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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 […]

The use of cattle manure and their implication on soil chemical properties amongst the smallholder farms in Lushoto District, Tanzania

The use of cattle manure in agricultural fields improves soil quality in terms of nutrients and physical properties. This study was conducted at Lushoto District, in Tanga region, to understand the cattle manure management and utilization practices undertaken by smallholder farmers to improve soil productivity. 180 smallholder farmers in six villages were surveyed, and sixteen […]