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Genetic diversity of avocado from the southern highlands of Tanzania as revealed by microsatellite markers
Abstract Background Avocado is an important cash crop in Tanzania, however its genetic diversity is not thoroughly investigated. This study …
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Identification of QTLs for grain yield and other traits in tropical maize under Striga infestation
Striga is an important biotic factor limiting maize production in sub-Saharan Africa and can cause yield losses as high as …
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Scoping review of brucellosis in Cameroon: Where do we stand, and where are we going?
Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease known to be endemic to parts of western and sub-Saharan Africa. However, the epidemiology for …
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Expanding the reach: ethnobotanical knowledge and technological intensification in beekeeping among the Ogiek of the Mau Forest, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Initiatives for beekeeping intensification across the tropics can foster production and income, but the changes triggered by the introduction …
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Changing climate patterns risk the spread of Varroa destructor infestation of African honey bees in Tanzania
Abstract Background Climate change creates opportune conditions that favour the spread of pests and diseases outside their known active range. …
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Organic vegetables demand in urban area using a count outcome model: case study of Burkina Faso
Abstract This paper designs and tests a model for count outcomes to analyse the effective demand for organic vegetables in …
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Medicinal plants used in managing diseases of the respiratory system among the Luo community: an appraisal of Kisumu East Sub-County, Kenya
BACKGROUND: Poor access to healthcare in rural communities causes many people to seek herbalists who use medicinal plants for the …
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Evaluation of the antimicrobial activity and safety of Rhus vulgaris (Anacardiaceae) extracts
BACKGROUND: Medicinal plants have been used in the treatment of various ailments in most developing countries. Oral infections are the …
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Environmental filtering and spillover explain multi-species edge responses across agricultural boundaries in a biosphere reserve
To ensure integrity of protected areas we need to understand how species respond to anthropogenic borders. We investigate, from a …
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The ultrastructural damage caused by Eugenia zeyheri and Syzygium legatii acetone leaf extracts on pathogenic Escherichia coli
BACKGROUND: Antibiotics are commonly added to livestock feeds in sub-therapeutic doses as growth promoters and for prophylaxis against pathogenic microbes, …
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Genotype by Environment Interaction on Resistance to Cassava Green Mite Associated Traits and Effects on Yield Performance of Cassava Genotypes in Nigeria
Cassava is the primary source of carbohydrate for more than 70% of the people in Nigeria, the world's largest producer …
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Magnetic Solid Phase Extraction Based on Nanostructured Magnetic Porous Porphyrin Organic Polymer for Simultaneous Extraction and Preconcentration of Neonicotinoid Insecticides From Surface Water
In this study, a magnetic porphyrin-based porous organic polymer (MP-POP) nanocomposite was successfully synthesized according previous studies and applied as …
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Ethnobotanical survey on plants used in the treatment of candidiasis in traditional markets of southern Benin
BACKGROUND: Candidiasis, an opportunistic cosmopolitan disease is nowadays like bacterial infections which is a real public health problem. In view …
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Reflecting on the Potential and Limitations of Urban Agriculture as an Urban Greening Tool in South Africa
Urban green spaces have been researched extensively for their contribution towards livable, sustainable and resilient cities. Studies illustrate increasing awareness …
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Phosphate-Solubilizing Fungi and Alkaline Phosphatase Trigger the P Solubilization During the Co-composting of Sorghum Straw Residues With Burkina Faso Phosphate Rock
Phosphate rocks (PR), the primary source of phosphorus (P), are often co-composted with organic materials to enhance P availability. However, …
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Phenotypic variability and population structure analysis of Tanzanian free-range local chickens
BACKGROUND: Free-range local chickens (FRLC) farming is an important activity in Tanzania, however, they have not been well-characterized. This study …
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Fusarium wilt biocontrol and tomato growth stimulation, using endophytic bacteria naturally associated with Solanum sodomaeum and S. bonariense plants
Abstract Background Fusarium wilt biocontrol using endophytic microorganisms may represent a potentially attractive and environmentally safe alternative since endophytes could …
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Inter simple sequence repeat markers to assess genetic diversity of the desert date (Balanites aegyptiaca Del.) for Sahelian ecosystem restoration
Drought and desertification are the major environmental constraints facing the Sahelian agro-ecosystems for decades. Assessing genetic diversity of native tree …
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Impact of dietary zinc oxide nanoparticles on selected serum biomarkers, lipid peroxidation and tissue gene expression of antioxidant enzymes and cytokines in Japanese quail
BACKGROUND: The use of zinc oxide in the form of nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs) is of great benefit due to its potent …
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Antioxidant Content, Capacity and Retention in Fresh and Processed Cactus Pear (Opuntia ficus-indica and O. robusta) Fruit Peels From Different Fruit-Colored Cultivars
During processing, the peels and seeds from cactus pear fruits are usually discarded. These “waste” products contain valuable bioactive compounds. …