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Bionomics of the African Apefly (Spalgis lemolea) as A Potential Natural Enemy of the Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Tanzania
(MDPI, 2020-04-14)The African apefly (Spalgis lemolea Druce) is a potential natural enemy of the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink). We studied the life history of apeflies in the laboratory at a temperature ... -
Biopesticide efficacy of four plant essential oils against papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)
(Heliyon, 2023-03-01)Worldwide, P. marginatus causes 75% of estimated economic loss in papaya farming, with an increase in production costs. The extract of plant essential oils (PEO) has the potential to control P. marginatus by degrading ... -
Biovar 2 of Ralstonia solanacearum Species Complex Causes Tomato Bacterial Wilt Disease in Tanzania
(Science Alert, 2020-03)Background and Objective: Bacterial wilt disease (BWD) caused by complex species of Ralstonia solanacearum (RSSC) has been categorized as one of the most significant plant diseases in the world. It is a serious problem ... -
Blockchain Technology in Sub-Saharan Africa: Where does it fit in Healthcare Systems: A case of Tanzania
(Journal of Health Informatics in Developing Countries, 2019-09)Background: Blockchain technology is a distributed electronic ledger containing digital records, transactions or events that are protected with advanced encryptions, extremely hard to tamper, and updateable through a ... -
A Blockchain-based Conceptual Model to Address Educational Certificate Verification Challenges in Tanzania
(Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Research (ETASR), 2023-08-08)The proliferation of counterfeit educational certificates is an ongoing issue around the world, including Tanzania. The effect of this malpractice is detrimental to the credibility of education. Traditional strategies ... -
Blockchain-based Data Storage Security Architecture for e-Health Care Systems: A Case of Government of Tanzania Hospital Management Information System
(IJCSNS, 2022-03)Health information systems (HIS) are facing security challenges on data privacy and confidentiality. These challenges are based on centralized system architecture creating a target for malicious attacks. Blockchain technology ... -
Blood cytokine responses to early secreted protein antigen-6/culture filtrate protein-10 tuberculosis antigens 2 months after antituberculosis treatment among patients with drug-susceptible pulmonary tuberculosis.
(Wolters Kluwer - Medknow, 2019-03-12)Background: Human tuberculosis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis. Pulmonary tuberculosis is the result of the failure of host immune system to control mycobacterium tuberculosis. The ... -
Botanical biopesticides have an influence on tomato quality through pest control and are cost-effective for farmers in developing countries
(PLOS ONE, 2023-11-28)Synthetic insecticides heavily applied to manage agricultural pests are highly hazardous to the environment and non-target organisms. Their overuse through repeated treatments in smallholder farming communities is frequent. ... -
Botanical extracts control the fungal pathogen Colletotrichum boninense in smallholder production of common bean
(Springer link, 2024-04-11)Anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum spp. remains an intractable problem in the most common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production areas worldwide and can cause total yield loss. Many smallholder farmers are familiar with ... -
Botanical Pesticides in Management of Common Bean Pests: Importance and Possibilities for Adoption by Small-scale Farmers in Africa
(Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 2017-06-17)Botanical Pesticides (BPs) have been cited and are used as alternative to synthetic pesticides in agricultural systems worldwide. The BPs are believed to be safe to the environment and are used in pest control to avoid ... -
Breeding potential of lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]: a review on characterization and bruchid studies towards improved production and utilization in Africa
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2021-09-21)Lablab (Lablab purpureus) [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is termed a lost, underutilized and neglected crop in Africa. Despite the multipurpose use, production, consumption and research are still limited. Wide genetic ... -
Breeding potential of lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]: a review on characterization and bruchid studies towards improved production and utilization in Africa
(Springer Netherlands, 2021-09-22)Lablab (Lablab purpureus) [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is termed a lost, underutilized and neglected crop in Africa. Despite the multipurpose use, production, consumption and research are still limited. Wide genetic ... -
Brix and Alcohol Content Monitoring using Wireless Sensor Network
(International Journal of Advances in Scientific Research and Engineering, 2021-07)Fermentation process plays an important role in the production of wine and beer, as these ferments convert Brix (sugar) into alcohol. Thus fermentation plays a key role in beer production hence ... -
Brix and alcohol content monitoring using wireless sensor network
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)The fermentation process plays a vital role in the production of wine and beer by converting Brix (Sugar) into alcohol. Consequently, monitoring this fermentation is crucial for breweries to ensure the quality of their ... -
Broadband last-mile connectivity model for effective bandwidth utilization in rural and urban-underserved areas
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Broadband last-mile connectivity is a necessary access infrastructure to bridge the digital divide which is more pronounced in rural areas and is also a means to drive the utilization of international bandwidth that is ... -
Building Bridges between the Sciences and the Arts of Water Co-operation through Collective Action – Reflections
(Elsevier, 2014)This reflection article highlights some of the science that underpins our understanding of cooperation over shared water resources. Power dynamics, hegemony, negotiation theory, social psychology and justice, international ... -
Building Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience through Soil Organic Carbon Restoration in Sub-Saharan Rural Communities: Challenges and Opportunities
(MDPI, 2021-10-02)Soil organic carbon (SOC) is widely recognised as pivotal in soil function, exerting important controls on soil structure, moisture retention, nutrient cycling and biodiversity, which in turn underpins a range of provisioning, ... -
Building partnership for participatory sanitation and hygiene planning: lessons and experience from Tanzania
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Building Resilient Crop Production Systems for Drought-Prone Areas—A Case for Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) and Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
(MDPI, 2023-01-28)Drought is a major crop production constraint worldwide. Some legume crops are known for their ability to resist water deficit stress. This study evaluated the responses of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc) ... -
Building sustainable societies through vertical soilless farming: A cost-effectiveness analysis on a small-scale non-greenhouse hydroponic system
(Elsevier, 2022-08)The growing rate of population and urbanization among African cities versus the reducing arable land has roused curiosity in soilless farming as an urban farming method to enhance food security and urban sustainability. ...
