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Variation, biology and potential management strategies of banana weevil (Cosmopolite sordidus Germar) in Tanzania
Banana weevil (Cosmopolite sordidus Germar: Coleoptera) is an important insect pest of the genus Musa and has been regarded as a major factor causing about 30% of yield loss and farm abandonment in Tanzania. Despite of the agricultural importance, there is limited understanding of the variation and their causes, biology and management strategies of the […]
Cattle dung production, management and utilization practices in the smallholding dairy farming systems of East Africa: A situational analysis in Lushoto District, Tanzania
This focus review aims to update the dung and manure production, management and utilization in the East African countries and its associated challenges particularly in the case of Lushoto district, in northern Tanzania. Attention and efforts are continuously being made to promote the use of cattle dung though the challenges still exist. Majority of smallholder […]
Commiphora swynnertonii (BURTT) as a potential new alternative for the management of tick infestation in Tanzania
The evolution of tick resistance to synthetic acaricides has given rise to the need for new scientific investigations on alternative ways to control tick infestation. In this esteems, various studies on plant extracts have been developed aiming to identify new compounds that are able to control ticks. In this context, Commiphora swynnertonii exudates may be […]
Physio-chemical properties of five cashew apple (Anacardium occidentale L.) varieties grown in different regions of Tanzania
Cashew apple fruits are deserted by majority of cashew nuts producers despite of being rich in useful nutrients namely vitamins, minerals and sugar. This study was carried out to determine the physical-chemical properties of five cashew apple varieties from Mtwara and Lindi regions in south-eastern part and Coast region in eastern part of Tanzania. Cashew […]
Cassava grit weight losses and management options against African honeybees (Apis: mellifera) in Mtwara region, Tanzania
Field trials to estimate post-harvest cassava grits losses caused by honeybees (Apis mellifera L.) were conducted from July to November 2016 in Mtwara region, Tanzania. The aim of this study was to quantify cassava grit weight losses due honeybees and its management options. Four treatments were applied including cassava grits with an agro-net, cassava grits […]
Accessibility of agricultural knowledge and information by rural farmers in Tanzania- A review
Appropriate agricultural knowledge and information are among important tools in agricultural sector development in Tanzania. The traditional information flow is set to be moving from knowledge creating organs (KCOs) such as research institutions and universities to consumers of the knowledge (COKs) who are mainly farmers. To increase penetrability of the information, there exist a special […]
Human population growth as indicator for human-elephant conflicts in Rombo area, Tanzania
Conservationists need detailed information on human population growth and distribution in areas adjacent to protected areas. This information can help determine land use/land cover changes (LULCC), which affect the quality and quantity of elephant habitat and, thus, elephant populations. We assessed the influence of human population trends on demographic characteristics on the African elephant (Loxodonta […]
Genetic diversity of maize landraces from Tanzania as compared with commercial improved varieties and elite lines through morphological characterization
Maize production challenges require well-known genetic diversity to ensure effective improvement. The study aimed at conducting morphological evaluation on 50 maize landraces from Tanzania compared with 7 commercial varieties and 11 elite lines from CIMMYT, Kenya. The experiments were conducted in randomized complete block design at three locations in Arusha region, Tanzania. Data were collected […]
Invasive plants: ecological effects, status, management challenges in Tanzania and the way forward
Over decades invasive plants have been exerting negative pressure on native vascular plant’s and hence devastating the stability and productivity of the receiving ecosystem. These effects are usually irreversible if appropriate strategies cannot be taken immediately after invasion, resulting in high cost of managing them both in rangelands and farmlands. With time, these non-edible plant […]
Above-ground carbon stock in a forest subjected to decadal frequent fires in western Tanzania
Gradual increase in atmospheric temperature due to elevated levels of greenhouse gases has become a global agenda. Of these gases, carbon dioxide is the most predominant accounting for more than half of the atmospheric warming. Conveniently, forests and woodlands are important sinks of carbon through sequestration which involves carbon dioxide capture and storage. Miombo woodlands […]