Browsing by Author "Ndakidemi, Patrick"
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Determining tributary sources of increased sedimentation in East-African Rift Lakes.
Wynants, Maarten; Millward, Geoffrey; Patrick, Aloyce; Taylor, Alex; Brendonck, Luc; Gilvear, David; Boeckx, Pascal; Blake, William; Munishi, Linus; Mtei, Kelvin; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Elsevier B.V., 2020-05-15)Temporal and spatial sediment dynamics in an East-African Rift Lake (Lake Manyara, Tanzania), and its river inputs, have been evaluated via a combination of sediment tracing and radioactive dating. Changes in sedimentation ... -
Different Plant Extracts against Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary in Tomato in Vitro
Ndala, Rachel; Mbega, Ernest; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2019-04-30)The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of plant extracts in managing late blight disease in tomato, in vitro. Crude extracts were from Plectranthus barbatus , Tephrosia vogelii , Sphaeranthus suaveolens ... -
The diversity of aphid parasitoids in East Africa and implications for biological control
Woolley, Victoria; Tembo, Yolice; Ndakidemi, Baltazar; Obanyi, Janet; Arnold, Sarah; Belmain, Steven; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Ogendo, Joshua; Stevenson, Philip (Wiley Online Library, 2021-11-18)BACKGROUND Hymenopteran parasitoids provide key natural pest regulation services and are reared commercially as biological control agents. Therefore, understanding parasitoid community composition in natural populations ... -
Drivers of increased soil erosion in East Africa’s agro-pastoral systems: changing interactions between the social, economic and natural domains
Wynants, Maarten; Kelly, Claire; Mtei, Kelvin; Munishi, Linus; Patrick, Aloyce; Rabinovich, Anna; Nasseri, Mona; Gilvear, David; Roberts, Neil; Boeckx, Pascal; Wilson, Geoff; Blake, William; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Springer, 2019-06-08)Increased soil erosion is one of the main drivers of land degradation in East Africa’s agricultural and pastoral landscapes. This wicked problem is rooted in historic disruptions to co-adapted agro-pastoral systems. ... -
Drivers of increased soil erosion in East Africa’s agro-pastoral systems: changing interactions between the social, economic and natural domains
Wynants, Maarten; Kelly, Claire; Mtei, Kelvin; Munishi, Linus; Patrick, Aloyce; Rabinovich, Anna; Nasseri, Mona; Gilvear, David; Roberts, Neil; Boeckx, Pascal; Wilson, Geoff; Blake, William; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 19-06-18)Increased soil erosion is one of the main drivers of land degradation in East Africa’s agricultural and pastoral landscapes. This wicked problem is rooted in historic disruptions to co-adapted agro-pastoral systems. ... -
Drought Tolerance Mechanisms in Plants: Physiological Responses Associated with Water Deficit Stress in Solanum lycopersicum
Kamanga, Rowland; Mbega, Ernest; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Advances in Crop Science and Technology, 2018-05-17)Drought is among the top largest causes of agricultural productivity losses globally. Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is a commercially important crop considerably hampered by drought. It is considered a drought sensitive ... -
Dynamics of nicotine across the soil–tobacco plant interface is dependent on agro-ecology, nitrogen source, and rooting depth
Lisuma, Jacob; Mbega, Ernest; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Elsevier, 2019-12)Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) is the primary nicotine producing plant through its root system (Steppuhn et al., 2004; Shoji et al., 2008). It produces nicotine to as high as 4% of its leaf content compared with potato, ... -
Effect of bat guano and rabbit urine liquid fertilizers on growth physiognomies of Spinacia oleracea under hydroponics
Ssentambi, Margaret; Mbega, Ernest; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Kiriba, Deo (Current Horticulture, 2021-12-03)This pilot research study assessed the effect of bat guano and rabbit urine as organic nutrient sources for growing Spinacia oleracea (spinach) under a non-circulating hydroponic system. Three treatments; bat guano (5 g/L ... -
The effect of land-use systems on greenhouse gas production and crop yields in Wakiso District, Uganda
Fatumah, Nakiguli; Munishi, Linus; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Elsevier B.V., 2020-12-16)Land-use systems are among the leading sources of anthropogenic GHG into the atmosphere; driving global warming, climate change, and associated extreme weather events. To estimate GHGs from the land-use systems, we measured ... -
Effect of Rhizobium and Intercropping Systems on Soil Nutrients and Biological Nitrogen Fixation as Influenced by Legumes (Phaseolus vulgaris and Dolichos lablab)
Massawe, Prosper; Mtei, Kelvin; Munishi, Linus; Ndakidemi, Patrick (International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2016-10-10)The study was conducted to assess the effect of Rhizobium inoculation and intercropping systems on soil nutrients improvement and biological nitrogen fixation as influenced by two legumes (Phaseolus vulgaris and Dolichos ... -
Effect of Rhizobium inoculation and supplementation with phosphorus and potassium on growth and total leaf chlorophyll (Chl) content of bush bean Phaseolus vulgaris, L.
Mfilinge, Abdulkadir; Mtei, Kelvin; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Scientific Research Publishing, 2014-12-09)The study was conducted to investigate the effect of Rhizobium inoculation and supplementation of phosphorus and potassium on growth and total leaf chlorophyll content to the three released bush bean varieties in ... -
Effectiveness of management (coping) strategies for Chromolaena odorata by smallholder farmers in Serengeti District, Tanzania
Makere, Monica; Munishi, Linus; Ndakidemi, Patrick (INNSpub, 2021-08-30)The study aimed to assess the performance of farmer-led production practices adopted in maize farming systems to recommend the best adoption methods for coping with Chromolaena odorata, one of the world’s deadliest invasive ... -
The Effects of Cultivating Tobacco and Supplying Nitrogenous Fertilizers on Micronutrients Extractability in Loamy Sand and Sandy Soils
Lisuma, Jacob; Mbega, Ernest; Ndakidemi, Patrick (MDPI, 2021-08-04)This research was conducted to evaluate the trends of the extractable micronutrients boron (B), copper (Cu), iron (Fe), manganese (Mn), and zinc (Zn) in soils differing in textures and collected before tobacco cultivation, ... -
Effects of intercropping systems and Rhizobium inoculation on yields of maize (Zea mays) and two legumes (Phaseolus vulgaris and Dolichos lablab)
Massawe, Prosper; Mtei, Kelvin; Munishi, Linus; Ndakidemi, Patrick (International Journal of Biosciences, 2017-02-28)This study aimed to assess the effect of intercropping systems, Rhizobium inoculation and legumes on yield components and grain yields of maize and two legumes. To achieve this objective, field experiments were executed ... -
Effects of Rhizobium Inoculation and Cropping systems on Leaf Litter Decomposition of Two legumes (Common bean and Lablab)
Massawe, Prosper; Mtei, Kelvin; Munishi, Linus; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Society of Education, 2018-03)Crop litter residues decompose and provide nutrients in to the soil. Decomposition is a process which is accelerated by sufficient soil conditions (good soil physical properties, soil moisture and microorganisms) and ... -
Effects of Rhizobium inoculation and Supplementation with P and K, on Growth, Leaf chlorophyll content and Nitrogen Fixation of Bush bean varieties
Mfilinge, Abdulkadir; Mtei, Kevin; Ndakidemi, Patrick (American Journal of Research Communication, 2014)Low crop productivity is a general problem facing most farming systems in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These low yields are pronounced in grain legumes and are often associated with declining soil fertility and reduced ... -
Effects of Selected Pesticidal Plants on Termites Affecting Maize Production in Arusha, Tanzania
James, Shaban; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Mbega, Ernest (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2020-03-27)Investigations under laboratory and field conditions were carried out with purpose of understanding the effects of pesticides of Cupressus lusitanica, Tephrosia vogelii, Eucalpytus dalrympleana, Lantana camara and ... -
Efficacy of Aqueous Extracts from Syzygium aromaticum, Tephrosia vogelii, and Croton dichogamus against Myzus persicae on Brassica oleracea in Northern Tanzania
Mpumi, Nelson; Mtei, Kelvin; Machunda, Revocatus; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Hindawi Limited, 2021-07-19)The effectiveness of 1, 5, and 10% w/v of aqueous extracts of Croton dichogamus, Tephrosia vogelii, and Syzygium aromaticum and their mixture (2.5 and 5%) was evaluated against Myzus persicae on Brassica oleracea under ... -
Emerging issues and challenges associated with conservation of the African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) in the semi-arid areas of Tanzania
Msalilwa, Upendo; Munishi, Linus; Makule, Edna; Ndakidemi, Patrick (International Network for Natural Sciences, 2019-11)The aim of this review is to discuss the emerging issues and challenges in baobab conservation based on the climate change, emerging challenges related to herbivory and human use such as emerging of new markets for baobab ... -
Enhancing Food Grains Storage Systems through Insect Pest Detection and Control Measures for Maize and Beans: Ensuring Food Security Post-COVID-19 Tanzania
Chidege, Maneno; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndakidemi, Patrick (MDPI, 2024-02-21)COVID-19 poses a significant threat to the present and future of mankind. The emergence of diverse strains during the pandemic creates uncertainty regarding their disappearance or resurgence. Lockdown measures and travel ...