• Dynamics of fall armyworm spodoptera frugiperda (smith) (lepidoptera: noctuidae) in Morogoro and prospects for insecticide-based management options 

  Mbemba, Kiva (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2021)

  Fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda is one of the most devastating polyphagous field crop pests in many parts of the world, including Tanzania. This study aimed at determining the influence of altitude on the ...
• Response to soil ph, variability and heritability of common bean (phaseolus vulgari l) genotype for iron and zinc concentration 

  Masamaki, Magomere Kinguye (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is the most important food legume in the world. In Tanzania the common bean crop is cultivated for home consumption as well as for cash income. The objectives of this study were to ...
• Youth employment in agriculture and livelihood outcomes in Tanzania: a case of vegetable farmers in Dodoma city Anna Enock 

  Maselle, A. E (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  This paper examines the contribution of vegetable farming to livelihood outcomes among the youths in Ihumwa and Mtumba wards in Dodoma City. The paper employed a crosssectional research designs whereby a mixed methods ...
• Slaughter traits and meat quality characteristics of five strains of Tanzania shorthorn zebu 

  Baruani, J. M (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  A study was carried out to assess the suitability of five strains of Tanzania Shorthorn Zebu (TSZ) for production of quality meat. It involved assessing requirements for quality beef by the niche market followed by ...
• Optimization of in-vitro regeneration of pineapple (ananas comosus (l) merr) 

  Aron, G. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  The objectives of this study were to determine the optimum concentrations of 6- Benzylaminopurine (BAP) and Naphthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) and Murashige and Skoog (MS) media state on in vitro multiplication of local ...
• Pest status and management options for plutella xylostella l. (lepidoptera: plutellidae) in Iringa and Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Christopher, H. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Plutella xylostella L. is the pest of economic importance in production of Brassica crop. This pest can cause up to 90% loss if not controlled. The pest has been reported to exist in Tanzania but the actual assessment ...
• Effect of herbicides and soil moisture on weed control,yield and quality of sugar cane (saccharum officinaruml) at Kilombero, Tanzania 

  Kalimba, H. F (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2014)

  Field experiments were conducted at Kilombero Sugar Company estate one under rainfed and another under rainfed plus supplemental irrigation condition to evaluate the effects of herbicides on weeds and sugarcane (Saccharum ...
• Management options for rice stem borers in irrigated low land rice ecosystems in Tanzania 

  January, B. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Rice farmers in Tanzania continue to experience losses due to stem borers. However, the information on farmers’ knowledge and perceptions of rice stem borers is limited and farmers’ efforts on managing this insect have ...
• Evaluation of trap barrier system for rodent management In irrigated rice ecosystem in Mkindo village, Tanzania 

  Mchukya, B. M (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Rodents are one of the major factors limiting crop production in Central-eastern Tanzania. A study was conducted at Mkindo village from July, 2016 to July, 2017 to evaluate the effectiveness of trap barrier system (TBS) ...
• Availability, accessibility and household handling Practices of traditional leafy vegetables: a case of Lindi region 

  Saria, B. M (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  In Sub-Saharan Africa Tanzania inclusive, most of the diet consumed is cereal based which contains low micronutrients and phytochemicals; vitamins, beta-carotene as well as carotenoids which are found more in Traditional ...
• Effects of biopesticides on demographic parameters of fall armyworm spodoptera frugiperda j.e smith (lepidoptera: noctuidae) in Morogoro Tanzania 

  Maduka, M. J (sokoine university of agriculture, 2019)

  Fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith is a new insect pest in Africa causing severe damage to maize (Zea mays) at its growth leading to yield loss as between 8.3 to 20.6 million metric tonnes per year (Day ...
• Effects of pre-harvest hexanal application on yield and quality of major fruits in Eastern Zone of Tanzania 

  Samwel, J. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Orange (Citrus sinensis L.), mango (Mangifera indica L.) and tomato (Lycopersion esculentum Mill.) are among the important horticultural crops in Tanzania. Fruit production in Tanzania is constrained by several pre-harvest ...
• Cognitive correlates of adoption of improved cassava processing technologies among farmers in the Lake zone, Tanzania 

  Joshua, Joel Matiku (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Low acceptance and adoption of farming technologies has been reported in various studies from both developed and developing countries. In Tanzania, an attempt to modernise cassava processing with modern technology has ...
• Efficacy of insecticides used for cotton insect pests management in Maswa district 

  Lusana, Masalu Shibiriti (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  The efficacy of insecticides used for cotton insect pests management were investigated in Maswa district from November 2018 to April 2019. The aim was improvement of cotton productivity through use of appropriate ...
• Etiology, incidence and management of "leaf yellowing syndrome" of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Mvomero district 

  Mliga, Hekima (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Introduction Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is a source of food and income to smallholder farmers in the Mvomero district. Recently, however, rice farmers in the Mvomero district have been experiencing a new leaf yellowing ...
• Productivity of newly released maize varietiesby fertilizer application in Moshi Ruraldistrict, Kilimanjaro Region 

  Muhogora, F. E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  In Northern Tanzania, yield of maize ranges between 0.5 – 0.8 t ha -1 compared with the yield potential of 4–6 t ha -1 under research conditions resulting to yield gap of 5.2 t ha -1 . Major cause of low maize yield is ...
• Management of smut disease and analysis of nutritional value of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench) in central Tanzania 

  Said, S (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Sorghum smut disease is one of the serious constrain in sorghum production especially when seeds are not treated before planting, where grain yield loss of up to 80% is reported in different parts of the world. A study ...
• Management strategies to reduce postharvest losses of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) in Morogoro, Tanzania 

  Samwel, T (Sokoine university of agriculture, 2019)

  Lack of simple storage facilities in tomato supply chain contributes to high postharvest losses of tomato in Tanzania. In the field, harvested tomatoes are left in an open area and occasionally covered with grasses or ...
• Propagation and evaluation of effectiveness of commiphora Swynnertonii (burtt.) And synadenium glaucescens (pax.) Against Tomato fusarium wil 

  Babu, S (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2020)

  Introduction Over-exploitation and habitat destruction have become a major limitation to production, marketing and usage of botanical pesticides. In Tanzania, Commiphora swynnertonii and Synadenium glaucescens have been ...
• Incidence and molecular characterization of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) viruses in Tanzania 

  Mwaipopo, B. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2019)

  Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an important crop grown worldwide. It serves as a main source of protein and starch for over 300 million people in East Africa and Latin America. Despite its importance, production ...

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