Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Venkataramana, Pavithravani"
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Mapping QTL for bruchid resistance in rice bean (Vigna umbellata)
Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Gowda, Rame; Somta, Prakit; Ramesh, S; Rao, Mohan; Bhanuprakash, K; Srinives, Peerasak; Gireesh, C; Pramila, CK (Springer Netherlands, 2016-06)The damage caused to stored seed by bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus) is considered to be a major production constraint in rice bean (Vigna umbellata). Breeding for genetically determined resistance is the most environmentally ... -
Molecular assessment of genetic diversity of Tanzanian and aflatoxin-resistant maize (Zea mays. L) accessions
Bundala, Gregory; Mng’ong’o, Marco; Mushongi, Arnold; Venkataramana, Pavithravani (Springer International Publishing, 2024-05-28)Genetic distance information for various maize accessions is important for germplasm improvement and breeding program. However, this information is limited in most of the developing countries such as Tanzania. The present ... -
Pathogenicity and Approaches for Management of Anthracnose in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) in Africa
Kadege, Edith; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Assefa, Teshale; Ndunguru, Joseph; Mukankusi, Clare; Rubyogo, Jean; Mbega, Ernest (INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURE & BIOLOGY, 2022-10-16)Common bean plays significant role for human health globally and consumption of common bean is high in Africa as compared to other regions of the world. Despite common bean’s potential in Africa, productivity remains low ... -
Phylogenetic Diversity of Allspice (Pimenta Dioica) Collections from Tanzania Using Chloroplast (Cp) Rbcl Gene
Lutege, Raymond; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndunguru, Joseph; Boykin, Laura (Heliyon, 2023)This study aims to investigates the phylogenetic relationship between various collection of Allspice (Pimenta dioica) from Tanzania using cprbcL gene as a DNA barcode. Allspice is an important plant species valued for its ... -
Pollen Amount and Viability in Mchare and Selected Wild (AA) Banana (Musa acuminata) Genotypes: Prospects for Breeding
Bayo, Stanley; Massawe, Veronica; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Mlaki, Anna; Mduma, Hassan; Jomanga, Kennedy; Swennen, Rony; Brown, Allan (HortScience, 2024-04-10)East African diploid cooking bananas, commonly called Mchare, are a staple crop for millions of subsistence farmers in Tanzania, particularly in the Pangani region in northern Tanzania. Several pathogens constrain Mchare ... -
Pre-Breeding Prospects of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) Accessions in Tanzania: Morphological Characterization and Genetic Diversity Analysis
Letting, Fanuel; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndakidemi, Patrick (MDPI, 2022-09-22)Under-exploited crops such as Lablab purpureus are regarded a pathway towards alleviating the food and nutritional security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at evaluating the morpho-agronomic diversity present in ... -
Preliminary symbiotic performance of indigenous soybean (Glycine max)-nodulating rhizobia from agricultural soils of Tanzania
Nakei, Monica; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023-01-23)Globally, the increase in human population continues to threaten the sustainability of agricultural systems. Despite the fast-growing population in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the e -
Preliminary symbiotic performance of indigenous soybean (Glycine max)-nodulating rhizobia from agricultural soils of Tanzania
Nakei, Monica; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Frontiers, 2023-01-26)Globally, the increase in human population continues to threaten the sustainability of agricultural systems. Despite the fast-growing population in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and the efforts in improving the productivity ... -
Recent developments in Lablab purpureus genomics: A focus on drought stress tolerance and use of genomic resources to develop stress-resilient varieties
Missanga, Julius; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndakidemi, Patrick (John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 2021-06-09)Drought is a major climatic challenge that contributes significantly to the decline of food productivity. One of the strategies to overcome this challenge is the use of drought-tolerant crops with a wide range of benefits. ... -
A Review on Papaya Mealybug Identification and Management Through Plant Essential Oils
Mwanauta, Regina; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Venkataramana, Pavithravani (Oxford University Press, 2021-08-12)Papaya (Carica papaya L.) production suffers from a multitude of abiotic and biotic constraints, among those are insect pests, diseases, and environmental conditions. One of the seriously damaging pests of papaya is ... -
A review on the trends of maize biofortification in alleviating hidden hunger in sub-Sahara Africa
Msungu, Selly; Mushongi, Arnold; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Mbega, Ernest (Elsevier Ltd., 2022-06-01)Micronutrient deficiency is a major problem affecting many people in developing countries who solely depend on maize as their single source of calories. Vitamin A deficiency is one of the health problems associated with ... -
Soybean-Nodulating Rhizobia: Ecology, Characterization, Diversity, and Growth Promoting Functions
Nakei, Monica; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndakidemi, Patrick (Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2022-04-14)The worldwide increase in population continues to threaten the sustainability of agricultural systems since agricultural output must be optimized to meet the global rise in food demand. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is among ... -
Species-specific responses of “Critically Endangered” and “Least Concern” Aloe seed germination to environmental conditions in Tanzania
Abihudi, Siri; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; de Boer, Hugo; Treydte, Anna (Elsevier B.V., 2020-12)The majority of Aloe species are threatened by anthropogenic activities, trade, and the effects of climate change, but little is known on seed biology and appropriate conservation measures. Hence, understanding the ... -
Status of carotenoids in elite and landrace maize genotypes: Implications for provitamin A biofortification in Tanzania
Msungu, Selly; Mushongi, Arnold; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Mbega, Ernest (Elsevier Ltd., 2022-06-01)Maize is among the crops containing carotenoids that are easily converted to vitamin A and have an enormous influence on consumers' health. Principally maize has high calories and proteins but has less number of other ... -
Under-exploited wild Vigna species potentials in human and animal nutrition: A review
Harouna, Difo Voukang; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Matemu, Athanasia (Elsevier, 2018-09)Food insecurity, protein-energy malnutrition, and food-feed competition have motivated the search for alternative food and feed sources for human and animal nutrition. According to the FAO, only four crop species provide ... -
Vigna Legumes: Exploring Some Biochemical Constituents of the Wild Species for Potential Neo-Domestication Candidates
Harouna, Difo; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Matemu, Athanasia (Research Square, 2022-09-14)Due to the foresight of food system collapse, the search for alternative food and feed sources for human and animal nutrition becomes a daunting task. In addition, achieving Zero Hunger target by the year 2030 as set by ... -
Wild Vigna Legumes: Farmers’ Perceptions, Preferences, and Prospective Uses for Human Exploitation
Harouna, Difo Voukang; Venkataramana, Pavithravani; Matemu, Athanasia; Ndakidemi, Patrick (MDPI, 2019-05-31)The insu cient food supply due to low agricultural productivity and quality standards is one of the major modern challenges of global agricultural food production. Advances in conventional breeding and crop domestication ...