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Genetic characterization of jute mallow (corchorus spp.): a traditional African vegetable
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
Jute mallow (Corchorus spp.) is a very nutritious traditional leafy vegetable. Its leaves contain an average of 15% dry matter,4.8 g of protein, 259 mg of calcium, 4.5 mg of iron, 4.7 mg of vitamin A, 92 μg of folate, 1.5 ...
Food related myths and use of alternative medicine in management of type 2 diabetes in northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-07)
Type 2 diabetes is a complicated health condition with multiple causes and ways of
management. It is accompanied with various myths that guide people‘s health seeking
behavior and they may use alternative medicines and ...
Assessment of risk factors and prevalence of campylobacter and salmonella in chickens under different production systems
(NM-AIST, 2019-01)
The human population growth and increased urbanization in Tanzania, stimulates emerging of new livestock systems with variable intensification levels. In poultry production, traditional free-range backyard farming is now ...
Design of burner and study of combustion characteristics of pyrolysis oil from biomass
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
Conversion of biomass to fuel provides a positive contribution for fossil fuel replacements. In
addressing challenges associated with the combustion of pyrolysis oil (bio-oil), this research
aimed at developing a burner ...
Production Diversity Is Not Associated with Women’s Dietary Diversity After Controlling for Wealth and Participation in an Agriculture Intervention in Tanzania
(Oxford University Press, 2019-06)
Objectives
Farm production diversity has long thought to be a primary driver of dietary diversity. Few studies have explored the drivers of dietary diversity among women, who are often vulnerable to sub-optimal diets. We ...
Risk assessment for dietary exposure of pesticides among vegetables consumers in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)
Information on the extent of pesticide residues in vegetables from Tanzania and risk of dietary exposure to these residues among vegetable consumers is limited. This research assessed the risk of dietary exposure of pesticide ...
Morpho-physiological perfomance of common beans (phaseolus vulgarisl.) cultivars under rhizobial inoculation and water stress condition in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
The aim of this study was to identify common bean cultivars which can grow/yield better under rhizobial inoculation and at limited water condition. To attain the goal, two seasons field experiment and one season screen ...
Evaluation of in vivo toxicity properties of commiphora campestris
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)
Commiphora campestris leaves and stem bark are used by Pare society for management of infectious diseases, therefore this research evaluated in vivo toxicity of C. campestris. The leaves and stem bark were pulverized, ...
Assessment of brucella infection status in abattoir workers and animals destined for slaughter at Dodoma modern abattoir, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
Brucellosis is one of the most widespread zoonosis of serious public health and an obstacle to food safety and security and, socio-economic development in most African countries. A cross-sectional study was conducted to ...
Effectiveness of food baskets in reducing micronutrients deficiency among pregnant Maasai women in Ngorongoro, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
Micronutrients are comprised of vitamin and mineral nutrients needed during pregnancy for
fetus growth, development, maturation and reducing/preventing maternal complications. In
the Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) ...