Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the Food Diversification Support Project (FoDiS) project in Chongwe District, Zambia and the need for well-trained agriculturalists and rural farmers F. K.C Mwanda This paper reports on an evaluation of a project titled Food Diversification Support Project (FoDiS) under the Ministry of Agriculture whose objective was to improve food security of farming communities in drought prone areas of Zambia thr… RUF-37812 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The African Centre of Excellence for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (ACEEZD) at the University of Zambia B. Hang’ombe · M. Munyeme · A.S. Mweene · A. Phiri +3 more The increased reports in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) of emerging and zoonotic diseases, such as influenza, Ebola virus infections, Rift Valley fever, pneumonic plague, leptospirosis, anthrax, tuberculosis, trypanosomiasis, and neglected tropi… RUF-36800 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Developing cowpea and bean genotypes with tolerance to bruchid beetle J. Mataa · K. Munyinda · L. Pungulani · P.H. Sohati +1 more Cowpea and beans are important grain legume pulses in sub-Saharan Africa, but yields have been characteristically low as a result of both abiotic and biotic stresses. Among the biotic stresses infestation by the bruchid beetles Callosobruc… RUF-36421 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Reducing pre-harvest aflatoxin content in groundnuts through soil water management R.L. Brandenburg · H. Chalwe · O.I. Lungu · A. Mutiti Mweetwa +2 more In Zambia, groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food and market crop. However, the crop has very limited access to international markets due to high concentrations of aflatoxins in kernels, which pose serious health concerns. Th… RUF-36403 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Rural youth participation in Agriculture: Exploring the significance and challenges in the control of agricultural sector in Zambian J.M. Kwenye · T. Sichone Agriculture plays a major role in the economic growth and development of most countries. Consequently, the need for effective and progressive agricultural development is fundamental. To achieve this, the active group of individuals, consti… RUF-36194 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2016
Journal articles Open Access Farmer’s perceptions on dual-purpose sorghum and it’s potential in Zambia S. Chikuta · F. Kabi · M. Mwala · T.L. Odong +1 more Food feed crops play a cardinal role in mixed crop-livestock production systems yet views of farmers on their usage are limited. Farmers’ perceptions in predominant sorghum growing areas of Zambia were solicited on socio-economic factors a… RUF-35944 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Towards effective stakeholder participation in co-management through fisheries management clinics Lackson Chama · Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +1 more A study was conducted to investigate the level of stakeholder participation in co-management of Lake Tanganyika. This study was conducted in the two districts of Mpulungu and Nsama on the Zambian water front. A total of 568 respondents wer… RUF-35904 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Local-scale governance: a review of the Zambian approach to fisheries management Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · Jeremy Likongwe +1 more Despite Zambia’s recent policies for optimizing sustainable management of fisheries, their success has been modest in practice. Artisanal and industrial fleets have led to decline in fish catches in the presence of currently prescribed man… RUF-35903 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Co-management driven enforcement of rules and regulations on Lake Tanganyika, Zambia Lackson Chama · Lloyd Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda +1 more The economic gains from illegal fishing are high in the face of growing demand for fish. Resources are declining; fisher community conflicts are increasing. Increased enforcement is the policy option chosen to improve compliance with rules… RUF-35901 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Climate variability and adaptation in agro-pastoral production systems of southern Zambia O. C. Chibinga Climate variability and change which manifests itself through increase in temperature and frequent occurrence of floods and droughts is increasing agro-pastoralists vulnerability and inability to sustain their sources of livelihood, henc… RUF-35778 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Variation in micronutrient content of orange-fleshed sweetpotato varieties grown in different environments M.S. Mwala · G.I. Serenje Field experiments were conducted at three locations in Zambia to characterize 15 sweetpotato varieties for tuber yield and micro-nutrient content. Location and variety had significant effect on tuber yield. Marketable yield ranged from 5.2… RUF-35139 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Journal articles Open Access Epidemiology of Epizootic Ulceration Syndrome on fish of the Zambezi river basin: A case study for Zambia W. Mfitilodze · A. Nsonga · K.L. Samui · D. Sikawa Objective: An epidemiological investigation on the fish disease Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) was conducted from January to December 2011 in the Zambezi River System (ZRS) of Sesheke District in the Western Province of Zambia. The st… RUF-35063 2013 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of dietary protein, lipid and androgen (11 - ketotestosterone) levels on the progeny of Oreochromis andersonii (castelnau, 1861) broodstock J. Kang’ombe · D. Kassam · Alexander Shula Kefi The study on the effect of dietary protein, lipid and 11 – Ketotestosterone (11 – KT) levels on the progeny quality of Oreochromis andersonii broodstock will be conducted at National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kitwe, Zamb… RUF-35051 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Some aspects of reproductive biology of Oreochromis andersonii, Oreochromis machrochir and Oreochromis niloticus in ponds N. Chimba · C. Kancheya · Alexander Shula Kefi · K.G. Kubiriza +1 more The study on the reproductive biology of Oreochromis macrochir, O. niloticus and O. andersonii was carried out for sixty nine days in hapas. There were no significant (P > 0.05) differences in the number and weight of spawn incubated in… RUF-35035 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Climate variability: Pastoralists’ perception, practices and enhancing adaptive pasture use for food security in Choma District, Southern Zambia O. C. Chibinga · N. M. Musimba · M. Nyangito · J. Simbaya Pastoralists have managed their production system for many centuries and have had detailed knowledge of the biodiversity and environment of their grazing lands. Feeding of livestock is though still a major challenge to sustainable producti… RUF-34769 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Characterisation of micronutrient (zinc and iron), dense tropical maize hybrids grown in two different environments in Zambia L. Sinyinda Iron and zinc deficiencies that are prevalent in most sub-Saharan African countries have been attributed to the low grain micronutrient levels in local varieties. The study characterised micronutrient (iron and zinc) dense maize germplasm … RUF-34697 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of physiological and morphological traits conferring drought tolerance in cowpea D. Lungu · K. Simango A field study was carried at Gwebi VTC to determine relationships among the morpho-physiological traits associated with drought tolerance in cowpea. Fifteen genotypes were planted in RCBD with three replications under two moisture environm… RUF-34685 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Adaptability of rice cultivars to different ecologies in western province of Zambia D.M Lungu · C. Mutale · F. P Muuka Rice in Zambia has traditionally been grown in lowland flooded or semi-flooded environments. These environments are unfortunately only a small portion of Zambia, occupying only 1% of the total land. The increase in food demand in the count… RUF-34643 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variation of Zambian maize inbred lines commonly used in breeding Richard Chanda · C. Mungoma · M. Mwala · K. Mwansa +1 more In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), breeders have the challenge of developing high yielding maize hybrids that are adapted to farmers’ conditions. This however requires knowledge on the breeding value of elite maize germplasm. Ten (10) maize inbr… RUF-34610 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of aluminium toxicity tolerance system for sorghum in agro ecological region three of Zambia S. Chikuta The overall objective of this study was to characterize selected sorghum varieties for Aluminium (Al) tolerance. The specific objectives were to determine performance of selected sorghum varieties grown in Al prone environments, identify r… RUF-34568 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence of bean anthracnose in Zambia and diversity of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in Southern Africa P. Kachapulula · M. Mwala · P. Okori Prevalence of bean anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemuthianum was assessed in four agro-ecologies in Zambia. Subsequently, fungal isolates were tested for race specifically involving race differentials and DNA analysis using Simp… RUF-34555 2010 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Human resource capacity in conservation and use of plant genetic resources in the SADC region: A review M.P. Munyenyembe · L.L. Qhobela This review presents the main achievements made by the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) – Plant Genetic Resources Centre (SPGRC) in training and building capacity in conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources s… RUF-34322 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Local-scale governance: a review of the Zambian approach to fisheries management L. Haambiya · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · Jeremy Likongwe +1 more Despite recent policies for optimizing sustainable management of fisheries, their success has been modest in practice. Excessive fishing effort and use of unsustainable fishing methods attributed to common-property of and free access to th… RUF-34185 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Isolation and characterisation of Chilembwe and Sinda rock phosphate solubilising soil microorganisms A. P. Armstrong · G. Chilombo · E. A. Eckhardt · A. Mutiti Mweetwa +3 more The availability of native phosphorus in most Zambian agricultural soils is relatively low. This necessitates the use of organic and inorganic fertilizers for crop production. There are several deposits of rock phosphate in Zambia that can… RUF-34020 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of commonly cultivated legumes in Zambia to non-indigenous legume inoculants J. S. K. Banda · Ndashe Kapulu · Malama Mulenga · A. Mutiti Mweetwa +2 more The use of inoculants is a critical strategy in legume production. Several factors determine the efficiency of an inoculant, including the competitiveness of the inoculated against indigenous strains. Although Rhizobia seems to be widely d… RUF-33969 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
