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Modeling pre-harvest aflatoxin incidence in groundnut (arachis hypogaea l.) using selected soil properties and ambient temperature
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) and its products is a worldwide food safety concern. Contamination of kernels during crop growth is associated with adverse soil factors and weather conditions. ... -
Efficacy and residual effects of topramezone and dicamba herbicide on weed control in selected crops.
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Numerous plants are considered weeds in agriculture and reduce crop yield and quality. Eliminating the deleterious effects of weeds is the goal of weed management. Herbicides are one of the methods of weed management despite ... -
Association between socio-economic factors and nutritional status of under-five years old children in Lusaka, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Nutritional status of under- five children remains a sensitive indicator of Africa‟s health and socio-economic conditions. A few studies acknowledge the importance and the role of nonnutritional factors in determining ... -
Genetic analysis for heat tolerance in tropical maize (zea mays)
(University of Zambia, 2020)Maize is a third important cereal crop in the world after wheat and rice. Its production is however hampered by both biotic and abiotic factors. Among the abiotic factors, heat stress has been reported to cause yield losses ... -
Assessment of body fat content using bioelectrical impedance analysis in relation to body mass index among adults aged 18-55 years in tertiary institutions in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Accurate measurement of body fat mass (BFM) is critical in assessing overweight and obesity that pause health implications of other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The traditional commonly used method, body mass index ... -
Assessment of body fat content using bioelectrical impedance analysis in relation to body mass index among adults aged 18-55 years in tertiary institutions in Lusaka
(The University of Zambia, 2018)Accurate measurement of body fat mass (BFM) is critical in assessing overweight and obesity that pause health implications of other non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The traditional commonly used method, body mass index ... -
Effect of dry wheat straw mulching and cowpea-maize intercropping on soil erosion and maize yield in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Past and present-day erosion is a significant form of land degradation that has rendered vast areas of sloping land unproductive with respect to crop production. Thus, conservation tillage, along with complementary practices ... -
Value of traditional ceremonies in socio-economic development: a case of some selected traditional ceremonies in Zambia
(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education (IJHSSE), 2021-02)Zambia has a rich history and diversity of traditional ceremonies. Traditional ceremonies are a time honoured form of communication and provide a vibrant record of common heritage. This article developed out of a study ... -
Integration of HIV and AIDS in higher education curriculum: a case study of an HIV course in the school of education of the University of Zambia
(International Journal of Humanities Social Sciences and Education, 2021-02)This study examined existing nature and effectiveness of HIV instruction and existing curricula materials used in Teacher Training Institutions (TTIs) to prepare their pre-service and in-service teachers (PITs) to integrate ... -
Evaluation of the adoption and impact of improved fallow technologies among selected cotton farmers in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The adoption of soil fertility improvement strategies through the use of agroforestry practices such as improved tree fallows has been less common in Zambia. Therefore, several studies have been commissioned to investigate ... -
Response of common bean and groundnut to co-inoculation of trichoderma and rhizobia in an acid soil
(The University of Zambia, 2019)Common bean and groundnut are an important source of protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals for both humans and livestock. These legumes are produced mostly by smallholder farmers whose current yields are far ... -
A comparative assessment of day and boarding adolescent girls on their dietary intake and nutritional status at Mukamambo II secondary school in Chongwe district, Lusaka province, Zambia.
(The University of Zambia, 2019)The adolescent period is second only to infancy for rapid growth. Adolescents between 10-18 years, experience a growth spurt that increases their nutritional needs. Therefore, consumption of an inadequate diet results ... -
Genetic analysis in tropical maize for phosphorus utilization in phosphorus-limited soil
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Maize is one of the most important economic crops on the African continent. However, its production is constrained by both abiotic and biotic factors. Phosphorus (P) deficiency is one of the major abiotic constraints in ... -
Investigating the use of lantana (lantana camara l.) in weed control using cowpea (vigna unguiculata l. walp) as a test crop
(The University of Zambia, 2019)In many agricultural systems around the world, competition from weeds is one of the major factors reducing crop yield and farmers‟ income. To this effect many strategies have been developed to manage weeds. One such strategy ... -
Phenotypic plasticity in soybeans (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) associated with plant density and phenological stage at thinning
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Soybean (Glycine max L.) is reported to demonstrate plasticity responses when exposed to either supra or sub optimal plant density stress. However, it is not known whether determinate and indeterminate varieties respond ... -
The economic contribution of urban agriculture to the livelihood of households in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020-06)Urban agriculture has grown tremendously in most Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Increasing poverty levels and increasing food prices with stagnant incomes have resulted in household food insecurity. Urban households ... -
Phenotypic plasticity in soybeans (glycine max (l.) merrill) associated with plant density and phenological stage at thinning
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Soybean (Glycine max L.) is reported to demonstrate plasticity responses when exposed to either supra or sub optimal plant density stress. However, it is not known whether determinate and indeterminate varieties respond ... -
The role of edible non timber forest products in maternal and child diets in rural households of Chongwe district, Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Zambia has a lot of edible non-timber forest products (NTFPs). However, not all edible NTFPs have been documented. Therefore, the main objective of is to identify the edible NTFPs available and their contribution to maternal ... -
Tillage practices on smallholder farmers’ maize productivity in Zambia
(University of Zambia, 2019)The adoption of various tillage methods has varied across the continent. This study focusses on determining the factors that influence adoption of various tillage practices and the impact of tillage methods on maize ... -
Factors influencing adoption of minimum tillage ripping and animal draught power among smallholder farmers in Zambia
(The University of Zambia, 2020)Conservation Farming (CF) practices and Animal draught power (ADP) have been promoted for years in Zambia and the rest of sub-Sahara Africa. CF has the potential to improve soil quality and raise farm incomes despite the ...
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