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Leaf and seed yield of jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius L.) accessions under field conditions for two consecutive growing seasons
(Taylor & Francis Group, 2017-04-11)
Jute mallow is a nutritious leafy vegetable used by many people in Africa. The purpose of this
study was to select accessions with high leaf yield and seed yield. We investigated seven
agronomic traits that are related ...
Identification and Management Challenges Associated with Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith), Causal Agent of Bacterial Wilt Disease of Tomato in Sub-Saharan Africa.
(Science Alert, 2017)
Tomato is the world's most consumed vegetable crop after potato and it is source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, lycopene, β-carotene and income. Despite its significant importance tomato can heavily be attacked by different ...
Effects of intercropping systems and Rhizobium inoculation on yields of maize (Zea mays) and two legumes (Phaseolus vulgaris and Dolichos lablab)
(International Journal of Biosciences, 2017-02-28)
This study aimed to assess the effect of intercropping systems, Rhizobium inoculation and legumes on yield
components and grain yields of maize and two legumes. To achieve this objective, field experiments were
executed ...
Insecticidal activity of Tithonia diversifolia and Vernonia amygdalina
(Elsevier Ltd, 2017-08-26)
The diversity of synthetic pesticides has been reduced through regulation especially in the European Union,
leading to a resurgence of interest in natural plant products for pest control. Here we investigated two ...
Invasive plants: ecological effects, status, management challenges in Tanzania and the way forward
(Journal of Biodiversity and Environmental Sciences (JBES), 2017-03-31)
Over decades invasive plants have been exerting negative pressure on native vascular plant’s and hence devastating
the stability and productivity of the receiving ecosystem. These effects are usually irreversible if ...
Influence of Water Stress and Rhizobial Inoculation on Accumulation of Proline in Selected Cultivars of Phaseolus vulgaris (L.)
(International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences, 2017)
A two season field experiment and a single season screen house experiment were
conducted to assess the effect of water stress periods and rhizobial inoculation in five (5)
P. vulgaris (L.) cultivars. The experiment ...
Invasive weeds with pesticidal properties as potential new crops
(Elsevier, 2017)
Plants with pesticidal properties have been investigated for decades as alternatives to synthetics, but only a
handful have been commercialised and developed as non-food cash crops. One of the reasons why pesticidal
plants ...
Botanical Pesticides in Management of Common Bean Pests: Importance and Possibilities for Adoption by Small-scale Farmers in Africa
(Journal of Applied Life Sciences International, 2017-06-17)
Botanical Pesticides (BPs) have been cited and are used as alternative to synthetic pesticides in agricultural systems worldwide. The BPs are believed to be safe to the environment and are used in pest control to avoid ...
The genetic diversity of leaf vegetable jute mallow (Corchorus spp.): A review
(Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, 2017-09-27)
Corchorus spp. is among traditional vegetable which is very nutritious and has been in use in many households in Africa.
It contains high level of carotenoids (150μg/100g), vitamin C, Iron (190μg/g), 1.3% Calcium and 25.0% ...