This study was designed to determine the influence of the maturity status on partitioning of photosynthate to the roots and nitrogen fixation in common beans (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.). Two experiments(glasshouse at the University of Zambia and field at the Zambia Seed Company farm, Ngwerere, north...
Download PDF ↓Although Bambara groundnuts (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) has a high production, utilization and economic potential in Zambia, its production is still very low (average yield being below 750kg/ha) with many underexploited research areas for its improved production.The objectives of this trial...
Download PDF ↓Background: Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) have the potential to meet the development information needs of individuals particularly women. Even though much has been documented about gender and ICTs, few studies have been conducted to closely examine the link between ICTs, women...
Download PDF ↓Although transport is believed to be important, most developing countries do not give it the priority it deserves. In many cases, transport is completely neglected while in other cases, very little is being done inspite of the realization of its value. In this study therefore,the aim is to make a...
Download PDF ↓The production of cassava in Zambia is concentrated on the Western, North Western , Northwrn and Luapula provinces. Pests and diseases have been listed among the major constraints to increased production of the crop. The present study was conducted to identify the viruses attacking cassava in...
Download PDF ↓Commercially grown Sorghum is slowly replacing maize in the expanding opaque beer brewing industry in Zambia. The lack of an established weed control package for commercial Sorghum production has compelled farmers to use herbicide weed control methods recommended for maize in commercial Sorghum...
Download PDF ↓The institute for African studies(IAS)is an interdisciplinary research unit in the University of Zambia.However,it operates as an independent entity.The institute undertakes research in the social sciences and the current emphasis is on economic development of the country.A study has been...
The role that information plays sa an essential ingredient in the socio-economic development process of any society is now accepted in the developed as well as developing countries.For information to be useful in this context it has to be systematically captured,recorded,processed and organised...
Download PDF ↓The study is aimed at designing a Computer-based information support system for the management of forestry in Zambia. For this purpose, a survey was conducted to ascertain the information flow structure in the industry and the information seeking pattern of the various categories of forestry...