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Detection of Tobacco mosaic tobamovirus resistance gene (N-gene) in tobacco genotypes using gene specific markers.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2012-11-01)
Tobacco mosaic tobamovirus (TMV) is one of the most destructive viral diseases that
threaten worldwide tobacco production. Use of host resistance appears to be the best way to
control the disease. The use of specific ...
Mechanisms and mode of inheritance for Striga asiatica resistance in IITA derived maize germplasm.
(University of Zimbabwe, 2015-05-01)
S. asiatica is the most common parasitic weed found in Zimbabwe. It causes huge grain
losses in resource poor smallholder farming sector characterised by poor soil fertility and low
rainfall. S. asiatica resistant maize ...
Spectral indices: in-season dry mass and yield relationship of flue-cured tobacco under different planting dates and fertiliser levels
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013-08-13)
This experiment investigated the relationship between tobacco canopy spectral characteristics and tobacco biomass. A completely
randomized design, with plantings on the 15th of September, October, November, and December, ...
Relationship of molecular genetic distance of seven quality protein maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines with specific combining ability and grain yield of hybrids
(2012-08-30)
Quality protein maize (QPM) with the opaque-2 gene has double the amount of the essential amino acids (tryptophan and lysine) as compared to normal endosperm maize but the gene is associated with undesirable agronomic ...
Africa's intangible heritage and land: emerging perspectives
(University of Zimbabwe Publications, 2016)
An estimation of price and non-price factors affecting maize supply response in Zimbabwe
(2013-06-04)
Maize is the staple food crop of Zimbabwe and therefore plays an important role in achieving national food security goals. In the past 30 years, the country has experienced both a decline and unstable production in maize. ...
Manure Management Options for increasing Crop Production in the Small Holder Sector of Zimbabwe.
(2012-09-10)
Cattle manure available to farmers is of low value as a fertilizer N and generally contains less than 1% N, which cannot sustain N requirements for high yielding crops like maize. The purpose of the study was to develop ...
Seasonal climate prediction and adaptation using indigenous knowledge systems in agriculture systems in Southern Africa: A review
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2015-04-15)
Erratic rainfall and increasing temperature is rapidly emerging as one of the most serious global problems
affecting many sectors in the world. It is considered to be one of the most serious threats to sustainable
development ...
Tolerance of Selected Maize (ZEA MAYS L.) and Soyabean (Glycine Max L. Merr.) Cultivars to Soil Acidity
(2012-09-03)
Soil acidity is the most important growth-limiting factor especially in the tropics and sub-tropics. Increased acidity in Zimbabwe’s smallholder agricultural soils has been attributed to use of acidifying fertilizers without ...
Effect of reduced feeding allowances on the nitrogen retention and growth of indigenous pigs
(2014-06-26)
The effect of reduced feeding allowances for pigs was investigated in two trials. Trial 1 was
aimed at evaluating the effect of graded levels of energy on the nitrogen balance and growth
performance of Mukota pigs. Graded ...