Assessment of farmers' knowledge and perception of Striga: The case of Mvumi Makulu and Chipanga 'A' villages in Dodoma District, Tanzania

• From: Department for International Development
• Published: 1 January 2003

• Country: Tanzania
• Document Type: Research Paper
• Theme: Climate and Environment
• Authors: Nyankweli, E.M., Mattee, A.Z., Mwageni, E.A.

Abstract

This paper attempts to evaluate farmers' and other stakeholders knowledge of Striga biology and management. It also assesses the usefulness of knowledge and factors influencing the application of knowledge as well as assessing learning tools for improving farmers' and other stakeholders' understanding of Striga biology.

Citation

R7564, Paper F, 16 pp. [from Lambol, R; C. Riches and A.M. Mbwaga (2003). Increasing Cereal Productivity in Striga Infested Land and Planning for the Promotion of Improved Crop Protection in Semi-arid areas, in the Lake Zone and Central Zone Tanzania, Held in Mwanza and Dodoma March-April 2003.]

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Assessment of farmers’ knowledge and perception of Striga: The case of Mvumi Makulu and Chipanga ‘A’ villages in Dodoma District, Tanzania

Published 1 January 2003