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Oligosaccharyltransferase (OST) is a membrane bound enzyme that catalyzes the transfer of an oligosaccharide to the asparagine residue in the sequon, Asn-X-Thr/Ser. Eukaryotic OST protein complex consists eight non identical subunits, and among them STT3 possesses the transferase activity. The...

Conventional microbiological techniques used in the detection and identification of Salmonella infections in chicken samples are relatively lengthy. In Zambia today, the situation has even been made worse by the indiscriminate use of antibiotics. Detection of Salmonella from such treated birds...

A cross sectional study was carried out with specific objectives of assessing the relative profitability of smallholder dairy farming and determining the socio-economic factors affecting it, in six of the then nine provinces of Zambia. Data used to achieve these objectives were obtained from 157...

Rapid detection of the malaria parasite and early treatment of infection still remain the most important goals of disease management. This study was conducted to evaluate the diagnostic performance of the Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) Paracheck Malaria Pfm a Zambian circumstance and its objective...

In maize hybrid seed production, the objective is to maximise seed yield of desirable seed grade that is saleable and genetically pure. To achieve this, the timing of pollen shed of the male and silking of the female should be well synchronised. Currently, maize hybrid seed production is based on...

In assessing the efficacy and economic value of intercropping cabbage as a way of managing Diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella L., six cropping cultures were evaluated. The trial was conducted at the National Irrigation Research Station, in Mazabuka, Zambia, in 1995/96. The cropping...

This report is an investigation of the communication strategies employed by the Department of Fisheries in Kafue Fishery extension. The aim of the report was to address the inadequacies in the process of communication in order to enhance poor rural community life among fisher communities in...

Two experiments were conducted to investigate the efficacy of different nutritional supplements on productive performance of broilers. Parameters considered included growth rate, feed consumption, feed efficiency, mortality and the economic feasibility of using the commercial supplements....

There have been increasing challenges regarding the decline in the economic standards of the country and subsequent increase in poverty levels, food insecurity and underdevelopment of rural areas. The challenges have been associated to the ineffectiveness of agricultural sector. It is believed...

A field experiment was carried out during the 1994/95 growing season at the Zambia Seed Company (ZAMSEED) farm (located at longitude 28" 18' E and latitude 15" 19' S) to evaluate 12 selected sorghum genotypes for forage/silage yield and quality; and to determine the effect of growth stages at...