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Causal relationship between Environmental Enteric Dysfunction (EED), poor WaSH practices and growth failure in children from Rukwa-Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2022-07)
Stunting is the most prevalent form of chronic undernutrition. The Rukwa region in Tanzania has one of the highest prevalence of stunting, despite being one of the most food secure region in the country. It is therefore ...
In vitro antiproliferative potential of crude extracts from Carica papaya L. (Caricaceae) black seeds against prostate cancer cell lines'
(American Journals, 2022-04-30)
Black seeds from papaya plants are utilized as traditional medicine in African and Asian cultures to
improve the functioning of the male reproductive system and management of prostate cancer. This
study analyzed the ...
Plasmid characterization in bacterial isolates of public health relevance in a tertiary healthcare facility in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2022-07-04)
Objectives
: Plasmids are infectious double stranded DNA molecules that are found within bacteria. Horizontal gene transfer promotes successful spread of different types of plasmids within or among bacteria species, making ...
Formulation, Optimization, and Evaluation of Moringa oleifera Leaf Polyphenol-Loaded Phytosome Delivery System against Breast Cancer Cell Lines
(MDPI, 2022-07-11)
Moringa oleifera leaf polyphenols (Mopp) were encapsulated with phytosomes to enhance their efficacy on 4T1 cancer cell lines. The Mopp were extracted via microwave-assisted extraction. Moringa oleifera polyphenol-loaded ...
Effect of Lactic Acid Fermentation on Volatile Compounds and Sensory Characteristics of Mango (Mangifera indica) Juices
(MDPI, 2022-01-28)
Fermentation is a sustainable bio-preservation technique that can improve the organoleptic
quality of fruit juices. Mango juices were fermented by monoculture strains of Lactiplantibacillus
plantarum subsp. plantarum ...
Elements of agroecological pest and disease management
(University of California Press, 2022-06-01)
The development of large-scale monocropped agrisystems has facilitated increased problems with pests and
diseases, perpetuating the reliance of farmers on synthetic pesticides. The economic success of synthetic
inputs ...
A case-control study on the driving factors of childhood brain volume loss: What pediatricians must explore
(PLOS ONE, 2022-12-30)
Background
The brain volume loss also known as brain atrophy is increasingly observed among children in the course of performing neuroimaging using CT scan and MRI brains. While severe forms of brain volume loss are ...
Farmers’ Participatory Plant Selection of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) in Tanzania
(Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022-06-23)
Farmer-participatory breeding approach is an important component in the crop
improvement of lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet). The study was carried out to
obtain the knowledge, practices and preferences of lablab ...
Field Margin Plants Support Natural Enemies in Sub-Saharan Africa Smallholder Common Bean Farming Systems
(MDPI, 2022-03-28)
Flower-rich field margins provide habitats and food resources for natural enemies of pests
(NEs), but their potential, particularly in the tropics and on smallholder farms, is poorly understood.
We surveyed field margins ...
Antifungal Activities of Some Medicinal Plants Against Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, the Causal Pathogen of Bean Anthracnose, and their Effect on Seed Germination and Seedling Performance
(Centre for Advancement of Applied Sciences, 2022-12-12)
This study evaluated the in vitro potency of Plectranthus barbatus, Vernonia amygdalina, Conyza bonariensis, Leonotis nepetifolia, and Lantana camara extracts against Colletotrichum lindemuthianum, the causal pathogen of ...