The common bean (P. vulgaris. L) is an important crop in Africa. The seeds are used dry or green for human consumption and leaves are occasionally used as a leaf vegetable. As a legume beans are capable of fixing nitrogen ...

The need for preservation of crop species is being widely recognized. This requires that seeds posses good initial quality and potential to be stored for long periods. Time of harvest of soyabean seed has been identified ...

A study was conducted at Zambia Agricultural Research Institute at Mt.Makulu in Chilanga, Lusaka province of Zambia to study the comparative performance of five spring wheat varieties (UNZAWV1, UNZAWV2, Coucal, Sahai and ...

Maize is an important staple and cash crop in Zambia. Abiotic and biotic stress conditions, particularly low soil fertility (low nitrogen) and grey leaf spot(Cercospora zeae- maydis), reduce maize yields. Most varieties ...

This study was carried out during the 1993 /94 cropping season at the University of Zambia (UNZA) Farm and Lusitu Sub-Research Station which are situated in Agroecological Zones II and I (medium and low rainfall), ...

Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp) is of great importance in Zambia for its diversified use, which can lead to increased farm income and subsequently food security at household level. Its seeds have a protein content ...

A trial was conducted at two sites, Lilayi Farm using no-tillage system and Ellensdale Farm using conventional tillage. The objective was to assess the efficacy of new herbicides under Zambian conditions so as to' provide ...