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Response of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] varieties to Bradyrhizobium Japonicum inoculation, N and P supplementation in Northern Tanzania
Despite that soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] is easily introduced in places where it is not native, its production, especially Africa is constrained by the lack of Bradyrhizobium japonicum which is needed for biological nitrogen fixation (BNF). Inoculating soybean with proper rhizobacteria is a key solution to enhance benefits of BNF. A study was done […]
Status of sucking insect pests in cashew growing locations of South and Central Zones, Tanzania
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is an economically important cash crop for many rural households in Tanzania. However, its production is constrained by some insect pests and diseases. As a precondition for the development of a more sustainable integrated insect pest management strategy for cashew, information on the incidence and severity of cashew sucking insect pests […]
Quinoa growth and yield performance in Tanzania: A prospect crop for food security
Quinoa is an emerging potential cereal crop that has recently been recommended for food security worldwide. This study was to evaluate growth and yield performance of quinoa genotypes under rain-fed conditions at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) farm in Arusha and Kibosho (KB) in Kilimanjaro during the 2018/2019 growing season […]
Growth comparison of Banana cv. Mchare (Huti Green) under full and deficit irrigation conditions in Northern Highlands, Tanzania
Drip irrigation in banana farms is an uncommon practice as compared with other horticultural crops. Records for East African Highland Banana (EAHB) diploid (AA subgroup) cv Mchare-Huti Green (HG) cultivated under drip irrigation remain unavailable in the study area. The objective of this study was to assess the influence of drip irrigation on banana growth […]
Croton dichogamus (Pax) leaf powder as a protectant of stored Bambara groundnuts (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc against Callosobruchus maculatus, Fabricius: Coleoptera: Bruchidae) in Tanzania
The insecticidal efficacy of the dried leaves powder of Croton dichogamus was evaluated to determine the effectiveness and optimize their use as a grain protectant against storage insect, Callosobruchus maculatus. Croton dichogamus at the dosage of 10, 5 and 1% (w/w) was compared with Actellic Super Dust and untreated control. The experiment was laid out […]
Influence of fluoride on the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in selected fluoride endemic areas of Tanzania
Diabetes Mellitus prevalence in developing countries and globally is on the increase due to various factors and its association with excessive fluoride contamination is not much elucidated. This study aims to determine fluoride levels in serum along with capillary fasting blood sugar levels of individuals in selected area of Ngarenanyuki ward (fluoride endemic) in Arusha […]
Emerging issues and challenges associated with conservation of the African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in the semi-arid areas of Tanzania
The aim of this review is to discuss the emerging issues and challenges in baobab conservation based on the climate change, emerging challenges related to herbivory and human use such as emerging of new markets for baobab products and land use changes.Specifically, the review summarizes scientific questions and challenges for the conservation of one of the most important […]
Distribution of fluoride in beans and maize grown along the slope of Mount Meru, Tanzania
This study assessed the uptake and distribution of fluoride in maize and beans grown in fluoride contaminated soils, (Ngarenanyuki) around Mount Meru in Northern Tanzania during the rainy season. The study revealed that fluoride uptake increases with increasing fluoride concentration in soils except in a stem and root part of maize and beans respectively. It […]
Community awareness on fluoride contaminant sources: a case study at Mount Meru slopes in Northern Tanzania
A study was conducted around the slopes of Mount Meru in Arumeru district of Arusha region at Ngarenanyuki ward, to update the awareness of the potential routes of human exposure to unacceptable levels of fluoride. Long term consumption of fluorine contaminated water and food, in addition to the use of fluoridated products, increases fluoride accumulation […]
Sustainability of bushmeat and sardine industry based on socio-ecological considerations at Serengeti National Park and Lake Victoria, Tanzania
Protected areas and lakes are important for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development strategies. The two generate significant economic and food resources for local communities adjacent to these resources. This study was conducted in the north-western part of the Serengeti ecosystem from September to November 2016 (Dry season) and from March to May 2017 (wet season). […]