Browsing Life sciences and Bio-engineering by Author "Shayo, Philipina"
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Distribution, characterization and propagation methods for conservation and utilization of oyster nuts telfairia pedata in Tanzania
Shayo, Philipina (NM-AIST, 2023-04)Oyster nut (Telfairia pedata) is a native East African climber, growing naturally or planted in association with tall trees Tanzania (including Zanzibar island), Kenya and Uganda. Plot less sampling method within different ... -
Ethnobotany of Oyster nut ( Telfairia pedata) in Northern Tanzania
Shayo, Philipina; Treydte, Anna; Mbega, Ernest (Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences, 2022-01-12)Telfairia pedata (Sims) Hook is an important native climber plant commonly grown in East Africa. It bears nuts which are eaten either raw or cooked and is consumed mostly by expectant mothers, and as cooking oil. The ... -
Growth performance of the neglected crop Telfairia pedata across elevation and climate gradients in Northern Tanzania
Shayo, Philipina; Mbega, Ernest; Treydte, Anna (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 ... -
The Potential of Oyster Nuts (Telfairia pedata) for Environmental Conservation and Food Security in Tanzania: A Review
Shayo, Philipina; Mbega, Ernest; Treydte, Anna (Springer Nature, 2021-07-29)The oyster nut, Telfairia pedata, a vine that grows on tall trees, is native only to Tanzania and Uganda. Its nuts are valued by the local population mainly because of their lactogenic properties. Despite its nutritional, ...