BUAN Research Hub: Recent submissions
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Application of a sex identification technique in juvenile ostriches and its potential application in Botswana
(South African Journal of Animal Science, 2002-09-22)Sexing ostrich chicks and juveniles before the dimorphous appearance of the plumage that starts at 14 months of age is proving difficult and cumbersome for Botswana farmers. This problem delays early selection of birds for ... -
An Econometric Analysis of Total (Domestic) and Import Demand for Beef in Hong Kong
(Taylor and Francis, 2008-10-18)This paper presents an applied econometric analysis of total (domestic and import) demand for beef in Hong Kong for the period 1970 to 1988. The estimates are in logarithmic form and provide elasticity estimates for beef ... -
African Yam Bean: An Under-Utilized Legume with Potential as a Tuber and Pulse Crop
(Taylor and Francis, 2008-09-22)African Yam Bean (Sphenostylis stenocarpa) is a legume that provides nutritionally rich seeds, tubers and leaves for human consumption. Production relies upon the cultivation of landraces and, to some extent, the collection ... -
A review of agricultural mechanization status in Botswana
(AMA, Agricultural Mechanization in Asia, Africa and Latin America,, 2002-08-28)Agricultural mechanization in Botswana is predominantly animal draught-powered. The low yields which characterize the arable sector due to low and erratic rainfall causes continued reliance on government subsidies. Government ... -
An Integrated In-service Professional Development Model Proposed for Agriculture Teachers: Implications for Improved IPD Policy at the Central Region of Botswana
(Transstellar Journal Publications and Research Consultancy Private Limited (TJPRC), 2017)This paper presents a conceptual model generated as part of the major mixed methods study, which among others, intended to point at changes that could lead to improved In-service Professional Development for agriculture ... -
The Perceptions of Botswana Agricultural Science Teachers towards their In-service Professional Development: An Exploratory Study of the Central Region
(The University of Nottingham, 2016-05)This study relates to the reforms by the Education Ministry in Botswana of decentralising the coordination of teachers’ In-service Professional Development (IPD) to the Regional Offices with the overall aim of improving ... -
Assessment of the species Penaeus latisulcatus and Penaeus japonicus in the shallow-water shrimp trawl fishery at the Sofala Bank, Mozambique.
(University of Bergen, 2000)Commercial data from 1995 and 1996 of the Pescamar fishing company in Mozambique were used to study the stock dynamics of the two shrimp species Penaeus latisulcatus (marfil) and Penaeus japonicus (tiger). These species ... -
Effect of lactation stage, parity and supplementary feeding with buffelgrass (Cenchrus ciliaris) and old man saltbush (Atriplex nummularia L.) on yield, composition, and microbial properties of camel milk produced in Tsabong
(Buan, 2024-08)The study involved two experiments. The first experiment of the study evaluated the effects of lactation stages (LS) and parity (PA) on the composition and properties of camel milk from 24 dromedary camels reared in Tsabong ... -
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 ... -
Major overlap in plant and soil organic carbon hotspots across Africa.
(Elsevier B.V., 2024-11-15)Terrestrial plant and soil organic carbon stocks are critical for regulating climate change, enhancing soil fertility, and supporting biodiversity. While a global-scale decoupling between plant and soil organic carbon has ... -
Plant‑based traditional foods of Mogoditshane, Mmopane and Metsimotlhabe villages, Botswana: nutritional and bioactive compounds potential, processing, values, and challenges
(Springer Link, 2024-08-27)Documentation of resources used in the indigenous diets are important for preservation of cultural heritage, biodiversity conservation, sustainability, and food systems resilience. In view of this, edible plants list, ... -
Phenotypic characterization, correlations between body weight and linear body measurements and regression equations for prediction of live weight in different sheep breeds of botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2024-08)The study was conducted to phenotypically characterize and establish relationships between body weight and linear body measurements, and to develop prediction equations for body weight using linear body measurements for ... -
A rapid assessment of macroinvertebrates associated with Salvinia Molesta in Moremi game reserve, Okavango delta
(Idodo Umeh Publishers Ltd, 2008)Salvinia molesta is an invasive species in the Okavango Delta. The plant forms monotypic covers in places where it occurs and thus affects macroinvertebrates diversity within them. Three habitats with low, moderate and ... -
Wind dispersed tree species have greater maximum height.
(John Wiley and Sons Inc, 2024-06-14)Aim: We test the hypothesis that wind dispersal is more common among emergent tree species given that being tall increases the likelihood of effective seed dispersal. Location: Americas, Africa and the Asia-Pacific. Time ... -
Lithocholic Acid Alleviates Deoxynivalenol-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress via PPARγ-Mediated Epigenetically Transcriptional Reprogramming in Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells.
(American Chemical Society, 2024-03-13)Deoxynivalenol (DON) is a common mycotoxin that induces intestinal inflammation and oxidative damage in humans and animals. Given that lithocholic acid (LCA) has been suggested to inhibit intestinal inflammation, we aimed ... -
Heat stress mitigation strategies employed by small-scale poultry farmers in Greater Gaborone, Botswana.
(Association of Agricultural Technology in Southeast Asia, 2024-03)Heat stress is a major challenge in poultry production in Botswana as temperatures of 35 oC and above are common phenomena in summer. A survey was carried out from April 2023 to May 2023 in Metsimotlhabe, Gabane, Tlokweng, ... -
Analyses of LULC dynamics in a socio-ecological system of the Bale Mountains Eco Region of Southeast Ethiopia.
(Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2024-06-21)Analysis of land use and land cover (LULC) change and its drivers and impacts in the biodiversity hotspot of Bale Mountain’s socio-ecological system is crucial for formulating plausible policies and strategies that can ... -
Participatory inventory of plant-based ethnoveterinary medicine used to control internal parasites of goats in the Ngamiland region of Botswana.
(Elsevier B.V, 2024-08)The effect of internal parasites on goats is of major concern, particularly in the tropics where there are limited resources and financially constrained farmers. The ethnic knowledge on controlling and treating internal ... -
Characterization of water lily (Nymphaea lotus) for nutrients, anti-nutrients, phytochemicals, and antioxidant capacities.
(Elsevier Ltd, 2024-06-17)Global food problems have challenged organizations to explore the possibility of using neglected aquatic plants as supplementary food. This study was aimed to characterize nutrients, antinutrients, phytochemicals, and ... -
Nutraceuticals as components of sustainable poultry production systems for food and nutrition security in Africa: a review
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2024-06-11)Poultry production plays a key role in reducing food and nutrition insecurity in developing countries. However, as the poultry industry continues to grow, its future is in doubt due to economic, environmental, and social ...
