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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 ...
Bio-efficacy of selected bean genotypes and some plant powders as protectant against the seed beetle, Callosobruchus Maculatus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)in storage
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-10)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the utmost significant grain legumes in developing countries, however its production in Botswana has been failing to retain pace with annual growth rates due to post harvest ...
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 ...
Herbaceous plant and soil nutrient patterns along grazing gradients of the hard veld and sand veld areas of Botswana
(University of Botswana, 2005-07)
Vegetation changes associated with grazing by domestic livestock have been studied throughout the major grazing savannas of the world. Changes have been documented to differ from area to area depending on stock composition, ...
Effects of storage temperature and hot water treatment duration on chilling injury and quality of mango (Mangifera indica L.)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2016-08)
Low temperature storage is the most effective method of extending postharvest life and marketing period, and maintain fruit quality because it retards physiological processes such as respiration, ethylene production, ...
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 ...
Effects of plant population on growth, development and oil yield of safflower (Carthamus tinctorious L.)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2012-09)
Two field trials were done in the winter of 2010 and summer of 2010/2011 to evaluate the effects
of plant density. on the growth, development and yield of safflower. The results showed that
plant density and season of ...
Seed germination of morama bean (tylosema esculentum (burch) a. schreib) from different collection sites in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2020-07)
Understanding the seed biology and germination ecology of plants is critical for bringing them into cultivation, yet this information is insufficient for Tylosema esculentum despite its potential as a future crop. T. ...
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 ...
Characterisation of Jatropha curcas L. germplasm within Botswana using morphological and molecular markers (SSR)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-06)
Jatropha curcas L. is an undomesticated plant species that has recently received great attention
for its utilization in biofuel production in many countries including Botswana. The main goal of
this study was to identify ...