Browsing PhD Theses and Dissertations [LiSBE] by Issue Date
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Evaluation of maize accessions for diversity, yield and tolerance to maize lethal necrosis disease in Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)Maize (Zea mays L.) is among the most important crops in Tanzania with still low average yield of 1.2 metric tonnes per hectare as compared with potential yields of 4 to 5 metric tonnes per hectare. Low yield is due to a ... -
Design of burner and study of combustion characteristics of pyrolysis oil from biomass
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)Conversion of biomass to fuel provides a positive contribution for fossil fuel replacements. In addressing challenges associated with the combustion of pyrolysis oil (bio-oil), this research aimed at developing a burner ... -
Genetic characterization of jute mallow (corchorus spp.): a traditional African vegetable
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)Jute mallow (Corchorus spp.) is a very nutritious traditional leafy vegetable. Its leaves contain an average of 15% dry matter,4.8 g of protein, 259 mg of calcium, 4.5 mg of iron, 4.7 mg of vitamin A, 92 μg of folate, 1.5 ... -
Morpho-physiological perfomance of common beans (phaseolus vulgarisl.) cultivars under rhizobial inoculation and water stress condition in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)The aim of this study was to identify common bean cultivars which can grow/yield better under rhizobial inoculation and at limited water condition. To attain the goal, two seasons field experiment and one season screen ... -
Ecological effects of selected invasive plants and their nature based management approaches
(NM-AIST, 2017-12)Biological invasions are one of the major threats to most ecosystems as they often suppress native plant species. This suppressive effect is usually costly and irreversible hence calling for effective management strategies ... -
Optimal model formula for ensuring nutritional adequacy for infants and young children (6 – 23 months)
(NM-AIST, 2018-08)Infant and young child feeding practices rank among the most effective interventions to promote child growth and development. Improving the quality of complementary food has been observed as an important strategy for ... -
Epidemiology of intestinal schistosomiasis and efficacy of single versus repeated dose praziquantel treatments among schoolchildren in Rorya district, Northwestern Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2018-12)In Schistosoma mansoni endemic areas, administering repeated treatments may increase praziquantel cure rate (CR) and egg reduction rate (ERR), thereby improving morbidity reduction and hastening achievement of transmission ... -
Colorectal cancer epidemiology in Tanzania: patterns in relation to dietary and lifestyle factors
(NM-AIST, 2019-01)Chronic non-communicable diseases are increasingly captured as contributing to morbidity and mortality in low and middle income countries. This study has designed to investigate the epidemiology of colorectal cancer and ... -
Characterization of mutations in drug resistant tuberculosis and diagnostic challenges in referral health facilities, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Tuberculosis remains one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases in resource-limited settings, including Tanzania. Diagnostic challenges and minimal information on resistant tuberculosis complicate building effective ... -
Risk assessment for dietary exposure of pesticides among vegetables consumers in Arusha, Tanzania
(NM-AIST, 2019-03)Information on the extent of pesticide residues in vegetables from Tanzania and risk of dietary exposure to these residues among vegetable consumers is limited. This research assessed the risk of dietary exposure of pesticide ... -
Assessing the potentials of agricultural ecosystem pollination services to improve bean yield in smallholder farming systems
(2020-04)Pollination services by insects contribute to production in 75% of food crop species. When promoted through agro-ecological intensification (AEI), pollination can narrow yield gaps in smallholder farming systems. The ... -
The potential of anthill soils in smallholder maize production under conservation based agricultural systems in southern Zambia
(NM-AIST, 2020-04)Soil fertility is one of the fundamental challenges faced by cash constrained smallholder farmers across sub-Saharan Africa. In an effort to ward off this hurdle, some smallholder farmers in southern Zambia opt to use ... -
Potential of Tanzanian local clay and ash based materials for binding aflatoxins in animal feeds
(NM-AIST, 2020-06)Potential of Tanzanian local materials was explored for alleviating aflatoxin-contamination of feeds. Preliminarily, farmers’ awareness of aflatoxins was assessed using data collected from a random sample of 258 households ... -
The distribution, control techniques and impact of Parthenium hysterophorus on flower visitors and soil chemical properties in Meru district, Tanzania
(2020-08)In Tanzania, the invasive plant Parthenium hysterophorus threatens natural and semi–natural environments. Little is known about how this species affects plant–pollinator interactions and soil–chemical properties. Roadside ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
