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The use of schools for socioeconomic transformation: a study of Tanzanian secondary school students' beliefs, attitudes and aspirations toward farming and rural life

Mattee, Amon Z (University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1983)

Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess Tanzanian secondary students' beliefs, attitudes and aspirations regarding farming and rural life, and how these relate to school agricultural experiences and to individual ...

Modifications of small-farmer credit In the maisan 77 program of the Philippines

Octavio, Generoso G. (1983)

This study was conducted to determine possible reforms that may improve the Maisan 77 credit program. Specifically, it aimed to pinpoint suggestions that will reduce the net costs of lending and improve the financial ...

Genotype and soil fertility interaction in the growth of black spruce progeny from a central New Brunswick population

Maliondo, S. M.; Krause, H. H. (Canadian Journal of Forest Research, 1984)

Seedlings representing 10 half-sib families from a black spruce (Piceamariana (Mill.) B.S.P.) stand in central New Brunswick were raised in a greenhouse on three different soils, each with two levels of fertility. Seedling ...

Plant species in the Kilimanjaro agroforestry system

O'kting'ati, A; Maghembe, J. A; Fernandes, E. C. M; Weaver, G. H (Martinus Nijhoff/Dr W. Junk, 1984)

An inventory of plant species was conducted on farms, farm boundaries and homesteads in the Kilimanjaro agroforestry system. The survey covered 30 farms in 6 villages in Hal District on the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, ...

Training for agriculture and rural development in Tanzania : an analysis of structural forms, operational procedures and related environmental factors

Gonsalves, Julian Fa (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1984)

The role of training in human resource development is assessed through this study of the state of the art in Tanzania* An analysis was conducted of the forces and factors influencing the effectiveness of four ...

Nutritional evaluation of sorghum as affected by germination with main reference to dietary bulk and protein quality

Mosha, Alexander Clemence (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1984)

The nutritional value of sorghum as affected by germination and different dehulling techniques was studied with emphasis on protein quality, dietary bulk and food intake. Two low-tannin and two high-tannin varieties ...

Growth and ectomycorrhizal development of pinus caribaea seedlings inoculated with basidiospores of scleroderma dictyosporum in fertilized nursery soil in Tanzania

Maghembe, J. A; Redhead, J. F (Elsevier, 1984-01)

Seeds of Pinus caribaea were sown in plastic pots containing nursery soil with or without a basidiospore inoculum of Scleroderma dictyosporum. After seedling establishment, five fertilizer treatments involving 0, 250, 500, ...

The effect of some organic acids on phosphorus solubility in soils

Msaky, J. J. T.; Msanya, B. M. (Med. Fac. Landbouww. Rijksuniv. Gent, 1985)

The study on the solubility of phosphorus in three soil types of California (ranging frm ac id to calcareous soils) by three organic ligands (fumarate, oxalate and citrate) showed that important quantities are solubilized ...

Inter-relationships among important soil properties based on data of some typic paleudults

Lopulisa, C. F.; Msanya, B. M. (Med. Fac. Landbouww. Rijksuniv. Gent, 1985)

A study of inter-relationships among important soil characterization physico-chemical data was made. These data were extracted from thirty soil profile descriptions representing soils developed on different parent ...

Structural change in the U.S. soybean and soybean products markets: a systematic varying coefficient simultaneous system approach

Rugambisa, Jeremiah Boniface Ishengoma (University of Illinois, 1985)

The soybean industry is an interesting area for investiga- It is extremely complex and has been changing rather t ion. dramatically over the last 10 to 15 years. There exists a high degree of interaction among the ...

Structural change in the u.s. soybean and soybean products Markets:a systematic varying coefficient Simultaneous system approach

Rugambisa, Jeremiah Boniface Ishengoma (1985)

The soybean industry is an interesting area for investiga- It is extremely complex and has been changing rather t ion. dramatically over the last 10 to 15 years. There exists a high degree of interaction among the ...

The study of state education policy mechanisms and goals in Arizona and California: a comparative analysis

Kavishe, Paul Rajabu (University of California, Riverside, 1985)

The primary purpose of the study was to investigate the goals and mechanisms of education policies in the states of Arizona and California. Specifically, the dissertation examined alternative approaches taken to seven ...

Forest road planting and control by mathematical programming and time study analysis

Abeli, W S (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 1985)

Planning and construction of forest roads have until very recently been geared towards establishment and tending of plantation forests. Now that most of the plantations are nearing maturity, it is essential to plan and ...

Local knowledge and gender roles in different livestock production system in Tanzania

Maeda-Machang’u, A. D; Mutayoba, S; Laswai, G.H; Mwaseba, D; Kimambo, E; Lazaro, E (1986)

Women and men participation in the development of the livestock industry in Tanzania is determined by socio-cultural patterns, the livestock production system, local knowledge systems, existing agricultural policies, the ...

Community response to malaria: Muheza district Tanzania 1983-1984 . A study in cultural adaptation

Fivawo, Margaret (1986)

This study of a rural community in the malaria endemic area of Muheza in Tanzania deals with several issues. (1) Malaria as a health problem is looked at from its ecological epidemiological context. It is seen as a ...

Tableland soil of North-Eastern Brazil:characterization, genesis and classification

Barrera, Daniel (State University of Ghent, 1986)

The coastal low level tablelands of the State of Alagoas are located in the north-eastern region of Brazil between 8° 25' and 10° 20' south latitude, and from 35° 10’ to 37° 15' west longitude of Greenwich. These surfaces ...

Intercropping, weeding and spacing effects on growth and nutrient content in Leucaena leucocephala at Morogoro, Tanzania

Maghembe, J. A; Kaoneka, A. R. S; Lulandala, L. L. L (Elsevier, 1986-03)

The study was conducted to evaluate the suitability of Leucaena leucocephala for fuelwood and pole production using agroforestry in a semiarid environment. The trial site, planted in February 1980 at Mafiga, Morogoro, ...

Effect of hot water and chemical treatments on the germination of Albizia schimperana seed

Msanga, H. P; Maghembe, J. A (Elsevier Science Publishers B.V, 1986-03)

The effect of water temperature at soaking and various chemical applications following soaking on the germination of Albizia schimperana seed was studied. The aim was to increase the overall germination percentage and to ...

Testing and improvement of a questionnaire to users soil maps

Msanya, Balthazari, M; Langohr, R; Lopulisa, C (Geo Abstracts Ltd, Norwich, 1987)

Ninety-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 ...

Etiology and control of stem rot of sunflower (helianthus animus l.)

Bujulu, Joel (Sokoine University Of Agriculture, 1988)

Surveys were curried out on the distribution in Tanzania of a new sunflower disease first observed in Morogoro Region. Experiments were conducted at the Tropical Pesticides Research Institute (T.P.R.I.) ana Sokoine ...

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