Beatus Mwendwa

Beatus Mwendwa
  • Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology

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Nursery practices are integral to the successful germination, growth, and survival of tree species. However, limited attention has been given to the establishment, management, and performance of seedlings of many indigenous tree species in nursery settings. This study investigated the performance of Pericopsis angolensis seedlings under varying nur...
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Globally, invasive plant species cause negative impacts to human livelihoods and natural ecosystems, particularly in biodiversity hotspots. Maesopsis eminii invasion in Amani Nature Forest Reserve, Tanzania, was considered an ecological disaster in the 1980s. After >50 years have elapsed since the species was first introduced in the reserve, there...
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Studies on germination behavior are important tools for understanding how environmental factors affect geographic distribution and colonization of invasive plants. Particularly seedlings of invasive plant species benefit from high light intensity, as often found in disturbed areas of low canopy cover. We investigated the effect of various shade lev...
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We report the result from habitat and Artisornis moreaui bird population survey conducted in Nilo Forest Nature Reserve in Tanzania. About 42 individuals and 18 heard of A. moreaui in 22 territories were observed in established transects. It was learnt that A. moreaui prefers vines, lianas and climbers nearby Ocotea usambarensis. A survey conducted...
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The study assesses the extent to which curriculum of secondary schools in Tanzania addresses sustainable education through integration of environmental education. Specifically, it evaluates the subjects used to deliver environmental education in secondary school. Also the study found out perceptions, challenges, and recommendations for implementing...
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The impact of climate change in Tanzania is dynamic and differs among regions as they are impacted in different ways. While other regions experience normal rainfall and temperature patterns, others have continued to experience temperature extremes, severe droughts, decline in crops production coupled with food insecurity, extreme weather episodes o...

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