lift in peach tree water relations
(West Virginia University, 1995)
Evaluation of cropping strategies for mitigating elephant crop raiding in communities along the eastern Okavango Panhandle of Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-03)
There is an increased call for elephant protection and conservation due to the anthropogenically driven decline in elephant numbers globally. However, due to protection by Government legislation in Botswana, elephant ...
Effect of weaning age and sex on bone development and meat quality traits of pigs raised under intensive system and slaughtered at 70 kg body weight
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-06)
Two studies were carried out to determine the effects of weaning age and sex on bone development and meat quality of pigs raised under intensive system. slaughtered at 70 kg body weight. A total of 24 piglets (12 males and ...
Design and development of a borehole pumping and water level monitoring control system in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-11-07)
Botswana experiences recurrent droughts and has limited surface water resources with the
average annual rainfall varying from a minimum of less than 250 mm in the Southwest region
and a maximum of about 650 mm in the ...
Effects of nitrogen and phosphorus nutrition on growth, yield, yield components and fruit quality of watermelon (Citrullus lanatus Thumb)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-11)
An experiment was conducted in the Botswana College of Agriculture, Notwane farm in
Gaborone North to evaluate the effect of nitrogen and phosphorus on growth, yield, yield
components and quality of watermelon (Citrullus ...
Current state and updating of heat and moisture production of poultry and their housing systems
(Iowa State University, 2002)
An extensive literature review and comparative analysis of heat and moisture production (HP, MP) of various poultry types (layers, broilers, and turkeys) and their housing systems indicated that total heat production (THP, ...