A Randomized Complete Block Design experiment was laid out in four replications to evaluate abundance of natural enemies (NEs) and aphid infestation on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) when intercropped with pesticidal ...

This thesis reports the repellency activity and toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii exudates. The exudates were extracted using hexane and chloroform solvents. The crude extracts were tested for repellency activity at ...

The origins of giraffe’s imposing stature and associated cardiovascular adaptations are unknown. Okapi, which lacks these unique features, is giraffe’s closest relative and provides a useful comparison, to identify genetic ...

Background. Diabetes mellitus is a complicated health condition with multiple causes and many treatment options. Various myths may infuence diabetics’ health-seeking behavior, and they may use traditional medicines, which ...

Soil fertility is one of the fundamental challenges faced by cash constrained smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa. In an effort to ward off this hurdle, some smallholder farmers in southern Zambia opt to use ...

Herbivores generally have strong structural and compositional effects on vegetation, which in turn determines the plant forage species available. We investigated how selected large mammalian herbivore assemblages use and ...

Background. Communities’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on malaria disease often remain unobserved during malaria control efforts. In Tanzania, many studies focus on increasing community knowledge and awareness on ...

The present study was carried out to investigate acaricidal potencies of Commiphora swynnertonii (Burtt) stem bark exudate against ticks Rhepicephalus appendiculatus and evaluate its toxicity using mice and rats. Commiphora ...

Biological invasions are one of the major threats to most ecosystems as they often suppress native plant species. This suppressive effect is usually costly and irreversible hence calling for effective management strategies ...

Background. Childhood obesity is currently increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Childhood obesity research has not been reported in urban Arusha before. )is is therefore the first study to investigate the prevalence ...