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    Detection of Tobacco mosaic tobamovirus resistance gene (N-gene) in tobacco genotypes using gene specific markers. 

    Mazarire, Memory (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 ...
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    Mechanisms and mode of inheritance for Striga asiatica resistance in IITA derived maize germplasm. 

    Rwafa, Rwafa (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 ...
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    Participatory Variety Selection and Evaluation of Sixteen Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] Varieties Grown on the Flat and on Tied Ridges 

    Soko, Tegwe (2012-08-29)
    Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] is a crop of great diversity, mainly grown in semi-arid and arid areas because of its adaptability to moisture stress and low fertility. In Zimbabwe, sorghum production is affected by ...
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    Factors affecting perceptions and responsiveness to climate variability induced hazards. 

    Mudombi, Grace (2013-06-04)
    Smallholder farmers are heterogeneous in terms of resource endowments, production orientation and access to markets. An understanding of these factors and how they influence local perceptions and responsiveness to climate ...
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    Understanding farmer co-learning processes under the learning centre approach to promote uptake of soil fertility management technologies in Zimbabwe 

    Mashavave, Tinashe Charles (2014-08)
    The current low levels of technology adoption among smallholder farmers in southern Africa do not reflect the high investment levels in agro-technological research aimed at addressing perennial food insecurity challenges. ...
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    Development of tobacco (Nicotiana Tabaccum) yield estimation models using agronomic and remote sensing techniques 

    Svotwa, Ezekia (2016)
    Farmers need to monitor crop growth and development and obtain early estimates of final yield. The unavailability of a comprehensive method for estimating crop yield leads to contradicting estimates, subjective national ...
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    Selection for High Grain Yield and Determination of Heritable Variation in Biomass Yield, Grain Yield and Harvest Index in Different Plant Height Classes of Breeding Populations of Spring Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.). 

    Havazvidi, Ephrame Kudzaishe (2012-08-30)
    High grain yield is a prerequisite in the release of wheat genotypes intended for production under high input and capital-intensive cultures such as is practiced in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe experiences shortages of wheat grain ...
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    Studies on Seedbed Sterilisation, Disease and Weed Control Methods for Paprika (Capsicum Annuum L.) in the Smallholder Farming Sector of Zimbabwe. 

    Handiseni, Maxwell (2012-08-29)
    The objective of this study carried out in 2000/01, 2001/02 and 2002/03 rainy seasons in Chinyika Resettlement Area (CRA) was to develop cost effective crop protection practices in the nursery and field for paprika production. ...
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    Hardening, Population and Fertilizer Effects on Paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) Establishment and Yield in Chinyika Resettlement Area, Zimbabwe. 

    Mavengahama , Sydney (2012-08-30)
    On–farm trials on paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) agronomy were carried out in Chinyika Resettlement Area during the 2000/1 to 2002/3 cropping seasons. The effect of nursery seedling density and hardening treatment on seedling ...
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    Developing a method for the enhancement of the Beta Carotene content of Sweet Potato (cv BRONDAL) using Protoplast Technology 

    Masekesa, Rose Tafadzwa (2012-08-30)
    Agronomically superior sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) variety Brondal contains relatively low amounts of vitamin A as opposed to low yielding variety Nemagold, which is relatively rich in high amounts of the nutrient. The ...
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    AuthorJiri, Obert (10)Mafongoya, Paramu, L. (9)Svotwa, Ezekia (5)Maasdorp, Barbara (4)Murwira, Amon (4)Masuka, Anxious J. (3)Dzama, K. (2)Halimani, T. E. (2)Nyamadzawo, George (2)Akinnifesi, F.K. (1)... View MoreSubjectZimbabwe (12)maize production (7)smallholder farmers (7)grain yield (5)plant breeding (4)food security (3)smallholder farming (3)smallholder-farming communities (3)soil fertility (3)Tobacco production (3)... View MoreDate Issued2012 (46)2016 (24)2013 (15)2014 (10)2015 (7)Full TextFull Text (102)

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