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Regulation of gynophore elongation and fructification in the peanut arachis hypogaea L.

Mnzava, Nameus Abel (Uniiversity of California, 2001)

The regulation of peanut gynophore elongation and the fructification process were studied using Spanish bunch variety grown under constant temperature (26.5°C), photoperiod (12 hr) and relative humidity (ca 90%) in ...
Genetic and phenotypic parameters of reproduction and lactation traits of Friesian X Boran crossbred cattle in Kagera region, Tanzania

Mwatawala, H.W.; Kifaro, G.C.; Petersen, P.H. (2002)

This study was done to estimate genetic and phenotypic parameters for Friesian x Boran crossbred dairy cattle of Kagera region. Parameters estimated were heritability, repeatability and phenotypic correlations of various ...
Reproductive and lactation performance of crossbred dairy cattle in Kagera region, Tanzania

Mwatawala, H.W.; Kifaro, G.C.; Petersen, P.H. (2002)

This study was done to evaluate reproductive and lactation performance of crossbred dairy cattle in Kagera region, Tanzania. Traits studied were age at first calving (AFC), calving internal (Cl), lactation milk yield (LMY) ...
Comparative performance of low and high volume herbicide sprays for weed control in lowland rainfed rice (Oryza satica L)

Sibuga, K.P. (2002)

Pre- and post emergence herbicides, were evaluated for weed control in lowland rice -(Oryza sativa L)) in field trials during 1998 and 1999 cropping seasons. Herbicides; were applied at high volume (416 1/ha) using a ...
Completion of a Success Story or an Opportunity Lost?

Lunogelo, H. Bohela; Sibuga, Kallunde Pill; Celander, Thorsten (2003-05)

The Soil and Water Conservation Project in Arusha Region was implemented in 1989–2000. The rationale for the project was to address serious land degradation problems around Mount Meru. The entry points was both technical ...
Influence of minjingu phosphate rock application on tephrosia vogellie fallow productivity and subsequent maize response on a ferralsol in morogoro,Tanzania

Mkangwa, Chaboba Zaid (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2004)

The objectives of this study were to quantify the response of /'. vogelii fallow to Minjingu Phosphate Rock (MPR) application at establishment on quantity and quality of biomass produced. P availability, total inorganic-N. ...
Evaluation of field performance and storage of some tropical short-day onion (Allium cepa L.) cultivars

Msuya, D. G.; Reuben, S. O.; Mbilinyi, L. B.; Maerere, A. P.; Msogoya, T.; Mulungu, L. S.; Misangu, R. N. (West African Journal of Applied Ecology, 2005)

The storage of bulbs of onion (Allium cepa L.) is very crucial to ensure its availability throughout the year. Experiments were conducted at Sokoine University of Agriculture to evaluate the growth and yield characteristics ...
Assessment of germination stimulants from non-host leguminous crops for control of striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze in semi - arid areas of Tanzania.

Mgonja, Fridah Nnekia Mbazi (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2005)

Sin^u asiatica is one of the mosl deslructix e parasitic weed species in the Semi And Zone of Tanzania In an efibrt to come out with an appropriate and sustainable method of conlrolling lhe weed species, two 1 ...
Assessment of germination stimulants from non-host leguminous crops for control of striga asiatica (L) kuntze in semi - arid areas of Tanzania.

Mgonja, Fridaii Nnekia Mbazi (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2005)

Striga axiatica is one of'the most destructive parasitic need species in the Semi Arid Zone of Tanzania. In an effort to come out with an appropriate and sustainable method of controlling the weed species, two ...
Field performance of micropropagated east African banana (musa AAA east Africa) in the eastern zone of Tanzania

Msogoya, T. J.; Maerere, A. P.; Grout, B. W. (Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2006)

This study was conducted to evaluate yield performance of micro-propagated CM.Pd) East African cooking banana (Musa AAA East Africa) cv. Uganda and cv. Bukoba in the Eastern zone of Tanzania. Plant size of MPd cv. Bukoba ...
Biodiversity of fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) in orchards in different agro-ecological zones of the Morogoro region, Tanzania

Mwatawala, Maulid W. M; De Meyer, Marc; Makundi, Rhodes H.; Maerere, Amon P (Cirad/EDP Sciences, 2006)

Introduction. Fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) are among the major constraints in commercial horticulture in many African developing countries. Knowledge of the tephritid spectrum in any given area is a prerequisite ...
Non-composted and spent mushroom substrates for production of Agaricus Bisporus

Mamiro, D. P. (The Pennsylvania State University, 2006)

Commercial production of Agaricus bisporus is dependent upon a substrate prepared by composting. Traditional composting is associated with a number of environmental problems such as the emission of offensive odors and waste ...
Effects of mulch and cultivar on strawberry productivity under tropical highland conditions

Isutsa, O. K. (2006)

A study was conducted to determine effects of four mulches (cut grass, clear polyjilm, black polyjilm, and none) on productivity of four strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch) cultivars (Pajaro, Aiko, Fern and Douglas) ...
Participatory involvement of farming communities and public sectors in determining malaria control strategies in Mvomero district, Tanzania

Mlozi, M. R. S.; Shayo, E. H.; Senkoro, K. P.; Mayala, B. K.; Rumisha, S. F.; Mutayoba, B.; Senkondo, E.; Maerere, A.; Mboera, L. E. G. (Tanzania Health Research Bulletin, 2006)

Addressing the malaria-agriculture linkages requires a broad inter-disciplinary and integrated approach that involves farming communities and key public sectors. In this paper, we report results of participatory involvement ...
Biodiversity of fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) in orchards in different agro-ecological zones of the Morogoro region, Tanzania

Mwatawala, M. W.; De Meyer, M.; Makundi, Rhodes H.; Maerere, A. P. (Fruits, 2006)

Introduction. Fruit flies (Diptera, Tephritidae) are among the major constraints in commercial horticulture in many African developing countries. Knowledge of the tephritid spectrum in any given area is a prerequisite ...
The flower industry in Tanzania: production performance and costs

Msogoya, T. J.; Maerere, A. P. (Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2006)

A survey was conducted to assess production levels, costs, marketing and policy regulations affecting the flower industry in Tanzania. Results indicated that rose and chrysanthemum were the main ornamental crops produced ...
Farming systems and indigenous technologies of finger millet (Elusine coracana) production in Southwestern Tanzania

Msuya, Dastun Gabriel (Kyoto University, 2006)

Vaiinas pioduction practices for finger millet are found in Southwestern Tanzania even today when staple food has changed Io maize in many pails ol lan/ania. Demand for brewing has made tingei millet an impoilant cash ...
Diversity of stem borer egg parasitoids and patterns of parasitism in Morogoro and coast regions in Tanzania

ABDULLA, Nassor Rashid (Sokoine University Of Agriculture., 2007)

Studies to determine the diversity of stem borer egg parasitoids and patterns of parasitism were carried out in Morogoro and Coast regions in Tanzania from January to December 2006. During the cropping season, sampling ...
Institutional and economic analysis of small farmers’ contract farming: A case study of Manyara Region Tanzania

Mbwana, Maliwaza (Sokoine university of agriculture., 2007)

The rise of contract farming and vertically integrated firms of production and marketing is undoubtly one of the most important changes in Tanzania economy. The study examined new role of contract farming (CF) in Tanzania ...
Yield, size, and mushroom solids content of Agaricus bisporus produced on non-composted substrate and spent mushroom compost

Mamiro, Delphina P.; Royse, Daniel J.; Beelman, Robert B. (World Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2007-11)

Three crops of Agaricus bisporus were grown on non-composted substrate (NCS), spent mushroom compost (SMC), a 50/50 mixture of NSC/SMC, or pasteurized Phase II compost. NCS consisted of oak sawdust (28% oven dry wt), ...

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