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The economic contribution of urban agriculture to the livelihood of households in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)
Urban agriculture has grown tremendously in most Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Increasing poverty levels and increasing food prices with stagnant incomes have resulted in household food insecurity. Urban households ...
Factors influencing adoption of minimum tillage ripping and animal draught power among smallholder farmers in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)
Conservation Farming (CF) practices and Animal draught power (ADP) have been promoted for years in Zambia and the rest of sub-Sahara Africa. CF has the potential to improve soil quality and raise farm incomes despite the ...
Genetic variation and quantitative trait loci mapping of resistance to aluminum toxicity in common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.)
(The University of Zambia, 2020)
Aluminum (Al) toxicity in acidic soils is a major constraint to common bean (Phaseolus
vulgaris) production. The genetic architecture of Al toxicity resistance in common bean is not
well understood. The objective of this ...
The role of edible non timber forest products in maternal and child diets in rural households of Chongwe district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)
Zambia has a lot of edible non-timber forest products (NTFPs). However, not all edible NTFPs have been documented. Therefore, the main objective of is to identify the edible NTFPs available and their contribution to maternal ...
Phenotypic plasticity in soybeans (glycine max (l.) merrill) associated with plant density and phenological stage at thinning
(The University of Zambia, 2020)
Soybean (Glycine max L.) is reported to demonstrate plasticity responses when exposed to either supra or sub optimal plant density stress. However, it is not known whether determinate and indeterminate varieties respond ...
The economic contribution of urban agriculture to the livelihood of households in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020-06)
Urban agriculture has grown tremendously in most Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Increasing poverty levels and increasing food prices with stagnant incomes have resulted in household food insecurity. Urban households ...
Phenotypic plasticity in soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) associated with plant density and phenological stage at thinning
(The University of Zambia, 2020)
Soybean (Glycine max L.) is reported to demonstrate plasticity responses when exposed to either supra or sub optimal plant density stress. However, it is not known whether determinate and indeterminate varieties respond ...
Genetic analysis in tropical maize for phosphorus utilization in phosphorus-limited soil
(The University of Zambia, 2020)
Maize is one of the most important economic crops on the African continent. However, its production is constrained by both abiotic and biotic factors. Phosphorus (P) deficiency is one of the major abiotic constraints in ...
Integration of HIV and AIDS in higher education curriculum: a case study of an HIV course in the school of education of the University of Zambia
(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education, 2021-02)
This study examined existing nature and effectiveness of HIV instruction and existing curricula
materials used in Teacher Training Institutions (TTIs) to prepare their pre-service and in-service teachers
(PITs) to integrate ...
Value of traditional ceremonies in socio-economic development: a case of some selected traditional ceremonies in Zambia
(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2021-02)
Zambia has a rich history and diversity of traditional ceremonies. Traditional ceremonies are a
time honoured form of communication and provide a vibrant record of common heritage. This article
developed out of a study ...