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...
Download PDF ↓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...
Download PDF ↓Alectra vogelii (benth) is a parasitic weed which causes significant yield reduction in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata Walp) in Tanzania. The objective of this study was to (i) identify the type of gene action controlling the trait for resistance to Alectra vogelii in cowpeas and its heritability (ii)...
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