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Calcium-Ammonium Selectivity of Two Benchmark Soils from Botswana as Assessed by Competing Semi-empirical Ion Exchange Equations
(Taylor & Francis, 2015)
The effectiveness of lime-ammonium-nitrate (LAN) as a nitrogen (N) fertilizer in weathered soils depends on the respective selectivity for ammonium (NH4) and calcium (Ca) by the soils. The study assessed Ca2+/NH4+ exchange ...
Development and application of modern agricultural biotechnology in Botswana: The potentials, opportunities and challenges
(GM Crops & Food, 2014)
In Botswana, approximately 40% of the population live in rural areas and derive most of their livelihood from
agriculture by keeping livestock and practising arable farming. Due to the nature of their farming practises
livestock ...
Community-based camel ecotourism in Botswana: Current status and future perspectives
(International society of Camelid Research and Development, 2019-01-15)
Ecotourism is a form of tourism that involves visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small-scale alternative to standard commercial (mass) tourism. Ecotourism ...
Drought responsive genes and their functional terms identified by GS FLX Pyro sequencing in maize
(Crea Journals, 2014)
Drought stress is a major challenge for the production of maize (Zea mays L), leading to reduced growth of aerial parts and, to a large extent, reproductive stages of development. We applied the 454 GS FLX titanium platform ...
Effects of planting date and transgenic maize hybrids on Fusarium ear rot severity at Hoytville and Wooster, Ohio, USA
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2014)
A three year study was conducted at Hoytville and Wooster, Ohio from 2006 to 2008 to find out how sequential planting of transgenic and non-transgenic maize influence Fusarium ear rot of maize. Maize hybrids with different ...
Investigation of heavy metal hazards Status and their potential health risks in vegetables Irrigated with treated wastewater in Oodi gardens
(Springer, 2017-10-11)
This study was conducted in Oodi Village, Botswana to investigate human health risk associated with heavy metals: Mn, Fe, Cu, Ni and Zn intake via consumption of contaminated locally grown vegetable: Spinacia oleracea L. ...
Application of the deuterium-oxide dose-to-mother technique to determine the exclusivity of breastfeeding in women in Kanye, Botswana.
(National Inquiry Services Centre (NISC), 2015-03-28)
Objective: The objective of the study was to determine breastfeeding exclusivity and impact on the nutritional status of mothers and infants.
Design: This was an observational descriptive study.
Setting: The setting was ...
Evaluating the Growth Response of Cassia abbreviata oliv. Seedlings to Growing Mediain Botswana
(International Science Community Association, 2013-11)
A pot experiment was conducted at the Botswana College of Agriculture nursery to investigate effects of growing media on the growth of Cassia abbreviata. A completely randomized design (CRD) with four treatments: top garden ...
Prediction of animal population dynamics with a focus on smallholder pig breeding establishments #
(Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2012)
Botswana government has made efforts to diversify agriculture and pig production has been identified as one avenue to achieve this diversification in the livestock industry. It is important that farmers are encouraged to ...
Effect of Seed Pre-sowing Treatment on Germination of Three Acacia Species Indigenous to Botswana
(SCIENCEDOMAIN international, 2014)
Effect of Seed Pre-sowing Treatment on Germination of Three Acacia Species Indigenous to Botswana Effectiveness of selected immersion-based seed pre-sowing treatments (cold water, hot water and concentrated sulphuric acid) ...