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Diversity and distribution of Maize-associated totivirus strains from Tanzania.
(Springer, 2019-06-01)
Typically associated with fungal species, members of the viral family Totiviridae have recently been shown to be associated with plants, including important crop species, such as Carica papaya (papaya) and Zea mays (maize). ...
Development, characterization and antimalarial efficacy of dihydroartemisinin loaded solid lipid nanoparticles.
(Elsevier, 2016-04-01)
Effective use of dihydroartemisinin (DHA) is limited by poor water-solubility, poor pharmacokinetic profile and unsatisfactory clinical outcome especially in monotherapy. To reduce such limitations, we reformulated DHA ...
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 ...
Geographical and behavioral risks associated with Schistosoma haematobium infection in an area of complex transmission
(Parasites & Vectors, 2018)
Background: Schistosoma haematobium infection in endemic areas varies depending on the nature and complexity
of the transmission networks present. Studies of micro-geographical transmission of S. haematobium infection ...
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 ...
Field Margin Vegetation in Tropical African Bean Systems Harbours Diverse Natural Enemies for Biological Pest Control in Adjacent Crops
(MDPI, 2019-11-14)
Non-crop vegetation around farmland can be valuable habitats for enhancing ecosystem
services but little is known of the importance of field margins in supporting natural enemies of
insect pests in tropical agriculture. ...
Food-basket intervention to reduce micronutrient deficiencies among Maasai-pregnant women in Tanzania: a quasi-experimental study.
(Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 2019-05-26)
Background
Micronutrients comprised of vitamin and mineral nutrients that are needed during pregnancy for foetal growth, development and maturation, as well as for reducing/preventing maternal complications. However, ...
Identification and Management Challenges Associated with Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith), Causal Agent of Bacterial Wilt Disease of Tomato in Sub-Saharan Africa.
(Science Alert, 2017)
Tomato is the world's most consumed vegetable crop after potato and it is source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, lycopene, β-carotene and income. Despite its significant importance tomato can heavily be attacked by different ...
Monitoring of efficacy and safety of artemisininbased anti-malarials for treatment of uncomplicated malaria: a review of evidence of implementation of anti-malarial therapeutic efficacy trials in Tanzania
(BioMed Central, 2015)
Background: Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment are considered the cornerstones of malaria control and
artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is currently the main anti-malarial drugs used for case management.
After ...
Molecular Detection of Group A Rotavirus in Children under Five in Urban and Peri-urban Arusha, Tanzania
(British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, 2015-12-16)
age of five years worldwide. However, very little information is available on Rotavirus status in
Tanzania.
Aims: The project aimed at investigating Rotavirus infection in Tanzanian children to reflect
prevalence post ...