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Role of plant parasitic nematodes (pratylenchus goodeyi sher and allen) on fusarium wilt disease incidence and severity on banana
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
A study to examine the status of Fusarium wilt disease (FWD) caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense (Foc) and plant parasitic nematode (PPN) (Pratylenchus goodeyi Sher and Allen) on banana was conducted in January to ...
Assessment of pastoralists’ vulnerability to trypanosomiasis and effects of climate on tsetse and trypanosomes distribution in Tanzania’s Maasai steppe
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
For decades, pastoralists have had their adaptation strategies that enable them to thrive in harsh environments. However, changing climate and land management regimes, coupled with under-investments in pastoral areas, ...
Assessment of physical chemical parameters of cashew apples from selected cashew varieties grown in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
Cashew apple fruits are deserted by majority of cashew nuts producers despite of being rich in useful nutrients namely vitamins, minerals and sugar. This study was carried out to determine the physico-chemical parameters ...
Performance of selected cowpea (vigna unguiculata (l.) walp) varieties in different soil types in Singida District, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
A participatory research was conducted in Singida District central Tanzania under Singida
Nutrition and Agro ecological Project (SNAP), during the 2016/2017 cropping season to
evaluate the performance of cowpea (Vigna ...
Potential of legume diversification in soil fertility management and food security for resource poor farmers in Sub-Saharan AfricaPotential of legume diversification in soil fertility management and food security for resource poor farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa
(INNSPUB, 2017-12-30)
Declines in soil fertility and its effect on crop production is a major problem in sub Saharan Africa. It is a
major factor limiting crop production and consequently food security in agrarian communities. The causes
of ...
Repellency activity of Commiphora swynnertonii exudates against Rhipicephalus appendiculatus larvae
(INNSPUB, 2017-07-30)
Evaluating plant extracts for anti-tick properties is essential towards development of alternative method for
controlling tick infestation and other harmful insects. This study aimed to evaluate repellency activity ...
Application of estuarine ecohydrology approach for Studying the key hydrological and ecological Processes of the Wami estuary, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)
This study was conducted in the Wami Estuary in Saadani National Park (SANAPA) to
understand the key hydrological and ecological processes that influence the ecosystem
functioning. It focused at the dynamics of water ...