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Tree species diversity, composition and structure across human impacted and non-impacted areas in upgraded Marang’ Forest, Northern Tanzania
(INNSPUB, 2021-11-26)
Globally, forests’ capacity to provide ecological services and support human life is rapidly declining due to the lack of deployment of proper resource management approaches. Countries adopt a wide range of management ...
Bionomics of the African Apefly (Spalgis lemolea) as A Potential Natural Enemy of the Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) in Tanzania
(MDPI, 2020-04-14)
The African apefly (Spalgis lemolea Druce) is a potential natural enemy of the papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink). We studied the life history of apeflies in the laboratory at a temperature ...
Spatio-Temporal Patterns of Increasing Illegal Livestock Grazing over Three Decades at Moyowosi Kigosi Game Reserve, Tanzania
(MDPI, 2021-12-02)
The global increase of livestock has caused illegal intrusion of livestock into protected areas. Until now, hotspot areas of illegal grazing have rarely been mapped, long-term monitoring data are missing, and little is ...
Cropping patterns along an altitudinal gradient and their implications to wildlife conservation in Rombo, Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2021-08)
Ecosystem and livelihood sustainability of small-scale farmers in Eastern Africa are often challenged by climate change and unsustainable land use practices. Little is known on the small-scale
temporal processes of cropping ...
Illegal harvesting threatens fruit production and seedling recruitment of Balanites aegyptiaca in Dinder Biosphere Reserve, Sudan
(Elsevier, 2021-09)
Illegal harvesting negatively affects the forest tree populations, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, but little is known how fruit production and seedling recruitment are impacted. We assessed recruitment parameters of ...
Growth performance of the neglected crop Telfairia pedata across elevation and climate gradients in Northern Tanzania
(Elsevier B.V., 2022-02-07)
Herbaceous vines, including the neglected crop Telfairia pedata, play a key role in small-holder livelihoods of
Eastern Africa. Despite this species’ importance in enhancing agro-biodiversity, little is known about its ...
Using Trophy Hunting to Save Wildlife Foraging Resources: A Case Study from Moyowosi-Kigosi Game Reserves, Tanzania
(MDPI, 2022-01-04)
Globally, the role of trophy hunting in wildlife conservation has been a topic of much debate. While various studies have focused on the financial contribution of trophy hunting towards wildlife conservation, little is ...
Variations in nutrient composition of oyster nuts (Telfairia pedata) across different agro-climatic conditions
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2021-04-27)
In sub-Saharan Africa, nutrient deficiency remains a challenge. The challenge is partly due to the underutilization of available local nutrient sources and failure to optimize nutrients based on agro-climatic conditions. ...
Effectiveness of Zygogramma bicolorata as a biocontrol agent against Parthenium hysterophorus in Arusha, Tanzania
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2020-06-01)
Parthenium hysterophorus is an invasive weed that poses significant threats to crop production, biodiversity, human and animal health. Few experiments have been carried out to test the effectiveness of biological control ...
Towards conservation of Apefly (Spalgis lemolea. Druce) for managing papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara de Willink) in Sub Saharan Africa
(Elsevier B.V., 2020-03)
This review compiled published information on a rare butterfly, namely Apefly (Spalgis spp) in order to conserve it and explore its potential for managing papaya mealybugs (PM) (Pracoccus marginatus Williams and Granara ...