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Assessing the symbiotic dependency of grain and tree legumes on N2 fixation for their N nutrition in five agro-ecological zones of Botswana
(SpringerLink, 2009-02)
To assess the symbiotic dependency of grain and shrub/tree legumes within five agro-ecological zones of Botswana, fully expanded leaves of the test species were sampled from about 26 study sites within Ngwaketse, Gaborone, ...
Effects of phenolics in sorghum grain on its bitterness, astringency and other sensory properties.
(Wiley, 2007-06-12)
Despite the fact that condensed tannins are potentially important antioxidants, there is a general belief that tannins in sorghum confer objectionable sensory attributes. The objective of this study was to determine ...
Influence of PROP taster status on the consumer acceptability of food made from tannin sorghums.
(Wiley, 2009-08-30)
BACKGROUND: Condensed tannins in sorghum are powerful antioxidants, beneficial for health. However, tannin sorghums are believed to be unpalatable. The objective was to determine the influence of 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) ...
Treated sewage effluent (water) potential to be used for horticultural production in Botswana.
(Elsevier, 2004-08)
Botswana being semi-arid and arid country, the provision of drinking water and water for agricultural production is becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. Measures that can augment the available sources of water or ...
Influence of Feed Type on Egg Production of Tswana Laying Chicken
(Ansinet, 2003)
The experiment was done at estate management Unit in Sebele, Gaborone. Ten 23 weeks old laying Tswana chickens were bought from a local farmer and divided into two groups of five each, using complete randomized design. ...
Characterization of agriculture-related land degradation in eastern and western parts of Botswana
(University of Botswana, 2005)
A study was carried out during 1998-2001 with the objective of, firstly, assessing the impact of cultivation on soil quality, and secondly, evaluating the effects of human and animal activities on soil erosion and range ...
Farmers’ knowledge in the cropping systems of Northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: Current challenges and solution for sustainable future food production
(Academic Journals, 2009)
Most African farmers involved in food production in South Africa; practice peasant farming for consumption and for retail sale in the informal market, local communities and street corners in the cities. These farmers are ...
Phosphorus levels in shoots of Bambara groundnut in Botswana soils
(Taylor & Francis, 2002)
The critical phosphorus (P) concentration and range of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) plants were determined from a sand culture experiment at Botswana College of Agriculture. Twelve P levels (0.207–159 mg P pot−1) ...
Root zone solute dynamics under drip irrigation: A review
(Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2000)
Infiltration and subsequent distribution of water and solutes under cropped conditions is strongly dependent on the irrigation method, soil type, crop root distribution, and uptake patterns and rates of water and solutes. ...
Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and management of vegetable pests and diseases in Botswana
(Elservier, 2008)
Vegetable farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of pests, diseases and pest management practices were investigated by interviewing 112 growers in Botswana between April and June 2004. Most of the farmers grew brassicae crops, ...