Dr. Davies M. Lungu

Dr. Davies Lungu
Department of Plant Science
Senior Lecturer
Biography

Educational Background

  • PhD. Plant Breeding, University of Manitoba, Canada
  • MSc. Plant Breeding/Agronomy, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, USA
  • BSc. Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia

Teaching Responsibilities

    • Plant Breeding and Quantitative Genetics (AGC 5220)
    • Undergraduate research course (AGC 5004)
    • Plant Breeding Methods (AGC 6211)
    • Postgraduate research courses (AGG 7000/8000)
    Research Interests
    • Wheat breeding with interest on breeding for heat tolerance
    • Soybean breeding with interest on aluminum toxicity tolerance in soybean
    Publications
    • P. Cheelo, D. Lungu and M. Mwala., (2017). GGE Biplot Analysis for Identification of Ideal Soybean [Glycine max L. Merrill] Test and Production Locations in Zambia. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, JEAI, 15(3): 1-15
    • Mbwando A., Lungu, D. M., Tryphone, G. M. and Tembo, L. (2016). Nature of resistance of cowpea Alectravogelii infestation. African Crop Science Journal, 24, 389-395
    • Chilipa, L.N.K., Lungu, D.M. and Tembo, L., (2016). Multiple race inoculation as an option in breeding for resistance to C. lindemuthianumin common beans. Journal of Agriculture and Crops, 2, 45- 50
    • Chanda R., L. Daka, D. S. Osiru, M. S. Mwala, D. Lungu, K. Munyinda and M. Mukanga (2015). Combining ability and Heteroric Orientation of selected Zambian Maize Inbred Lines under Low Soil Phosphorus Conditions. International Journal of Agriculture and Crop Science. 8: 203 – 213
    • G. Chitalu, M. S. Mwala and D. M. Lungu. (2014). Genetic characterization of pearl millet genotypes in Zambia. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1) : 1 – 6
    • Daka L, Lungu D. M, K. Munyinda and R. Chanda. (2014). Introgression of Desirable Traits from Temperate Maize into tropical Maize for Low Phosphorus Soils. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1):7– 11
    • Taulu S., D. M. Lungu and P. H. Sohati. (2014). Breeding for Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) Resistance in Maize (Zea mays L). Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1):16 – 22
    • Mutale P., D. Lungu and K. Munyinda. (2014). Response of Soybean (Glycine max) to high levels of aluminum in the soil. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1):34 – 37
    • Shilulu I., D. M. Lungu M. S. Mwala and O. I. Lungu.  (2014). Potential of Selenium (Se) accumulation among Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L) R. BR) Genotypes. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1):38 – 43
    • Sakumona M., D. M. Lungu and K. Munyinda.  (2014). Evaluation of twelve Spring Wheat (Triticum aestivum. L) for Water Use Efficiency under varying water regimes. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1): 44– 50
    • Mwila N., M. S. Mwala, D. Lungu, P. Sohati and N. Munkombwe. (2014). Inheritance of Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculates) in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1): 51– 54
    • Gondwe B. M., A. M. Mweetwa, K. Munyinda, E. Phiri and D. Lungu. (2014). Evaluation of Maize Genotypes for Ntrogen Use Efficiency. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1): 55– 63
    • Mooya D., E. Phiri, A. M. Mweetwa, D. Lungu and K. Munyinda. (2014). Evaluation of Water Use for drought tolerance in maize (Zea mays) genotypes under deficit irrigation. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1): 71– 76
    • R. Chanda, D. M. Lungu, C. Mungomba and J. MCRoberts. (2010). Kernel set in seed produced by Maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids in Zambia.  Unisa Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 13: no 2. Pp110 – 120. 2010
    • G. Chitalu, M. S. Mwala and D. M. Lungu. (2014). Genetic characterization of pearl millet genotypes in Zambia. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1) : 1 – 6
    • Daka L, Lungu D. M, K. Munyinda and R. Chanda. (2014). Introgression of Desirable Traits from Temperate Maize into tropical Maize for Low Phosphorus Soils. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1):7– 11
    • Taulu S., D. M. Lungu and P. H. Sohati. (2014). Breeding for Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motschulsky) Resistance in Maize (Zea mays L). Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1):16 – 22
    • Mutale P., D. Lungu and K. Munyinda. (2014). Response of Soybean (Glycine max) to high levels of aluminum in the soil. Zambian J of Agric Sci. 10(1):34 – 37
    • Muuka P.C.,   M. S. Mwala, D. M. Lungu and M. Mataa (2014). Delineation of potential protogyny pearl millet hybrid production environments in Zambia. Journal of Science and Technology. 18: 19 – 25. ISSN 1027 -4928
    • Muuka P.C.,   M. S. Mwala, D. M. Lungu, M. Mata and M. Chisi.  (2014). Combining Ability effects and heterotic expression for yield among pearl millet protogyny hybrids. University of Zambia Journal of Science and Technologr 18: 43 – 55. ISSN 1027 – 4928
    • Edwwin L. Monamodi, Davies M. Lungu and Geleta L. Fite. (2012). Morpho-physiological characteristics determining yield in semi determinate tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum) germplasm. Journal of Agricultural and Biomedical Sciences: Vol 1 No 1, pp 37 – 42
    • R. Chanda, D. Lungu, C. Mungoma and J Mc Robert. Kernel set in Seed Production of maize (Zea mays L) hybrids in Zambia. (2010). Uniswa Research Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. Vol 13 No 2, pp 110 – 120
    • J. Siwale, K. Mbata, J. Mc Roberts and D. Lungu. (2009). Comparative Resistance of Improved Maize Genotypes and Landraces to Maize weevil.  African Crop Science Journal.: Vol 17 No1, pp 1 - !6
    • G. S.  Makunde, D. M. Lungu, S. E. Beebe, M. W. Blair and R. Chirwa. (2007). Inheritance of drought tolerance traits in Andean x Andean and Andean x Mesoamerican F2 Populations. Bean Improvement Co-operative.  BIC. Vol 50.  pp 13 -15
    • C. Gwanama, K. Nichterlein, D. M. Lungu and W. Simabwachi. (2002). Variation of fruit β-carotene content of tropical pumpkin [Curcurbita moschata (Duchsene) Piorot] landraces in Zambia. Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter. No 129, 2002. pp 44-46.
    • Lungu D.M, P. J. Kaltsikes and E. N. Larter, 1990. Intra and intergeneration relationships among yield, its components and other related characteristics in spring wheat. Euphytica 45. No.2: 139-153.
    • Chinene, V.R.N., D. Mbewe, and Lungu, D. (1990).  Measuring Soil Loss in Different Land-use Systems on an Oxic Plaleustaff in Lusitu, Zambia. Trop. Agric, 67:  221-222
    • Lungu O. I. and D. M. Lungu, 1989. A review of the practical utility of aluminium tolerance in maize (Zea mays (L)). Zam. J. Agric Sci. 1: 5 – 9
    • Lungu D. M, P. J. Kalstikes and E. N. Larter. (1987). Honeycomb selection for yield in early generations in spring wheat. Euphytica 3, No. 3 : 831 – 839
    Contact Details
    dlungu@unza.zm