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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 ... -
Identification of anaplasma marginale proteins up-regulated during infection of the tick vector
(Washington State University, 2010-08)The transition between infection of the mammalian host and colonization of an arthropod vector is required for ongoing transmission of a broad array of pathogens, from viruses to protozoa. Understanding how this transition ... -
Identification of mongongo (schinziophyton rautanenii) and morama (tylosema esculentum) insect pests and their natural enemies in Botswana.
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-10)The study was conducted at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN) Sebele, Gaborone. Sampling sites for this study was done in Kweneng district and Okavango district, and the experiments were ... -
Identification of the causal agent of sorghum leaf blight and evaluation of its current management practices in Pandamatenga farming area
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-08)Turcicum Leaf Blight (TLB) of sorghum incited by Exserohilum turcicum is a major threat to sorghum production globally. This pathogen has been reported to attack both maize and sorghum resulting in yield losses as high as ... -
The image of agriculture education in Botswana
(Murdoch University, 2009)This study examines agricultural education in Botswana among students and teachers. Since independence in 1966 to the present time, agricultural production has declined from about 40 percent to about 3 percent. Harsh ... -
Impact of family chickens on the livelihoods of people living with HIV and AIDS and effects of stocking density on the growth performance of family chickens reared up to 18 weeks of age under intensive system
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-06)Two studies were carried out to investigate the impact of family chicken component of BONEPWA+ on the livelihoods of people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). In the first study, the impact of family chickens on the livelihoods ... -
The impact of transaction costs on the choice of cattle markets in Mahalapye district, Botswana
(University of Pretoria, 2004-07)The objective of this study is to identify the transaction costs factors and household characteristics that influence the farmers’ choice of cattle marketing channels in Mahalapye district, Botswana. The marketing channels ... -
The importance of soft skills in academic performance and career choices of senior secondary school students in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013-11)In today's society where soft skills are imperative for job success the use of performance data provided by standardised tests to sort students to various careers is a major concern. The study examined the relationship ... -
Influence of culture and stakeholders In Botswana’s dairy system
(The University of Queensland, 2007-12-12)ABSTRACT The government of Botswana initiated dairy industry development in the early 1980’s to reduce the country’s dependence on milk imports from neighbouring countries, particularly South Africa and Zimbabwe. The ... -
Influence of harvest time and genotype on seed yield, petal yield and carthamidin and carthamin contents, and mineral nutritional content in safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.)
(Buan, 2024-03-27)Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a versatile oil crop with drought, salinity, and severe temperature tolerance. In 2023, the Botswana government incorporated safflower into the cropping system, being among the 13 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Milk production and caprine mastitis occurrance in the production stage of the Gaborone region goat milk value chain
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-06)The first study was initiated with the objectives of analyzing the production stage of the goat milk value chain and prevalence of caprine mastitis and its impact on the value chain. The study was conducted in the ... -
Mineral intake and utilisation by guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) fed different local protein and energy sources
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013-08)Two studies were carried out to investigate the effects of feeding different locally available protein and energy sources on mineral utilisation by guinea fowl were investigated. In the first study, ninety-six-day old keets ... -
Morphological and physiological responses of bambara groundnut (vigna subterranea l.verde) to short periods of water deficit stress during different developmental stages.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2010-09)The response pattern of morphological traits and physiological processes of bambara groundnut (Vigna Subterranean L. Verde) to short periods of water stress imposed at different growth and developmental stages and their ...
