Agricultural technologies for sustainable development in Malawi
By: editors, I.M.G. Phiri, A.R. Saka, and E.H.C. Chilembwe
Contributors: Phiri, I. M. G. (Ibrahim M. G.); Saka, A. R.; Chilembwe, E. H. C. (Eric Hetlason Chikafa), 1953-
Series: DARTS annual scientific proceedings -- no. 1
Publisher: Dept. of Agricultural Research and Technical Services
Published: 2001
Place of publication: Lilongwe, Malawi
Language: eng
Number of pages: 343
Notes: "First Annual Scientific Conference held at the Malawi Institute of Management (MIM), Lilongwe, Malawi, November 6-10, 2000"--P. 2.

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