A5067261691- Heavy metals in environment
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Aquaculture disease management and microbiota
- Marine and fisheries research
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Aquaculture Nutrition and Growth
- Aquatic life and conservation
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Coral and Marine Ecosystems Studies
- Marine Bivalve and Aquaculture Studies
University of Zambia
2023-2024
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
2021
Aquaculture plays a critical role in Zambia's food and nutrition security. However, aquaculture is highly vulnerable to the effects of changing climate which can lead economic losses, insecurity. In this study, we investigated perceived change on production Zambia, vulnerability factors, adaptation strategies. We used semi-structured structured questionnaires collect data from producers all provinces across country. Results revealed high (over 80%) awareness change, primarily attributed...
This study examined Copper (Cu), Iron (Fe), and Zinc (Zn) levels in Limnothrissa miodon fish from Lake Kariba Zambia their potential impact on human health. Two-gram samples each stratum underwent a 12-hour digestion, concentrations were determined using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer. Results indicated that Cu, Fe, Zn fell within Food Agricultural Organization World Health safety limits. Estimated Daily Intake (EDI) Hazard Quotient (THQ) values for males females remained...
Pollution of aquatic ecosystems is one the major challenges affecting many countries world. Heavy metal pollutants, in particular, threaten life organisms (fauna and flora) and, more importantly, humans who consume products as a critical source proteins. In present study, concentrations selected heavy metals (cobalt- Co, Chromium-Cr, nickel- Ni manganese- Mn) Limnothrissa miodon, locally known 'Kapenta' were assessed using Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectrometer (MP AES) 4200 at Zambia...
Anaesthetics in aquaculture serve as a stress avoidance mechanism, mitigating stress-related impacts during fish handling and transportation. This study assessed the efficacy of sodium bicarbonate clove stem powder anaesthetic agents for Nile Tilapia juveniles. Four hundred twenty uniform O. niloticus juveniles (5 ± 0.5 g, 74 5 mm) were exposed to varying concentrations (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 g/L) (0, 1, 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 20 L transparent plastic tanks. The results showed an inverse...
Edible insects including termites form a suitable alternative for sustainable provision of animal protein to fight protein-energy malnutrition. It is as cardinal study the food safety edible it any other stuff. Twenty seven (27) samples were collected and analysed total viable counts Enterobacteriaceae. The microbial load was assessed using culture, microscopic biochemical methods. isolates identified in this include Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli , yeasts than Candida albicans...