Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ participatory breeding of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet): A nutritional, food security and climate smart crop in northern Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Farmer participatory breeding is considered an alternative technique to conventional breeding. Farmers play a major role in germplasm conservation, maintenance and selection of preferred traits especially in neglected and under-utilized … RUF-40627 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Botanical fungicide for sustainable production of fresh vegetables G. M. Lengai · J.W. Muthomi Pests and diseases are a major challenge to vegetable production. Growers rely on chemical pesticides for management but despite their efficacy, synthetic pesticides have negative effects on the applicator, consumers and environment. Some … RUF-39736 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access Pre-Breeding Prospects of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) Accessions in Tanzania: Morphological Characterization and Genetic Diversity Analysis Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Under-exploited crops such as Lablab purpureus are regarded a pathway towards alleviating the food and nutritional security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at evaluating the morphoagronomic diversity present in 277 lablab accession… RUF-39666 2022 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Breeding potential of lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]: a review on characterization and bruchid studies towards improved production and utilization in Africa Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Lablab (Lablab purpureus) [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is termed a lost, underutilized and neglected crop in Africa. Despite the multipurpose use, production, consumption and research are still limited. Wide genetic diversity of lablab ge… RUF-39431 2021 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Accumulation and bioconcentration of heavy metals in two phases from agricultural soil to plants in Usangu agroecosystem-Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · W. Blake · S. Comber · T. H. Hutchinson +2 more The build-up of heavy metals (HM) in agricultural soils accelerates the HM uptake by plants, which could potentially affect food quality and food safety. Here we studied the status and bioaccumulation of HM from soils to plant parts (roots… RUF-39419 2021 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of arsenic status and distribution in Usangu agro-ecosystem-Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · W. Blake · S. Comber · T. H. Hutchinson +2 more This study was conducted to assess arsenic (As) status and distribution in Usangu agroecosystem-Tanzania, including three land use. About 198 soil samples were collected in ten irrigation schemes in three land uses. Total and bioavailable … RUF-39418 2021 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Characterization of soil phosphate status, sorption and saturation in paddy wetlands in usangu basin-Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · W. Blake · S. Comber · T. H. Hutchinson +2 more Phosphorus (P) is a vital plant macronutrient required for plant growth which usually available in limited amount. P availability for plant uptake in highly weathered soil is controlled by soil erosion and high fixation. The availability of… RUF-39384 2021 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Toxic metals in East African agro-ecosystems: Key risks for sustainable food production Patrick A. Ndakidemi · W. Blake · S. Comber · T. H. Hutchinson +2 more The dramatic increase in world population underpins current escalating food demand, which requires increased productivity in the available arable land through agricultural intensification. Agricultural intensification involves increased ag… RUF-39383 2021 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Embracing partnership principles in regional and international research collaboration: Theory and practice I. Minde The landscape of development on the African continent is fast changing. There are many more educated Africans in various disciplines today than it were three decades ago. New problems have also emerged that need locally sourced solutions. … RUF-39327 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Knowledge dissemination on improvement of traditional complementary foods for proper child feeding J.N. Kinyuru · H.S. Laswai · M.M. Mmari, Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting into sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. Poor q… RUF-39088 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Gastro-intestinal viability of probiotics in baobab enriched yoghourt A. Aluko · J.N. Kinyuru · L. Mlipano Chove · W. Owino A study was conducted to assess the viability of probiotics in the simulated gastro intestinal tract, vitamin C and mineral contents in probiotic yoghurt. Various concentrations of baobab enriched yoghourts were prepared. Results showed th… RUF-39028 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Occurrence and distribution of Tuta absoluta (Gelechiidae) in Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · M. Chacha · E. R. Mbega · N. Zekeya Thirteen regions were surveyed for the presence and abundance of the tomato leafminer (Tuta absoluta) in Tanzania. The survey was conducted in 2015, 2016 and 2017 across selected agro-ecological regions of Tanzania. Monitoring was conducte… RUF-38627 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Field experiences on promotion of forage technologies to the smallholder dairy farmers in Western Usambara Highlands, Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more Dairy industry is among the important components of the livestock sub-sector in Tanzania and it is of great potential towards contributing to poverty reduction and improving food security. The industry in the country comprises of smallhold… RUF-38587 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Understanding factors influencing distribution and density of a micro-Lepidoptera moth, Tuta absoluta (Gelechiidae) and its impact in tomato agroecological zones of Tanzania M. Chacha · E. R. Mbega · H. Ndossi · J. Ouma +1 more Field survey was conducted from August to November 2016 and repeated from January to April 2017 to study population, distribution and damage by tomato leaf miner (TLM) (Tuta absoluta Meyrick 1977) in 156 farms in agroecological zones of Ta… RUF-38563 2020 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access First record of an entomopathogenic fungus of tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · M. Chacha · E. R. Mbega · M. Mtambo +2 more Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) is a destructive pest causing adverse environmental and economic effects globally. Management of T. absoluta by synthetic chemicals is of diminutive achievement due to resistance trick of the pest. Harnessing of bio… RUF-38560 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of extension services on agricultural production: a case of maize in Ludewa District of Njombe Region, Tanzania M.B. Mbise The agricultural sector is Tanzania’s main economic pillar. However, the development of the sector cannot be achieved without transformation of smallholder agriculture, which make up the larger proportion of the sector in the country. Prov… RUF-37759 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Journal articles Open Access Acute and sub-acute toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii extracts: an experimental study on albino mice and rats M. Chacha · Edwin Disela · P. Erasto · S. Temba The acute and subacute toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii extracts on albino mice and rats was verified. For the acute toxicity study, oral administration of C. swynnertonii hexane and chloroform extract with doses of 500, 1000, and 2000 … RUF-37669 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Seasonal variations in the availability of fodder resources and practices of dairy cattle feeding among the smallholder farmers in Western Usambara Highlands, Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +2 more The aim of this study was to assess the seasonal effects on quantity and quality of fodder resources and associated utilization practices among smallholder dairy farmers in Western Usambara Highlands (WUHs) in Tanzania. The WUHs are among … RUF-37668 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Cattle dung production, management and utilization practices in the smallholding dairy farming systems of East Africa: a situational analysis in Lushoto District, Tanzania Revocatus Machunda · K. Mtei · Patrick Rukiko This focus review aims to update the dung and manure production, management and utilization in the East African countries and its associated challenges particularly in the case of Lushoto district, in northern Tanzania. Attention and effor… RUF-37663 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Jun 2018
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder dairy cattle feeding technologies and practices in Tanzania: failures, successes, challenges and prospects for sustainability D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more In Tanzania, milk production under smallholder farming systems is season sensitive, fluctuations of feeds in both quantity and quality being the major driver. A dry season decline in milk production of over 40% due to feed scarcity is a co… RUF-37657 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ own evaluation criteria in the continued use of adopted improved maize seed varieties C. Chonde · A.K. Edriss · I.M.C. Mambo, · Z.S.K. Mvena +1 more Use of improved maize seed varieties has been continuously recommended to farmers by the government of Tanzania to increase crop productivity. Maize varieties are developed at research centres and seed companies like SEEDCO and PANNAR. In … RUF-37485 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder dairy cattle feeding technologies and practices in Tanzania: failures, successes, challenges and prospects for sustainability D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more In Tanzania, milk production under smallholder farming systems is season sensitive, fluctuations of feeds in both quantity and quality being the major driver. A dry season decline in milk production of over 40% due to feed scarcity is a co… RUF-37378 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Diasporas’ contribution in the establishment of PhD Programme of Kiswahili language: a case of the State University of Zanzibar A. S. Khalfan · H. A. Maalim · I. H. Ziddy The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is a fast growing university in East Africa. Nevertheless the norm of lacking professors in some disciplines has not been escaped in the establishment of some programmes. This paper presents an analy… RUF-37337 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Financing public universities and research in sub-Saharan Africa: Challenges and prospects in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) J. M. Ishengoma Public universities in Africa (which are essentially knowledge generating organisations by nature) have a strategic role to play in the implementation and achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through scientific research, tea… RUF-37306 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Development and assessment of nutritional quality and sensory properties of orange-fleshed sweetpotato and bambara groundnut-based snacks for school children Buzo. Honi · R. Mongi · I. Mukisa Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) and bambara groundnut snacks could alleviate undernutrition among primary school children through food-based approaches. The objective of this research was to develop nutritious snacks from OFSP and bambar… RUF-37141 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
