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Adoption of Soya Bean (Glycine max) Elite Lines and Multivariant Analysis Based on Agronomic Traits: A Case of Agro-Ecological Region III of Zambia

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  • Lingoni, G. Department of Agricultural Sciences, Rockview University, P.O. Box 31108, Lusaka, Zambia

    m.linjoni2017@gmail.com

  • Siyunda, C. A. Department of Plant Science, School of Agricultural Science, University of Zambia (UNZA), P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Mwakasungula, I. Food and Reserve Agency, P.O. Box 630006, Choma, Zambia
  • Chikalipa, E. Zambia Agriculture Research Institute, P.O Box 50595, Mulungushi House Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Mwansa, B. Zambia Agriculture Research Institute, P.O Box 50595, Mulungushi House Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Tembo, M. E. Department of Agricultural Sciences, Rockview University, P.O. Box 31108, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Chimbila, J. Department of Agricultural Sciences, Rockview University, P.O. Box 31108, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Mwansa, N. Zambia Agriculture Research Institute, P.O Box 50595, Mulungushi House Independence Avenue, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Siamubeze, C. Kanaji Chilanda Primary, Ministry of Education, P.O. Box 140097, Kabompo, Zambia
  • Phiri, O. Zambia Alliance for Agroecology and Biodiversity, 100/487/CL/ I Kabulonga, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Matakala, N. USAID Alternatives to Charcoal Project, Plot No. 5025, College Road, Solwezi, Zambia
  • Haamukwanza, P. M. Department of Plant Science, School of Agricultural Science, University of Zambia (UNZA), P.O. Box 32379, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Tembo, G. Department of Agricultural Sciences, Rockview University, P.O. Box 31108, Lusaka, Zambia
  • Solemanegy, M. Agricultural Research Institute of Mozambique, Av. Das Forças de Libertação de Moçambique, P.O. BOX 3658, Maputo, Mozambique

Abstract

Soya bean food system has been on the growing trajectory globally and in the sub-Saharan region. However, the pace of growth in this food-system within Zambia, has been slower compared to the regional growth and the global trend. Therefore, this study focused on evaluating the factors that affect the adoption of soya bean varieties within agro-ecological region III of Zambia. Furthermore, the study focused on identifying potential candidate parental lines among adopted soya bean varieties for crop improvement. The study incorporated 365 farmers and the logit model was utilized to identify factors associated with adoption of soya bean production. On-farm field trials, were conducted on five (5) sites within the study area, during 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 seasons to assess the yield performance of adopted soya bean varieties. Socio-economic factors such as income, age, experience, marital status, education, government policies, extension services, credit facilities, occupation and farmer associations, were identified to influence the adoption of soya bean varieties. Furthermore, soya bean variety Dina, significantly out-performed (p<0.05) all the varieties in terms of average number of pods per plant, 100 seed weight, and total number of seeds per plant. Correlation analysis, indicated a significant association (0.94***) between number of pods per plant and 100 seed weight, and similarities were observed in their association with other traits. Furthermore, seed yield indicated significant associations with some yield components. Through cluster analysis, two (2) major candidate parental lines were established for candidate crosses. Ultimately, this knowledge will guide efforts in breeding to create and utilize superior cultivars that offer high yields in a range of crop circumstances among soya bean farmers.

Keywords:

Adoption Agriculture Technologies Production Productivity Soya Bean Breeding

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Journal

Journal of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Animal Science

Volume (Issue)

2(2), (2025)

Pages

165-175

Published

20-12-2025

How to Cite

Lingoni, G., Siyunda, C. A., Mwakasungula, I., Chikalipa, E., Mwansa, B., Tembo, M. E., Chimbila, J., Mwansa, N., Siamubeze, C., Phiri, O., Matakala, N., Haamukwanza, P. M., Tembo, G., & Solemanegy, M. (2025). Adoption of Soya Bean (Glycine max) Elite Lines and Multivariant Analysis Based on Agronomic Traits: A Case of Agro-Ecological Region III of Zambia. Journal of Agriculture, Aquaculture, and Animal Science, 2(2), 165-175. https://doi.org/10.69739/jaaas.v2i2.869

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