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Effect of blanching and drying on micronutrients and anti-nutritional factors in false sesame and common bean leaves
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
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 ...
Managing aflatoxin – producing fungi using indigenous atoxigenic strains of aspergillus species in groundnut in Mtwara region, Tanzania
(2019-04)
The present study was conducted from January to October 2018 in Mnanje, Mpeta and Naliendele villages to determine aflatoxin levels in dried groundnut kernels, to identify toxigenic and atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus ...
Comparative analysis of clinical breakpoints, normalized resistance interpretation and epidemiological cut-offs in interpreting antimicrobial resistance of Escherichia coli isolates originating from poultry in different farm types in Tanzania
(Microbiology Society, 2014-07-14)
Introduction. Existing breakpoint guidelines are not optimal for interpreting antimicrobial resistance (AMR) data from animal
studies and low-income countries, and therefore their utility for analysing such data is limited. ...
Why isn’t everyone using the thermotolerant vaccine? Preferences for Newcastle disease vaccines by chicken-owning households in Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2019-08-15)
Understanding preferences for veterinary vaccines in low and middle-income countries is important for increasing vaccination coverage against infectious diseases, especially when the consumer is responsible for choosing ...
The implication of kernel phenology in convening resistance to storage weevil and varietal development in sorghum
(Elsevier Ltd., 2019-09-01)
Storage weevil is a major biotic insect pest attacking sorghum during late harvest or in storage condition. In developing countries, the infestation can be up to 83% within first six months, and may cause grain loss of ...
Molecular characterization of Morogoro maize-associated virus, a nucleorhabdovirus detected in maize (Zea mays) in Tanzania
(Springer Nature, 2019-03-21)
RNAtag-seq of maize samples collected in Tanzania revealed the presence of a previously undescribed nucleorhabdovirus, tentatively named “Morogoro maize-associated virus” (MMaV), in three samples. The MMaV genome is ...
Colorectal cancer epidemiology in Tanzania: patterns in relation to dietary and lifestyle factors
(NM-AIST, 2019-01)
Chronic non-communicable diseases are increasingly captured as contributing to morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. This study has designed to investigate the epidemiology of colorectal cancer and ...
Phenotypic and biochemical screening of sorghum genotypes for growth and rice weevil resistance in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
The current study characterised sorghum genotypes based on their growth morphological variations; identified phenotypic and biochemical traits, and screened them for resistance to rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae). A total ...
Occurrence, seasonal variation and management of tomato leafminer (tuta absoluta meyrick.) in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)
Tomato leafminer [Tuta absoluta, Meyrick. (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)] is a notorious pest that causes massive losses in Solanaceae’s crops including tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.). This study was conducted to evaluate ...
Characterization and effectiveness of indigenous rhizobia nodulating common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) in Hai district, Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
A study to characterise indigenous rhizobia nodulating bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) was conducted from April, 2018 to November, 2018 in Hai District. Thirty rhizobia organisms were isolated from bean root nodules and grown ...