Influence of inoculation and phosphorus fertilizer application on phenology, yield components and grain yield of bambara groundnut genotypes.

In sub-Saharan Africa, the parasitic is seriously threatening Bambara groundnuts, farmers to suffer yield losses of up to 100 %. The objective of this study was to determine the effects of phosphorus (P) application and inoculation on Bambara groundnut genotypes for growth and reproductive phrase. The experiment was conducted in 2020 at the Henderson Research Station in Mazowe, Zimbabwe in a 2 × 2 × 26 factorial design with 26 genotypes arranged in a completely randomized design (CRD) with four replications, two P rates (0 and 20 kg ha-) and two levels of inoculation (with and without ).

Genome-wide association mapping for component traits of drought tolerance in dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).

Understanding the genetic basis of traits of economic importance under drought stressed and well-watered conditions is important in enhancing genetic gains in dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). This research aims to: (i) identify markers associated with agronomic and physiological traits for drought tolerance and (ii) identify drought-related putative candidate genes within the mapped genomic regions.

Identification and Characterisation of Seed-Borne Fungal Pathogens Associated with Maize ( L.).

A research study was conducted to identify and characterise seed-borne fungal pathogens associated with maize ( L.) in storage. Seed-borne fungal pathogenic infections of maize were studied using seed samples collected from Gokwe South District in Zimbabwe.

Performance, Variance Components, and Acceptability of Pro-vitamin A-Biofortified Sweetpotato in Southern Africa and Implications in Future Breeding.

In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is a major cause of blindness in children under 5 years. Sweetpotato ( L.) is widely grown in this region, and pro-vitamin A varieties could help to combat such problems.

Genome-Wide Association Studies for Resistance in Tropical Maize.

L. is a parasitic weed in cereal crops including maize leading to tremendous yield losses up to 100% under severe infestation. The available control methods include cultural control options such as uprooting and burning the plants before they flower, field sanitation, crop rotation, intercropping, organic matter usage, improved fallows, and application of herbicides.