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Assessing residue effects of tobacco nicotine on the yields, nutrient concentrations and nicotine uptake of a subsequent maize crop
(Elsevier, 2022-03-01)
The residue effects of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) nicotine on the subsequent maize (Zea mays L.) crop
cultivated in soils differing in texture has rarely been studied for over a decade. The present study was conducted ...
A Nutrition-Sensitive Agroecology Intervention in Rural Tanzania Increases Children's Dietary Diversity and Household Food Security But Does Not Change Child Anthropometry: Results from a Cluster-Randomized Trial.
(Oxford University Press, 2021-05-11)
Background
There are urgent calls for the transformation of agriculture and food systems to address human and planetary health issues. Nutrition-sensitive agriculture and agroecology promise interconnected solutions to ...
Maize (Zea mays) Response to Anthill Soil (Termitaria), Manure and NPK Fertilization Rate under Conventional and Reduced Tillage Cropping Systems
(MDPI, 2020-01-27)
Soil fertility management has been described by many scholars as fundamental and a major hindrance to food production amongst smallholder farmers in the developing world. To counteract this challenge, some farmers have ...
Building Resilient Crop Production Systems for Drought-Prone Areas—A Case for Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) and Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.)
(MDPI, 2023-01-28)
Drought is a major crop production constraint worldwide. Some legume crops are known for their ability to resist water deficit stress. This study evaluated the responses of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc) ...
Soilless urban gardening as a post covid-19 food security salvage technology: A study on the physiognomic response of lettuce to hydroponics in Uganda
(Elsevier, 2023-03)
This study was conducted to assess the performance of vegetables using a non-greenhouse hydroponic system as a sustainable urban farming technology to increase food security (in terms of vegetable production and availability). ...
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 ...
Integrating storage structures and store time in maize grains postharvest losses evaluation in Northern Zone of Tanzania
(INNSPUB, 2019-06-16)
Maize is the most important cereal crop in Tanzania, thus its postharvest losses are a big threat to food security.
This study integrated maize store-time with five storage methods namely Perdue Improved Cowpeas Storage
bags ...
Drivers of vaccination preferences to protect a low-value livestock resource: Willingness to pay for Newcastle disease vaccines by smallholder households.
(Elsevier Ltd., 2019-01-03)
Vaccination can be an effective risk management approach to minimize the burden of disease and increase livestock productivity for smallholder households in low income countries. In contrast to vaccination of cattle, a ...