PhD Theses and Dissertations [LiSBE]
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Application of molecular methods in optimizing clinical management of patients with pulmonary multidrug resistant tuberculosis in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-12)Rifampicin or multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (RR/MDR-TB) accounts for considerable morbidity and mortality. Differences among Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) species may predict drug-resistance or treatment ... -
Impact of illegal livestock grazing on the socio-ecologica role of trophy hunting: the case of Moyowosi Kigosi game reserve, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Tanzania has set aside almost 40% of its land for conservation and trophy hunting is the main activity conducted in an area covering about 80% of Tanzania’s conserved land. Trophy hunting conserves wildlife inside and ... -
Iron and zinc genetic biofortification of yellow common bean (phaseolus vulgaris l.) genotypes in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-11)Iron and zinc deficiencies are the global leading micronutrient deficiencies particularly in developing countries such as Tanzania. Iron deficiency in humans causes anemia, whereas zinc deficiency leads to compromised ... -
Comparative assessment of soil phosphate status, water eutrophication, and potentially toxic metal accumulation in Usagu agro-ecosystem
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)The present study assessed (i) soil fertility, phosphate status, sorption capacity and saturation, (ii) accumulation and distribution of potentially toxic elements (PTEs) in soils and plants, and (iii) soil and surface ... -
Antifungal activity of selected pesticidal plants against phaeoisariopsis personata and phytochemical analysis, central Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)The late leaf spot (LLS) caused by Phaeoisariopsis personata L., is the most serious fungal disease of groundnut worldwide. The LLS causes considerable damage to groundnuts leading to leaf defoliation and consequently ... -
Status and potential role of rangeland insect pollinators for pastoralist livelihood diversification in northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)Pollinators provide ecosystem services that support other living organisms. However, they are currently threatened by land use changes including habitat fragmentation. In Tanzania, Maasai rangelands are under pressure ... -
Detection and genetic characterization of sylvatic and outbreak African swine fever virus isolates in selected zones of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-07)This thesis is about African swine fever (ASF), a severe disease of domestic pigs that is notifiable according to OIE. Virus strains circulating in Tanzania have been changing from time to time making surveillance ... -
Effects of livestock browsing and illegal harvesting on natural regeneration and ecology of balanites aegyptiaca in dinder biosphere reserve, Sudan
(NM-AIST, 2021-11)Livestock browsing, and illegal harvesting often influence natural woodlands, rangelands, and biosphere reserves. However, the resulting tree species diversity, composition, and population structure have rarely been ... -
Complementary feeding practices and the risk of exposure to aflatoxins among infants and young children in Kongwa, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Aflatoxins (AFs) are secondary fungal metabolites that commonly contaminate foods like nuts and cereals and pose major public health concerns like impaired child growth, immune system suppression, liver cancer and death. ... -
Ethnobotanical use, threat status and optimalenvironmental germination conditions for conservation of aloe species in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2022-09)The genus Aloe is known for its use in healthcare and cosmetics. Many Aloe species are globally threatened due to over-harvesting for trade and habitat destruction. In Tanzania, over-exploitation threats some Aloe species ... -
Herding strategies under shifting rainfall conditions: implications for rangeland conservation and pastoralist livelihoods
(NM-AIST, 2022-08)Understanding rainfall variability is of great importance in East Africa, where small-scale farmers and pastoralists dominate. Factors such as fire, herbivory and soil conditions also determine the spatial and temporal ... -
Genome scan for signatures of adaptive evolution in wild African goat (capra nubiana)
(NM-AIST, 2021-08)Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana) is a wild goat species inhabiting the Sahara and Arabia deserts. C. nubiana thrives well in its habitat which is characterized by intense solar radiation, high temperatures, little feed, and ... -
Assessment of the status of African Baobab populations and fatty acids composition of its crude oil in semi arid areas of Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a deciduous non-timber tree species that is facing severe threats from both anthropogenic and climatic pressures across its range states. Additionally, baobab seed oil has been used ... -
Antimicrobial investigation of Tephrosia Vogelii hook.f from Hai District in Tanzania towards development of antifungal agents for topical application
(NM-AIST, 2021-06)Infectious diseases such as fungal diseases are the global health problem. Moreover, antimicrobial resistance to modern fungicides and antibiotics is even perplexing in the health settings. Such situation needs serious ... -
Evaluating performance of the improved hybrid passive and active mode solar dryers for processing Mangoes and Pineapples
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Farmers in East Africa have no access to modern processing technologies because they are costly and high-energy demanding to operate. As a result, they solely rely on the traditional open sun drying (OSD) method, which ... -
Farmer-led feeding and breeding approaches for overcoming seasonality-driven milk fluctuations in smallholder dairy farms in Kenya and Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Seasonality-driven changes in farmer-led feeding and breeding approaches are increasingly captured as contributing to fluctuations in milk yield and reproductive performance of dairy cows in smallholder dairy farms in ... -
Molecular detection and genetic characterization of coxiella burnetii and bartonella spp infections in small mammals from Moshi, Northern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2021-06)Zoonotic pathogens, including Coxiella burnetii and Bartonella species, are known causes of febrile illness globally; however, knowledge on their animal hosts is still limited in many countries including Tanzania. This ... -
Optimisation of fermentation processes of local cereal-based beverages to produce improved cereal based probiotic beverages.
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Fermented cereal-based probiotic beverages are rare and have rarely been produced in Tanzania. Though the beverages are novel, the potentiality of such beverages has for some decades been exhibited through local fermented ... -
Optimized processing method for producing Avocado and Mango seed-based composite flour for functional Foods
(NM-AIST, 2021-07)Avocado and mango seed kernels are considered as wastes although they are rich in essential nutrients and bioactive compounds for human health. Lack of commercial application, presence of anti-nutrients, difficulty in ... -
Biomonitoring of pesticides exposure and the fate of pesticides use among smallholder vegetable producers in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2020-08)This study assessed drivers of increased and changing patterns of pesticide use, levels of Acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibition, associated health effects and co-exposure risks of pesticide residues and bacterial ...
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