Dr. Tamala Tonga-Kambikambi

Department of Plant Science
Senior Lecturer
Biography

Educational Background

  • PhD Agronomy, University of Zambia
  • MSc Agronomy, University of Zambia
  • BSc. Agricultural Sciences, University of Zambia

Teaching Responsibilities

  • Principles of Weed Management (AGC 5331)
  • Crop Protection (AGC 3342)
  • Seed Science and Technology (AGC 5622)
  • Undergraduate research course (AGC 5004)
  • Seed Technology (AGC 6625)
  • Plant Protection (AGC 6332)
  • Seed Systems (AGC 6612)
  • Postgraduate research courses (AGC 7000/8000)
Research Interests
  • Allelopathy for weed management
  • Seed systems improvements
  • Improving weed management in small holder farmers
Publications

Selected Publications

  • Kambikambi, T. T., O. A. Yerokun, and D. M. N. Mbewe (2014). Evaluation of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) on the suppression of some summer weeds at the Field Station of the University of Zambia. JABS 2(1): 18-27
  • Kambikambi. T. T., M. S. Mwala, O. A. Yerokun and D. M. N. Mbewe (2013). Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) suppression of some summer weeds under dry land farming UNZAJST 17 (1&2): 37-47.
  • Kambikambi, T. T. and M. Milupi (2012). Evaluating of cattle manure maturing period on weed infestation in maize (Zea mays L.) production. UNZAJST 16(2): 1-9.
  • Kambikambi, T. T. and L. J. Makweti (2010). Control of purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus L.) using mango (Mangifera indica L.) leaves in Zambia. ASAZ Journal.
  • Kambikambi, T. T. and C. Mwape (2008). Invasive alien species risk analysis procedures, early detection and rapid response systems for Zambia. Environmental Council of Zambia, Lusaka. Zambia.
  • Kambikambi, T. T. and K. Nyundu (2007). National invasive species strategy, action plan and policy guidelines for invasive plant management in Zambia. Environmental Council of Zambia, Lusaka. Zambia.
  • Muchimba Linda Chikeyi (MSc, 2017): controlling weeds in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) using Lantana camara.
  • Siabusu Largewell (MSc, 2016): Evaluating the efficacy of Stellar Star herbicide at different application rates and its residual effects on succeeding crops.
  • Milupi Milupi (MSc, 2016): Evaluation of some MRI maize inbred lines for tolerance to seedling drought.
  • Kaubi Naomi Hacholi (MSc, 2013) – Evaluation of maize (Zea mays L.) genotypes with multiple resistance to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth and Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze.
  • Mabote Demian (MSc, 2015): Suppressive effects of Lantana camara L. on the prickly weed Cucumis zeyheri.
  • Alimo Syanyunta (MSc, 2011) – Morpho-physiological responses of spring wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) to heat stress.
Contact Details
tkambikambi@unza.zm