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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 ... -
Determination and source apportionment of selected heavy metals in aerosol samples collected from Sebele
(Science Publication, 2013-05-17)Bush fires and dust in the dry winter months establish moderately high background levels of aerosols. Emissions into the atmosphere by copper mines, coal mines and vehicular emissions are all possible sources of air pollution ... -
Determination of mineral content in sugar bean, lentils and groundnuts sold by the roadside in Gaborone, Botswana
(Human Journals, 2020-06-20)Samples of raw lentils, sugar beans and groundnuts were bought from a street vendor by the roadside at Gaborone Bus Station. Sample preparation was carried out by microwave digestion process. The digests were analyzed for ... -
Determination of some engineering properties of morama bean (Tylosema esculentum)
(CIGR Journal, 2014-09-30)The morama bean (Tylosema esculentum) is an underutilised legume native to the Kalahari region of Southern Africa. Some engineering properties relevant to the mechanisation of its processing have been characterised, namely; ... -
Determination of Sorghum Grain Shape using Image Processing
(BIE Biennial Conference, 2013-10)Sorghum grain sphericity, aspect ratio and shape factor were determined from dimensional measurements by image processing and compared to measurements made manually for three sorghum varieties grown in Botswana (Segaolane, ... -
Detoxification Enzymes in the Carmine Spider Mite Tetranychus cinnabarinus Boisduval
(Entomological Society of India, 2026-06-02)A study was conducted to establish acaricide detoxification enzymes activity among carmine spider mite (Acari: Tetranychidae) strains collected from commercial tomato fields in seven geographical locations of Botswana. The ... -
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 ... -
Development and performance evaluation of a low-cost sensor-based automated drip irrigation system for small-scale farming
(Springer Nature Link, 2026-03-26)Small-scale farmers operating in water-scarce areas are frequently deprived of access to affordable and dependable irrigation scheduling technologies. To overcome this obstacle, a sensor-based automated drip irrigation ... -
Development of eco-friendly bovine hoof gelatin-cellulose films reinforced with Myrothamnus flabellifolius extract, green-synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO Nps) and β-cyclodextrin nanocomposites.
(Springer Nature, 2026-12)The environmental impact of synthetic polymer and food waste underscores the need to develop sustainable biopolymers for food packaging. This study developed antimicrobial biocomposite films from cow hoof gelatin, ... -
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, ... -
Dimensional Relations and Physical Properties of Wood of Acacia saligna, an Invasive Tree species growing in Botswana
(International Science Community Association, 2013-07-06)A study was carried out to evaluate wood physical properties of Acacia saligna, an invasive alien species that has naturalized in Botswana. Wood samples were collected from three different trees at three different heights ... -
Diseases and management of indigenous chickens in Oodi, Kgatleng, Botswana.
(Cambridge University Press, 2007-09-18)A total of 215 indigenous chickens were found in 10 homesteads visited in Oodi, Kgatleng, Botswana from June to July 1999. The mean (SD) flock size was 21.5 (11.6) with a range of 7–47. The chickens were not housed but ... -
Distribution of bovine cysticercosis prevalence in the southeastern districts of Botswana from 2015 to 2016
(Veterinary World, 2022-02-17)Background and Aim: Bovine cysticercosis is defined as a foodborne parasitic zoonotic disease of cattle caused by the larval stage of the human tapeworm Taenia saginata. In Botswana, bovine cysticercosis has inflicted major ... -
Distribution, traditional utilization, processing, and health benefits associated with the consumption of morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)]: a survey from selected districts of Botswana
(Springer Nature Link, 2025-02-04)Morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)] is a nutrient-dense underutilized legume that can address proteinenergy and micronutrient malnutrition in developing countries. An ethnographic study using a snowball sampling ... -
Distribution, traditional utilization, processing, and health benefits associated with the consumption of morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)]: a survey from selected districts of Botswana
(Springer Nature Link, 2025-02-03)Morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)] is a nutrient-dense underutilized legume that can address protein-energy and micronutrient malnutrition in developing countries. An ethnographic study using a snowball sampling ... -
Distribution, traditional utilization, processing, and health benefits associated with the consumption of morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)]: a survey from selected districts of Botswana
(Springer Nature Link, 2025-02-03)Morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)] is a nutrient-dense underutilized legume that can address proteinenergy and micronutrient malnutrition in developing countries. An ethnographic study using a snowball sampling method ... -
Distribution, traditional utilization, processing, and health benefits associated with the consumption of morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)]: a survey from selected districts of Botswana.
(BioMed Central Ltd, 2025-02-03)Morama bean [Tylosema escululetum (Burch.)] is a nutrient-dense underutilized legume that can address protein-energy and micronutrient malnutrition in developing countries. An ethnographic study using a snowball sampling ... -
Diversity of wild herbaceous legumes in southern Africa, their associated root nodule bacteria, and insect pests.
(CABI, 2018)Climate change models predict that most parts of southern Africa including Botswana and Namibia will experience severe water stress and temperature increases as a result of climate change. Wild drought-tolerant nitrogen-fixing ... -
Diversity patterns of woody vegetation of Kgatleng District, Botswana.
(Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology of Plants., 2018)Vegetation assessments have intensified around the globe to document plant diversity in the wake of climatic shifts and local environmental changes. Botswana also recognises the value of documenting plant diversity, and ... -
Diversity, population structure and regeneration status of woody species in different habitats in Maun Educational Park, northern Botswana
(Routledge, 2021-03-15)The diversity and population structure of woody species at Maun Educational Park (MEP) was investigated from June to July 2018. A total of 23, 18 and 30 quadrats of 20 × 20 m size were laid down at 50 m intervals along a ...
