Mr Thembinkosi Mathowa
Chief Technician
Faculty of Agriculture
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS)
Mr. Thembinkosi Mathowa is working as a Chief Technician in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (CSS), Botswana University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (BUAN). He graduated with a Master of Science degree (MSc) in Agriculture from Khon Kaen University (KKU) in Thailand via 100% research conferred in May 2012, Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Agricultural Education from University of Botswana (UB) conferred in October 2006 and a Diploma in Horticulture from UB conferred in October 2003. He has been exposed to various laboratory and field operations as well as instruments locally and abroad since he joined the University in 2007. He has vast experience working in both open field and controlled environments such as the greenhouse and the net shade. Mr. Mathowa has assisted in teaching of controlled environment, ornamental horticulture, fruit and vegetable production courses among others in the Department. He has participated in various Departmental/University/National research projects. His research interests are on environmental, plant and soil sciences. His key areas of expertise are performing plant propagation techniques (sexual and asexual) and application of techniques developed for controlled environment agriculture (CEA). He has published chapters/articles in refereed books and journalsHe has made oral and poster presentations at national and international symposiums/conferences. He has reviewed papers for several regional and international refereed journals.
Controlled Environment Horticulture,
Ornamental Horticulture,
Fruit and Vegetable Production
Landscape Horticulture,
Plant Propagation
Management of Agricultural Waste and Residues through Production and Utilization of Compost Fertilizer for Small Scale Farmers. National Environment Fund (NEF), Ministry of Environment, Wildlife and Tourism (MEWT), Botswana Government
Development and adoption of improved and climate resilient cereal farming systems across Botswana’s landscapes. The Ministry of Communications and Innovation (MCI), Botswana Government
1. Mojeremane, W., Mmolotsi, R.M., Rampart, M., Teketay, D., Kakambi, O., Makoi, T.I., Kopong, I., Makgobota, K., Mathowa, T., Neo-Mahupeleng, G. and Sianga, K. 2025. Evaluating Effects of Pre-sowing Treatments on Germination of Brachystegia boehmii and Piliostigma thonningii. Advances in Global Change Research Volume 75, Environmental Change and Biodiversity Conservation in sub-Saharan Africa, Chapter 15, Volume 1, Springer: 284-300; https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-73136-5
2. Mojeremane, W., Mathowa, T., Moseki, O., Legwaila, G.M and Machacha, S. 2019. Effect of Different Organic Fertilizer Application Rates on Yield and Yield Attributes of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). New Perspectives in Agriculture and Crop Science, Chapter 3, Vol. 1: 24-33; https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/npacs/v1
3. Teketay, D., Mafote T., Puodipe, Mompati, P.B., Nkoborwane, N., Mathowa, T and Mojeremane, W. 2021. Reproductive traits that foster the invasion of four alien plant species in Botswana. In Invasive Alien Species, Chapter 2, Vol. 1, Wiley-Blackwell, 1472 pp; ISBN: 978-1-119-60702-1.
4. Mojeremane, W., Makgobota, K., Mathowa, T., Obusitswe, K., Rampart, M., Teketay, D., Neo-Mahupeleng, G., Makoi, T and Mmolotsi, R. 2021. Evaluation of dormancy-breaking treatments on seed germination of two leguminous tree species from Chobe District, Northern Botswana. Forestry Ideas, Vol. 27, No 2 (62): 380-395.
5. Legwaila, I.A., Chunga, B and Mathowa, T. 2020. Productivity of Cynodon dactylon (bermudagrass) grown on copper and nickel mine tailings amended with sewage sludge. Acta Hortic. 1279. ISHS 2020: 147-152; DOI 10.17660/ActaHortic.2020.1279.22
6. Mmolutsi, G.G., Matsuane, C., Mojeremane, W., Mathowa, T and Teketay, D. 2020. Application and use of pre-sowing treatment methods to improve germination of Vachellia karroo (Hayne) Banfi & Galasso. Agriculture and Forestry Journal 4(1): 47-54.
7. Mathowa, T., Tshipinare, K., Mojeremane, W., Legwaila, G.M and Oagile, O. 2017. Effect of growing media on growth and development of sweet paper (Capsicum annum L.) seedlings. Journal of Applied Horticulture 19(3): 200-204.
8. Mathowa, T., Tshegofatso, N., Mojeremane, W., Matsuane, C., Legwaila, G.M and Oagile, O. 2016. Effect of Commercial Growing Media on Emergence, Growth and Development of Tomato Seedlings. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research 9(1): 83-91.
9. Oagile, O., Gabolemogwe, P., Matsuane, C and Mathowa, T. 2016. Effect of Container Size on the Growth and Development of Tomato Seedlings. International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences 5(4): 890-896.
10. Mathowa, T., Chinachit, W., Yangyuen, P and Isarangkool Na Ayutthaya, S. 2014. Influence of Irrigation Regime on Some Growth Characteristics and Water Use Efficiency of Native Common Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon L.) Maintained as Turfgrass. Acta Hort. (ISHS) 1025: 163-172. Available online at: http://www.actahort.org/books/1025/1025_24.htm
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