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Wastewater treatment for reuse in urban agriculture; the case of Moshi Municipality, Tanzania
(Pergamon, 2014-01-01)
Urban agriculture is practiced by dwellers as an adaptive response to improve their food security, household income, create informal employment and diversify their livelihood through sales of surplus produce or savings. ...
Invasive weeds with pesticidal properties as potential new crops
(Elsevier, 2017-12-30)
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 ...
Fertility management for maize cultivation in some soils of Western Kenya
(Elsevier, 2011-12-01)
Soil fertility loss in Western Kenya is exacerbated by inadequate nutrient management and causes reduced maize yields. Given the diversity of soil types, cropping seasons, and the resource endowment of farmers, the magnitude ...
Yield and Fiscal Benefits of Rhizobium Inoculation Supplemented with Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K) in Climbing Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Grown in Northern Tanzania
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2015)
Both field and green house experiments were intended to investigate and evaluate the outcome of
rhizobial inoculation supplemented with P and K on climbing beans production in northern Tan zania. The results obtained ...
Uranium in phosphate rocks and mineral fertilizers applied to agricultural soils in East Africa
(Springer Link, 2022-12-11)
Phosphate rock, pre-concentrated phosphate ore, is the primary raw material for the production of mineral phosphate fertilizer. Phosphate rock is among the fifth most mined materials on earth, and it is also mined and ...
Remediation of soils contaminated with fluoride using seaweed-derived materials: case of slopes of mount Meru
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)
While exposure to low fluoride is essential for stronger bones and teeth, exposure to high
concentration (> 3 mg/L/day) leads to hyperostosis and osteoporosis. This research evaluated
the role of fertilizer application ...
Tin molybdenum mixed metal oxides catalyst for oxidative desulfurization of model diesel
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)
This study reports on synthesis, characterization, and catalytic activity of mesoporous mixed
metal oxides of tin (Sn) and molybdenum (Mo) for sulfur removal from model diesel. Variable
synthesis conditions, namely ...
A quantity-quality tradeoff: Water quality and poverty assessment of drinking water sources in Southern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2023-06)
Regardless of being essential for human survival, access to potable water is still a problem in many
rural African communities with increasing exposure to waterborne illnesses. This study aimed at
establishing accessible ...
Influence of duct configurations on the performance of solar-assisted heat pump dryer for drying tobacco leaves
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)
nadequate storage facilities and preservation techniques lead to a decrease in the quality of
agricultural products. Application of modern processing techniques has reduced post-harvest
losses of agricultural crops. ...
Investigating the potential of producing eco-friendly liquid biofertilizer from domestic wastewater
(NM-AIST, 2023-08)
Water bodies experience environmental challenges such as eutrophication due to poor
management of domestic wastewater in developing countries. Meanwhile, the explosion in
population of the world has resulted in a 1.8 ...