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Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. However, its production is li…
The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae) is an ectoparasitic mite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It was first detected in East Africa in 2009. Currently, no control strategies have been put in place to manage th…
The current study was conducted in Bara Locality, North Kordofan State; in 2017.The overall objective of this study was to identify options for rural women enhancement under climate change in dry lands. While the specific objectives were t…
This research work was carried out in Sheikan and Umrauaba localities, North Kordofan state, Sudan during February to May, 2017 with the objective of studying the impacts of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in…
This research work was carried out in Sheikan and Umrauaba localities, North Kordofan state, Sudan during February to May, 2017 with the objective of studying the impacts of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in…
Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute, contagious transboundary disease of sheep, goats and some wild (Gazelles, Springbuck, Impala) animals caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The disease was first officially reporte…
Coding structures are employed to allow the use of categorical variables in multiple regression analysis and other more sophisticated models. The first part of this paper provides a basic guide for coding schemes implementation R statistic…
There is very little information on the basic market functioning and actors involved in baobab product trade of baobab products which has predominantly remained informal with limited commercialization. A study was carried out to analyse th…
Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a multipurpose indigenous fruit tree with high nutritional and economic value and contributes significantly to livelihoods of local people, particularly in areas where it occurs. For this study, phenotypic…
Evaluating plant extracts for anti-tick properties is essential towards development of alternative method for controlling tick infestation and other harmful insects. This study aimed to evaluate repellency activity of Commiphora swynnerton…
The study evaluated effects of intercropping arrangements and fertilizer combinations on growth and yields of Solanum nigrum L., soil nutrient balances and gross margins. The study was carried out at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Resear…
Vitellaria paradoxa is one of the most economically important trees in West Africa. Although being a key component of most sub-Sahara agroforestry systems, little information and argument exist regarding its biomass and carbon potential. H…
Characterization of African nightshade cultivars is important in identifying the genetic diversity that exists among different cultivars. Genetic diversity can be utilized in breeding programs to develop improved African nightshade cultiva…
Malnutrition is one of the most serious problems throughout the world and children are especially vulnerable to it. The aim of this research is to formulate foods fortified with baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder for under-five-year…
Malnutrition in all its forms remains one of the most serious and neglected health problems. Benin is facing many challenges; the most important ones are to ensure food production and food and nutrition security for its 10 million people. …
African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is an agroforestry species with high potential in the fight against food insecurity and malnutrition in Africa. Pulp and leaves of baobab are the two key harvested products which highly contribute to …
Coding structures are employed to allow the use of categorical variables in multiple regression analysis and other more sophisticated models. The first part of this paper provides a basic guide for coding schemes implementation R statistic…
This study was conducted in the Poultry Production Research Unit, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid. The experiment extended from September 10th to Nove…
The experiment was carried out in the northern Ethiopia at Mekelle University Main campus in 2012. The objectives were to evaluate the effect of fertilizer and water level on yield and yield component as well as to simulate, development, b…
Broomrape (Orobanche crenata F.) has been seriously limiting faba bean production in northern Ethiopia. As a result there is a need to further enhance faba bean production through the development of management options that can be effective…
This research project composed of two approaches: the first approach involved a survey in which focus group discussion and individual interviews were conducted in lowlands, foothills and mountains. This part was aimed at assessing control …
This research project incorporated two studies. The first study was based on farmer’s awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho. The study was achieved by simple random sampling of 216 farmers f…
In Morogoro Rural District - Tanzania, the majority of the mothers/caregivers use cereal-based complementary foods that are prone to aflatoxin contamination. This study aimed at evaluating aflatoxin exposure in children 6-24 months and its…
Smallholder cassava farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets, high transportation costs and low sales volumes for unprocessed fresh cassava. In order to overcome these limitations,…
Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting to sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. This cal…
