Research Catalog

Title

Agricultural technologies for sustainable development in Malawi / editors, I.M.G. Phiri, A.R. Saka, and E.H.C. Chilembwe.

Author

Malawi. Department of Agricultural Research and Technical Services. Scientific Conference (1st : 2000 : Lilongwe, Malawi)

Publication

Lilongwe, Malawi : Dept. of Agricultural Research and Technical Services, [2001]

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Additional Authors

• Phiri, I. M. G. (Ibrahim M. G.)
• Saka, A. R.
• Chilembwe, E. H. C. (Eric Hetlason Chikafa), 1953-

Description

343 p. : ill.; 29 cm.

Series Statement

DARTS annual scientific proceedings ; no. 1

Subject

• Agricultural innovations > Malawi > Congresses
• Sustainable agriculture > Malawi > Congresses

Note

• "First Annual Scientific Conference held at the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM), Lilongwe, Malawi, November 6-10, 2000"--P. 2.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references.

Contents

Managing maize diseases through breeding in Malawi / P. Ngwira -- Preliminary evaluation of flint maize hybrids in Malawi / W.G. Nhlane -- The use of high nitrogen use-efficiency genotypes to enhance maize yields in smallholder farming systems of Malawi / V.H. Kabambe and W.G. Nhlane -- The potential of legume green manures to increase soil fertility and maize yields under smallholder farm conditions in Malawi / W.D. Sakala ... [et al.] -- Use of Tithonia diversifolia as an alternative fertilizer source for maize production in Malawi / R.P. Ganunga and V.H. Kabambe -- Integrated management of witchweed (Striga asiatica) in Malawi / V.H. Kabambe, P. Ngwira, and R.P. Ganunga -- On-farm evaluation of local and improved sorghum and pearl millet varieties using participatory breeding methods / E.M. Chintu -- Evaluating upland rice varieties for yield and quality under smallholder farming conditions in Malawi / T.R. Mzengeza -- The effects of reduced tillage in soil chemical and physical characteristics, and maize grain yields in Malawi / M.T. Chigowo and A.R. Saka -- Properties of some soil types at the Chitala Experiment Station, Salima, Malawi / M.W. Lowole -- Domestication of indigenous fruit trees of the Miombo ecosystem in Southern Africa / F.K. Akinnifesi ... [et al.] -- Evaluation of Gliricidia sepium mixed intercropping and Sesbania sesban relay cropping with maize and pigeonpea / W.I. Makumba ... [et al.] -- Farmers' perception of two agroforestry species and their contribution to soil fertility replenishment in Malawi / Rebbie Phiri and F.K. Akinnifesi -- Can agroforestry make a difference as an exit strategy for the starter pack scheme in Malawi? / F.K. Akinnifesi, F.R. Kwesiga -- Evaluation of macadamia clones for resistance to the macadamia nut borer (Cryptophlebia Spp. Meyrick) / G.P.N. Ching'oma -- The development of integrated control methods for the tomato red spider mite (Tetranychus evansi) in Malawi / Christine C. Mtambo, I. Hoeschle-Zeledon -- Efficacy of new pesticides against important pests of cotton / J.W. Mchowa and C.C. Miambo -- Reviving cassava production under smallscale farming conditions using integrated pest management strategies in Malawi / E.H. Kapeya, S.P.M. Nyirenda, Irmgard Hoeschle-Zeledon -- Evaluation of insecticides for the protection of stored grain insect pests in Malawi / A.L.P. Paliani and E.S. Muwalo -- Production, marketing, and investment potential of horticultural crops in Malawi / E.H. Chongwe -- Improving sampling techniques for estimating sweetpotato yield from small plots to large areas / A.M. Chirembo -- Evaluating local and improved cassava varieties for yield and quality in Malawi / R.M. Benesi, F.P. Chipungu, C.C. Moyo -- Evaluation and dissemination of improved cassava and sweetpotato planting materials, and post-harvest technologies / V.S. Sandifolo ... [et al.] -- Evaluation of the split-corm technique for the propagation of banana in Malawi / D.L.N. Banda, and W.T. Gondwe, B.L.M. Mwenebanda -- Evaluation of tomato lines for adaptation, yield, and quality under Malawi field conditions / R.C. Kumwenda, T.G. Chilanga -- Evaluation of macadamia clones for adaptation under Malawi field conditions / J.L. Ngondo -- Current status of livestock production, marketing, technology gaps and investment opportunities in Malawi / B.A.R. Chimera, N.C. Gondwe, and R. Mgomezulu -- Evaluation of soybean tops and Sesbania sesban hay as supplements on a maize stover diet for growing steers / S.K. Chikagwa-Malunga -- Effect of different management practices on growth and reproductive performance of goats in Malawi / S.K. Chikagwa-Malunga ... [et al.] -- Seed certification and quality control services in Malawi / F.W. Maideni -- Produce inspection and quarantine services in Malawi / A.T. Daudi and J.L. Maganga -- Some international agreements relating to food and agriculture with reference to genetically modified organisms / L. Nsapato -- Plant genetic resources conservation and utilization in Malawi / I. Nsapato and E.A. Chiwona -- Creating an enabling environment for the legal protection of inventions in Malawi / M.G. Kachedwa -- The role of research and extension in agricultural production : a perspective from ADMARC / E.Y. Sawerengera -- Research-NGO-farmer linkages : experiences of ActionAid-Malawi / B. Msiska -- Response of soybean varieties to inoculation / A.D.G. Chilimba, A.P. Katunga, and A.B. Nyande -- The performance of long- and short-duration rosette resistant groundnut genotypes in Malawi / T. Kapewa, A.J. Chiyembekeza -- Current challenges in the production and marketing of legumes, fibres, and oilseeds : constraints, technology gaps, and investment opportunities in Malawi / W.G. Lipita, C.M. Kanyenda -- The effects of intercropping cotton with legumes on crop yields and yield components / R.W. Mkandawire and A.A. Likoswe -- An assessment of grain yield losses caused by foliar fungal diseases in some groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) genotypes in Malawi / C.T. Kisyombo -- Evaluation of intermediate soybean lines / H.N. Soko -- Breeding suitable cotton varieties for Malawi / C.M. Jambawe, M.H. Phillimon Banda, and C.L. Kapapa.

Call Number

Sc F 09-499

LCCN

2008346638

OCLC

419258767

Author

Malawi. Department of Agricultural Research and Technical Services. Scientific Conference (1st : 2000 : Lilongwe, Malawi)

Title

Agricultural technologies for sustainable development in Malawi / editors, I.M.G. Phiri, A.R. Saka, and E.H.C. Chilembwe.

Imprint

Lilongwe, Malawi : Dept. of Agricultural Research and Technical Services, [2001]

Series

DARTS annual scientific proceedings ; no. 1

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references.

Added Author

Phiri, I. M. G. (Ibrahim M. G.)

Saka, A. R.

Chilembwe, E. H. C. (Eric Hetlason Chikafa), 1953-

Research Call Number

Sc F 09-499