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Maize (Zea mays), first domesticated in Southern Mexico about 9,000 years ago, has grown to be a major global staple, playing an especially crucial role in Tanzania. Introduced to East Africa by Portuguese traders in the 16th century, maize gradually became part of Tanzania’s agricultural system, replacing traditional cereals like sorghum, pearl mi...
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... of the most significant challenges in Maize production is the threat from pests and diseases both in field and storage. In field, maize is frequently threatened by stem borers, particularly Busseola fusca, Chilo partellus and invasive Spodoptera frugiperda( Table 3). These pests bore into maize stems, causing severe yield losses by disrupting nutrient flow and reducing plant vigor ( Leirs et al., 1996;Abass et al., 2013). ...Context 2
... strategies include the use of biocontrol agents, fungicides, and proper drying and storage practices to prevent fungal growth (Hell et al., 2008;Kang'ethe & Langat, 2009). Diseases represent a considerable big to maize production in Tanzania, with diseases such as maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND), maize ear smut, maize streak disease, maize rust disease, chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV), and sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) ( Table 3). Among these, maize streak disease and lethal necrosis disease are particularly devastating, leading to substantial yield reductions and severely endangering food security in affected areas (Table 3). ...Context 3
... represent a considerable big to maize production in Tanzania, with diseases such as maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND), maize ear smut, maize streak disease, maize rust disease, chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV), and sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV) ( Table 3). Among these, maize streak disease and lethal necrosis disease are particularly devastating, leading to substantial yield reductions and severely endangering food security in affected areas (Table 3). Managemt strategies farmer's employs include chemical control focuses on managing insect vectors, such as thrips and aphids, which play a key role in disease transmission ( Leirs et al., 1996). ...Context 4
... or acceptance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in maize production and consumption. There is a lack of studies on farmer awareness, perception, policies and regulatory frameworks specific to Tanzania 3 IA Technology (Intelligent Agriculture) Use of technologies like AI and IoT for precision farming in maize cultivation. Research on the adoption, efficiency, and barriers to intelligent agriculture technology in Tanzania is minimal. ...