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Combining ability and heterosis of heat and drought stress tolerance in maize (Zea mays L.).
(2019-05-01)
Drought and heat stress are major abiotic stresses limiting maize production in Zimbabwe and Africa at large causing low yields. In order to bridge on this gap of low yields, within its Stress Tolerant Maize for Africa ...
Improving maize (Zea mays L.) growth and yield using Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) seed cake under Zimbabwean soil condition
(2012-08-30)
A research study exploring the use of jatropha seed cake as a sole source of nutrients and used in combination with inorganic N fertilizer was conducted on station at Henderson Research Station on sandy and clayey soils ...
Evaluation of trichoderma strains as biocontrol of fusarium oxysporum f.sp lycopersici in tomato
(thesis (unpublished), 2019-06-01)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important crop which provides people with essential
nutrients e.g. potassium and phosphorus as well as anti-oxidants important in fighting
cancers. Its production is threatened ...
Weed management options for cotton-maize systems
(2006-07-07)
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 ...
Invasive plant species of savanna rangelands: Are they a threat or an opportunity?
(University of Zimbabwe, 2018-11-01)
Invasive and less palatable plant species are prevalent on most rangelands. Finding ways of
utilising them should be a research priority. This study evaluated the threats and potential uses
of invasive plant species ...
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. ...
The contributions of women in farming to the political economy of Zimbabwe: A focus on women in A1 and A2 farming models (2000-2016).
(University of Zimbabwe, 2019-08-01)
This study examined the contributions of A1 and A2 black women farmers, who
benefitted from Zimbabwe’s Fast Track Land Reform Programme (FTLRP), to the
political economy of the country for the period 2000 up to 2016. The ...
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 ...