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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 ...
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 ...
Prevalence and distribution of dengue and chikungunya viruses among febrile patients during inter-epidemic period in Morogoro Municipality
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)
There is currently sufficient evidence available indicating that dengue and chikungunya
viruses might be one of the causes of fever in Tanzania. Lately, the dengue outbreak in Dar es
Salaam-Tanzania has raised concerns ...
Invasion threats of Acacia mearnsii on the growth performance of Pinus patula in Sao Hill Forest plantation
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)
This study aimed at determining the extent (distribution, density and structure) of Acacia
mearnsii invasion as well as assessing its influence on the performance of Pinus patula by
comparing, stem density, basal area ...
Larvicidal and phytochemical analysis of Hypoestes forskaolii extracts against Anopheles gambiae, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)
This research evaluated larvicidal potencies and phytochemical analysis of Hypoestes
forskaolii (vahl) R. Br root extracts. Larvicidal activities were tested to Anopheles gambiae,
Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. ...
Assessing soil fertility status and pest infestation levels in selected banana growing regions of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)
Zanthoxylum chalybeum (Rutaceae) is subject to heavy exploitation throughout its areas of
occurrence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite being a common medicinal plant utilized by a large
population, little has been documented ...
Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies of chloroform extracts of cucumis metuliferus and lippia kituiensis in mice and rats model
(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2020)
Objective: To evaluate the acute and sub-acute oral toxicity of
Cucumis metuliferus and Lippia kituiensis leaf chloroform extracts in
mice and rats model. Methods: Acute oral toxicity study of chloroform
extracts of L. ...
Development of a Natural Product Rich in Bioavailable Omega-3 DHA from Locally Available Ingredients for Prevention of Nutrition Related Mental Illnesses
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2020-03-19)
Objectives: Poor mental health remains a serious public concern worldwide. The most vulnerable individuals are children and adolescents in developing countries. Nutritional deficiency of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, ...
Diagnosis Challenges and Control Strategies of Transboundary Diseases Presenting with Respiratory Signs in Small Ruminants in Developing Countries: Emphasis on Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia and Peste Des Petits Ruminants
(International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health, 2020-12-31)
Aims: To review the diagnosis challenges and control strategies of the diseases presenting with respiratory signs. The emphasis being more on two transboundary animal diseases of small ruminants; contagious caprine ...
Optimal Control Strategies for the Infectiology of Brucellosis
(Hindawi, 2020-05-11)
Brucellosis is a zoonotic infection caused by Gram-negative bacteria of genus Brucella. The disease is of public health, veterinary,
and economic significance in most of the developed and developing countries. Direct ...