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Molecular Characterisation of Verticillium dahliae Kleb Isolates and Comparison of their Virulence on Selected Cotton Varieties in Zimbabwe.
(2012-08-30)
A study to determine the virulence of five Verticillium dahliae isolates on five varieties of cotton (SZ 9314, G 501, FQ902, BC 853 and 563-97-12) was carried out under both field (at five sites Cotton Research Institute ...
Genetic analysis of Maize Streak Virus (MSV) resistance in dwarf maize
(2012-08-29)
Maize Streak Virus (MSV) is the most widespread biotic constraint to maize (Zea mays L.) production in Africa and may lead to total crop loss in susceptible varieties. Use of resistant cultivars is the most efficient and ...
Genetic variability, host specificity and resistance in Striga Asiatica-host plant interactions
(2012-08-30)
Genetic analyses were conducted on Striga asiatica populations collected from different host species and geographic areas throughout Zimbabwe. These collections had been suspected to differ in their virulence, leading to ...
Genotype X Environment Interaction Effects on the Developmental Time, Kernel Modification and Yield of Experimental Quality Protein Maize (Zea mays L.) hybrid Varieties
(2012-08-30)
Genotype „e environment interactions occur in crops grown in more than one environment such that it is unusual for a single genotype to perform better than other genotypes at all the locations in which they are grown posing ...
Effects of cotton-cowpea intercropping on crop yields and soil nutrient status under Zimbabwean rain-fed conditions
(2012-09-03)
Intercropping of cotton and cowpea is one of the ways to improve food security and soil fertility while generating and maintaining cash income of the rural poor. A study was carried out to find out the effects of cotton-cowpea ...
Evaluation of Draught Animal Power Systems for Maize and Cotton Production at Smallholder-Farmer Level in Masvingo Province.
(2012-08-30)
An evaluation of smallholder draught animal power systems was conducted in six study areas in Masvingo and Chivi districts of Masvingo province over two seasons 1999-2000 and 2000-2002. The objective was to investigate the ...
Identification of Fungal Seed Borne Pathogens in Farm Saved and Certified Seed of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor (L.) Moench) and Evaluation of the Incidence and Severity of Seed Borne and Non-seed Borne Disease in the Field.
(2012-08-30)
A study to identify fungal seed borne pathogens on sorghum seed samples and to assess seed to field transmission of these pathogens was carried out at the Crop Science Department in the 2003/04 season. Seed samples collected ...
A study on initial establishment of multi-purpose Moringa (Moringa oleifera.Lam) with focus on stand densities, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, pH, media type and Seed priming
(2012-08-29)
Moringa is a multi-purpose tree which has gained a lot of publicity because of its many varied uses, which range from the medicinal applications, industrial, sanitary to the nutritional. Moringa has very high nutritional ...
Mineral Nutrition and Integration of Forage Legumes into Smallholder Farming Systems, with Emphasis on Velvet Bean [Mucuna pruriens (L) DC var. utilis].
(2012-08-30)
The major objective of this work was to evaluate and compare forage supply and soil fertility effects of velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens var. utilis) integrated into smallholder cropping systems as ley, intercrop and green ...
Evaluation of the feed resources and analysis of body condition scores of local pigs in a semi-arid smallholder farming area of Zimbabwe
(2012-07-11)
The objectives of this study were to characterise the types, seasonal distribution, and nutritive value of feed resources and growth performance of local pigs in Chinyuni ward,Chirumanzu district. Pig herd sizes were (mean ...