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Evaluation of proximate composition, selected minerals and physicochemical properties of fifteen local mchare cooking bananas
(NM-AIST, 2019-11)
This study investigated the proximate composition, selected minerals potassium (K), calcium
(Ca), iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) and some physicochemical properties of fifteen Mchare cooking
bananas mainly consumed in northern ...
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 ...
Human impacts on the habitat structure for reptiles in the Uzungwa scarp nature forest reserve (USNFR)
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
While knowledge of African herpetology has increased dramatically in recent years, many areas have not yet been adequately explored. The need for assessing habitat characteristics for reptile species is urgently required ...
Underutilized Cashew Apple Fruit: Its Utility and Development as a Source of Nutrients and Value Added Products in Tanzania
(Enviro Research Publishers, 2023-03-29)
The tropical cashew tree, Anacardium occidentale L., has remarkable
potential. The tree produces the pseudo-fruit known as the cashew
apple and nuts. The apple is sweet, juicy, and loaded with dietary
fiber, phytonutrients, ...
Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices and Mycotoxin Contamination of Complementary Food Ingredients in Kongwa District, Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-02)
Background: Inadequate infant and young child feeding (IYCF) practices in low income countries contribute to poor child growth and
development.
Objectives: To assess IYCF practices and mycotoxin contamination in complementary ...
Post-harvest Practices Associated with Aflatoxins Contamination of Complementary Flours in Bahi District, Dodoma,Tanzania
(International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 2017)
Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites produced by several species of Aspergillus fungi, which occur in food
crops due to exposure of pre-harvest and post-harvest conditions. Complementary foods are considered an
important ...
Nutrient intake and dietary adequacy among infants in Kongwa District, Tanzania: A sub-study of the Mycotoxin Mitigation Trial
(Research Square, 2023-04-13)
Background: Early exposure to aflatoxin, a common toxin in global food systems, has been associated with child growth faltering. The Mycotoxin Mitigation Trial was a community-based cluster-randomized trial designed to ...
Animal health management practices in zero grazing dairy units in Arusha City, Tanzania
(African Journals Online (AJOL), 2017-11-05)
This study aimed at investigating the animal health management practices in zero grazing
dairy units. A questionnaire was used to assess the veterinary practices including the
administration of antibiotics and other ...
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 ...
A Mixed Methods Exploration of the Role of Participation in a Nutrition-Sensitive Agroecology Intervention in Rural Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2023-06)
Background: Participation is key to the successful implementation of nutrition-related interventions, but it has been relatively overlooked.
Objective: We sought to describe participation intensity among smallholder farmers ...