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Smallholder farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards biological control of papaya mealybug in Kenya
Abstract Background Farmer perceptions are highly important in influencing on-farm pest management decision-making. Biological control is extremely sustainable in the …
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Elite cassava clones (Manihot esculenta) grown in Zambia: effects of drying techniques on their chemical, functional, and pasting properties
Introduction Cassava (Manihot esculanta) is becoming an important crop in most developing countries, especially Zambia. However, cassava roots deteriorate quickly …
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Exploration of gender dynamics in the production and marketing of forage technologies in Kenya
Inadequate and poor-quality feed resources are a key constraining factor in livestock production that compromises the livelihoods of many women …
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Food safety in the horticultural sector in Ghana: challenges, risk factors and interventions
The fruit and vegetable industry remains one of Ghana’s most promising agricultural sectors mainly because of heightened awareness of the …
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Indicators for monitoring and evaluating climate change adaptation efforts in South Africa
Tracking and reporting on whether countries are implementing climate change adaptation initiatives are increasingly becoming more important, and indicators and …
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Antioxidant system of garden cress sprouts for using in bio-monitor of cadmium and lead contamination
Abstract Based on garden cress significantly used for phytoremediation, the antioxidant system included antioxidant-phenolic compounds and antioxidant-enzymes of 6-day-garden cress …
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Synergistic influence of probiotic and florfenicol on embryonic viability, performance, and multidrug-resistant Salmonella Enteritidis in broiler chickens
This study was conducted during the period of August 2021 to April 2022 and divided into two parts. The first …
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Opportunities for higher education institutions to develop sustainable food systems in Africa
An African Vice-Chancellors' Regional Food Systems Dialogue was hosted with the aim to provide a multi-stakeholder platform for stakeholders to …
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Phytopathological and biochemical impacts of Trichoderma harzianum and certain plant resistance inducers on faba bean root rot disease
Abstract Background Faba bean attacked by soil-borne pathogens causing root rot disease. This disease has serious damage to both plant …
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In vitro antiplasmodial activity and toxicological profile of extracts, fractions and chemical constituents of leaves and stem bark from Dacryodes edulis (Burseraceae)
Abstract Background Dacryodes edulis is a plant that belongs to the Burseraceae family. It is widely used traditionally alone or …
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Our good neighbors: Understanding ecosystem services provided by insectivorous bats in Rwanda
Bats are prodigious consumers of agricultural and forest pests, and are, therefore, a natural asset for agricultural productivity, suppressing populations …
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Morphological, physio-biochemical and nutritional status as potential markers for grafting compatibility in Kalamata olive cultivar
BACKGROUND: Choosing the most compatible and desirable rootstock for Kalamata olive cultivar is an important decision due to the longevity …
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Isolation and characterization of three bacteriophages infecting Erwinia amylovora and their potential as biological control agent
Abstract Background Fire Blight, incited by Erwinia amylovora , is one of the most damaging pear and apple diseases in …
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Effect of sun-dry on nutritional and sensory acceptability of wilted African leafy vegetables: a case study of Morogoro Region, Tanzania
African leafy vegetables are rich in micronutrients that can help solve hidden hunger problems in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, their availability …
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Socio-economic impacts of climate change on indigenous communities in the save valley area of Chipinge district, Zimbabwe
In recent years, climate change has fast become a reality that warrants concerted action from stakeholders across fields. Communities in …
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Influence of cutting time interval and season on productivity, nutrient partitioning, and forage quality of blue panicgrass (Panicum antidotale Retz.) under saline irrigation in Southern region of Morocco
Salinity has become a major issue in various parts of the world negatively impacting agricultural activities and leading to diminished …
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Morpho-biometric characterization of indigenous chicken ecotypes in north-western Ethiopia
Morphological characterization of Animal Genetic Resources is the first step to documenting diversity and designing breed specific breeding programs. The …
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Influence of droplet size on the antibacterial efficacy of citral and citronella oil nanoemulsions in polysaccharide coated fresh-cut apples
Fresh-cut fruits are highly perishable and susceptible to bacterial contamination. Polysaccharides edible coating loaded with essential oils nanoemulsions have the …
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Biocontrol-based strategies for improving soil health and managing plant-parasitic nematodes in coffee production
Coffee is an important commodity for Kenya, where production is steadily declining, despite a global rise in demand. Of the …
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Cowpea cropping systems, traits preference and production constraints in the upper west region of Ghana: farmers' consultation and implications for breeding
Abstract Background Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) is used primarily as food for humans and feed for animals. It is …