• Exploring farmers’ perception, knowledge, and management techniques of salt-affected soils to enhance rice production on small land holdings in Tanzania 

  Omar, M. M; Shitindi, M. J.; Massawe, B. H. J; Fue, K. G; Pedersen, O.; Meliyo, J. L. (Taylor&Francis, 2022-10)

  Salt-affected soils among the key constraints to land productivity in irrigated rice schemes, posing a decline in grain yield. This study was conducted to explore the farmers’ perception, knowledge, and management practices ...
• Decision Support System for Runoff Water Harvesting and Irrigation 

  Singa, Darwin Dodoma; Tumbo, Siza Donald; Fatael, Mahoo Henry; Filbert, Rwehumbiza; Maxon, Lowole (Science Domain, 2016)

  Despite the prevailing versatility of agro-hydrological Decision Support Systems (DSS) in the agricultural sector, a number of associated deficiencies do exist. The deficiencies are due to lack of synchronization of ...
• Effect of NPK and Minjingu mazao fertilizers on the performance of Sweetpepper in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Rwiza, Alex Audax; Kisetu, Eliakira (Direct Research Journals Publisher, 2014)

  This study assessed the effect of NPK (23:10:5) and Minjingu mazao (10:20:15) fertilizers on the performance of sweetpepper (Capsicum annuum L.) cv. California Wonder. The plant growth parameters collected were: ...
• Modeling potential rain-fed maize productivity and yield gaps in the Wami river sub-basin, Tanzania 

  Mourice, Sixbert Kajumula; Tumbo, Siza Donald; Amuri, Nyambilila; Rweyemamu, Cornell Lawrence (Taylor And Francis Journals, 2015)

  The cause for low maize yields in rain-fed production systems is usually associated with water stress due to perceived suboptimal seasonal precipitation. A modeling study using Agricultural Model Intercomparison ...
• Potential of soil fertility management to improve essential mineral nutrient concentrations in vegetables in Dodoma and Kilombero, Tanzania 

  Amuri, Nyambilila A; Mhoro, Lydia; Mwasyika, Tumaini; Semu, Ernest (Scientific Research Publishing Inc., 2017)

  Collective efforts to fight mineral nutrient malnutrition in humans require consideration of soil fertility management practices (SFMP) in vegetable pro duction. This study aimed at establishing the relationship between ...
• Challenges facing effective use of bat guano as organic fertilizer in crop production: a review 

  Marwa, Ernest Melkiory; Andrew, Twisege; Hatibu, Asha Ally (International Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 2021)

  Bat guano is excrements of bats and it is commonly used in agriculture as a soil amendment and sometimes as a pesticide in organic farming. Small-scale farmers nearby guano deposits use it for indoor and outdoor ...
• Pedological characterization and soil fertility assessment of the selected rice irrigation schemes, Tanzania 

  Marzouk, Said H; Tindwa, Hamis J; Massawe, Boniface H. J; Amur, Nyambilila A; Semoka, Johnson M (Frontiers, 2023)

  Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is the second cereal food crop grown in Tanzania after maize (Zea mays L.) and covers approximately 18% of the agricultural land. Soil degradation due to intensive cultivation along with low organic ...
• Lowering nitrogen rates under the system of rice intensification enhanced rice productivity and nitrogen use efficiency in irrigated lowland rice 

  Mboyerwa, Primitiva Andrea; Kibret, Kibebew; Mtakwa, Peter; Aschalew, Abebe (cell Press, 2022)

  Among the essential plant nutrients, nitrogen (N) is the most important and universally deficient in rice cropping systems worldwide. Despite different practices available for improvement of N management, nitrogen use ...
• Soils and land evaluation of part of the sokoine university of agriculture farm (Tanzania) for some crops under rainfed conditions 

  Kaaya, Abel K; Mrema, Jerome P; Msanya, Balthazar M (The Center for African Area Studies, Kyoto University, 1994)

  A detailed soil survey of about 420 ha of the central part of the Sokoine Uni versity of Agriculture farm was carried out for soil characterization. laboratory physico chemical characterization, soil classification and ...
• Soil property and soybean yield trends in response to alternative wheat residue management practices in a wheat-soybean, double-crop production system in eastern Arkansas 

  Amuri, Nyambilila; Brye, Kristofor R; Gbur, Edward E; Popp, Jennie; Chen, Pengyin (Electronic Journal of Integrative Biosciences, 2008)

  Growing concerns over the long-term sustainability of agricultural systems require investigation of agricultural management practices that may improve and sustain soil quality and crop productivity over time. Over ...
• Status of Selected Properties of Soils under Crop Livestock Farming System in Eastern Ethiopia 

  Wogi, Lemma; Msaky, J. J; Rwehumbiza, F. B. R; Kibret, Kibebew (Science Domain, 2014)

  nformation on soil properties and fertility status of soils at farm levels under particular farming system is essential for boosting farm productivity and for sufficient food production. This study was conducted to ...
• Determination of land productivity under maize-cowpea intercropping system in agro-ecological zone of mount Uluguru in Morogoro, Tanzania. 

  Nyasasi, Beatrice Thomas; Kisetu, Eliakira (Global Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2014)

  The present study assessed the response of maize (Zea mays L.) and cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) under sole and intercropping systems. It also determined potential of intercropping system with respect to the ...
• An overview of underutilized benefits derived from Azolla as a promising biofertilizer in lowland rice production 

  Marzouk, Said H; Tindwa, Hamis J; Amuri, Nyambilila A; Semoka, Johnson M (cell press, 2023)

  Currently, there is no doubt that Azolla can compensate for the nitrogen requirements of rice in different agroecological zones. Compared to synthetic N-fertilizers, Azolla has various positive impacts on lowland rice ...
• Response of Irish potato to NPK fertilizer application and its economic return when grown on an Ultisol of Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Shaaban, Husna; Kisetu, Eliakira (Scienceweb Publishing, 2014)

  A field experiment was conducted to determine the effects of different rates of NPK fertilizer on performance of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). This experiment employed use of 150 and 300 kg ha-1 of NPK (23:10:5) ...
• Uranium contamination in drinking water and foodstuffs in Bahi District, Central Tanzania 

  Marwa, Ernest M.M; Mziray, Zainab J; Chove, Bernard E; Kaaya, Abel K (JCEE, 2014)

  A field survey was conducted in Bahi District in Central Tanzania to investigate uranium levels in drinking water and to evaluate its contamination in some foodstuffs as proxy to their safety for human and animal ...
• Phosphorus Adsorption Isotherm: A Key Aspect for Soil Phosphorus Fertility Management 

  Wogi, Lemma; Msaky, J. J; Rwehumbiza, F. B. R; Kibebew, Kibret (Science Domain, 2014)

  Characterization of soils in terms of phosphorus adsorption capacity is fundamental for effective soil phosphorus fertility management and for efficient utilization of phosphorus fertilizers. Thus, this study was ...
• Spatial Distribution of Organic Carbon and Nutrients under Farmers’ Crop Residue Management Practices in Eastern Ethiopia 

  Wogi, Lemma; Msaky, J. J; Rwehumbiza, F. B. R; Kibret, Kibebew (Science Domain, 2015)

  Understanding the distribution and transport of organic carbon and nutrients under any management in a farming system is vital for predicting the sustainability of a farming system. This study was conducted to characterize ...
• Options for up-scaling technology adoption by smallholder farmers for food security through irish potato production in Rungwe district, Tanzania 

  Marenge, Upendo Victus; Kisetu, Eliakira (Infogain Publication, 2016-05)

  This study was conducted to determine the existing and feasible options for adoption of technologies that are involved or to be involved in Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production with the focus on Nzunda, ...
• Incorporating pigeon pea compost with minjingu fertilizer brands to determine their effects on maize production in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Kisetu, Eliakira; Mtakimwa, Ziada Salum (World Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2013-10-24)

  This study intended to find alternative ways of increasing phosphorus (P) in soils using Minjingu fertilizer brands since maize yield in Tanzania has been retarded by low soil fertility. Maize (Zea mays L.) var. TMV-1 ...
• Distribution and incidence of cylas puncticollis in sweet potato and their economic losses in small holder farming systems of Gairo district, Tanzania 

  Mapesa, Jofrey Andy; Kisetu, Eliakira (Ecronicon, 2016-07-01)

  This study assessed the incidences, distributions and yield losses in sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam) associated with Cylas puncticollis in small holder farming systems of Gairo District, Tanzania. This was ...

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