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Proteome profiling of lumichrome-treated Arabidopsis thaliana suggests that various regulatory mechanisms mediate enhanced photosynthesis and plant growth.
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-09)
Lumichrome, a novel bacterial molecule derived from Sinorhizobium meliloti, plays a crucial role in enhancing plant growth, particularly by increasing photosynthesis and influencing carbon metabolism. Through its impact ...
Bioactive compounds, antioxidant capacity, functional and sensory properties of optimized complementary weaning flour processed from sorghum, soybean, and karkade (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) seeds
(Elservier, 2023-03)
The study aimed to formulate and optimize complementary weaning flours for better antioxidants and sensory acceptability. D-optimal constrained mixture design was used to generate Eighteen formulations with a range of ...
Beekeeping Practices, Physiochemical Properties and Consumer Acceptability of Honey Collected from the Forest and Backyard Hives in Pandamatenga, Botswana.
(Junghaengsa, Inc, 2021-11-15)
Beekeeping is an important agricultural activity in Botswana and supports the livelihoods of many people in the country. However, there is limited documented evidence on apicultural practices and quality of honey produced ...
Structural and physicochemical characterization of starch from water lily (Nymphaea lotus) for food and non-food applications.
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-06)
In this study, starches were isolated from rhizomes and seeds of water lily (Nymphaea lotus) using cold distilled water. The structural and physicochemical properties of the isolated starches were compared with potato, ...
Effects of Moringa oleifera seeds on the physicochemical properties and microbiological quality of borehole water from Botswana
(IWA Publishing, 2022-09-07)
This study was conducted to determine the effects of Moringa oleifera seeds on the physicochemical properties and microbiological quality of borehole water collected from Thamaga village in Botswana. Borehole water samples ...
Development of the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Programme at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN)
(CRC Press, 2024)
This chapter discusses the agricultural and biosystems engineering (ABEN) programme at the Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN). It covers the progression from the initial engineering courses, ...
Sterols as a biomarker in tracing niger and sesame seeds oils adulterated with palm oil.
(Elsevier Ltd, 2021-04)
Food adulteration is a serious social problem all over the world. The oil obtained from the niger and sesame is known for its quality and has a high market value in Ethiopia. The cost of the oil obtained from these oilseed ...
Enzymes indigenous to milk: Lactoperoxidase.
(Elsevier, 2021-09-27)
Lactoperoxidase (LPO), the peroxidase isolated from milk, is widely distributed in nature. LPO is the second most abundant enzyme in milk and its primary role is to protect the mammary gland and the gut of infants against ...
Evaluation 16 elite sugarcane lines for ethanol yield and yield related traits under rainfed conditions.
(Southern Cross Publishing, 2021-07-01)
The world demand for clean renewable energy has seen a rise in use of sugarcane in production of bioenergy products like bioethanol which is produced from molasses and extracted juice of stalk. This then brings a competition ...
Nutritional composition and mineral profile of leaves of Moringa oleifera provenances grown in Gaborone, Botswana.
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-01-04)
Although Moringa is an important vegetable crop elsewhere, its nutritional and non-food uses are not widely known in Botswana community. This study was conducted to determine the chemical composition and mineral contents ...