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Poor rainfall distribution, low soil calcium, soil acidity and low soil moisture stress contribute largely to low levels of groundnut productivity. Because the majority of groundnut farmers in Zambia are small-holder and have limited resources, they are not able to cope with these production...

Heavy metal contamination commonly results from human activities such as mining, and it has become a serious environmental problem. Heavy metals are an important category of the industrial pollutants due to their non-biodegradability. One of the most cost-effective strategies for dealing with...

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important global oilseed crop and a major source of protein and vitamins in many rural areas of Africa. In Zambia, the production of groundnut is limited by several factors, among which Early Leaf Spot (ELS) caused by Cercospora arachidicola Hori, is a major...

ABSTRACT Understanding morpho-physiological factors associated with yield decline at high density in soybean (Glycine max L.) can assist in optimizing productivity and seed quality. The objective of this study was to determine effects of different spacing on development and seed quality. The...

Maize ear rots caused by Stenocarpella maydis are among the most important impediments to increased maize production in Zambia. They cause reduction in yield and quality of the maize. The mycotoxins produced by the pathogen have health implications on livestock and humans. Breeding for resistance...

Land suitability is concerned with the process of estimating the fitness of land for alternative agricultural uses. Land suitability analysis for soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) production culminates into suitability maps that can be used by farmers in decision making to enhance sustainable land...

Agriculture in sub-Saharan African region has depended mainly on rainfall since 1990s and crop production has faced negative impacts of extreme climate events which are believed to be manifestations of long term climate change. In addition, maize (Zea mays L.) productivity has continued to...

Bean anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum lindemuthianum causes severe common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) yield losses. Breeding for resistance is the best method to mitigate this problem. The objectives of this study were to; (1) screen and identify two common isolates of C. lindemuthianum from...

Crop rotation is known to affect the physical, chemical and biological soil properties. This farming system has shown to be effective at reducing the farmers’ costs while increasing the yields in the long run and improving the fertility of their land. This study investigated selected crop...

An epidemiological and molecular characterization study of cassava mosaic disease was carried out in four cassava growing Provinces of Zambia in 2013. The objectives of the study were to determine the incidence and severity of Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) in the study areas; to determine...