January 2021

Occurrence of mycoflora, their association and production of aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food crop in Africa which is a source of nutrients and income in rural areas of Zimbabwe. It is considered to be a crop highly susceptible to aflatoxin contamination. Accordingly, the objectives of this study were to understand the presence of mycoflora, their association and the level of contamination by aflatoxins of groundnut from various markets in Zimbabwe. Thirty...

Author(s): Ncube J., Ndlovu E., Musarandega L. and Maphosa M

January 2021

Knowledge on utilization of wild mushrooms by the local communities in the Selous-Niassa Corridor in Ruvuma Region, Tanzania

The present study focused on documentation of wild mushroom species used by the local communities in the Selous-Niassa corridor in Namtumbo district, Ruvuma region, Tanzania. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected by interviewing 50 local informants from different localities in the Selous-Niassa wildlife corridor in Namtumbo district. The data documented include types of wild mushroom species, taxonomical...

Author(s): Michael Qwarse, Mainen Moshi, Matobola Joel Mihale, Alphonce Ignace Marealle, Joseph Sempombe and Veronica Mugoyela