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Growth performance and carcass characteristics of guinea fowl (ntunida mcleagris) fed diets containing three local grown cereals as energy sources raised under intensive system
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-07)
This study investigated growth performance and carcass characteristics of guinea fowl fed
diets containing three local grown cereals as energy sources in comparison to commercial
broiler diets (control). Birds were ...
Effects of irrigation water type and nitrogen on growth, yield and nutrient partitioning of tomato. (Lycopersicon lycopersicum (L.) Karstern
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-09)
A field experiment was conducted at the Botswana College of Agriculture (BCA) to
evaluate the effects of irrigation water type and nitrogen on growth, yield and nutrient
partitioning of tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum ...
Effect of phosphorus on the growth yield and nutrient uptake of intercropped maize( Zea mays (L.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) walp)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2016-06)
In addition to low soil moisture and its holding capacity, constraints to arable agricultural
production in Botswana include low levels of nutrients, especially phosphorus. The objectives
of the study were to determine ...
Evaluation of the diversity and pest status of fruit flies on marula, Sclerocarya Birrea in Gabane, Mochudi and Rasesa
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2011-07)
Manila (Sclerocarya birrea) is one of the most useful indigenous trees in Africa. The fruits of marula are used to produce useful products such as juice, jam and beer. The seed kernels are very rich in proteins and can be ...
Effects of urea or lime stone ammonium nitrate (LAN) on biomass yield and chemical composition of silage from pure stand and intercropped lablab, Tswana cowpea, millet and buffel grass in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2018-12)
This study investigated if Urea or LAN had any effect on biomass yield and chemical composition (Macro and micro mineral) of silage made from fodder crops of Lablab (Lablab purpureas), Tswana cowpea (Vigna unguiailata), ...
Performance of dairy goats in selected regions of Botswana and the effect of improved management practices on milk yield and composition
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-11)
In Botswana milk production generally come from dairy cattle breeds, but there are some goat breeds that have the genetic potential for producing large quantities of milk. This dissertation was a record of two studies on ...
Relating sorghum yield to growing seasonal weather conditions for Chobe and Barolong agricultural district, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2013-06)
Growing season rainfall is the most important factor in rain-fed arable agriculture in semi-arid
climates. Knowledge of rainfall distribution is needed to make farmers aware of possible crop
yield obtainable during and ...
Effect of soil water deficit on water use efficiency of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2016-09)
There is a global concern over the capacity to feed a rapidly growing world population against a background of climate change which challenges productivity of major crops such as cowpea and their ability to ensure food ...
Effects of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) genotypes on growth, development, yield and yield components, and oil content and yield
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2018-09)
Safflower (CarthamustinctoriusL.) is a multipurpose oil seed crop that is drought, heat, cold and saline tolerant, but minor and neglected despite its many uses. However, recently there is renewed interest in safflower ...
Effect of ssupplementing ccowpea (Vigna ungulculata (L.) Walp) seed hulls and Commercial concentrate on productivity of weanling Boer goats grazing during the dry season at Mantshwabisl Government ranch in Kweneng District, Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-10)
The study was carried out during the dry season between June and August of 2013 to evaluate chemical composition, in vitro dry matter digestibility (IVDMD), feed intake and performance by weanling Boer goats supplemented ...