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Assessment of physical chemical parameters of cashew apples from selected cashew varieties grown in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)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 physico-chemical parameters ... -
Role of plant parasitic nematodes (pratylenchus goodeyi sher and allen) on fusarium wilt disease incidence and severity on banana
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)A study to examine the status of Fusarium wilt disease (FWD) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) and plant parasitic nematode (PPN) (Pratylenchus goodeyi Sher and Allen) on banana was conducted in January to ... -
Isolatation, authentication and evaluation of symbiotic effectiveness of elite indigenous rhizobia nodulating phaseolus vulgaris l. in Hai district, Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-04)Phaseolus vulgaris L. production in Sub Saharan Africa is affected by nitrogen deficiency in the soils. Rhizobium inoculants are considered as the best solution to curb the problem of soil nitrogen deficiency. However, ... -
Identification and characterization of viruses causing maize lethal necrotic disease (mlnd) in Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-05)Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease in maize currently reported in eastern and central Africa countries including Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia, Congo and Tanzania. The disease is caused by Maize Chlorotic ... -
Effects of pesticidal plants on legume pollinators’ attraction in the field and bruchids control in storage
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)A randomized complete block design was used to set up field and storage experiments to evaluate the effects of pesticidal plants on common bean pollinators’ attraction in the field and Callosobruchus maculatus control in ... -
Performance of selected cowpea (vigna unguiculata (l.) walp) varieties in different soil types in Singida District, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)A participatory research was conducted in Singida District central Tanzania under Singida Nutrition and Agro ecological Project (SNAP), during the 2016/2017 cropping season to evaluate the performance of cowpea (Vigna ... -
Reconstructing historical distribution of large mammals and their habitat to inform rewilding and restoration in central Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)In the anthropogenic landscapes where historically wildlife existed, there can be a potential for rewilding to reverse extinction. However, there is limited literature providing approaches to achieving successful ... -
Field evaluation of a novel one step malaria p.f and p.f/p.v rapid diagnostic tests in Pwani region, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (mRDTs) play an important role in the early detection of symptomatic and asymptomatic malaria in endemic areas. While several mRDTs are currently on the market, the availability of mRDTs ... -
Occurrence of aflatoxins and associated risk factors in dairy value chain in selected districts of three agro-ecological zones in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Aflatoxins are natural compounds produced by specific type of fungi, which contaminate foods and animal feeds. This study assessed the occurrence of aflatoxins and associated risk factors in livestock feeds and raw cow ... -
Sero-molecular epidemiological analysis of leptospirosis in smallholder dairy cattle in selected regions of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)The smallholder dairy industry in Tanzania is a promising sector for household income generation despite challenges of zoonosis such as leptospirosis caused by Leptospira serovar Hardjo. A total of 2086 blood, serum ... -
Effect of retaliatory killing on African lion coalitions in Tarangire-Manyara ecosystem, Tanzania
(2023-08)In landscapes where people and lions coexist, conflicts are common due to livestock predation and threats to human safety. Retaliatory lion killing by humans is often a consequence of such conflicts. In Tarangire-Manyara ... -
Development of dried African nightshade products for post-harvest loss reduction and shelf-life extension in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)African nightshade (ANS) is a luminary food plant, considered a cheap and potential dietary source for micronutrients and bioactive compounds. Lack of value addition on ANS, results to high availability of ANS during ... -
Human-elephant interactions: exploring conflicts and drivers in enduimet wildlife management area, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)A globally rapid land use/land cover change in human-transformed landscapes alters the interface of human-wildlife interactions due to shifting socio-ecological and environmental pressures. Understanding these shifts ... -
Smallholder farmers’ awareness and aflatoxins contamination of sesame seeds grown in Southern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-07)Consumption of aflatoxins contaminated foods has led to detrimental health effects worldwide, with even more severe cases in African countries including Tanzania. A cross-sectional study was conducted in Lindi and ... -
The mtego® trap: a potential tool for monitoring and control of malaria and arbovirus vectors
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Odour-baited traps are valuable for vector surveillance and control; however, they often exhibit varying recapture rates among mosquito species due to the limited range of host cues they provide. Therefore, it is crucial ... -
Air pollution exposure and non-communicable respiratory diseases among fish vendors in Bagamoyo and Kunduchi fish markets in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)Approximately 2.6 billion people in the world use polluting fuels in cooking. Small-scale fish vendors in Bagamoyo and Kunduchi fish markets rely on use of firewood in frying fish for business purposes. Unfortunately, ... -
Ethnobotany and antibacterial effects of golden berry (physalis peruviana l.) on Salmonella typhi in Mbeya rural district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-06)Medicinal plants have been used worldwide in managing human and animal diseases. However, their use and community-based formulation methods in many places, including Mbeya Rural District in Tanzania, are rarely described ... -
Honeybees’ foraging patterns and their relation to honey antimicrobial activity
(NM-AIST, 2023-06)Honeybees’ existence is highly influenced by the availability of their preferred foraging plants. This study assessed honeybees’ foraging patterns and their relationship to honey antimicrobial activity in Same ... -
Assessing the accessibility, conservation and production of fodder for livestock for the agro pastoral societies in Magu district, Tanzania.
(NM_AIST, 2023-08)The access to adequate and high-quality livestock fodder has become a great challenge which in turn threatens the sustainability of the agro pastoral societies in Magu district. This study was done to assess the ... -
Evaluation of the direct health facility financing program in improving maternal health services in Pangani district, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)Maternal morbidity and mortality remain significant public health concerns globally, with Tanzania reporting 524 deaths per 100 000 live births annually in 2022. While national level data provide some insights into the ...