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Traditional Knowledge and use of Wild Cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata) in Selected Communities of Tanzania
Wild cowpeas are utilized as food, medicine, and nutritious fodder. However, there are limited reports on the cultural significance of …
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Cassava (Manihot esculenta) fermentation methods affected fufu yield, while drying and cold storage extended the shelf-life and consumer acceptability
Cassava (Manihot esculenta) fermentation methods can reduce the eventual fufu yield, while storage affects shelf-life and consumer acceptability. This study …
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Merging microencapsulated garlic extract as a bioactive ingredient into manufacturing functional soft cheese
The study aimed to produce a functional soft cheese with garlic extract (GE). First, the GE was encapsulated using gum …
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Roasting temperature and fat type influence cholesterol oxidation products, fatty acid composition, physicochemical properties and sensory attributes of beef sausages
The impact of fat type (FT) and roasting temperature (RT) on oxysterols, physicochemical properties and sensory attributes of beef sausages …
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Imaging-based observation of the pes region in the dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius): computed tomography, 3D volume rendering, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasonography
Introduction Our investigations utilized computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography (US) to provide detailed anatomical information on …
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Processing of fish products in Zambia for sustainable food systems and nutritious food for the first 1,000 days of life
Background/objectives: Fish is a highly perishable food, and in the absence of cold chain technologies, is often preserved using traditional …
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Growth resilience to weather variation in commercial free-ranging chickens in Ethiopia
BACKGROUND: The poultry industry in sub-Saharan Africa is a rapidly developing sector mostly based on smallholder farming. Increased demand for …
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Pathogenicity of entomopathogenic Beauveria bassiana strains on Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner)
The destructive pest of chickpeas, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner), is difficult to control using synthetic insecticides. The current research examined the …
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Factors contributing to the abundance and spatial distribution of the invasive intermediate host snail (Pseudosuccinea columella) in uMgungundlovu district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Fascioliasis is a parasitic disease commonly affecting cattle, goats, and sheep globally. Lymnaeidae snail species are important in the epidemiology …
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Pharmacognostic evaluation and antimicrobial activity of Pteridium aquilinum (L.) Kuhn leaves (Onocleaceae) via in vitro and in silico perspectives
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Traditionally, Pteridium aquilinum L. has been utilized as medicine for ages, however, it is not listed in …
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Kernel composition in sorghum landraces revealed via analyses of genotype-by-environment interactions
Sorghum stands out among cereals due to its rich bioactive compound content and resilience to varying climates, addressing common issues …
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Proximate analysis and aflatoxin contamination in poultry feeds: a comparative study of two feed companies in Jos and Kaduna, Nigeria
Abstract This study investigates the proximate composition, aflatoxin contamination, and their implications on the health and wellbeing of broilers and …
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Influence of probiotic supplementation and rabbit line on growth performance, carcass yield, blood biochemistry and immune response under hot weather
OBJECTIVE: An experiment was conducted to investigate the beneficial effect of probiotic supplementation via drinking water on growth performance, carcass …
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Evaluating Mycelium as an insulation material: A comparative study on thermal performance, comfort, and energy efficiency
Background Since the building sector contributes significantly to carbon emissions, using sustainable materials is more crucial than ever. Mycelium is …
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Performance analysis of aquaponics system for longifolia lettuce production in different growth media
Abstract The aim of the present study on the performance of aquaponics systems is to provide a solution to several …
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Enterococcus faecium and Clostridium butyricum combined with selenium as alternatives to the antibiotic colistin: impacts on growth, cecal fermentation, and immune function in rabbits raised under hot environmental conditions
Introduction The current study was planned to evaluate the effect of using a combination of selenium (Se)-probiotic rabbit and colistin …
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Insights into the effects of geographical sourcing area on nutrient composition and sensory attributes of nine edible insects
With the rapidly growing world population, climate change uncertainties and depletion of our natural resources, edible insects are seen as …
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Exploring indigenous knowledge and practices of the Gurage community on the biosystematics and utilization of Enset landraces for bone fracture and regeneration: the case of Gurage Zone, central Ethiopia region
Background: ) is a crucial perennial crop in Ethiopia for both food and medicine. The indigenous knowledge and practices of …
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Ethiopian honeybee propolis: a novel natural source for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles with enhanced biological activities
Propolis, a natural resinous substance produced by honeybees (Apis mellifera L.), is a complex mixture of over 300 bioactive compounds …
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Tree growth in West African cocoa agroforestry systems: high timber yields and superior performance of natural regeneration
Abstract Key message Cocoa agroforestry systems (AFS) in West Africa represent an underexplored yet promising source of timber. Within these …