Juliet Akello
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View article: Navigating the Enigmas of Unregulated Nomadic Pastoralism on Peasant Farmer Communities
Navigating the Enigmas of Unregulated Nomadic Pastoralism on Peasant Farmer Communities Open
This study investigated the profound implications of the roaming pastoral practices of the Balaalo on peasant farming communities in Northern Uganda, particularly the disruptions resulting from their free-range nomadic lifestyles. Employin…
View article: Impact of conservation farming practices on Aspergillus population density, peanut aflatoxin level, and exposure risk in Zambia
Impact of conservation farming practices on Aspergillus population density, peanut aflatoxin level, and exposure risk in Zambia Open
Aflatoxin contamination in peanuts ( Arachis hypogaea L.) by aflatoxin-producing Aspergillus spp. is a serious problem worldwide affecting human health and restricting trade. Recently, conservation agriculture practices such as minimum til…
View article: Managing a Transboundary Pest: The Fall Armyworm on Maize in Africa
Managing a Transboundary Pest: The Fall Armyworm on Maize in Africa Open
The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) invaded Africa in 2016, and has since spread to all countries in sub-Saharan Africa, causing devastating effects on mainly maize and sorghum. The rapid spread of …
View article: Prevalence of Aflatoxin- and Fumonisin-Producing Fungi Associated with Cereal Crops Grown in Zimbabwe and Their Associated Risks in a Climate Change Scenario
Prevalence of Aflatoxin- and Fumonisin-Producing Fungi Associated with Cereal Crops Grown in Zimbabwe and Their Associated Risks in a Climate Change Scenario Open
In most sub-Saharan African countries, staple cereal grains harbor many fungi and some produce mycotoxins that negatively impact health and trade. Maize and three small grain cereals (sorghum, pearl millet, and finger millet) produced by s…
View article: Reducing the impact of mycotoxigenic fungi on food safety and security in Southern Africa
Reducing the impact of mycotoxigenic fungi on food safety and security in Southern Africa Open
Cereals, particularly maize, millet and sorghum, are key staple food crops in Southern Africa, while peanut is considered an important cash crop and a source of proteins. These crops, however, are all susceptible to infection by mycotoxige…
View article: Relationship between serum aflatoxin concentrations and the nutritional status of children aged 6–24 months from Zambia
Relationship between serum aflatoxin concentrations and the nutritional status of children aged 6–24 months from Zambia Open
In Zambia, mothers/caregivers feed their children cereal-based complementary foods that are prone to aflatoxin contamination. This study evaluated the relationship between exposure to aflatoxins and the nutritional status of young children…
View article: Nutrient and aflatoxin contents of traditional complementary foods consumed by children of 6–24 months
Nutrient and aflatoxin contents of traditional complementary foods consumed by children of 6–24 months Open
The nutrient composition and safety of complementary foods have recently become areas of concern, especially with regard to aflatoxin contamination which has been found to adversely affect health outcomes. This study presents the nutrient …
View article: Insect antagonistic bio-inoculants for natural control of leaf-mining insect pests of French beans
Insect antagonistic bio-inoculants for natural control of leaf-mining insect pests of French beans Open
Fungal endophytes, specifically, Trichoderma asperellum, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae; strains M2RT4, S4SU1 and S4ST7, respectively, are known to deter aphid infestation and damage to leguminous crops, but no research exis…
View article: Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut and maize in Zambia: observed and potential concentrations
Aflatoxin contamination of groundnut and maize in Zambia: observed and potential concentrations Open
Aflatoxin contamination across the three agroecologies of Zambia is detailed and the case for aflatoxin management with atoxigenic biocontrol agents provided. The first method for evaluating the potential for aflatoxin increase after purch…