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Fall armyworm infestation and management practices on maize fields of smallholder farmers in Northern Tanzania
Fall armyworm (FAW) is native to America and is currently affecting maize production in different parts of Africa, and recently reported in Tanzania. In the present study, FAW infestation levels and their associated management practices were investigated in 90 maize fields in the 18 villages in Arusha, Kilimanjaro and Manyara regions. Infestation levels were assessed […]
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 […]
The role of SWOT analysis and stakeholders characterization towards sustainability of dairy innovation platforms in Lushoto District, Tanzania
This study analyzed the role of SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) analysis and stakeholders characterization towards sustainability of the newly established dairy innovation platform (IP) in Lushoto District – Tanzania. A mixed methods approach was used to collect data using a questionnaire, focus group discussions and key informant interviews. Collected data were analyzed by […]
Integrating storage structures and store time in maize grains postharvest losses evaluation in Northern Zone of Tanzania
Maize is the most important cereal crop in Tanzania, thus its postharvest losses are a big threat to food security. This study integrated maize store-time with five storage methods namely Perdue Improved Cowpeas Storage bags (PICS), Metal Drums, Kihenge, Polyethylene bags with insecticides and Polyethylene bags without insecticide. Trials were established following a randomized complete […]
Heavy metals and lambda-cyhalothrin levels in prawns, water and sediments along the Indian Coastline of Tanzania
Heavy metals and pesticide residues in prawns, water and sediments, and sources of contamination were determined. Prawns, sediments and water samples were collected from agricultural farms and estuarine, along the coastline of Indian Ocean in Kisiju, Bagamoyo and Kilwa zones in Tanzania. The concentration of heavy metals; zinc (Zn), lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) was […]
Distribution and occurrence of indigenous strains of atoxigenic and toxigenic Aspergillus section Flavi in groundnut producing areas of Southern Tanzania
The objective of this study was to isolate and identify atoxigenic and toxigenic strains of Aspergillus section Flavi in southern Tanzania, and investigate possible application of atoxigenic strains in control of aflatoxin levels in groundnuts. Fungal communities in soils from groundnut fields were examined to see the distributions of aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus species and to spot […]
Genetic diversity of local chicken ecotypes in selected part of central tanzania
This study was carried out to evaluate the genetic diversity of Central Tanzanian indigenous chicken. Chickens were collected from six different districts of Central part in Tanzania (Dodoma, Kondoa, Singida, Manyoni, Igunga and Tabora). Eighteen microsatellite markers recommended by International Society for Animal Genetics, Food and Agriculture Organization advisory group on animal genetic diversity were […]
Screening of rice genotypes for resistance to rice yellow mottle virus in Tanzania
Rice is the second major food crop in Tanzania contributing to food security and cash flow to poor resource farmers. However, Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV) is among the important disease devastating production in many rice growing regions in Tanzania. The reactions of 22 rice genotypes to an isolate of RYMV were studied. The appearance […]
Food security: The role of urban and peri-urban agriculture. A case of Dar es Salaam City, Tanzania
This study examined the contribution of urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA) on food security in Dar es Salaam city. With the massive population increase in most cities in the world, food insecurity has become a challenge. One of the responses to this is promotion of urban and peri-urban agriculture (UPA). Primary and secondary data were […]
Evaluation of yield performance of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) varieties in Central Tanzania
The study was conducted to determine the performance of local and improved varieties in Central zone, Tanzania. The experiment was arranged in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications, one local variety (udo) and two improved varieties (NACO-1 and macia) were used. Results indicated significance variation at p < 0.05 among sorghum tested […]