Browsing by Author "Ndakidemi, Patrick A."
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Acute oral toxicity study of Mystroxylon aethiopicum root bark aqueous extract in albino mice
Kilonzo, Mhuji; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Chacha, Musa (Journal of Medicinal Plants Research, 2016-10-03)Acute oral toxicity of Mystroxylon aethiopicum root bark aqueous was evaluated in albino mice of either sex. In this study, five groups of mice were orally treated with doses of 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 mg/kg body ... -
Allelopathic Effects of Sphaeranthus suaveolens on Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Phaseolus vulgaris and Oryza sativa
Laizer, Hudson C.; Chacha, Musa; Ndakidemi, Patrick A. (Hindawi, 2021-02-15)Weeds with allelopathic effect have been reported to cause significant damage in agriculture particularly in smallholder farming systems. ,is study assessed the allelopathic effects of different concentrations of crude ... -
Anthropogenic Pressure on Tree Species Diversity, Composition, and Growth of Balanites aegyptiaca in Dinder Biosphere Reserve, Sudan
Mohammed, Elmugheira M. I.; H., Elhag A. M.; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Treydte, Anna C. (MDPI, 2021-03-04)Anthropogenic disturbances, such as illegal harvesting and livestock browsing, often affect natural forests. However, the resulting tree species diversity, composition, and population structure have rarely been quantified. ... -
Biovar 2 of Ralstonia solanacearum Species Complex Causes Tomato Bacterial Wilt Disease in Tanzania
Aloyce, Agatha; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Mbega, Ernest (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 ... -
Changing Patterns and Drivers of Increased Pesticides Use in Smallholder Vegetable Production Systems in Tanzania
Kapeleka, Jones A.; Sauli, Elingarami; Sadik, Omowunmi; Ndakidemi, Patrick A. (BioRxiv, 2021-01-18)Pesticides use has become a key component of smallholder horticulture production. Therefore, dynamics in pesticides handling need to be ascertained. This study assessed drivers of pesticides use and determinants of changing ... -
Importance of common bean genetic zinc biofortification in alleviating human zinc deficiency in sub-Saharan Africa
Philipo, Mashamba; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Mbega, Ernest (Taylor & Francis Online, 2021-04-04)Zinc deficiency is among the leading risks to human health in sub-Saharan Africa, its adverse exposure leads to diarrhea, pneumonia, and malaria. Furthermore, it is the leading cause of stunting in children and negatively ... -
Livestock Browsing Threatens the Survival of Balanites aegyptiaca Seedlings and Saplings in Dinder Biosphere Reserve, Sudan
Mohammed, Elmugheira M. I.; Hammed, Abbas M. E.; Minnick, Tamera J.; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Treydte, Anna C. (Taylor & Francis Online, 2021-06-03)While the impact of livestock grazing has been frequently assessed for grasses, little is known about how livestock affects tree seedlings and saplings. We explored the effects of goat, cattle and camel browsing on the ... -
Maize (Zea mays) Response to Anthill Soil (Termitaria), Manure and NPK Fertilization Rate under Conventional and Reduced Tillage Cropping Systems
Chisanga, Kafula; Mbega, Ernest; Ndakidemi, Patrick A. (MDPI, 2020-01-27)Soil fertility management has been described by many scholars as fundamental and a major hindrance to food production amongst smallholder farmers in the developing world. To counteract this challenge, some farmers have ... -
Phytochemical analysis and in vitro antifungal evaluation of Jatropha curcas against Late Leaf Spot disease on groundnut
Francis, Magreth; Chacha, Musa; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Mbega, Ernest (Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 2021-01-31)This study was done to evaluate the antifungal efficacy of Jatropha curcas leaf extracts against groundnut late leaf spot disease caused by Phaeosariopsis personata (P. personata) and identify their bioactive compounds ... -
Rooting and growth potential of Leucadendron laxum (proteaceae) using different rooting mediums and indoleacetic acid growth regulators
Laubscher, Charles Petrus; Ndakidemi, Patrick A. (Sabinet African Journals About Sabin, 2009-01-01)Leucadendron laxum (Proteaceae) is a South African plant species with a high commercial value as a flowering potted plant. Limited research information on the culture and propagation of this species is available in South ... -
Socio-Economic Factors for Anthill Soil Utilization by Smallholder Farmers in Zambia
Chisanga, Kafula; Mbega, Ernest; Ndakidemi, Patrick A. (MDPI, 2019-09-05)In this study, we surveyed two districts of Zambia—Choma and Pemba. The aim of this study was to obtain the perspective of farmers on anthill soil utilization practices for key information that could contribute towards the ... -
Tomato Leafminer (Tuta absoluta Meyrick 1917): A Threat to Tomato Production in Africa
Zekeya, Never; Chacha, Musa; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Materu, Chris; Chidege, Maneno; Mbega, Ernest (Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International, 2016-11-28)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable crop for income, food and nutrition in Africa. Production of the crop is currently threatened by leaf miner [Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)]. ... -
Tomato Leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick 1917), an emerging agricultural pest in Sub-Saharan Africa: Current and prospective management strategies
Zekeya, Never; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Chacha, Musa; Mbega, Ernest (Academic Journal, 2017-02-17)Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable crop for income and nutrition of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. However, it is attacked by many insect pests that cause high economic losses. This ...