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Bioaccumulation and distribution pattern of heavy metals in aquaculture systems found in Arusha and Morogoro regions of Tanzania
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2020-08-20)
The assessment of the current distribution and concentrations of As, Pb, Hg, Cd, and Cr in farmed catfish and tilapia, fish feed, and pond sediment in Tanzania is important in order to establish the potential dietary ...
Mechanisms for salmonella infection and potential management options in chicken
(The Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences, 2020-03-02)
Salmonella enterica is the largest species in genus Salmonella with its serovars responsible for infection in chickens and
other warm-blooded hosts. After oral ingestion, Salmonella penetrates the mucosal layer of the ...
Molecular identification of Salmonella Typhimurium from village chickens based on invA and spvC genes
(Veterinary World, 2020-04-23)
Aim: This study aimed to identify Salmonella enterica serovars by polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based on virulence
genes invasion A (inv A) and Salmonella plasmid virulence C (spvC).
Materials and Methods: DNA extraction ...
Development of a Natural Product Rich in Bioavailable Omega-3 DHA from Locally Available Ingredients for Prevention of Nutrition Related Mental Illnesses.
(Taylor & Francis online, 2020-03-19)
Poor mental health remains a serious public concern worldwide. The most vulnerable individuals are children and adolescents in developing countries. Nutritional deficiency of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, particularly ...
Effects of Nanoparticles of Metal Oxides on the Survival of the Entomopathogenic Nematode: .
(Ingenta, 2020-03-01)
Nanoparticles (NPs) are technological engineered materials with unique physical and chemical properties, and dimension of less than 100 nm. Nanotechnology has developed at a rapid pace, resulting into tremendous wide ...
Influence of Metal Oxides Nanoparticles on Pathogenicity of Steinernema carpocapsae Nematodes Against Lepidopteran Galleria mellonella
(American Scientific Publishers, 2020-03-01)
Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) have been cited as a safe and effective method for pest management. Their virulence against lepidopterans and other foliar pest has been demonstrated in the laboratory, but achieving field ...
Understanding factors influencing distribution and density of a micro-Lepidoptera moth, Tuta absoluta (Gelechiidae) and its impact in tomato agroecological zones of Tanzania
(Bioscience Research, 2020-06-07)
Field survey was conducted from August to November 2016 and repeated from January to April 2017 to
study population, distribution and damage by tomato leaf miner (TLM) (Tuta absoluta Meyrick 1977) in
156 farms in ...
The in vivo toxicity evaluation of leaf and root methanolic extracts of Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f using animal model
(Springer Nature, 2020-11-10)
Background: Traditionally, herbal medicines are commonly used to cure several diseases since immemorial of
human life. Nevertheless, the safety of some traditionally used medicinal plants is uncertain. Since Tephrosia ...
Effect of lactic acid fermentation, boiling and soaking on selected nutrients and health promoting components of mango seed kernels
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2020-12)
Mango seed kernels are considered as wastes although they are rich in essential nutrients and bioactive compounds for human health. Lack of commercial application (unlike oil seeds) presence of antinutrients, difficulty ...
Adequacy of micronutrient fortification in the mandatory fortified food vehicles in Tanzana
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020-08-24)
Purpose
This study aims to update the information on the current status of micronutrient fortification for iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin A in mandatory fortified food vehicles such as cooking oil, wheat and maize ...