• Studies on biological control of fall armyworm, spodoptera frugiperda (j.e. smith) attacking maize in Eastern Central, Tanzania 

  Ngangambe, M. H. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) was reported for the first time in Africa in 2016 from America. FAW is widely distributed in Tanzania, causing significant damage to maize. Two factor, cropping ...
• Improvement of pearl millet and groundnut productivity under micro-dose fertilizer application and water management technologies in Dodoma, Tanzania 

  Chilagane, E. A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Crop production in semi-arid areas is faced with different challenges that resulted into low crop productivity, low household income and food insecurity. The main production challenges in these areas are declining soil ...
• Live and dead mulch for weed and soil fertility management in organic production of sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) 

  Saria, A. G. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  The study was conducted for three seasons aimed at developing a strategy that combines weed control with soil fertility enhancement using live and dead mulch for increased productivity of organic sweet pepper. Synchronization ...
• Effect of sequential planting on occurrence and population dynamics of sweet potato weevils on selected varieties in Central Tanzania 

  Mkuki, L. P. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  The sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is one of the most important food crops in Africa and the world that is in Tanzania produced in largest quantities in the central Regions where, however, yields are very low due to ...
• Optimization of an integrated pest management program for fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) control in Mango: A case of Manica Province, Mozambique 

  Canhanga, L. G. J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  This study was undertaken to reduce the losses caused by Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) in Manica province, Mozambique, through an optimized integrated pest management (IPM) package. It involved interviews with farmers to ...
• Effects of organic mulch on yield and selected pests of organically grown tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) 

  Shechambo, L. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  The objectives of this study were (i) to determine the effects of Mexican weeping pine (Pinus patula Schelde. ex Schltdl and Cham) and wild lemon grass (Cymbopogon spp.) mulches and time of their application on yield and ...
• Practices in using pesticides in urban agriculture: A case of vegetable sector in Dar es Salaam 

  Mzara, J. K. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Urban Agriculture is crucial to the supply of food especially fresh vegetables in many urban areas including Dar es Salaam in Tanzania. In addition to the supply of food, it serves as a source of employment and income for ...
• Optimising techniques for improving post-harvest quality of orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) and mango (Mangifera indica, L.) fruits in Eastern Zone Of Tanzania 

  Baltazari, A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  The preliminary experiment was done by using Jaffa orange variety to assess the effects of different concentrations of hexanal, calcium chloride and smoke treatment on physico- chemical quality. Jaffa orange fruits were ...
• Prevalence and management of tomato bacterial wilt using selected resistant varieties in Morogoro Region, Tanzania 

  Palilo, A. (Prevalence and management of tomato bacterial wilt using selected resistant varieties in Morogoro Region, Tanzania, 2019)

  Bacterial wilt disease is a very serious problem to Tomato growers of Morogoro region. The objective of this study was to identify the status and pathogenicity of Ralstonia solanacearum causing Tomato bacterial wilt ...
• Effect of genotype by environment interaction on tea (camellia sinensis l. (o.) Kuntze) yield and quality in selected areas of Tanzania 

  Msomba, S. W. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  The study on response of thirty one (31) improved tea (Camellia sinensis L. (O). Kuntze) genotypes to environment variation and drip irrigation levels were conducted for tea yield and yield components. In same study, five ...
• Assessment of physical quality and health of farmer saved pigeon pea (Cajanus Cajan) seeds in Babati and Karatu districts 

  Theophili, T. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  An assessment of quality parameters of farmer saved pigeon pea seeds was conducted in Babati and Karatu Districts in northern Tanzania. Pigeon pea seed samples were collected from 80 households (farmers), 40 from each ...
• Optimization of fertilizer application rates for onion, tomato and amaranth in Morogoro Municipal, Tanzania 

  Balinkebera, J. W. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Most small scale farmers in Morogoro apply inorganic fertilizers to vegetable crops they grow. However no standard fertilizer application recommendations exist. This may lead to under supply or over supply of nutrients, ...
• Effects of weed density and species diversity on cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) Yield in Zambia 

  Nzunda, J. J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is one of the important crops in the world for food and income security. Cassava production is challenged by weeds as they reduce yield to 100%. Effective weed management in cassava ...
• Molecular and morphological characterization of grainyield and root architecture of selected faya ricegenotypes 

  Jeke, E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  The screen house and field experiments were conducted during the 2017 /2018 rainy season in order to characterize grain yield and root architecture of fifteen(15) selected Faya rice genotypes namely; Faya 14 M 69, Faya ...
• Adaptation to rainfall variability, socioeconomic factors influencing maize production in crop livestock mixed farming systems in Babati district, Tanzania 

  Msigwa, Z. P. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Agriculture is an important source of food and economic survival of rural populations in Tanzania however farming activities are highly affected by rainfall variability which cause loss in crops and livestock yield. This ...
• Supressing populations of tomato leaf miner (tuta absoluta) in the agro-ecological zones of Morogoro 

  Maerere, P. A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta is a destructive and highly invasive insect pest of tomato and other solanaceous plants including plants in the family Fabaceae like beans. The range of host for the moth is extensive requiring ...
• Impact of parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) on production of maize and common beans in Arusha, Tanzania 

  Wambura, H. D. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Introduction and spread of Parthenium hysterophorus is affecting crop production and farmer’s health. Impacts of this weed on crop production need be assessed and effective management measures be developed in order to ...
• Effects of nitrogen fertilizer on yield and quality of introduced sugarcane (Saccharum Officinarum l.) varieties in commercial fields at Kilombero, Morogoro Region 

  Mwasinga, G. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Nitrogen deficiency and planting low yielding varieties are common problems at Kilombero Estate mill area, and are known to be the major causes of yield decline. An experiment was laid out in split plot in a randomized ...
• Response of improved cowpea genotypes to alectra vogelii strains from selected areas of Tanzania 

  Reuben, F. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  Copwpea, (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp), belonging to the family Fabaceae, is one of the most important food legumes in semi-arid areas. It is a multipurpose crop with immense nutritional value and has significant potential ...
• Environmental and cassava variety influence on dynamics and impacts of cassava green mite, Mononychellus tanajoa (Bondar) (Acarina: Tetranychidae) in Tanzania 

  Baba, S. W. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2018)

  In Tanzania, cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an integral component of most cropping systems and is among the most important staples in many zones. It is an essential component as a food security crop and provides ...

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