Browsing by Author "Msanya, Balthazari, M"
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Item Soil and land resources of Morogoro urban district, Tanzania(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2000) Msanya, Balthazari, M; Kimbi, G.G; Kimaro, D.N; Mbogoni, J.D.JA semi-detailed characterization of soils ofMorogoro Urban district was carried out to provide a physical resource base for developing suitable programmes on land use planning, agricultural development and natural resources conservation at district level. The generated information would also be used for develop the agricultural land suitability, with a statement of potential and constraints on sustained use of soil and land resources of Morogoro Urban district. Results of the study could also facilitate transfer of agrotechnology from one area to another. Base map for the study was compiled from aerial-photo interpretation and subsequent overlaying on 1:50,000 scale topographic map of the district. A geological map was later on prepared and overlain on the former map to produce a landform and geology map of the district. A tentative working legend based on landforms and geology was developed for the landform and geology map. Field observations on soil morphology and their spatial distribution were carried out following the established landform and geology units. Soils were studied and described according to standard FAO (1990) guidelines. Both disturbed and undisturbed soil horizon samples were taken for laboratory studies including physico-chemical and mineralogical characterization of the soils.Item Soils of the Allidina and Lutindi estates in Kilosa District and their agricultural potential(Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1991-06) Msanya, Balthazari, MThis report presents the results of a feasibility study of agricultural development of the Allidina and Lutindi Estates in Kilosa district, following a request by the owners (Azania Agricultural Enterprises Ltd). The study was undertaken inform of site evaluations coupled with soil profile descriptions and sampling and laboratory analysis of both soil and water samples. The environmental conditions were also assessed, and finally the agricultural development potential was determined.Item Testing and improvement of a questionnaire to users soil maps(Geo Abstracts Ltd, Norwich, 1987) Msanya, Balthazari, M; Langohr, R; Lopulisa, CNinety-four people from 35 countries responded to a questionnaire on the use of soil maps. Most respondents had used soil maps in the fields of agriculture, of forestry, soil conservation, environmental pollution and protection. 98% of the respondents had used soil maps for locating suitable areas for their professional work, 15% for teaching and research and 13% had also used soil maps to help get financial assistance. Less than half of the respondents had used interpretation maps derived from soil maps. Most maps were produced by government soil survey institutes, but 51% had also used soil maps produced by other government institutions including universities and research stations. Only 19% had used soil maps made by private soil survey organizations. Major problems encountered in using soil maps include poor legibility, problems of location on the maps, vague and complicated terminology. Most respondents felt that soil maps are essential for their projects. Only a few found soil maps completely useless. Based on the problems encountered while using soil maps, recommendations have been made to those involved in soil resource inventories. A revised questionnaire has also been proposed following comments made by the respondents of the previous one