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Bee species diversity and nesting sites in cultivated savannah, northern Zimbabwe.
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2022-06-09)Bees play key roles in savannah ecosystems but face myriad threats. A combination of flower sweep netting and visual observations was used to determine bee-species diversity and preferred nesting sites in five villages in ... -
The status of honeybees (Apis mellifera scutellata) colonies in Hurugwe Safari Area-Rifa section, northern Zimbabwe.
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2022-08-07)Species Distribution Models (SDM) play an essential role in establishing factors affecting honeybee species spatial population distribution and ensuring effective niche habitat protection. This study aimed to assess the ... -
Investigating groundwater recharge potential of Notwane catchment in Botswana using geophysical and geospatial tools.
(Elsevier, 2022-04)Study region This study is conducted over the Notwane Catchment Area (NCA) in South eastern Botswana using geospatial and geophysical tools. Study focus Geospatial and geophysical tools, which provide spatial information ... -
Evaluation of national disaster management strategy and planning for flood management and impact reduction in Gaborone, Botswana
(Elsevier, 2022-05)Floods and droughts are the most common natural disasters that have and continue to result in huge economic losses and loss of life across southern Africa. Flood disasters come about due to intersection of flood waters ... -
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 ... -
The estimation of live weight based on linear traits in indigenous Tswana goats at various ages in Botswana.
(Springer Link, 2011-10-02)The objective of this study was to determine the usefulness of some linear body measurements in predicting live weight in indigenous Tswana goats at various ages. Data for this study were obtained from 2,783 goats sampled ... -
Evaluation of three breeding cycles for seedling weight of switchgrass, big bluestem, and indiangrass.
(Crop Science Society of America, 2014-07-01)A modified form of restricted, recurrent phenotypic selection was used to select for seedling shoot weight in switchgrass (Panicum virgatum L.), big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii Vitman), and indiangrass [Sorghastrum nutans ... -
Wildfires in Botswana and Their Frequency of Occurrence
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2021-09-13)Fires play an essential part in the maintenance of the environment, but am- plified fire activity often leads to adverse effects in the environment such as destruction of property and loss of life. Botswana has experienced ... -
Determination of the aroma properties of Mustard seeds by SPME - GC-MS
(Greener Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021-10-10)The objective of this study was to investigate the volatile aroma constituents of mustard seeds grown in Ethiopia by using SPME-GC-MS. In the analysis several sulfur contained compounds were identified. The ... -
Proximate composition and determination of the physicochemical characteristics of Mmilo (Vangueria infausta) oil from Botswana
(Greener Journal of Biological Sciences, 2021-07-07)Mmilo (Vangueria infausta) is an indigenous fruit that is available in parts of Botswana and is well consumed in several countries in Southern Africa. This study investigated the physicochemical properties of Mmilo oil ... -
A call for global action for rare diseases in Africa
(Nature Research, 2019-12-23)The 11th International Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs (ICORD), South Africa, included the Africa-Rare initiative launch and facilitated multi-stakeholder engagement in the challenges facing, and opportunities ... -
Food and nutrition security and wildlife conservation: Case studies from Kenya.
(Academic Press, 2020-01-01)Despite concerted efforts to improve food and nutrition security in many parts of the world, food and nutrition security still remains a challenge, especially in developing countries. In the face of the increasing human ... -
Hot water treatment and duration alleviates chilling injury of mango (Mangifera indica L.).
(International Society for Horticultural Science, 2020)Low temperature storage is the most effective method of extending postharvest life and marketing period and maintain fruit quality. Unfortunately, for chilling injury (CI) sensitive fruits, low temperature storage may be ... -
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 ... -
Preharvest factors that predispose apples to superficial scald.
(Elsevier, 1994-09)Preharvest factors during fruit ontogeny greatly affect fruit quality at harvest, modify fruit response to various treatments, development of physiological disorders, and retention of fruit quality at the end of storage ... -
Effect of climate change on dairy production in Botswana and its suitable mitigation strategies.
(Science-line Publishers, 2013)This paper explores the effects of climate change on dairy production in Botswana and mitigation strategies are suggested. Dairy farming has not experienced growth over time rendering the country heavily dependent on milk ... -
Effect of phloem sap deposition on properties of sapwood in Pterocarpus angolensis (Mukwa) following bark stripping by elephants in Chobe forests reserves in northern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)An investigation was carried out to assess properties of sapwood in Pterocarpus angolensis following debarking by elephants in Botswana. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of phloem sap deposition on ... -
Effect of fire burning interval on species composition, herbage yield and bush control in the savanna of eastern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)The purposes of this study were to examine the effects of various fire burning intervals on the dynamics of woodland structure and the resultant herb layer in the savanna vegetation of eastern Botswana. Plots of 1.2 ... -
Evaluation of relative resistance of four cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) varieties to the black cowpea aphid (Aphis Craccivora) in South-eastern Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)Cowpea (Vigna unguiculala (L.) Walp) is an important food legume in many tropical countries, but its production is seriously constrained by insect pests. Aphis craccivora is one of the major pests of cowpea worldwide. ... -
Effects of original source of dairy cows, season and age on milk production in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011)The objective of the study was to determine the effects of animal and environmental factors on milk yield of Holstein dairy cows kept under intensive system in Botswana. A total of 768 monthly records of 27 Holstein ...