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Understanding factors influencing distribution and density of a micro-Lepidoptera moth, Tuta absoluta (Gelechiidae) and its impact in tomato agroecological zones of Tanzania
(Bioscience Research, 2020-06-07)
Field survey was conducted from August to November 2016 and repeated from January to April 2017 to
study population, distribution and damage by tomato leaf miner (TLM) (Tuta absoluta Meyrick 1977) in
156 farms in ...
The in vivo toxicity evaluation of leaf and root methanolic extracts of Tephrosia vogelii Hook.f using animal model
(Springer Nature, 2020-11-10)
Background: Traditionally, herbal medicines are commonly used to cure several diseases since immemorial of
human life. Nevertheless, the safety of some traditionally used medicinal plants is uncertain. Since Tephrosia ...
Effect of lactic acid fermentation, boiling and soaking on selected nutrients and health promoting components of mango seed kernels
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2020-12)
Mango seed kernels are considered as wastes although they are rich in essential nutrients and bioactive compounds for human health. Lack of commercial application (unlike oil seeds) presence of antinutrients, difficulty ...
Adequacy of micronutrient fortification in the mandatory fortified food vehicles in Tanzana
(Emerald Publishing Limited, 2020-08-24)
Purpose
This study aims to update the information on the current status of micronutrient fortification for iron, zinc, folic acid and vitamin A in mandatory fortified food vehicles such as cooking oil, wheat and maize ...
Antifungal Effects against Phaeoisariopsis personata under Greenhouse Conditions and Phytochemical Analysis of Jatropha curcas Leaf Extracts
(International Journal of Agriculture and Biology, 2021-07-10)
The study was conducted to test the antifungal efficacy of J. curcas leaf extracts against Phaeoisariopsis personata (causal
pathogen for groundnut late leaf spot disease) under in vivo conditions, and to identify important ...
Groundnut rust disease epidemiology and potential sustainable management strategies
(INNSPUB, 2020-04-30)
Groundnut is an important food and cash crop for the majority of the world’s population. However,
diseases have impeded groundnut cultivation in groundnut-growing regions. Of them, groundnut rust
disease caused by ...
Ethnobotanical Survey of Flora Used in Maasai Food System and Traditional Medicine against Gout-related and Other Human Ailments in Monduli, Arusha, Tanzania
(Research Square, 2021-09-01)
Background: Flora used by Maasai practitioners (MSPs) in traditional medicine (TM) and food system (FS) were investigated in Monduli District, Arusha, Tanzania. The objective of this study was to document the knowledge on ...
Acute and sub-acute toxicity studies of chloroform extracts of cucumis metuliferus and lippia kituiensis in mice and rats model
(World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 2020)
Objective: To evaluate the acute and sub-acute oral toxicity of
Cucumis metuliferus and Lippia kituiensis leaf chloroform extracts in
mice and rats model. Methods: Acute oral toxicity study of chloroform
extracts of L. ...
Development of a Natural Product Rich in Bioavailable Omega-3 DHA from Locally Available Ingredients for Prevention of Nutrition Related Mental Illnesses
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2020-03-19)
Objectives: Poor mental health remains a serious public concern worldwide. The most vulnerable individuals are children and adolescents in developing countries. Nutritional deficiency of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, ...
Measuring Serum Toxicity Markers to Evaluate the Safety of Commercially Available Spirulina Products in Mice
(Current Research in Nutrition and Food Science, 2021-03-20)
Spirulina a multicellular, blue-green alga has drawn attention as a viable food supplement due to its suitable nutrient composition, however, there is a dearth of information regarding its safety. This study aimed to measure ...