• Effect of pruning on yield and quality of selected indeterminate tomato (solanum lycopersicon L.) Lnes 

  Mbonihankuye, Cyrille (Sokoine University of Agriculture., 2011)

  Preliminary evaluations at Sokoine University of Agriculture have shown that indeterminate tomato breeding lines are tolerant to late blight and produce high yield of large fruits. These large fruits are least accepted ...
• Livelihood struggle and environmental degradation in Tanzania: a case of Morogoro rural district 

  Mwangoka, Suzana Godwin (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2007)

  The study was conducted in Morogoro Rural District Tanzania. It aimed at assessing the impact of livelihood struggle on the environment to obtain information for researchers. planners and decision makers to work upon. ...
• Effect of conservation agriculture practices on maize yields and environmental conservation on steep slopes of Southern Uluguru mountains 

  Lushinge, Shida (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2015)

  This study was conducted at Kolero village, on the footslopes of southern Uluguru Mountains in order to investigate the effectiveness of different Conservation Agriculture practices on soil moisture retention its implication ...
• Awareness and application of existing agroecological practices by small holder farmers in Mvomero and Masasi districts-Tanzania 

  Constantine, John; Sibuga, Kallunde P.; Shitindi, Mawazo J.; Hilberk, Angelika (Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2020-12-15)

  A survey study was conducted to assess the level of awareness and application of existing agro-ecological practices by small holder farmers in Mvomero and Masasi districts in Tanzania. The selection of farmers to interview ...
• Plant structure in relation to ease of physical breakdown in the mouth and rumen 

  Mtengeti, Ephraim Joseph (University of Wales, 1993-09)

  Grassland species were grown in the field and glasshouse and research was carried out for two years to investigate plant vascular structure in relation to physical breakdown in the mouth and rumen. Plant part morphology, ...
• Impact of varieties and delinting methods on growth, yield and quality of cotton (GOSSYPIUMIIIRSUTUM L.) lint and seed 

  Msemo, Eliphas Abrahams Yoazar (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2006)

  Two experiments were conducted at Agricultural Research Institute Ukiriguru, Mwanza, Tanzania to evaluate the effectiveness of cotton varieties and cottonseed-delinting methods on seed quality, growth, yield and quality ...
• The physiological performance of varietal mixtures of the common bean (phaseolus vulgaris, l.) grown under broadcast or conventional planting methods 

  Mhile, Oscar Mwashiuya (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2002)

  A study was carried out at Mbozi and Morogoro Districts of Tanzania during the 2000/2001 cropping seasons. The main objective was'to determine the relationship between growth characteristics and economic yield of varietal ...
• Impact of varieties and delinting methods on growth, yield and quality of cotton (Gossypium Hirsutum L.) lint and seed 

  Msemo, Eliphas Abrahams Yoazar (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2006)

  Two experiments were conducted at Agricultural Research Institute Ukiriguru, Mwanza, Tanzania to evaluate the effectiveness of cotton varieties and cottonseed-delinting methods on seed quality, growth, yield and quality ...
• Controlling Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) by Selected Crude Plant Extracts in the Laboratory and in the Screen House 

  Matendo, Rehema Esther; Nonga, Hezron Emmanuel; George, Bakari; Nabintu Bintu, Ndusha; Mwatawala, Maulid Walad; Maerere, Amon Petro (David Publishing, 2019)

  Effects of Commiphora swynnertonii, Synadenium glaucescens and Allium sativum extracts on the tomato leaf miner, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) were evaluated on the adults and in screen house conditions. The adult stage was ...
• UAV-based multispectral vegetation indices for assessing the interactive effects of water and nitrogen in irrigated horticultural crops production under tropical sub-humid conditions: A case of African eggplant 

  Mwinuka, Paul Reuben; Mourice, Sixbert K; Mbungu, Winfred B; Mbilinyi, Boniphace P; Tumbo, Siza D; Schmitter, Petra (Elsevier, 2022)

  UAV-based multispectral vegetation indices are often used to assess crop performance and water consumptive use. However, their ability to assess the interaction between water, especially deficit irrigation, and nitrogen ...
• Fungicidal effects of commiphora swynnertonii (burrt.) and synadenium Glaucescens (pax.) against tomato fusarium wilt disease 

  Madege, Richard R; Babu, Saidi; Mabiki, Faith P; Mtui, Hosea; Kudra, Abdul (Elservier, 2023)

  Tomato fusarium wilt disease is an important soil-borne disease caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. Lycopersici (FoL) worldwide. The disease causes yield losses of about 90% worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate ...
• The feasibility of hand-held thermal and UAV-based multispectral imaging for canopy water status assessment and yield prediction of irrigated African eggplant (Solanum aethopicum L) 

  Mwinuka, Paul Reuben; Mbilinyi, Boniface P; Mbungu, Winfred B; Mourice, Sixbert K; Mahoo, H.F; Schmitter, Petra (Elsevier, 2021)

  This study was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of a mobile phone-based thermal and UAV-based multi spectral imaging to assess the irrigation performance of African eggplant. The study used a randomized block design ...
• Identification of drought tolerant rice (Oryza Sativa L.) genotypes with Asian and African Backgrounds 

  Ndikuryayo, Cyprien; Ndayiragije, Alexis; Kilasi, Newton Lwiyiso; Kusolwa, Paul (MDPI, 2023)

  Drought is among the major abiotic stresses on rice production that can cause yield losses of up to 100% under severe drought conditions. Neither of the rice varieties currently grown in Burundi can withstand very low ...
• Optimizing methods for rearing mated queens and establishing new colony of Oecophylla longinoda (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) 

  Rwegasira, Rozalia G; Mwatawala, Maulid W; Rwegasira, Gration M; Axelsen, Jörgen (International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2017)

  Oecophylla spp. are used as biocontrol agents for many types of insect pests. A large and stable population is essential for effective control of pests. Colonies of Oecophylla spp. can be transplanted from wild habitats ...
• Non true seed production practices and certification requirements: a review 

  Bahati, Fungameza; Richard, Madege; Nzogela, Yasinta (International Journal of Innovative Science and Research Technology, 2023)

  An effective seed system for non-true seed crops in developing countries are essential in safeguarding supply of planting material to local farmers. Continuing disregard of the distinct biological characteristics ...
• Prevalence and Management of Phytopathogenic Seed-Borne Fungi of Maize 

  Erasto, Rehema; Kilasi, Newton; Madege, Richard Raphael (MDPI, 2023)

  Seed-borne fungi are solemn and deleterious pathogens capable of causing significant losses of quantity and quality losses in maize seeds and seedlings. They infect the crop at all points of the production chain from ...
• Long-term spatial-temporal trends and variability of rainfall over Eastern and Southern Africa 

  Muthoni, Francis Kamau; Odongo, Vincent Omondi; Ochieng, Justus; Mugalavai, Edward M; Mourice, Sixbert Kajumula; Hoesche-Zeledon, Irmgard; Mwila, Mulundu; Bekunda, Mateete (Springer, 2019)

  This study investigates the spatial-temporal trends and variability of rainfall within East and South Africa (ESA) region. The newly available Climate Hazards group Infrared Precipitation with Stations (CHIRPS-v2) gridded ...
• Climate change perceptions by smallholder coffee farmers in the Northern and Southern highlands of Tanzania and bioresearch 

  Mbwambo, Suzana G; Mourice, Sixbert K; Tarimo, Akwilin J. P (MDPI, 2021)

  Smallholder farmers are among the most vulnerable groups to climate change. Efforts to enhance farmers’ adaptation to climate change are hindered by lack of information on how they are experiencing and responding to ...
• A review of selected preharvest management options of aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin contamination of maize in Tanzania 

  Tito, Goodluck P; Mugula, Jovin K; Madege, Richard Raphael (International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Bioresearch, 2022)

  Maize (Zea mays L.) is a staple food in Tanzania, but it is often susceptible to aflatoxin contamination caused by the Aspergillus flavus fungi. Aflatoxin contamination in crops is influenced by insufficient knowledge ...
• Effects of antifungal plant extracts on improving maize seedling emergence and plant growth 

  Erasto, Rehema; Madege, Richard Raphael; Kilasi, Newton (International Seed Testing Association, 2022)

  Maize seeds are usually contaminated with seed-borne fungi which cause seed deterioration and seedling death. Seed treatment using chemical fungicides is a common practice, although fungicides can reduce seed longevity ...

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