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Predictors of inoculant-based technology adoption by smallholder soybean farmers in northern Ghana: implications for soil fertility management
Abstract Inoculant-based technologies are environmentally friendly and economic ways to improve soil fertility status by incorporating atmospheric nitrogen into root …
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Foliar nutrient content responses to bio-inoculation of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Rhizobium on three herbaceous forage legumes
Smallholder livestock production in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa has been hampered by a lack of high-quality feed. …
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A review of edible saturniidae (Lepidoptera) caterpillars in Africa
Abstract Background Edible saturniids constitute an important component of traditional diets in sub-Saharan Africa. They are also a source of …
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Isolation and in-vitro characterization of extracellular phytase producing bacterial isolates for potential application in poultry feed
Abstract Background Phytase catalyses the breakdown of complex organic forms of phosphorous into simpler forms by sequential hydrolysis of phosphate …
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SEGS-1 a cassava genomic sequence increases the severity of African cassava mosaic virus infection in Arabidopsis thaliana
Cassava is a major crop in Sub-Saharan Africa, where it is grown primarily by smallholder farmers. Cassava production is constrained …
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Food waste supply and behaviour towards its alternative uses in Kampala city, Uganda
Abstract Solid waste management is a major challenge in sub-Saharan Africa in general and its food waste component is high …
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Nutritional, physicochemical and quality profiles of organically sweetened gluten-free breakfast meal from quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) and tigernuts (Cyperus esculentus L.)
Abstract By formulating a breakfast meal from quinoa and tigernuts that is organically sweetened, this study aimed to synergistically utilize …
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Gender differentials among small scale irrigation farmers’ income: empirical evidence from cabbage farmers in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Introduction Agricultural productivity and income disparities prevail between male and female farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa is not an …
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Plant Growth Promoting (PGP) Performances and Diversity of Bacterial Species Isolated from Olive (Olea europaea L.) Rhizosphere in Arid and Semi-arid Regions of Morocco
Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) play an essential role in enhancing plant growth, health and yield. In this study, we …
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Solar and open sun drying of untreated and pretreated banana stalk chips biomass: a sustainable processing of biomass using renewable solar energy
Abstract The stalk of banana is an abundant biomass that can be sustainably converted into bioenergy, biofuels, biosorbents, animal feeds …
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Identification and virulence screening of fungal and bacterial entomophathogens of the edible long-horned grasshopper Ruspolia differens (Orthoptera: Tettigoniidae) from Uganda
Natural enemies are major challenges in laboratory rearing of grasshoppers, but the identity and virulence of these towards the edible …
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Potential of algal-based products for the management of potato brown rot disease
BACKGROUND: Ralstonia solanacearum causes potato brown rot disease, resulting in lower crop's production and quality. A sustainable and eco-friendly method …
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Genome-wide association analyses of agronomic traits and Striga hermonthica resistance in pearl millet
) and stagnant in the major production regions, including Burkina Faso. The low productivity of pearl millet is mainly attributable …
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Genome-wide association analysis of tan spot disease resistance in durum wheat accessions from Tunisia
Background: Tunisia harbors a rich collection of unexploited durum wheat landraces (Triticum durum ssp. durum) that have been gradually replaced …
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Pathological and genetic characterization of foot and mouth disease viruses collected from cattle and water buffalo in Egypt
Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral disease caused by FMD virus (FMDV) that threatens Egypt's livestock industry. FMDV causes …
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Dietary effect of soybean lecithin on the growth performance, digestive enzyme activity, blood biomarkers, and antioxidative status of striped catfish, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus
Soybean lecithin (SBL) is usually added to aquafeed as a lipid source because aquatic animals cannot synthesize phospholipids. Hence, this …
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A new species of Inosperma, and first record of I. afromelliolens (Inocybaceae, Fungi) from West Africa
Here, we present the newly identified Inosperma macrocarpa and the first record of I. afromelliolens from West Africa. Inosperma macrocarpa …
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Biochemical and insecticidal efficacy of clove and basil essential oils and two photosensitizers and their combinations on Aphis gossypii glover (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
The present study investigates the insecticidal and biochemical effects of two essential oils (EOs) and two photosensitizers against cotton aphids …
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The combining ability of extra-early maturing quality protein maize (Zea mays) inbred lines and the performance of their hybrids in Striga-infested and low-nitrogen environments
Maize production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces challenges due to the damage caused by the parasitic weed, Striga hermonthica (Del.) …
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Effect of nixtamalization of maize and heat treatment of soybean on the nutrient, antinutrient, and mycotoxin levels of maize-soybean-based composite flour
Poor energy and nutrient-dense complementary food for infants have resulted in malnutrition and poor growth. Some processes are known to …