Dr. Philemon Sohati

Department of Plant Science
Lecturer
Biography

Education Background

  • PhD. Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia
  • MSc. Entomology, McGill University, Canada
  • BSc. Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Principles and Applications of Entomology (AGC 4320)
  • Crop Protection (AGC 3342)
  • Undergraduate Research Course (AGC 5004)
  • Plant Protection (AGC 6322)
  • Postgraduate research courses (AGC 7000/8000)
Research Interests
  • Biological control of pests
  • Host plant resistance
Publications

Selected Publications

  • Sohati, P.H., Musonda, E.M. and Mukanga, M. 2001. Distribution of cereal stem borers in Zambia and release of Cotesia flavipes Cameron, an exotic natural enemy of Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) Insect Sci. Applic. 21(4): 311-316. 
  • Minja, E., Zitsanza, E., Mviha, P. and Sohati, P.H. 1999. A note on host plants for the groundnut plant hopper, Hilda patruelis, in southern Africa. International Arachis Newsletter 19:35-36.
  • Sithanantham, S., Sohati, P.H., Syamasonta, B. and Kannaiyan, J. 1994. Identification of groundnut genotypes less susceptible to damage by leafhoppers, Empoasca dolichi (Paoli) in Zambia. Insect Sci. Applic. 15(2): 207-207.
  • Sohati, P.H., Boivin, G. and Stewart, R.K. 1992. Parasitism of Lygus lineolaris eggs on coronilla varia, Solanum tuberosum, and three host weeds in southwestern Quebec. Entomophaga. 37(4) 515-523
  • Sohati, P.H., Stewart, R.K. and Boivin, G. 1989. Egg parasitoids of the tarnished plant bug, Lygus lineolaris (P.de B) (Hymenoptera: Miridae) in Quebec. Can. Entomol. 121(2): 1127-1128.
  • Kannaiyan, J., Mbewe, M.N., Greenberg, D.C., Haciwa, H.C., Irving, N.S. and Sohati, P.H. 1986. Cowpea production and research in Zambia. World cowpea 1984. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria: Tropical Grain Legumes Bulletin 32: 144-148.
Contact Details
psohati@unza.zm