It has been well established that water deficit stress greatly affects the physiological process of most crops thus subsequently affecting yield as it disturbs the photosynthesis process. So it important to continuously evaluate potential future crops on the performance under lim...
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Research Article10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i45394
The aim of the study was to perform a qualitative phytochemical analysis and mucilage characterization of seeds from two Opuntia species: Opuntia Ficus-indica and Opuntia robusta from Botswana. Phytochemical extractions were conducted using ethanol, methanol, and n-hexane. The re...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2025/v24i6798
Aim: To evaluate the genetic diversity of the local and exotic accessions of this important crop. Study Design: The experiment was laid in a Random Complete Block Design (RCBD). Place and Duration of the Study: The pot experiment was carried in a greenhouse at the Botswana Univer...
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Research Article10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i52364
This study explores the green synthesis of zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles using a seed coat extract of morama (Tylosema esculentum), an underutilised leguminous oilseed indigenous to the Kalahari Desert. Green synthesis is a method that utilises biological entities such as plant...
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Research Article10.9734/afsj/2026/v25i9915