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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 ...
Participatory Variety Selection and Evaluation of Sixteen Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench] Varieties Grown on the Flat and on Tied Ridges
(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 ...
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.).
(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 ...
Studies on Seedbed Sterilisation, Disease and Weed Control Methods for Paprika (Capsicum Annuum L.) in the Smallholder Farming Sector of Zimbabwe.
(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. ...
Hardening, Population and Fertilizer Effects on Paprika (Capsicum annuum L.) Establishment and Yield in Chinyika Resettlement Area, Zimbabwe.
(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 ...
Developing a method for the enhancement of the Beta Carotene content of Sweet Potato (cv BRONDAL) using Protoplast Technology
(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 ...
Technical challenges and Agribusiness prospects for for developing pro-poor small scale dairy processing schemes in Omaheke Region on Namibia:Lessons from Zimbabwe’s Dairy Development Program
(2012-07-11)
A study was conducted to assess the potential of establishing small-scale dairy processing
schemes that would bring development and economic growth, alleviate poverty and enhance
the standards of life of the Namibian ...
The Effects of Improved Fallows and Tillage Management on Soil and Water Conservation in a Sandy Soil.
(2012-09-03)
Research on improved fallows has concentrated on soil fertility benefits neglecting possible benefits to soil and water conservation. The objective of this study was to determine changes in infiltration rates, water and ...
Adaptability of Soyabean (Glycine max (L). Merr) varieties to intercropping under leaf Stripped and Detasselled maize (Zea mays L.)
(2012-08-30)
Intercropping of maize (Zea mays L.) and soybean (Glycine max (L). Merr) is becoming a common practice among smallholder farmers but soybean is sensitive to shading resulting in yield decline. A research study to evaluate ...
Genetic Resource Base, Phenotypic Characters and Herd Dynamics of Indigenous Pigs in a Semi-arid Smallholder Farming Area of Zimbabwe
(2012-07-11)
The objective of the study was to determine the genetic resource base, phenotypic characters and breeding systems of local pigs in Chirumanzu district, Zimbabwe. A survey, measurement of phenotypic traits of local pigs and ...