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Efficacy of locally available fungicides in controlling powdery mildew of Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poiret) in greenhouse at Sebele, Botswana
(Sjournals Publishing Company, http://www.sjournals.com/index.php/SJCS, 2017)
The powdery mildew of butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne ex Poiret) caused by Podosphaera xanthii (Castagne) U. Braun and Shiskoff is the most severe disease in Botswana. The disease causes a significant reduction ...
Molecular evidence of high rates of asymptomatic P. vivax infection and very low P. falciparum malaria in Botswana
(BioMed Central, https://bmcinfectdis.biomedcentral.com/, 2016)
Background: Botswana is one of eight SADC countries targeting malaria elimination by 2018. Through spirited
upscaling of control activities and passive surveillance, significant reductions in case incidence of ...
Effects of used sunflower oil and ghee (clarified butter) on lipid profile and antioxidants in SD rats
(Dr. Petkova, V., http://www.ejbps.com/, 2016)
This study was aimed at determining the effects of used ghee and sunflower oils after potato frying on antioxidant status and lipid profile in SD rats. Male albino SD rats weighing approximately 200-250g were used for the ...
Seed-borne fungi of cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp] and their possible control in vitro using locally available fungicides in Botswana.
(Adhya Biosciences Pvt. Ltd., http://www.ijbio.com/, 2016)
Seeds of three cowpea cultivars namely Black eye, ER 7 and Tswana obtained from the Department of Agriculture Research, Gaborone were tested for the presence of seed-borne fungi, and their possible control in vitro using ...
Know your cooking oil
(SM Group, http://smjournals.com/, 2016)
Most of the cooking oils are vegetable oil. They are very rich in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA), omega-6 (n-3) and omega-3 (n-3) in the ratio of 16-20:1 against the recommended requirement of 1-4:1 and they lack their ...
Optical Characterization of TiO2-bound (CuFeMnO4) Absorber Paint for Solar Thermal Applications
(Science and Education Publishing, http://www.sciepub.com/journal/AJER, 2016)
A composite thin film consisting of TiO2 (binder), uniformly mixed CuFeMnO4 paint (solar absorber) was coated on textured aluminum sheets by dip coating. The film’s elemental analysis was done using energy dispersive x-ray ...
Incidence and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of Listeria monocytogenes in four street-food vending sites in Gaborone, Botswana
(Applied Zoologists Research Association (AZRA), http://www.azra-india.com/, 2016-02)
Listeria monocytogenes is widely distributed in nature and a significant foodborne pathogen. Where outbreaks of listeriosis have occurred, high fatalities ensue especially among the immune suppressed, pregnant women and ...
Assessment of heavy metal pollution/contamination in soils east and west of the Bamangwato Concessions Ltd (BCL) Cu/Ni mine smelter in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana
(International Network for Natural Sciences (INNSPUB), http://www.innspub.net, 2015)
The current study evaluated the concentration and levels of pollution by heavy metals in soils around BCL Cu/Ni mine in Selebi-Phikwe, Botswana. Soil samples were collected from four different locations namely 2.5 km east, ...
Cassia abbreviata extracts prevent the ensuing of pre-diabetes in albino rats subjected to sucrose load
(Applied Zoologists Research Association (AZRA), http://www.azra-india.com/, 2016)
Two extracts; water extract (CAW) and methanol extract (CAM) from the bark of Cassia abbreviata were prepared. Oral glucose tolerance test was carried out with both the extracts in normal albino SD rats to measure their ...
Diversity, stand structure and regeneration status of woody species, and spatial cover of herbaceous species in Mokolodi Nature Reserve, Southeastern Botswana
(Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/, 2016)
Diversity of woody and herbaceous species, stand structure and regeneration status of woody species, spatial cover of the herbaceous species as well as nutritional values of woody and herbaceous species were studied in ...