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Groundnut rust disease epidemiology and potential sustainable management strategies
Groundnut is an important food and cash crop for the majority of the world’s population. However, diseases have impeded groundnut cultivation in groundnut-growing regions. Of them, groundnut rust disease caused by Puccinia arachidis is one among the major diseases causing more than 50% economic yield losses. For decades, chemical pesticide application has been the most […]
Morphological, biochemical and physiological characterization of indigenous rhizobia nodulating Lablab purpureus
Twenty-two rhizobial isolates of Lablab purpureus grown in soils from Babati district, Manyara region, Tanzania, were characterized for their morphological, biochemical and physiological characteristics. The isolates had the characteristics of slow and fast growers. Most of them had circular form and convex elevation. All showed a positive catalase activity. There were few isolates which formed […]
In vitro antifungal activity of Embelia schimperi (Vatke) and Conyza floribunda
The study aimed to investigate antifungal activity of 2 medicinal plants namely Embelia schimperi and Conyza floribunda used in Tanzania to treat infectious diseases. Micro-dilution method was used to evaluate antifungal activity of plant extracts against Cryptococcus neuformans and Candida albicans. The study revealed that tested extracts have different levels of antifungal activity with minimum […]
Growth response of maize (Zea mays) intercropped with Rhizobium inoculated soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) and P and K fertilization
The research was carried out for the two consecutive cropping seasons in northern Tanzania to evaluate the effects of cropping systems and P and K fertilization on maize growth. A split-split plot design experiment with 2x4x7 factorial arrangements and replicated thrice was conducted. The main plots comprised of two rhizobia inoculation treatments on Soybean, the […]
Identification and analysis of factors in management of banana fungal diseases: Case of Sigatoka (Mycosphaerella fijiensis. Mulder) and Fusarium (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc) diseases in Arumeru District
In recent years, the application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in agriculture, governance and education has indicated positive impact in terms of efficiency. However, this potential has not been fully exploited by banana crops farmers in managing banana diseases (Sigatoka and Fusarium wilt diseases), that cause low productivity in bananas. A survey on banana […]
Assessing the land equivalent ratio (LER) of maize (Zea mays L.)
A 2 years field experiment was carried out in northern Tanzania with the aim of assessing the effects of maize-soybean intercropping systems, Rhizobium inoculation and P and K supplementation on Land Equivalent Ratio. A three replicate experiment was laid out in a split-split plot design with the main plots comprised of Rhizobia inoculation (with and […]
Assessing the land equivalent ratio (LER) of maize (Zea mays L.) intercropped with Rhizobium inoculated soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.) at various P and K levels
A 2 years field experiment was carried out in northern Tanzania with the aim of assessing the effects of maize-soybean intercropping systems, Rhizobium inoculation and P and K supplementation on Land Equivalent Ratio. A three replicate experiment was laid out in a split-split plot design with the main plots comprised of Rhizobia inoculation (with and […]
Responses of slenderleaf rattlebox (Crotalaria ochroleuca) to water deficit
Water deficit affects plant growth and development thus affecting crop productivity. It is the major a biotic stress experienced in the vast semi arid and arid regions of Kenya and the world as a whole. Water deficit mainly causes reduction in plant growth and development. Crotalaria ochroleuca is an important indigenous leafy vegetable which is […]