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Monepenepe (Cassia abbriviata): A Medicinal Plant in Botswana [2005]
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2005)
Cassia abbrivata commonly known, as Monepenepe in Botswana is a widespread shrub or medium sized tree or shrub belonging to the Caesalpinaceae family. In Africa it grows from Somalia to South Africa. It is important medicine ...
Influence of Feed Type on Egg Production of Tswana Laying Chicken
(Ansinet, 2003)
The experiment was done at estate management Unit in Sebele, Gaborone. Ten 23 weeks old laying Tswana chickens were bought from a local farmer and divided into two groups of five each, using complete randomized design. ...
Phosphorus levels in shoots of Bambara groundnut in Botswana soils
(Taylor & Francis, 2002)
The critical phosphorus (P) concentration and range of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea) plants were determined from a sand culture experiment at Botswana College of Agriculture. Twelve P levels (0.207–159 mg P pot−1) ...
Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and management of vegetable pests and diseases in Botswana
(Elservier, 2008)
Vegetable farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of pests, diseases and pest management practices were investigated by interviewing 112 growers in Botswana between April and June 2004. Most of the farmers grew brassicae crops, ...
Effects of site preparation for afforestation on methane fluxes at Harwood Forest, NE England
(Springer, 2009-05-06)
A field experiment was established at Harwood Forest to investigate the effects of three forest management practises (drainage, mounding and fertilisation) on methane (CH4) emissions and environmental variables (soil ...
Influence of flooding on bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L.) germination: Effect of temperature, duration and timing
(Academic Journals, 2009)
To evaluate the response of bambara groundnut seeds to flooding stress a laboratory study (experiment 1) and a greenhouse study (experiment 2) were conducted. In the laboratory study seeds of a brown-coloured local bambara ...
Effect of control plot density, control plot arrangement, and assumption of random or fixed effects on nonreplicated experiments for germplasm screening using spatial models
(Crop Science Society of America, 2005)
Early generation selection experiments typically involve several hundred to thousands of lines. Various systematic and statistical techniques have been developed to increase effectiveness and efficiencies in such experiments, ...
Lucerne, Lablab and Leucaena leucocephala Forages: Production and Utilization for Livestock Production
(Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2003)
An overview is given of three legume pastures with potentials as sources of crude protein and other important nutrients for livestock production in Botswana. This paper reviews distribution, plant description, agronomic ...
Comparison of Laboratory pH Buffer Methods for Predicting Lime Requirement for Acidic Soils of Eastern Botswana
(Taylor & Francis, 2004)
The suitability of pH buffer methods that determine lime requirement (L.R.) of acid soils of the eastern region of Botswana has not been determined, and the soil physiochemical properties that influence L.R. are not known. ...
Ngoro: an indigenous, sustainable and profitable soil, water and nutrient conservation system in Tanzania for sloping land
(Elservier, 2004)
The Matengo people, in SW Tanzania, developed the ngoro conservation system several hundred years ago and it is a very effective indigenous manual cultivation practice for steep slopes. It deserves wider recognition and ...