Dr. Nyambilila A. Amuri

Contacts: Department of Soil and Geological Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), P.O. Box 3008, Morogoro

Mobile: +255 716 904425/+255 752 114122.

Emails: namuri@sua.ac.tz / amurnyambilila@yahoo.com / nyambilila.amuri@gmail.com 

 

1. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

PhD (Crop, Soil, and Environmental Sciences), University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. August 2005 to December 2008

MSc (Soil Science and Land Management), Sokoine University of Agriculture, MOROGORO. September 2000 to July 2003

B.Sc. (Horticulture), Sokoine University of Agriculture, MOROGORO. September 1995 to July 1999.

2. EMPLOYMENT AT THE UNIVERSITY

Academic Employment 
Senior Lecturer Sokoine University of Agriculture September 2015 to date

University Leadership and Administration 
1. Principal, College of Agriculture, SUA, July 2023 to date
2. Director, Directorate of Undergraduate Studies, SUA, July 2020 to July 2023
3. Head of Department, Department of Soil and Geological Sciences, SUA, June 2017 to June 2020
4. Coordinator, Research and Publication, SUA. June 2017 to June 2020
5. Deputy Director, Research and Publication, SUA. June 2016 to June 2017
Acting Head, Department of Soil Science – August to October 2009.

 

3. PUBLICATIONS

3.1. Books and Book Chapter 
Co-editor in one Book and published four Book chapters: 
Singh, B.R., Safalaoh, A., Amuri, N.A., Eik, L.O., Sitaula, B. and Lal, R. 2020. Agricultural and Natural Resource Sustainability and Climate Change. In: Climate Impacts on Agricultural and Natural Resource Sustainability in Africa. Springer International Publishing Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-030-37536-2 and ISBN 978-3-030-37537-9 9 (ebook). pp  3-19
Singh, B.R., Safalaoh, A., Amuri, N.A., Eik, L.O., Sitaula, B. and Lal, R. 2020. Knowledge Gaps and Research Priorities. In: Climate Impacts on Agricultural and Natural Resource Sustainability in Africa. Springer
International Publishing Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-030-37536-2 and ISBN 978-3-030-37537-9 9 (ebook). pp 607-623
Bwana, T. N., N.A. Amuri, E. Semu, J. E. Olesen, A. Henningsen, M. R. Baha, and J. Hella 2020. Yield and profitability of cotton grown under smallholder organic and conventional cotton farming systems in Meatu District, Tanzania. In:  Climate Impacts on Agricultural and Natural Resource Sustainability in Africa. Springer International Publishing Switzerland. ISBN 978-3-030-37536-2 and ISBN 978-3-030-37537-9 9 (ebook). pp 175-200.
Amuri, N.A. 2015. Enhancing Resilience of Food Production Systems under Changing Climate and Soil  Degradation in Semi-arid and Highlands of Tanzania. In: R. Lal et al. (eds.), Sustainable Intensification to Advance Food Security and Enhance Climate Resilience in Africa. Springer International Publishing Switzerland. DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-09360-4. pp 385-405
3.2. Selected Journal papers  
Pete Smith, Rosa M. Poch, David A. Lobb, Ranjan Bhattacharyya, Ghiath Alloush, Gaius D. Eudoxie, Lúcia H.C. Anjos, Michael Castellano, Georges M. Ndzana, Claire Chenu, Ravi Naidu, Jeyanny Vijayanathan, Adele M. Muscolo, Guillermo A. Studdert, Natalia Rodriguez Eugenio, M. Costanza Calzolari, Nyambilila Amuri, and Paul Hallett. 2024. Status of the World’s Soils. Annual Review of Environment and Resources 49.  https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-030323-075629
Marzouk SH, Tindwa HJ, Amuri NA, Chande HH and Semoka JM (2024) Enhancing phosphorus use efficiency and soil quality indicators in lowland paddy ecosystem through Azolla, rice straw, and NPKS fertilizers. Front. Agron. 6:1376110. doi: 10.3389/fagro.2024.1376110
Marzouk SH, Semoka JM, Amuri NA and Tindwa HJ (2024) Rice straw incorporation and Azolla application improves agronomic nitrogen-useefficiency and rice grain yields in paddy fields. Front. Soil Sci. 4:1378065. doi: 10.3389/fsoil.2024.1378065
Mhoro L, Meya AI, Amuri NA, Ndakidemi PA, Mtei KM and Njau KN (2024) Farming systems and soil fertility management practices in smallholdings on the southern slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Front. Agron. 6:1282940. doi: 10.3389/fagro.2024.1282940
Grace MPINDA, Nyambilila AMURI, Hamisi TINDWA. 2024. Multifunctional plant growth promoting potential of Burkholderia vietnamiensis-OP984178 and B. ambifaria-OP984173 isolated from rhizosphere soils, Tanzania. Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2024, 25(1), p.243-254. https://doi.org/10.5513/JCEA01/25.1.4063
Munna A. H., Amuri N. A., Hieronimo P., Woiso D. A. (2023). Modelling ecological niches of Sclerocarya birrea subspecies in Tanzania under the current and future climates. Silva Fennica vol. 57 no. 3 article id 23009. https://doi.org/10.14214/sf.23009
Munna, A.H., Hieronimo, P., Amuri, N.A., and Woiso, D.A. 2023. The Right Tree in the Right Place: Predicting and Mapping Global-scale Suitable Areas for Marula tree, Sclerocarya birrea, (A. Rich.) Horchst, subspecies Cultivation, Conservation, and Use in Restoring Global Drylands. Journal of Frontiers of Biogeography. 15.4, e60181. doi:10.21425/F5FBG60181
Amuri, NA., Semoka, JMR., Weil, R., Mzimbiri, M., Gatere, L., Palm, C. and Sanchez, P. 2023. Validating Soil SoilDoc kit for site-specific fertilizer recommendations in Tanzania. Agronomy Journal.  1-16. DOI: 10.1002/agj2.21472
Marzouk SH, Tindwa HJ, Massawe BHJ, Amuri NA and Semoka JM (2023) Pedological characterization and soil fertility assessment of the selected rice irrigation schemes, Tanzania. Frontiers in Soil Science. 3:1171849. doi: 10.3389/fsoil.2023.1171849
Mhoro, L., Meya, A.I., Amuri, N.A., Ndakidemi, P.A., Mtei, K.M., and Njau, K.N. 2023. Influence of farmers’ socioeconomic characteristics on nutrient flow and implications for system sustainability in smallholdings: a review.  Frontiers in Soil Science. 3:1112629. DOI 10.3389/fsoil.2023.1112629
Marzouk, S.H., Tindwa, H.J., Amuri, N.A., Semoka, J.M. 2023. An overview of underutilized benefits derived from Azolla as a promising biofertilizer in lowland rice production Heliyon 9: e13040
Kwaslema, D., Amuri, N., Tindwa, H. 2022. Minjingu phosphate rock solubilization and potential for use of Klebsiella variicola-MdE4 and Klebsiella variicola-MdG1 as biofertilizer for maize production. Journal of Central European Agriculture, 2022, 23(4): 817-831
Harou, A., M. Madajewicz, H. Michelson, C. Palm, C. Magomba, K. Tschirt, J. Semoka, N. Amuri, and R. Weil, 2022. The joint effects of information and financing constraints on technology adoption: evidence from a field experiment in rural Tanzania.  Journal of Development Economics.  155: 102707.
Bwana, T.N., Amuri, N.A., Semu, E., Elsgaard, L., Butterbach-Bahl, K., Pelster, D.E., and Olesen, J.E. 2021. Soil N2O emission from organic and conventional cotton farming in Northern Tanzania. Sci Total Environ. 785:147301
Testen, A.L., Mamiro, D.P., Nahson, J., Amuri, N.A., Culman, S.W. and Miller, A.A. 2018. Farmer-Focused Tools to Improve Soil Health Monitoring on Smallholder Farms in the Morogoro Region of Tanzania. Plant Health Progress, 2018, Volume 19 (1): 56-63 https://doi.org/10.1094/PHP-08-17-0044-RS
Amuri, N.A., Mhoro, L., Mwasyika, T. and Semu, E. 2017. Potential of Soil Fertility Management to Improve Essential Mineral Nutrient Concentrations in Vegetables in Dodoma and Kilombero, Tanzania. Journal of Agricultural Chemistry and Environment 6: 105-132. https://doi.org/10.4236/jacen.2017.62007
Kalala, A. M., Semoka, J. M. R. and Amuri, N. A. 2017. Optimum Levels of Sulphur and Zinc for Rice in Lowland Areas of Kilombero District, Tanzania. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International 15(1): 1-11
Kinabo J, Mamiro P, Dawkins N, Bundala N, Mwanri A,Majili Z, Jumbe T, Kulwa K, Mamiro D, Amuri N, Ngowi M, Msuya J (2016) Food intake and dietary diversity of farming households in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development. 16(4) 11295 – 11309
Karuma, A.N., Gachene, C.K.K., Gicheru, P.T., Mtakwa, P.W. and Amuri, N. 2016. Effects of tillage and cropping systems on maize and beans yield and selected yield components in a semi-arid area of Kenya. Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 19:167 -179
Kalala, A. M.,Amuri, N. A. and Semoka, J. M. R. 2016. Sulphur and Zinc Fertilization Effects on Growth and Yield Response of Rice. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 11(5): 1-12
Kalala, M. A, Amuri, N. A., Semoka J.M.R. (2016). Response of Rice to Phosphorus and Potassium Fertilization Based on Nutrient Critical Levels in Plants and Soils of Kilombero Valley. Advances in Research 7(5): 1-12
Msanya, B.M., Munishi, A.J., Amuri, N., Mhoro, L., Semu, E. and Malley, Z. 2016. Morphology, Genesis, Physico-chemical Properties, Classification and Potential of Soils Derived from Volcanic Parent Materials in Selected Districts of Mbeya Region, Tanzania. International Journal of Plant and Soil Science10: 1-19
Menna, A., Semoka, J.M.R, Mamo, T. and Amuri, N. 2016. Estimation of optimum rate of sulphur for application in soils for wheat production in Ethiopia. Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research 7:1-13. DOI: 10.9734/JAERI/2016/23550
Menna, A., Semoka, J.M.R.,Amuri, N. and Mamo, T. 2015. Wheat Response to Applied Nitrogen, Sulfur, and Phosphorous in three Representative Areas of the Central Highlands of Ethiopia –I. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 8(5): 1-11
Menna, A., Amuri, N., Mamo, T. and Semoka, J.M.R., 2015. Evaluation of Different Indices of Sulfur Availability in Soils for Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Production in Ethiopia –II. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 8(4): 1-11
Mourice, S.K., Rweyemamu, C.L. Nyambilila, A.A., and Tumbo, S.D. (2014). Narrowing Maize Yield Gaps Under Rain-fed conditions in Tanzania: Effect of Small Nitrogen Dose. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences 12: 5-65.
Maurice, S.K., Rweyemamu, C.L., Tumbo, S.D. and Amuri, N. (2014). Maize cultivar specific parameters for Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer System (DSSAT). American Journal of Plant Sciences 5: 821-833.
Mourice, S.K., Tumbo, S.D., Amuri, N. and Rweyemamua, C.L. 2014. Modeling potential rain-fed maize productivity and yield gaps in the Wami River sub-basin, Tanzania. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science, DOI: 10.1080/09064710.2014.976252. 1-10
Karuma, A.,Mtakwa, P., Amuri, N.,  Gachene, C.K., and Gicheru, P. 2014. Enhancing Soil Water Content for Increased Food Production in Semi-Arid Areas of Kenya Results from an On-Farm Trial in Mwala District, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Science 6: 125-134
Amuri, N., Brye, K.R.,Gbur, E.E., Oliver, D. and Kelley,J. (2010). Weed populations as affected by residue management practices in a wheat-soybean double-crop production system. Weed Science 58: 234-243.
Verkler, T.L., Brye, K.R.,Popp, J.H.,Gbur, E.E.,Chen, P. and Amuri,N. (2009). Soil Properties, soybean response, and economic return as affected by residue and water management Practices. Journal of Sustainable Agriculture 33:716–744.
Amuri, N., Brye, K.R., Gbur, E.E., Popp, J. andChen, P. (2008). Soil property and soybean yield trends in response to alternative wheat residue management practices in a wheat-soybean, double-crop production system in eastern Arkansas. Journal of Integrative Biosciences 6:64-86.
Verkler, T.L., Brye, K.R.,Gbur, E.E.,Popp, J.H. and Amuri,N. (2008). Residue management and water delivery effects on season-long surface soil water dynamics in soybean. Soil Science. 173: 444-455.
Amuri, N. and Brye,K.R. (2008). Residue management practice effects on soil penetration resistance in a wheat-soybean double-crop production system. Soil Science 173: 779–791.
Amuri, N. and E. Semu, 2006. Fertility of soils cropped to rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Eastern Same district, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. I. Soil fertility status. UNISWA Journal of Agriculture 14: 52 – 61.
Amuri, N. and E. Semu, 2006. Fertility of soils cropped to rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Eastern Same district, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. II. Rice dry matter yield response to nitrogen, phosphorus, zinc and iron. UNISWA Journal of Agriculture 14: 62 – 69.
Amuri, N. and E. Semu, 2006. Semu, 2006. Fertility of soils cropped to rice (Oryza sativa L.) in Eastern Same district, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. III. Nutrient uptake by rice in response to nitrogen, phosphorus, zinc and iron. UNISWA Journal of Agriculture 14: 70 – 80.
3.3. Extension Manuals, Booklets, Policy Briefs and Posters 
Co-prepared the following extension and training materials:  
Policy Brief and Extension Booklets: 
Harou, A.P., Madajewicz, M., Mikelson, H., Palm, C.A., Amuri, N., Magomba, C., Semoka, J.M., Tschirhart, K. and Weil, R.R. 2020. Increasing maize yields with soil testing and subsidies in Tanzania. MRR Innovation lab Evidence Insight. Feed The Future Innovation Lab For Markets, Risk & Resilience.
basis.ucdavis.edu
Michelson, H., Amuri, N., Harou, A., Magomba, C., Rose, A., Semoka, J., Tschirhart, K., and Palm, C. 2017. Targeted Soil Recommendations may Improve Smallholder Yields in Tanzania. Innovation lab for Assets and Market Access Policy Brief. Feed the Future
Mwatawala, M.W., Kudra, A.B., Amuri, N.A. and Mpoki, H. 2014. Kanuni za Kilimo Bora cha Embe. Mwangozo kwa Wakulima na Maafisa Ugani. The Association of Mango Growers (AMAGRO). ISBN 9789987-9790-2-8
Mwatawala, M.W., Kudra, A.B., Amuri, N.A. and Mpoki, H. 2014. Viwango vya Tathmini ya Ubora wa Zao la Embe. The Association of Mango Growers (AMAGRO). ISBN 978-9987-9790-3-5
Semoka, J.M.R., N. Amuri, C.P. Msuya-Bengesi, S.T. Ikerra, and I. Kullaya (2013) Kilimo Bora cha Mpunga. Matumizi sahihi ya mbolea na mbinu nyingine za kilimo nchini Tanzania. Project on Scaling up Minjingu phosphate utilization for balanced fertilization of crops in Tanzania. Chuo Kikuu cha Sokoine cha Kilimo,Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Africa Soil Health Consortium, CABI. Sokoine University of Agriculture, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Ministry Of Agriculture. CABI, Nairobi. ISBN 978-9987-9673-6-0.
Semoka, J.M.R., N. Amuri and C.P. Msuya-Bengesi, S.T. Ikerra, and I. Kullaya (2013) Kilimo Bora cha Mahindi. Matumizi sahihi ya mbolea na mbinu nyingine za kilimo nchini Tanzania. Project on Scaling up Minjingu phosphate utilization for balanced fertilization of crops in Tanzania. Chuo Kikuu cha Sokoine Cha Kilimo,Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), Africa Soil Health Consortium, CABI. ISBN 978-9987-9673-5-3
Semoka, J.M.R., Msuya-Bengesi,C.P. and Amuri,N. (2010) Mradi wa Kukuza matumizi ya mbolea ya Minjingu Fosfati Pamoja na matumizi Sahihi ya mbole ambalimbali Katika Kilimo. Sokoine University of Agriculture, Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa, Ministry of Agriculture.
Amuri, N. 2013. Kilimo endelevu kwa kutumia mbinu bora na pembejeo za kilimo. Training Manual. EPINAV SUA Femina Hip.

4. RESEARCH PROJECTS AND OUTRECH SERVICES 

Principal Investigator (PI) in seven research projects, and member of implementation team in 15 research projects as follows:

Potential for improved soil sulfur fertility to enhance the amino acid balance of proteins in legumes (common beans, cowpea, and groundnut) to improve the nutritional health of Tanzanians. March 2023 to 2025. Team member

Fighting Hidden Hunger through Micronutrient Fertilization in Maize and Rice in Tanzania. African Plant Nutrition Institute (APNI). January 2023 to December 2025. Principal Investigator

Biodiversity and trade: mitigating the impacts of non-food biomass global supply chains (BAMBOO). European Commission Horizon RIA. September 2022 to January 2026. Team member.

Integrated community-driven engagement for sustainable enhancement of food production in East Africa: the Jali Ardhi [Care for the Land] project. BBSRC Bioscience for future funded project GBP 249,891.15. April 2021 to March 2022. Team member and Soil Science expert.

Unlocking Rock Phosphate Potential through Development and Production of Innovative Organic P Fertilizer (Bio-Rock). COSTECH funded. March 2019 to March 2021. Team  member

Modernizing Soil Science laboratory to ensure Soil health for sustainable agricultural intensification for industrialization in Tanzania. COSTECH funded. June 2018 to May 2020. Principal Investigator.

Organic Cotton for Employment, Growth and Environment? DANIDA funded project. Jan 2015 to Dec 2019. Member and Principal Investigator for Soil Science, SUA.

Innovations in Technology, Institutional and Extension Approaches towards Sustainable Agriculture and enhanced Food and Nutritional Security in Africa (INNOVAFRICA). Aug 2017 to Aug 2021. Team member

Linking Climate Services and Soil Diagnostics for Climate smart Decision for small Scale Farmers and Service providers. Aug 2016 to Aug 2017. Team member

Out scaling System Rice Intensification (SRI) to selected major rice growing areas of Tanzania. iAGRI USAID Feed the Future funded project. 2014 to 2016. Team Member

Evaluating the effect of site-specific soil information on farmer input choices and the relationship between poverty and soil quality. BASIS CRSP- USAID funded project. March 2014 to March 2017. Team member

Improving Agricultural Productivity and Crop Nutritive Quality through Gender Sensitive Approach to Cereal and Vegetable Production in Tanzania. Implemented in Dodoma and Kilombero District. iAGRI USAID Feed the Future funded project. May 2013 to July 2015. Principal Investigator.

From Soil Elements to Food Nutrients: Improving the Nutrient Content of Foods for Human Consumption through Agriculture. iAGRI USAID Feed the Future funded project. May 2013 to July 2015. Team member

Agricultural innovation for smallholder farmers through locally adapted Conservation Agriculture (CA) for improved food security, in the context of climate change. Implemented in Moshi. iAGRI USAID Feed the Future funded project. June 2013 to July 2015. Team member

Soil Doc going the last mile equipping and empowering extension workers to make innovative soil recommendations to improve agriculture in Africa. Use of Soil testing kit (Soil Doc) in small scale farming system. Team Member. March 2013 to Aug 2015

Scaling up Minjingu Phosphate Utilization for Balanced Fertilization of Crops in Tanzania Implementation team member, leading Demonstration and Research, Funded by Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) (2009 to 2014)

Scaling up Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM) for improved livelihood. ASARECA funded project. Oct. 2012 to Dec 2013. Research Team Member

Sustainable Land Management and Agricultural Productivity: Examining the Linkages between Land Tenure Systems, Technological Innovations, Indigenous Knowledge and Crop Productivity in Tabora and Morogoro. Principal Investigator, Funded by Center for Development and Environmental (CDE): Eastern and Southern Africa Partnership Program (ESAPP) (Aug 2010 to Dec 2011)

Evaluation of the effect of soil fertility and soil quality on nutritive value of selected crops in the physiographic units of Mbeya Region, Tanzania. Principal Investigator, Funded by Regional University Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) (Sept 2009 to Oct 2011).

Sustainable Agriculture: Alternative wheat residue and water management to improve soil quality and productivity of agricultural soils in eastern Arkansas, USA (Aug 2005 to 2008).

Soil fertility management: Assessment of the fertility status of soils of rice growing areas of Eastern Same District, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania (2003).

5. EXTENSION SERVISES AND REPORTS 

 

Innovative dissemination of proven sustainable agricultural intensification (SAI) technologies in Lindi and Rungwe through demonstration trials and Multi-Stakeholders Agricultural Platforms (MAP) 2017-2022

Up scaling ISFM in vegetable production and ecosystem restoration: Training farmers in appropriate use of fertilizers in vegetable production, fruit trees nursery establishment and grafting of fruit trees in Lushoto, Tanzania

Scaling up of Minjingu Phosphate Rocks in Morogoro, Tanzania: Farmers training in balance fertilization and conducting Demonstrations plots on the balanced fertilizers in Kilombero, Mvomero and Morogoro Rural. 2010, 2011, and 2012.

Farmers Field Day: Multi-year alternative residue management practice effects on plow-layer SOM and soybean yield in a wheat-soybean double-crop production system in eastern Arkansas. University of Arkansas Cotton Branch Experimental Station (CBES), Marianna, Arkansas. 2007.

Farmers Field Day: Evaluation of the Sustainability of wheat residue and water management practices as indicated by soil quality and soybean production in Eastern Arkansas. University of Arkansas Cotton Branch Experimental Station (CBES), Marianna, Arkansas. 2006.

Improved horticultural crop production within the existing farming system. Field Practical Training, Uluguru Mountain Agriculture Development project (UMADEP), Matombo, MOROGORO April 1998

6. Consultancy services and Reports

Amuri, N.A. 2023-2024. Climate Smart Agriculture Technical Expert for Sustainable Landscape Restoration and Biodiversity Conservation in Tanzania (SLR). The Vice President Office, United Republic of Tanzania.

Hella, J.P., Mtama, P. and Amuri, N. (BACAS Team) 2016. Analysis of Policy Gaps that Hinder Regional Trade of Organic Products in East Africa. A Consultancy Report submitted to Tanzania Organic Agriculture Movement (TOAM), Tanzania

Amuri, N. (TANSHEQ Team) 2016. Miombo Hewani Wind Farm and Transmission Line, Njombe, Tanzania – Potential Impact on Agriculture.  A Consultancy Report submitted to Windlab Tanzania SPV, Tanzania Ltd.

Vyamana, V. G., N. Amuri, W. A. Mugasha, P. Hieronimo and S. Mourice, 2015. Climate Smart Agricultural Options for Small-scale Farmers in the South Nguru Mountain Landscape, Mvomero District, Morogoro. TFCG Technical Report 46

Msuya, E., Woiso, D. and Amuri, N. (Lengale Consultant) 2013. Documentation of the lessons and the best practices for climate smart small-scale agriculture in Kilosa and Chamwino districts. A Consultancy Report submitted to Action Aid Tanzania.

Amuri, N. 2013. Climate smart agriculture for small scale farmers. Training of small scale farmers’ facilitators in Dodoma, Singida and Kilosa. Action Aid Project

Amuri, N. And M. Farahani, M. 2013. Facilitation of Femina Hip Boot Camp Training for Youth Farmers. For FEMINA HIP Ruka Juu Camp and EPINAV, SUA.

Massawe, JBH and Amuri, N. 2012. Soil fertility and agronomic practices evaluation for improved rice production in lowland rice producing areas of Kilombero and Wami valleys, Morogoro, Tanzania for NAFAKA USAID Feed the Future Project Tanzania.

Technology Choice, natural resources management and limits to agriculture in some selected maize growing areas of Tanzania (2004).

 

7.0. Supervision of students’ research projects

7.1 Supervision of over 100 undergraduate research projects in various projects related to agronomy of maize, cotton, rice, soil fertility management and environmental soil science.

 

7.2. Supervision of Masters students thirteen (13) Msc:

(Name of student, Year, title of research project and University from which the student study/graduated). Co-supervising the following Msc students:

Glory Mulashani 2024. Microbial and biochar-enhanced bio-fortification to increase concentration of selected micronutrient in rice grains in Kilombero district. SUA. Co supervise with Dr. Tindwa Hamisi

Martin Moshi 2024. Potential of sulfur fertilization on nutritional quality and yield of pulses grain yield and protein quality on legumes in selected areas of Tanzania. SUA. Co supervise with Prof. Raymond Weil

Damiano Raphael. 2021. Evaluation of fertilizer-grade nitrogen and molasses-based carrier for enhancing phosphate solubilisation and maize plant growth promotion abilities of soil microbes. SUA. Co supervise with Dr. Tindwa Hamisi

Grace Mpinda 2023. Isolation, molecular characterization and resilience testing of phosphate solubilizing bacteria from various locations of Tanzania. SUA. Co supervise with Dr. Tindwa Hamisi

Rutahaza, JP. 2019. Assessing the impact of integrated soil fertility and pest management on banana production in Arumeru; Arusha region, Tanzania. SUA. Co supervise with Dr. PW Mtakwa

Doyle, Steven. 2018. Relationships between Cropping Practices, Soil Quality, and Maize (Zea mays L) Yield in Morogoro Region, Tanzania. MSc Dissertation. Ohio State University, OH USA. Supervised field research work in Tanzania collaboration with Prof Rattan Lal

Richard, Lilian 2016. Fertilizer Micro-dose Recommendations for Maize in Semi-arid Central Tanzania. Co supervise with Dr. Kimaro, A.

Brush, Gladness 2016. Effect of frequency and time of sampling on nitrate N soil testing and its relevance in determining N fertilizer rate to apply. Co supervise with Prof. J.M.R Semoka

Hamad, Almas (2015). Assessing the response of Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) to nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers. Sokoine University of Agriculture. Co supervise with Prof. J.P. Mrema

Tumaini Prosper Mwasyika (2015). Influence of soil fertility on crop nutritive quality of some cereals and vegetables grown in Kilombero and Dodoma, Tanzania. Sokoine University of Agriculture. Co supervise with Prof. B.M. Msanya

Almasi, Mwahija (2014). Effect of organic and inorganic sources of nitrogen on growth, seed yield and oil content of sunflower grown in highly weathered soils in Morogoro-Tanzania. University of Nairobi, Kenya. Co supervise with Dr. J. Kinama.

Fatuma Gharibu (2014) Evaluation of Minjingu Mazao Fertilizer as a Source of Phosphorus and Micronutrients in Maize and Rice Production, Morogoro Region, Tanzania. Msc Dissertation. Sokoine University of Agriculture. Co supervise with Prof. J.M.R. Semoka

Lydia Mhoro (2012) Levels of micronutrients in soils and crops from Mbeya, Tanzania, as reflection of nutritive value of the crops. Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Co-supervise with Prof. E. Semu

Juvenile Anthony (2012) Pedological Characterisation and Assessment of Agricultural Potential of Soils in Selected Districts of Mbeya Region, Tanzania, Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro Co supervise with Prof. B.M. Msanya

 

7.2. Co-supervising nine (9) PhD students:

Drocelle Nirere. 2020-2024. Integration of vermicompost, nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers for improving soybean-maize productivity under cropping sequence in two districts of Rwanda. SUA, Tanzania. On going

Lydia Mhoro. 2024.  Nutrient flow and balances for sustainable farming systems. Nelson Mandela Institute of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania.  Co supervise with Prof. Kelvin Mtei and Dr. Karoli Nicholas Njau and Prof. Patrick Ndakidemi

Said Hussein Marzouk. 2021. Assessment of Azolla and rice straw management on agronomic efficiency and soil properties under flooded rice production system. Sokoine University of Agriculture. Co supervise with Dr. Tindwa Hamisi

Munna, Abubakar. 2019. Ecological niches and effects of Sclerocarya birrea subspecies on the performance of sorghum in dryland areas. Proposal Development. Sokoine University of Agriculture.  Co supervise with Dr. Proches Musigula and Dr. Dino Woiso

Bwana, T.N (2019). A comparative assessment of partial environmental footprint for small holder organic and conventional cotton production systems in Meatu, Tanzania. Co-supervise with Prof. E. Semu and O. Jorgen

Kalala, Asheli (2016). Response of rice to potassium, sulphur, and zinc in Kilombero valley, Tanzania:  Implications for appropriate fertilizer recommendations. (On-going study). Co-supervise with Prof. Semoka, JMR.

Assefa Menna (2015) Sulfur Status of Soils and Wheat in East Shewa and Arsi Zones of Ethiopia. Sokoine University of Agriculture (On-going study). Co-supervise with Profs. Semoka, JMR, and Weil, R.

Karuma, Anne (2015) Use of Legume Cover Crops, Conservation Tillage and In-Situ Rainwater Harvesting for Improved Maize Production in Mwala District, Kenya. Sokoine University of Agriculture. Co-supervise with Dr. Mtakwa PW and Prof. Gachenye, C.

Maurice, Sixbert K. (2015) Estimation of crop cultivar coefficients and soil parameters for CERES-MAIZE model under rain fed agriculture in Wami-Ruvu Basin, Tanzania. Sokoine University of Agriculture. Co-supervise with Prof. Tumbo, S. and Rweyemamu, C.L.

8.ACADEMIC AWARDS AND HONORS

i. ACADEMIC AWARDS

Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund (MMMF) awards and educational grant. The World Bank Family Network Scholarship, World Bank Group for PhD studies at University of Arkansas and recognition for commitment to improve livelihood of women and children in developing world. May 2007 to 2008.

Weston Award to Fulbright scholars for academic and professional development 2005

Fulbright Scholarship Award for PhD studies at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR, USA. 2005 to 2007

NORAD Sponsorship Award for Msc studies at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, 2000 to 2002.

FARMESA (Farm level Applied Research Methods in Eastern and Southern Africa) Grant Award for Bsc Special Project Research at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Morogoro, 1998/99

ii. HONORS

Best Worker, Department of Soil and Geological Sciences, Sokoine University of Agriculture, May Day 2017

Best Worker “Mfanyakazi Hodari” Sokoine University of Agriculture, May Day 2015

Listed in Who is Who Among American College and University Students, 2008

Citizen Ambassador in the International Culture Team (ICT), communicating Tanzanian culture to American people. University of Arkansas, 2006 to 2008.

The Arkansas Traveler Award as an Ambassador of Good Will for Arkansas State for active involvement
in international culture education, Fayetteville, AR, USA. 2006, and 2007.

9. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES AND COMMITTEES

 9.1 Membership in Technical/Professional Committees outside SUA

Member – Terrestrial Observation Panel for Climate (TOPC) of the Global Climate Observing System (GCOS) of the UN

Member: of the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soil (ITPS) of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). June 2022 to date

Member: of the Agriculture and Livestock Advisory Committee of the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH). May 2022 to date

Global Soil Hub Solution Cluster UNFSS Action and Coalition of Action 4 Soil Health (CA4SH). Member of the Working group. May 2021 to date

Secretary – Team of expert for Higher Education for Economic Transformation (HEET) for preparation of Concept Note for Ministry of Education, Science and Technology-World Bank

Chairperson – Fertilizer and their Residue Technical Committee, Tanzania Bureau of Standard (TBS) and East African Fertilizer Technical and Editing Committee (EAC/TC 020)

9.2. Membership in Professional Societies

Secretary General: Soil Science Society of East Africa (SSSEA)
Member: African Crop Science Society (ACSS)
Member: Soil Science Society of America (SSSA)
Member: American Society of Agronomy (ASA)
Member: Crop Science Society of America (CSSA)
Member: Fulbright Alumni Association
Member: Tanzania US State Alumni Association (TUSSAA) – Morogoro & Dodoma Chapter

10. UNIVERSITY TEACHING
10.1.Teaching of Undergraduate courses: SS 103: Agricultural chemistry; SS 203 – Soil Chemistry; SS 206 – Agrochemicals and Manure; SS 201 – Fundamentals of Soil Science;

10.2. Teaching of Postgraduate courses: SS 602 – Advanced Soil Chemistry; SS 607 – Chemistry of Soil Organic matter; SS 614 – Environmental Pollution; SS 802 – Scientific writing and presentations; SS 809 – Soil Organic Matter Dynamics in the Tropics; SS 808 – Soil Health

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