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Development of quality dried cashew apple products
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)
Cashew apple is an important healthy fruit and yet is highly underutilized in developing
countries. This study explored factors affecting utilization of cashew apple among farmers in
Lindi and Mtwara regions. Semi-structured ...
Antimicrobial and cytotoxicity activities of conyza bonariensis, tribulus terrestris and rubia cordifolia growing in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)
The aim of this study was to evaluate antimicrobial, synergistic and cytotoxicity activities of Conyza bonariensis, Tribulus terrestris and Rubia cordifolia growing in Tanzania. Two fungal strains, four Gram-negative ...
Effect of blanching and drying on micronutrients and anti-nutritional factors in false sesame and common bean leaves
(NM-AIST, 2019-04)
The effects of blanching and drying on micro-nutrients: β-Carotene, Vitamin C, Folic acid,
Iron (Fe), Zinc (Zn), Phosphorus (P) and anti-nutrients: Tannins and Oxalates composition of
False Sesame Leaves (FSL) and Common ...
Managing aflatoxin – producing fungi using indigenous atoxigenic strains of aspergillus species in groundnut in Mtwara region, Tanzania
(2019-04)
The present study was conducted from January to October 2018 in Mnanje, Mpeta and Naliendele villages to determine aflatoxin levels in dried groundnut kernels, to identify toxigenic and atoxigenic strains of Aspergillus ...
Effectiveness of biological control and socioeconomic impacts of the invasive parthenium hysterophorus in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)
This study assessed the methods which are likely to be biologically and socio-economically
effective to control the invasive species P. hysterophorus in Arusha Tanzania. A variety of
methods have been found ineffective ...
Heavy metals and pesticide residues as quality determinants for sustainable management of prawns along the Indian coastline of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)
The presence of heavy metals and pesticide residues in prawns, water and sediments, were
determine. Prawns, sediments and water samples were collected along prawns fishing zones
in the Indian coastline of Tanzania. Zinc ...
Effectiveness of pesticidal plant extracts on field and post-harvest pests in Bambara groundnuts in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)
A randomized complete block design (RCBD) experiment was conducted to assess the
effectiveness of Bidens pilosa, Lantana camara, Vernonia amygdalina, Tithonia diversifolia,
Tephrosia vogelii and Lippia javanica against ...
Prevalence and distribution of dengue and chikungunya viruses among febrile patients during inter-epidemic period in Morogoro Municipality
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)
There is currently sufficient evidence available indicating that dengue and chikungunya
viruses might be one of the causes of fever in Tanzania. Lately, the dengue outbreak in Dar es
Salaam-Tanzania has raised concerns ...
Larvicidal and phytochemical analysis of Hypoestes forskaolii extracts against Anopheles gambiae, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)
This research evaluated larvicidal potencies and phytochemical analysis of Hypoestes
forskaolii (vahl) R. Br root extracts. Larvicidal activities were tested to Anopheles gambiae,
Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus. ...
Assessing soil fertility status and pest infestation levels in selected banana growing regions of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)
Zanthoxylum chalybeum (Rutaceae) is subject to heavy exploitation throughout its areas of
occurrence in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite being a common medicinal plant utilized by a large
population, little has been documented ...