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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 ...
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). ...
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 ...