Comparative Study of Population Dynamics and Breeding Patterns of Mastomys natalensis in System Rice Intensification (SRI) and Conventional Rice Production in Irrigated Rice Ecosystems in Tanzania

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dc.contributor.authorLoth, Mulungu S
dc.contributor.authorLopa, Happy
dc.contributor.authorMdangi, Mashak E
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-11T06:55:18Z
dc.date.available2021-06-11T06:55:18Z
dc.date.issued2016-01-07
dc.descriptionResearch on rice production based on pest managementen_US
dc.description.abstractMastomys natalensis is among the most important rodent pests in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the population dynamics and breeding patterns of this mouse in system rice intensification (SRI) and in conventional cropping systems in irrigated rice ecosystem in eastern Tanzania. The Mastomys natalensis population varied with years and season, but not with either SRI or conventional cropping system which would be expected as the all fields are in the same area. The highest population peak was observed during the dry season i.e., August to September. Breeding patterns of this rodent pest was not influenced by the cropping system or season, indicating that M. natalensis is sexually active throughout the year and does not be affected by the rice production systems. Regular control and sustainable operations, such as the use trap barrier system (TBS), are therefore essential if the populations are to be kept within tolerable limits.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipThis work was supported by Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH). The authors appreciate the field assistance from Khalid S Kibwana, Omary Kibwana, and Ramadhani Kigunguli of the Pest Management Centre, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, Tanzania.en_US
dc.identifier.citationLoth Mulungu S,et al... (2016) Comparative Study of Population Dynamics and Breeding Patterns of Mastomys natalensis in System Rice Intensification (SRI) and Conventional Rice Production in Irrigated Rice Ecosystems in Tanzania.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2375-4338
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/3601
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherSokoine University of Agriculture,en_US
dc.relation.ispartofseriesjournal;161
dc.subjectMastomys natalensis;en_US
dc.subjectPopulation dynamics;en_US
dc.subjectConventional cropping systemen_US
dc.subjectBreeding patternsen_US
dc.titleComparative Study of Population Dynamics and Breeding Patterns of Mastomys natalensis in System Rice Intensification (SRI) and Conventional Rice Production in Irrigated Rice Ecosystems in Tanzaniaen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.urlhttp://dx.doi.orgen_US

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