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Biomonitoring of pesticides exposure and the fate of pesticides use among smallholder vegetable producers in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)
This study assessed drivers of increased and changing patterns of pesticide use, levels of
Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition, associated health effects and co-exposure risks of
pesticide residues and bacterial ...
Activity of extracts from selected Tanzanian spices on major fungal pathogens and blight diseases of Tomato
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)
Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is affected by many fungal diseases and farmers rely on
synthetic pesticides for management. Detrimental effects associated with injudicious use of
chemical pesticides have caused a ...
Co-exposure risks of pesticides residues and bacterial contamination in fresh fruits and vegetables under smallholder horticultural production systems in Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2020-07-25)
This study was carried out to investigate the risks of simultaneous exposure to pesticide residues and bacteria contaminants in locally produced fresh vegetables and vegetables in
Tanzania. A total of 613 samples were ...
Expression analysis of p16 and TOP2A protein biomarkers in cervical cancer lesions and their correlation with clinico-histopathological characteristics in a referral hospital, Tanzania
(PLOS ONE, 2021-10-27)
Introduction
Biomarkers yield important information for early diagnosis of cervical cancer. However, they
are rarely applied for prognosis of cervical cancer in Tanzania, where visual inspection
assay with acetic acid ...
Antimalarial, toxicity and phytochemicals evaluation of lippia kituiensis and cucumis metuliferus species found in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)
This study aimed at evaluating the antimalarial, toxicity and phytochemical profile of Cucumis
metuliferus and Lippia kituiensis used for treatment of malaria in Tanzania. Pulverised plant
materials were sequentially ...
Fatty Acid Contents and Stability of Oyster Nut Oil (Telfairia pedata) Compared to Flaxseed and Sunflower Oil
(Hindawi, 2021-11-21)
The selection of healthy fats for consumption is important. Linoleic acid (LA) (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) (omega-3) are essential polyunsaturated fatty acids required for the maintenance of good health; ...
Ethical Considerations of the Trial to Establish a Causal Linkage Between Mycotoxin Exposure and Child Stunting
(Elsevier, 2021-06-21)
Objectives
Aflatoxins are fungal metabolites that commonly contaminate staple crops in tropical regions. Aflatoxin is a carcinogen and consumption at high-levels can lead to acute liver failure and aflatoxicosis. Multiple ...
Enhancement of plant extracts use for pest control and growth promotion of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris)
(NM-AIST, 2020-05)
For smallholder farmers, suitable plants for pest management and as foliar feed are obtained
with ease, and when successfully exploited, could contribute to local income generation
through commercialization. However, ...
Community-based Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR): Determinants and policy implications in Tanzania
(Elsevier, 2021-10)
Forest landscape restoration (FLR) has gained global scientific and political attention in recent times, with many sub-Saharan African countries committing to restoration targets. Despite the commitments, there is a dearth ...
Effects of livestock browsing and illegal harvesting on natural regeneration and ecology of balanites aegyptiaca in dinder biosphere reserve, Sudan
(NM-AIST, 2021-11)
Livestock browsing, and illegal harvesting often influence natural woodlands, rangelands, and
biosphere reserves. However, the resulting tree species diversity, composition, and population
structure have rarely been ...