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Spices, Vegetables, Pepper, Piper nigrum, Characterization, Regeneration, Seed quality
Tanzania

Biography

Shango A. J is a Crop Scientist, Specialized in Horticulture. He does research in Horticulture particularly spices, fruits and vegetables. He has published several papers in reputable journals and also serves as a reviewer. His research focus has been on horticultural sciences particularly, crop genetic resources, insect pests and disease management as well as postharvest biology and technology of spices and vegetables.

His ultimate career goal is to lead Horticulture researches focusing on the best agricultural production practices, postharvest physiology, and technologies, handling practices for safety and quality produce as well as crop improvement and pests and disease control. He seeks to become a senior researcher at a research-intensive institute such that he will have adequate resources to conduct his desired research. In addition to research, he is interested in teaching, which will allow him to serve as a mentor and train the next generation of scientists.

Having experience presenting his work to farmers and a scientific audience greatly improved his ability to communicate his ideas in research and exchange innovative thoughts and concepts. The experience to collaboratively participate in the research design process with farmers and his supervisors to draft and submit scientific research proposals for competitive research grant awards has provided valuable practice in expressing his ideas. The research grant awards offered him a treasured opportunity to increase his efficiency and also gain confidence in research work.

Seeing his research having a direct impact on providing effective solutions to the communities has been incredibly rewarding. The direct applicability of laboratory and field experiments through his research with the community has also served as a strong motivator to pursue a Ph.D. program that would significantly enable him to carry out studies that could bridge the research gaps on pepper crop that plays a major role in the human diet, and as cash crops, it contributes substantially to farmers in Tanzania’s economy through trade in domestic and export markets.

While his experiences as an undergraduate and postgraduate have been diverse, research has unquestionably been the most important and rewarding component of his University education. Committing himself to scientific research has instilled an investigative mindset and a passion for the scientific process and an appreciation for the results of Agricultural research. Research has proven to be a fantastic supplement to his coursework, allowing him to strengthen his conceptual understanding of the material taught in his science lectures and leading to an improvement in his academic performance as he became more involved in research and outreach activities outside of the classroom. Participating in research and the consequent interactions with his peers, supervisors, and senior member at SUA continues to provide him with hard and soft skills that have an advantage in his professional career.

Activities

Employment (1)

World Vegetable Center: Tainan City, Shanhua, TW

2021-06-14 to present | Research Associate - Seed Specialist (Regional office: Eastern and Southern Africa (Arusha, Tanzania) )
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Education and qualifications (2)

Sokoine University of Agriculture: Morogoro, Morogoro, TZ

2017-11-15 to 2020-12-18 | Master of Science in Crop Science (Crop Science and Horticulture)
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Sokoine University of Agriculture: Morogoro, TZ

2014-11-04 to 2017-11-23 | Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (Crop Science and Horticulture)
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Professional activities (9)

International Journal of Plant & Soil Science (IJPSS): London, Regent Street, GB

2021-09-17 to present | Reviewer
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Annual Research & Review in Biology (ARRB): Regent Street, London, GB

2021-08-30 to present | Reviewer
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Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology (CJAST): Regent Street, London, GB

2021-04-30 to present | Reviewer
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International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research (IJAPR): Sapele, Delta State, NG

2021-03-19 to present | Reviewer
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Journal of Experimental Agriculture International (JEAI): Regent Street, London, GB

2021-03-16 to present | Reviewer
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Journal of Embryology & Stem Cell Research (JES): Troy, Michigan, US

2021-02-05 to present | Associate editorial member (Editorial board )
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Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology (AJAAES): Regent Street, London, GB

2021-01-18 to present | Reviewer
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London Journals Press: Theale, Reading, GB

2020-11-15 to present | Honorary Rosalind Member
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Sokoine University Graduates Entrepreneurs Cooperative (SUGECO): Morogoro, TZ

2015-05 to present
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Funding (2)

EXTENT AND CAUSES OF SPIKE SHEDDING AND STEM WILTING OF PEPPER (Piper nigrum L.) IN MOROGORO RURAL DISTRICT

2017 to 2019 | Grant
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TANZANIA (SAT) (Morogoro, TZ)
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Improving Maize (Zea Mays L.) productivity in Mikese ward using quality seed and conservation agriculture

2016 to 2017 | Grant
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE TANZANIA (SAT) (Morogoro, TZ)
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Works (15)

Citizen science informs demand-driven breeding of opportunity crops

2024-07-31 | Preprint
Contributors: Rachel C. Voss; Kauê de Sousa; Sognigbé N’Danikou; Abdul Shango; Lys Amavi Aglinglo; Marie-Angélique Laporte; Eric C. Legba; Aristide Carlos Houdegbe; Danfing dit Youssouf Diarra; Aminata Dolo et al.
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Viability and genetic integrity of African eggplant (Solanum spp.) seeds during natural ageing under cold dry storage

Seed Biology
2024-03-25 | Journal article
Part of ISSN: 2834-5495
Contributors: Jonas Nickas; Sognigbé N'Danikou; Abdul J. Shango; Newton Kilasi
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Variation of Seed Traits and Initial Quality among Selected Cowpea, Mungbean, and Soybean Accessions

Seeds
2022-11-04 | Journal article
Contributors: Sognigbé N’Danikou; Abdul J. Shango; Jeremiah P. Sigalla
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Advances and trends in ecological organic agriculture (EOA) technologies and research on fruit vegetables produced in Tanzania

CABI Reviews
2022-07-15 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdul J. Shango; Philip B. Maswi; Rashid B. Malya; Janet F. Maro; Rehema E. Mwaipopo; Ramadhani O. Majubwa; Ramadhan A. Kilewa; Mashamba L. Philipo
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Coffee (Coffee arabica) and Aloe (Aloe vera) Extracts Validated as Effective Seed Treatments to Control Bacterial Leaf Spot of Tomato

African Journal of Organic Agriculture and Ecology
2021 | Journal article
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Pre- and postharvest factors affecting quality and safety of pepper (Piper nigrum L.)

CAB Reviews
2021 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdul J. Shango
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Morphological characterization and yield of pepper (Piper nigrum L.) types grown in Morogoro District, Tanzania

CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
2021-12 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdul Jafari Shango; Ramadhani Omari Majubwa; Amon Petro Maerere
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Nutritional Aspects, Pros and Cons of Nutrients-Rich Foods (Fruits and Vegetables) in Response to Stem Cells Transplantation

Embryology & Stem Cells Research
2021-09-22 | Journal article
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CoolBot Coldroom Technology Enhance Postharvest Quality and Shelf-life of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Fruits

Proceedings of 2nd SUA Scientific Conference on Research and Technological Innovations Towards Transformation of Lower Middle-Income Countries
2021-05-25 | Conference paper
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Containers Used, Price Variation Between and Within Same Species of Ornamental Plants from Different Street Vendors in Morogoro Municipal, Tanzania

SSRN Electronic Journal
2021-03-08 | Journal article
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Potentials of Spices Diet-Derived Polyphenols in Modulating the Self-Renewal of Stem Cells

Journal of Embryology and Stem Cell Research
2021-03-02 | Journal article
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EXTENT AND CAUSES OF SPIKE SHEDDING AND STEM WILTING OF PEPPER (Piper nigrum L.) IN MOROGORO RURAL DISTRICT

Sokoine University of Agriculture
2020-12-18 | Dissertation or Thesis
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Establishment of the Causal Agent(s) of Spike Shedding and Stem Wilting of Pepper (Piper nigrum L.) in Morogoro District, Tanzania

Advances in Agriculture
2020-11-09 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdul J. Shango; Ramadhani O. Majubwa; Amon P. Maerere; Othmane Merah
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Extent of spike shedding and stem wilting of pepper ( Piper nigrum L.) in Morogoro District, Tanzania

CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
2020-06-25 | Journal article
Contributors: Abdul Jafari Shango; Ramadhani Omari Majubwa; Amon Petro Maerere
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Improving Maize (Zea Mays L.) productivity in Mikese ward using quality seed and conservation agriculture

Sokoine University of Agriculture
2017-11-24 | Dissertation or Thesis
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Peer review (27 reviews for 16 publications/grants)

Review activity for Annual research & review in biology. (2)
Review activity for Archives of current research international. (1)
Review activity for Asian journal of agricultural extension, economics and sociology. (3)
Review activity for Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science. (1)
Review activity for Biodiversitas. (1)
Review activity for Current journal of applied science and technology. (1)
Review activity for International Journal of Agricultural Policy and Research. (1)
Review activity for International Journal of Enviornment and Climate Change. (1)
Review activity for International journal of plant and soil science. (3)
Review activity for Journal of agriculture and food research. (6)
Review activity for Journal of embryology & stem cell research. (1)
Review activity for Journal of experimental agriculture international. (2)
Review activity for Journal of global agriculture and ecology. (1)
Review activity for Organic agriculture. (1)
Review activity for South African journal of botany. (1)
Review activity for South African journal of botany. (1)