Land degradation unmasked as the key constraint in sunflower (Helianthus annus) production: Role of GIS in revitalizing this vital sector

EZ Nungula, J Mugwe, J Nasar… - Cogent Food & …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
In Tanzania, land degradation has been ranked as the top environmental problem for more
than 62 years after independence. Land degradation is a catalyst for poverty increment in …

Role of Phosphorus and Inoculation with Bradyrhizobium in Enhancing Soybean Production

A Mirriam, J Mugwe, J Nasar, O Kisaka… - Advances in …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) is among the key oil seed crops worldwide, providing
several benefits from human consumption to the enhancement of soil productivity. In …

[HTML][HTML] Conservation tillage and weed management influencing weed dynamics, crop performance, soil properties, and profitability in a rice–wheat–greengram …

BA Alhammad, DK Roy, S Ranjan, SR Padhan, S Sow… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
A three-year field experiment was carried out to assess the efficacy of various tillage and
residue management practices, as well as weed management approaches, in a rice–wheat …

GIS-AHP based approach in land evaluation and suitability assessment for sunflower (Helianthus annus) production

EZ Nungula, J Mugwe, BHJ Massawe… - Cogent Food & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
This study aimed to analyze the appropriateness of land in Tungi Farm based in Morogoro
District, Tanzania for sunflower production using a Geographic Information System (GIS). To …

[HTML][HTML] Optimizing productivity of Buffel and Sudan grasses using optimal nitrogen fertilizer application under arid conditions

BA Alhammad, A Mohamed, MA Raza, M Ngie… - Agronomy, 2023 - mdpi.com
Most arid and semiarid areas are bare and greatly infested with intrusive wild species. Buffel
grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) and Sudan grass (Sorghum sudanense Piper.) are the supreme …

[PDF][PDF] Sustainable fodder production in South Asia through silvopastoral systems.

S Sow, S Ranjan, N Kumar, H Gitari… - Current Science …, 2024 - ir-library.ku.ac.ke
Silvopasture is a farming practice involving the integration of tree and livestock grazing
operations on the same land. Intensive management of these systems enables them to …

Agroforestry for climate security

HH Gitari, EZ Nungula, LR Chappa, MA Raza… - …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Growing industrialization and agricultural activities release into the atmosphere greenhouse
gases, which contribute to climate variability. Natural resources are under tremendous strain …

Upholding sunflower (Helianthus annuus) yield and profitability while maintaining soil fertility under intercrop** with sunn hemp and mineral fertilizer application

LR Chappa, J Mugwe, HH Gitari, S Maitra - 2023 - indianjournals.com
Sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) is one of Tanzania's high-potential cash crops.
Nonetheless, nutrient depletion, especially nitrogen (N), is limiting its productivity. The study …

Heat stress and it's tolerance in wheat

SBK Yadav, S Bhatt - Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The rise in world temperature has led to remarkable changes in global climate patterns,
eventually devastating the crops. Climate change has led to the emergence of various …

Integrating genetic assortment and molecular insights for climate-resilient breeding to unravel drought tolerance in cotton

HP Gajera, DG Hirpara, RV Bhadani… - Journal of …, 2024 - Elsevier
This study addresses the challenges posed by rainfall variability, leading to water deficits
during critical stages of crop growth, resulting in a drastic reduction of cotton yield. In a …