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Assessement and Genetic characterisation of Maize (Zea mays L.) Germplasm for leaf blight(Helminthosporium turcicum pass.)
(2011-03-17)
Maize leaf blight caused by the fungus Helminthosporium turcicum (Exerohilum
turcicum) is one of the constraints affecting maize production and thereby eroding
income and food security in Zambia and the Southern African ...
Karyotype polymorphism in indigeneous goats from two Zambian provinces
(2011-03-07)
Blood samples drawn from 20 goats in Southern and Eastern provinces (Choma, Gwembe, Mazabuka, Petaike, Katete and Chipata) were analysed by the leucocyte culture method and the findings presented in idiograms. Goats from ...
Effects of cultural practices and fungicides on soyabeans(Glycine Max(L.)Merr)
(2011-03-16)
Experiments were conducted from 1976 to 1978 at the
Arlington Experimental Farm, Arlington, Wisconsin, to study
the effect of planting dates, row widths and herbicide
treatments on 'Hodgson1 and 'Wells' soybeans. ...
Genotypic differences in lodging and Mechanical strength in stalks and Peduncles of Pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.)
(2011-03-16)
Differences were found in lodging and mechanical strength tests among pearl millets, pearl millet x Napier grass (PMxNG) lines, test crosses and sorghum. In 1987 field lodging ranged from 0 to 98%. Test crosses with PMxNG ...
Economic Analysis of Factor allocation by Zambian Tobacco Farmers
(2011-03-10)
The purpose of this study is to construct and estimate a model of production behavior for tobacco farmers in Zambia. The final data set consisted of annual production and price data for fifty farmers over three seasons ...
Effects of different tillage Systems on growth and yield of Tomato( Lycopersicon lycopersicum L.)
(2011-03-23)
Tomato (Lycopersicon lycopersicum L) production among the subsistance farmers in Zambia virtually stops during the rainy season and in low during the dry season. Field trials were carried out during the rainy and dry seasons ...
The performance of maize (Zea Mays L.) under different fertilizer rates and soil types in two Agro-Ecological zones in Swaziland
(2011-03-28)
A blanket fertilizer recommendation is used for each agro-ecological zone in Swaziland irrespective of soil type and maize genotype. The objective of the study was to determine the response of grain yield and some yield ...
The response of selected legume crops to sources and rates of Sulphur
(2011-03-30)
There are concerns about increasing incidence of sulphur (S)
deficiency in agricultural soils due to increased cropping
intensity, development of high yielding crop varieties and the
use of S-free fertilizers. Zambia ...
Combining ability for early maturity in maize (Zea mays L) under drought and low nitrogen conditions
(2011-03-29)
The unpredictable rainfall patterns increased the demand for early maturing maize cultivars. The two most limiting production constraints in maize are drought and low nitrogen. In most national breeding programs in Southern ...
genetic Attributes of Bambara Groundnut[Voandzeia subterranea (L)] Thouars
(2011-03-30)
Bambara groundnut [Voandzeia subterranea (L)] Thouars is a grain legume crop grown by peasant farmers in Zambia. The crop has been found to be useful in many farming systems as it contributes to human nutrition and soil ...