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Effects of plant population on growth, development and oil yield of safflower (Carthamus tinctorious L.)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2012-09)
Two field trials were done in the winter of 2010 and summer of 2010/2011 to evaluate the effects
of plant density. on the growth, development and yield of safflower. The results showed that
plant density and season of ...
Epidemiological studies on bovine fasciolosis in Botswana
(Murdoch University, 2014)
Fasciolosis, commonly known as liver fluke disease, is a disease of the liver of domestic livestock, principally ruminants, caused by pathogenic trematodes of the genus Fasciola, which comprises two species, F. hepatica ...
The potential use of Green maize husks wastes collected from street vendors in Gaborone as feed for livestock
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2019-06)
Large quantity of Green maize husks (GMH) materials are thrown away by Street Vendors who sell roasted maize to tire public in Gaborone city. These wastes materials are causing nuisance as they attract animals and rodents ...
Influence of sorghum-legume intercrop on insect diversity, natural enemies and damage on sorghum by spotted stemborer (chilo partellus swinhoe) (lepidoptera:crambidae)
(Botswana University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, 2017-06)
Stemborers are considered major pests of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) in Botswana. An evaluation of the effect of intercropping sorghum with legumes on insect diversity, natural enemies and damage on sorghum by ...
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, ...
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 ...