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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 ...
An analysis of pre-service teacher preparation and instructional supervisory practices in Agricultural Education
(Iowa State University, 2006)
his dissertation contained three articles that explored teacher preparation in Agricultural
Education. The first article was a descriptive-correlational study; it described the relationship
between pre-service teachers' ...
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 ...
Sprawl dynamics and the development of effective smart growth policies
(The Pennsylvania State University, 2006-11-15)
Sprawling urban development is a major driving force of global environmental change. Its impact on Earth system functions is likely to increase in the future when the proportion of the world’s population living in urban ...
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 ...
Abundance and diversity of safflower (Carthamus tinctorius l.) insects in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2022-10)
Water scarcity has become a major challenge for Botswana farmers to increase their production despite various development initiatives introduced by the government. Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius l.) is a drought tolerant ...
Effects of planting date and genotypes on growth, development, yield, and oil content of safflower under irrigated conditions in semi-arid south-east Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2023-09-06)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is an annual oil plant belonging to the Compositae or Asteracea family that can be grown as a summer or winter crop. One of the most important criteria for maximising safflower production ...