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Effect of insect pollinators and natural enemies on common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) growth and yield in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)This study examined the potential of pollination from stingless bees in common beans, the effects of natural enemies on aphid infestation in common bean plants and the effect of natural enemies on growth, yields and yield ... -
Effect of intercropping selected pesticidal plants with common bean on aphids infestation and natural enemies abundance in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)A Randomized Complete Block Design experiment was laid out in four replications to evaluate abundance of natural enemies (NEs) and aphid infestation on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) when intercropped with pesticidal ... -
Effect of lactic acid fermentation of watermelon juice on its sensory acceptability and volatile compounds
(Elsevier Ltd., 2021-10-01)Fermentation increases food shelf-life but is characterized by changes that affect product's perception. Watermelon juice was fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum (WJ-LP), L. rhamnosus (WJ-LR), L. casei (WJ-LC), L. brevis ... -
Effect of lactic acid fermentation on the nutritional quality and consumer acceptability of African nightshade
(Wiley Online Library, 2022-04-26)African nightshade (ANS) is among many underexploited and neglected indigenous vegetables. This study assessed the effect of lactic acid fermentation (LAF) on nutritional and sensory quality in Solanum villosum (Sv) and ... -
Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Volatile Compounds and Sensory Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica) Juices
(MDPI, 2022-01-28)Fermentation is a sustainable bio-preservation technique that can improve the organoleptic quality of fruit juices. Mango juices were fermented by monoculture strains of Lactiplantibacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum ... -
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 ... -
The effect of land-use systems on greenhouse gas production and crop yields in Wakiso District, Uganda
(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 ... -
The effect of plant extracts as seed treatments to control bacterial leaf spot of tomato in Tanzania
(Springer Nature, 2012-05-05)Bacterial leaf spot (BLS) caused by seed-borne xanthomonads is a serious disease of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.), causing significant losses in both yield and quality. To identify more effective control measures, we ... -
Effect of Plant Powders on Survival, Oviposition and Progeny Development of Callosobruchus Maculatus for Protection of Leguminous Seeds during Post Harvest
(International Journal of Science and Research, 2014-08)Insect infestation on leguminous plants particularly cowpea causes high destruction that lead to nutritional and economic losses. Hence powders from two medicinal plants namely Bersama abyssinica and Aristolochia elegans ... -
Effect of processing on nutritional and anti-nutritional composition of false sesame (Ceratotheca sesamoides) and common bean leaves (Phaseolus vulgaris)
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2019-08-19)The effects of blanching and drying on micro-nutrients: β-Carotene, Vitamin C, Folic acid, Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Phosphorus (P) and anti-nutrients: Tannins and Oxalates composition of False Sesame Leaves (FSL) and Common ... -
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 ... -
Effect of Rhizobium and Intercropping Systems on Soil Nutrients and Biological Nitrogen Fixation as Influenced by Legumes (Phaseolus vulgaris and Dolichos lablab)
(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 seasonality and light levels on seed germination of the invasive tree Maesopsis eminii in Amani Nature Forest Reserve, Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2019)Studies on germination behavior are important tools for understanding how environmental factors affect geographic distribution and colonization of invasive plants. Particularly seedlings of invasive plant species benefit ... -
The effect of traditional and improved solar drying methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of fruits: A case of mangoes and pineapples
(Elsevier, 2020-06-17)Background This study investigated the effect of traditional and improved solar drying methods on the sensory quality and nutritional composition of the dried fruit products; using mangoes and pineapples, as a case study. ... -
Effectiveness and Suitability of Oyster Mushroom in Improving the Nutritional Value of Maize Flour Used in Complementary Foods
(Hindawi, 2021-03-16)Complementary foods based on habitual cereals such as maize have been linked with the promotion of undernutrition in young children. Blending the starchy-rich maize with nutritious-rich indigenous food such as oyster ... -
Effectiveness of biological control and socioeconomic impacts of the invasive parthenium hysterophorus in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)This study assessed the methods which are likely to be biologically and socio-economically effective to control the invasive species P. hysterophorus in Arusha Tanzania. A variety of methods have been found ineffective ... -
Effectiveness of food baskets in reducing micronutrients deficiency among pregnant Maasai women in Ngorongoro, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)Micronutrients are comprised of vitamin and mineral nutrients needed during pregnancy for fetus growth, development, maturation and reducing/preventing maternal complications. In the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) ... -
Effectiveness of management (coping) strategies for Chromolaena odorata by smallholder farmers in Serengeti District, Tanzania
(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 ... -
Effectiveness of pesticidal plant extracts on field and post-harvest pests in Bambara groundnuts in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)A randomized complete block design (RCBD) experiment was conducted to assess the effectiveness of Bidens pilosa, Lantana camara, Vernonia amygdalina, Tithonia diversifolia, Tephrosia vogelii and Lippia javanica against ... -
Effectiveness of Zygogramma bicolorata as a biocontrol agent against Parthenium hysterophorus in Arusha, Tanzania
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2020-06-01)Parthenium hysterophorus is an invasive weed that poses significant threats to crop production, biodiversity, human and animal health. Few experiments have been carried out to test the effectiveness of biological control ...