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View article: Dynamic and Anthropization of Edible Caterpillar Habitats in the Landscape of the Luki Biosphere Reserve, in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Dynamic and Anthropization of Edible Caterpillar Habitats in the Landscape of the Luki Biosphere Reserve, in the Democratic Republic of Congo Open
The Luki Biosphere Reserve landscape is located in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Illicit anthropogenic activities in this landscape have contributed to the degradation of forest massifs, which are edible caterpillar ha…
View article: Soil Fertility Dynamics Across Varied Land Use Types and Cropping Systems on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Implications for Sustainable Soil Management
Soil Fertility Dynamics Across Varied Land Use Types and Cropping Systems on Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania: Implications for Sustainable Soil Management Open
Agricultural lands on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro comprise diverse and complex, smallholder cropping systems. This study explores the variation in soil fertility across different altitudes and their influence on cropping syste…
View article: Reforestation Initiatives in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin (DR Congo): Plant Diversity Selection, Management Practices, and Ecosystems Structure
Reforestation Initiatives in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin (DR Congo): Plant Diversity Selection, Management Practices, and Ecosystems Structure Open
The sustainability of reforestation initiatives depends on the involvement of local communities, whose lack of ownership compromises efforts to combat deforestation in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin. This study assesses reforesta…
View article: Evaluation of the Sustainability of Reforestation Initiatives in Anthropized Forest Habitats in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin (Haut-Katanga, Dr Congo)
Evaluation of the Sustainability of Reforestation Initiatives in Anthropized Forest Habitats in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin (Haut-Katanga, Dr Congo) Open
The sustainability of reforestation initiatives depends on the involvement of local communities, whose lack of ownership compromises efforts to combat deforestation in the Lubumbashi Charcoal Production Basin. This study assesses reforesta…
View article: Land Use and Environmental Gradients Influence on Riparian Woody Plant Diversity and Structure in Lake Manyara Watershed Ecosystem, Tanzania
Land Use and Environmental Gradients Influence on Riparian Woody Plant Diversity and Structure in Lake Manyara Watershed Ecosystem, Tanzania Open
Riparian vegetations are important in supporting ecological connectivity between aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The structure and species composition of riparian woody plants have been subjected to multiple forces with varying degree …
View article: The potential impact of future climate change on the production of a major food and cash crop in tropical (sub)montane homegardens
The potential impact of future climate change on the production of a major food and cash crop in tropical (sub)montane homegardens Open
Tropical agroforestry systems support the wellbeing of many smallholder farmers. These systems provide smallholders with crops for consumption and income through their ecological interactions between their tree, soil, and crop components. …
View article: Forests, Farms, and Fallows: The Dynamics of Tree Cover Transition in the Southern Part of the Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania
Forests, Farms, and Fallows: The Dynamics of Tree Cover Transition in the Southern Part of the Uluguru Mountains, Tanzania Open
Forests and woodlands remain under threat in tropical Africa due to excessive exploitation and inadequate management interventions, and the isolated success stories of tree retention and tree cover transition on African agricultural land a…
View article: Replication data for: Multi-temporal Assessment of Forest Cover, Stocking parameters and Above-ground Tree Biomass Dynamics in Miombo Woodlands of Tanzania
Replication data for: Multi-temporal Assessment of Forest Cover, Stocking parameters and Above-ground Tree Biomass Dynamics in Miombo Woodlands of Tanzania Open
Miombo woodlands form the widespread ecosystem in Tanzania. The ecosystem of these woodlands serves as a carbon sink and source containing majority of the above-ground terrestrial organic carbon. The study assessed forest cover, stocking p…
View article: Community forestry frameworks in sub-Saharan Africa and the impact on sustainable development
Community forestry frameworks in sub-Saharan Africa and the impact on sustainable development Open
Community based forest management (CBFM) has been implemented in Africa since the 1980s. Three main objectives, which are currently part of the sustainable development goals (SDGs), underlie the formation of CBFM. They are (1) enhancing co…
View article: 2017 Minja et al-Mango grafting paper.pdf
2017 Minja et al-Mango grafting paper.pdf Open
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View article: Mango nursery after grafting data - MARI - Chambezi 2015-16.tab
Mango nursery after grafting data - MARI - Chambezi 2015-16.tab Open
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View article: Replication Data for: Effects of Rootstock Type and Scion Cultivar on Grafting Success and Growth of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Seedlings
Replication Data for: Effects of Rootstock Type and Scion Cultivar on Grafting Success and Growth of Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Seedlings Open
This dataset was moved to: https://doi.org/10.34725/DVN/VSNDHIAim: To evaluate the effects of three types of rootstocks: (i) Ngwangwa (ii) Sindano and (iii) Zinzi commonly used in the coastal belt of Tanzania on grafting success and seedli…
View article: MANGO seedlings growth data before grafting - MARI - 2015-16.tab
MANGO seedlings growth data before grafting - MARI - 2015-16.tab Open
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View article: Cost Benefit Analysis data.xls
Cost Benefit Analysis data.xls Open
Cost Benefit Analysis data of phosphorous fertilizer sources
View article: Relationships between on-farm tree stocks and soil organic carbon along an altitudinal gradient, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Relationships between on-farm tree stocks and soil organic carbon along an altitudinal gradient, Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Open
Understanding above-ground tree biomass carbon (AGC) and relationships to soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks across a landscape provide opportunities for better management of the carbon pools. This study determined relationships between on-f…
View article: Greenhouse gas fluxes from agricultural soils of Kenya and Tanzania
Greenhouse gas fluxes from agricultural soils of Kenya and Tanzania Open
Knowledge of greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes in soils is a prerequisite to constrain national, continental, and global GHG budgets. However, data characterizing fluxes from agricultural soils of Africa are markedly limited. We measured carbon …
View article: Variability of Soil Micronutrients Concentration along the Slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Variability of Soil Micronutrients Concentration along the Slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania Open
Soil micronutrients are important elements for plant growth despite being required in small quantities. Deficiency of micronutrients can result in severe crop failure while excess levels can lead to health hazards; therefore, investigating…
View article: Evidence-based opportunities for out-scaling climate-smart agriculture in East Africa
Evidence-based opportunities for out-scaling climate-smart agriculture in East Africa Open
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is being widely promoted as a solution for food insecurity
\nand climate change adaptation in food systems of sub-Saharan Africa, while simultaneously
\nreducing the rate of greenhouse gas emissions. Gover…
View article: Effect of Soil Properties on Tree Distribution across an Agricultural Landscape on a Tropical Mountain, Tanzania
Effect of Soil Properties on Tree Distribution across an Agricultural Landscape on a Tropical Mountain, Tanzania Open
Distribution of tree species can result in many factors including environmental variables, biotic interaction and management. Better understanding of these interacting factors is crucial in planning management interventions especially in m…
View article: FMNR Questionnaire_ICRAF Baseline survey-Final copy.docx
FMNR Questionnaire_ICRAF Baseline survey-Final copy.docx Open
Questionnaire that was used to collect the data.
View article: FMNR Baseline.zip
FMNR Baseline.zip Open
CSPro template for data entry.
View article: FARMER MANAGED NATURAL REGENERATION PROJECT: BASELINE SURVEY
FARMER MANAGED NATURAL REGENERATION PROJECT: BASELINE SURVEY Open
This dataset was moved to: https://doi.org/10.34725/DVN/29938FARMER MANAGED NATURAL REGENERATION PROJECT: BASELINE SURVEY
View article: Disclaimer.pdf
Disclaimer.pdf Open
Disclaimer for data use.