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Antifungal Effects against Phaeoisariopsis personata under Greenhouse Conditions and Phytochemical Analysis of Jatropha curcas Leaf Extracts
(International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 2021-07-10)
The study was conducted to test the antifungal efficacy of J. curcas leaf extracts against Phaeoisariopsis personata (causal
pathogen for groundnut late leaf spot disease) under in vivo conditions, and to identify important ...
Effects of agrochemicals on the beneficial plant rhizobacteria in agricultural systems
(Springer Nature, 2021-09-18)
Conventional agriculture relies heavily on chemical pesticides and fertilizers to control plant pests and diseases and improve production. Nevertheless, the intensive and prolonged use of agrochemicals may have undesirable ...
Advancement and practical applications of rhizobacterial biofertilizers for sustainable crop production in sub-Saharan Africa
(BioMed Central, 2021-12-13)
Agricultural intensification continues in Africa in attempts to meet the rising food demands of the equally rising
population. However, most arable lands in the region are characterized by nutrient deficiency and over-reliance ...
Activity of ethanolic extracts of spices grown in Tanzania against important fungal pathogens and early blight of tomato
(Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 2021-12)
The nutritional and economic value of tomato is universally recognized yet its production in many regions is still low due
to, among other reasons, fungal diseases. Farmers have desperately relied on synthetic chemical ...
Natural Pest Regulation and Its Compatibility with Other Crop Protection Practices in Smallholder Bean Farming Systems
(MDPI, 2021-08-20)
Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) production and storage are limited by numerous con-
straints. Insect pests are often the most destructive. However, resource-constrained smallholders in
sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) often do ...
Sustainable Food Production Systems for Climate Change Mitigation: Indigenous Rhizobacteria for Potato Bio-fertilization in Tanzania
(Springer Nature, 2021-03-26)
The global rise in human population has led to the intensification of agricultural
activities to meet the ever-rising food demand. The potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)
is a crop with the potential to tackle food security ...