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Giraffe genome sequence reveals clues to its unique morphology and physiology
(Nature Communications, 2016-05-16)The origins of giraffe’s imposing stature and associated cardiovascular adaptations are unknown. Okapi, which lacks these unique features, is giraffe’s closest relative and provides a useful comparison, to identify genetic ... -
Graphene and graphene like 2D graphitic carbon nitride: Electrochemical detection of food colorants and toxic substances in environment
(Elsevier, 2019)Excessive consumption of substances such as food colorants, exposure to doses of metal ions, antibiotic residues and pesticides residues above maximum tolerance limit have a detrimental effect on human health. Hence in ... -
Groundnut rust disease epidemiology and potential sustainable management strategies
(INNSPUB, 2020-04-30)Groundnut is an important food and cash crop for the majority of the world’s population. However, diseases have impeded groundnut cultivation in groundnut-growing regions. Of them, groundnut rust disease caused by ... -
Growth comparison of Banana cv. Mchare (Huti Green) under full and deficit irrigation conditions in Northern Highlands, Tanzania
(International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 2020-02-15)Drip irrigation in banana farms is an uncommon practice as compared with other horticultural crops. Records for East African Highland Banana (EAHB) diploid (AA subgroup) cv Mchare-Huti Green (HG) cultivated under drip ... -
Growth performance of the neglected crop Telfairia pedata across elevation and climate gradients in Northern Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2022-02-07)Herbaceous vines, including the neglected crop Telfairia pedata, play a key role in small-holder livelihoods of Eastern Africa. Despite this species’ importance in enhancing agro-biodiversity, little is known about its ... -
Habitat characteristics and insecticide susceptibility of Aedes aegypti in the Ifakara area, south-eastern Tanzania
(Springer Nature Switzerland AG., 2020-02-07)Background: Aedes-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya constitute constant threats globally. In Tanzania, these diseases are transmitted by Aedes aegypti, which is widely distributed in urban areas, but whose ... -
“He Who Relies on His Brother's Property Dies Poor”: The Complex Narratives of Livestock Care in Northern Tanzania
(Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021-11-03)Background: Endemic zoonoses have important impacts for livestock-dependent households in East Africa. In these communities, people's health and livelihoods are severely affected by livestock disease losses. Understanding ... -
Health Benefits of Antioxidative Peptides Derived from Legume Proteins with a High Amino Acid Score
(MDPI, 2021-02-20)Legumes such as soybean, chickpea, lentil, cowpea, and mung bean, are valuable sources of protein with a high amino acid score and can provide bioactive peptides. This manuscript presents a review on legume-derived ... -
Health professionals’ knowledge on dengue and health facility preparedness for case detection: A cross-sectional study in Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaHealth professionals’ knowledge on dengue and health facility preparedness for case detection: A cross-sectional study in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(PLOS, 2023-11-21)Dengue presents a growing public health concern in the Dar es Salaam region of Tanzania, marked by the recurring incidence of outbreaks. Unfortunately, there is little information available on the region’s preparedness in ... -
Heavy metals and lambda-cyhalothrin levels in prawns, water and sediments along the Indian Coastline of Tanzania
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2019-04-30)Heavy metals and pesticide residues in prawns, water and sediments, and sources of contamination were determined. Prawns, sediments and water samples were collected from agricultural farms and estuarine, along the coastline ... -
Heavy metals and pesticide residues as quality determinants for sustainable management of prawns along the Indian coastline of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)The presence of heavy metals and pesticide residues in prawns, water and sediments, were determine. Prawns, sediments and water samples were collected along prawns fishing zones in the Indian coastline of Tanzania. Zinc ... -
Herbaceous Forage and Selection Patterns by Ungulates across Varying Herbivore Assemblages in a South African Savanna
(PLOS ONE, 2013-12-16)Herbivores generally have strong structural and compositional effects on vegetation, which in turn determines the plant forage species available. We investigated how selected large mammalian herbivore assemblages use and ... -
Herding strategies under shifting rainfall conditions: implications for rangeland conservation and pastoralist livelihoods
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Understanding rainfall variability is of great importance in East Africa, where small-scale farmers and pastoralists dominate. Factors such as fire, herbivory and soil conditions also determine the spatial and temporal ... -
Heritability and relationship between drought tolerance traits and yield in groundnuts (arachis hypogaea l.) under different watering regimes
(Asian J Agri Biol,, 2016)Improvement of groundnuts for drought tolerance could increase production in drought prone areas.This study aimed at determining the heritability estimates and relationship of HI and SCMR with yield and yield components ... -
The histomorphological and stereological assessment of rat dorsal root ganglion tissues after various types of sciatic nerve injury
(Research Square, 2023-08-01)Peripheral nerve injuries lead to significant changes in the dorsal root ganglia, where the cell bodies of the damaged axons are located. The sensory neurons and the surrounding satellite cells rearrange the composition ... -
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 ... -
Household vegetable processing practices influencing occurrence of pesticide residues in ready‐to‐eat vegetables
(John Wiley & Sons, 2019-11-19)Influence of vegetable processing on pesticide residues in ready‐to‐eat vegetables studied at the experimental level does not necessarily reflect actual situation at household level. This study assessed influence of household ... -
How can we realise the full potential of animal health systems for delivering development and health outcomes?
(Europe PMC, 2021-08-21)Animal health services play an essential role in supporting livestock production, with the potential to address the challenges of hunger, poverty, health, social justice and environmental health as part of the path towards ... -
How dynamics and drivers of land use/land cover change impact elephant conservation and agricultural livelihood development in Rombo, Tanzania.
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2017)Land use/ land cover (LULC) change affects the provision of ecosystem services for humans and habitat for wildlife. Hence, it is crucial to monitor LULC particularly adjacent to protected areas. In this study, we measured ... -
How Information Communication Technology Can Enhance Evidence-Based Decisions and Farm-to-Fork Animal Traceability for Livestock Farmers
(Hindawi, 2020-12-17)Due to changes in the livestock sector and the rise of consumer demand for comprehensive and integrated food security and safety, there has been a concern on the use of farm data in enhancing animal traceability and ...