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Effect of leaf bud removal and partial leaf harvesting on growth, development and yield of cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp.)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-05)
Cowpea (Vigna unguiculta [L.] Walp.) originates in tropical Africa. Most producers engage in
“dual purpose” cowpea production, where sequential harvests of leaves arc made, followed by
seed harvest at the end of the ...
Influence of stocking density on bone development and carcass characteristics of family chickens reared up to 18 weeks of age under intensive management system
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-06)
The influence of stocking density on bone development and carcass characteristics of family
chickens was investigated. A total of 232 unsexed day-old family chicks were used in a
completely randomized design. Birds ...
Response of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes to irrigation at different growth stages in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2010-08)
A field experiment was conducted during 2009/2010 winter season to study the response of two winter wheat (Triticum aestivum L) cultivars (Baviaans and 14SAWYT306) to irrigation at different growth stages (from emergence ...
The benefits of different management interventions on the performance of goats in Oodi village, Kgatleng District: Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2015-08)
The aim of this research was to find the benefits of supplementation with molasses urea block
(MUB) and Ivermectin injections on the growth as well as on gastro-intestinal parasites load of
goats grazed extensively, ...
Soil-plant-animal continuum in relation to macro and micro mineral status of Tswana sheep at Goodhope and Morale ranches in Botswana
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2014-09)
This study reports the concentration of macro and micro minerals in soil, forage, water and blood
of Tswana sheep at Morale and Goodhope ranches. The main aim of the study was to evaluate
mineral status of soil, forage, ...
INFLUENCE OF HARVEST TIME AND GENOTYPE ON SEED YIELD, PETAL YIELD AND CARTHAMIDIN AND CARTHAMIN CONTENTS, AND MINERAL NUTRITIONAL CONTENT IN SAFFLOWER (Carthamus tinctorius L.).
(Buan, 2024-03-27)
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a versatile oil crop with drought, salinity, and severe temperature tolerance. In 2023, the Botswana government incorporated safflower into the cropping system, being among the 13 ...
Morphological and physiological responses of bambara groundnut (vigna subterranea l.verde) to short periods of water deficit stress during different developmental stages.
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2010-09)
The response pattern of morphological traits and physiological processes of bambara groundnut (Vigna Subterranean L. Verde) to short periods of water stress imposed at different growth and developmental stages and their ...