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Identification and Toxigenicity of Aspergillus spp. from Soils Planted to Peanuts in Eastern Zambia
It is not known which aflatoxigenic species are
present in Zambia. Therefore, soil samples were
collected during May to June 2012, at the end of
the growing season in Eastern Province, from 399
farmers’ fields that had ...
A decade of Tropical Legumes projects: Development and adoption of improved varieties, creation of market-demand to benefit smallholder farmers and empowerment of national programmes in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia
This article highlights 12 years (2007–2019) of research, achievements, lessons learned, challenges and gaps in discovery‐to‐delivery research in legumes emanating from three projects, collectively called Tropical Legumes ...
Registration of ‘Serenut 5R’ Groundnut
’Serenut 5R’ (Reg. No. CV-129, PI 676092) is a new highyielding,
spanish-type groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L. subsp.
fastigiata var. vulgaris) with two seeds per pod. Serenut 5R was
released in 2010 by the National Semi-Arid ...
Genotype by environment interaction on yield stability of desi type chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) at major chickpea producing areas of Ethiopia
This study was conducted to determine the interaction between chickpea genotypes with the environment (GxE) on the yield stability and adaptability of desi type chickpea genotypes (Cicer arietinum L.). Seventeen chickpea ...
The Role of Vegetables and Legumes in Assuring Food, Nutrition, and Income Security for Vulnerable Groups in Sub-Saharan Africa
Rising food and nutritional insecurity threatens the livelihoods of millions of poor people,
particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Vegetable and legume production and consumption are a potent
mechanism for small-scale, ...
A Case for Regular Aflatoxin Monitoring in Peanut Butter in Sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons from a 3-Year Survey in Zambia
A 3-year comprehensive analysis of aflatoxin contamination in peanut butter was conducted in Zambia, sub-Saharan Africa.
The study analyzed 954 containers of 24 local and imported peanut butter brands collected from shops ...