Sokoine University of Agriculture

The influence of financing structure and financial performance expectations on SMEs' decision to uptake food process innovation in Tanzania

Purpose Despite a continued public investment in promoting innovation, the uptake of process innovations among Tanzanian food processing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has remained limited. This study examines the extent to which financing structure and expected financial pe...

Phenotypic and Saltol-based molecular characterization of rice germplasm under salinity stress at seedling stage

Abstract This study integrated phenotypic and molecular characterization to identify salinity-tolerant rice germplasm for breeding. A total of 231 rice genotypes were evaluated under hydroponic conditions using Yoshida’s nutrient solution. Salt injury score (SES), shoot length (S...

Community knowledge, hygiene practices, and predictive factors for rotavirus and wastewater-related health risks in Morogoro, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Wastewater is a potential reservoir for pathogens, and poor management increases the risks of diseases such as rotavirus-associated diarrhea. This study assessed community awareness, hygiene practices and socio-demographic predictors of rotavirus and wastewater-related h...

Evaluation of rotary mixing effects on soil structure and tillage resistance using discrete element method

Simulation of tillage operations is critical for precision management of soil-tool interactions, facilitating the conservation of soil structure. Improper use of machinery during land preparation in agriculture may lead to soil structure destruction. This paper aimed to analyze t...

Altitude-mediated niche partitioning between Dacus bivittatus and Dacus punctatifrons along an elevational transect in the Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania

Abstract Understanding how fruit fly species partition resources along environmental gradients is important for predicting pest pressure under changing climatic conditions. The population ecology of Dacus bivittatus (Bigot) and Dacus punctatifrons (Karsch) (Diptera: Tephritidae)...

Seroprevalence and Factors Associated with Canine Leishmaniasis in Baringo County, Kenya: Implications for an Integrated One Health Surveillance

Leishmaniasis is an emerging zoonotic disease recognized by WHO as a priority neglected tropical disease (NTD) targeted for elimination by 2030. The disease is transmitted through bites of infected female phlebotomine sand flies and presents in three main forms: cutaneous, mucocu...

Unravelling governance structures and power dynamics in Tanzania's seafood sector

Purpose This study examines how governance structures and power dynamics shape value capture and inequality in Tanzania's seafood value chains across domestic, regional, and global markets. Design/methodology/approach Semi-structured interviews were administered to 232 value chai...