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Zooplankton communities of some tanzanian lake victoria basin water bodies
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
A survey of the zooplankton communities of some Tanzanian Lake Victoria Basin water bodies was
conducted during September/October 2000 and March/April 2001. Plankton nets of mesh sizes 100 mm
and 65 mm respectively were ...
Atmospheric concentrations of organochlorine pesticides in the northern Lake Victoria watershed
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2005)
Organochlorine pesticides are still in use for agricultural purposes and for the control of mosquitoes in
the Eastern African region. Atmospheric concentrations of organochlorine pesticides are expected to be
higher in ...
The effects of different diets on the growth performance of Tilapia, Oreochromis variabilis (Boulenger, 1906) fry under aquaculture conditions
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2005)
The effects of different diets on the growth performance of Oreochromis variabilis (L.) fry (Osteichthyes:
Cichlidae) were investigated in a hatchery. The diet trial experiment was conducted in modified 1000 litre
circular ...
Traditional Uses of Cyperus Papyrus (L) and Associated Problems at Simiyu Fringing Wetland of Lake Victoria, Mwanza region, Tanzania
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
A study was conducted during 1999/2000 period with the view of determining: traditional uses; associated
problems; and strategies for sustainable utilization of papyrus around Simiyu wetland fringing Speke Gulf
of Lake ...
The feeding habits and development of digestive system of Labeo victorianus Blgr (pisces: cyprinidae
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
The goal of the current research effort is to revive through aquaculture, the population of Labeo
victorianus (“Ningu”), a previously important commercial fish species of Lake Victoria but now
threatened with extinction. ...
Traditional wetland practices in rural communities in Uganda
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2005)
One of the major ways to develop policies and guidelines for sustainable use of wetlands is through a
better understanding of their traditional uses. This is because traditional management systems are based
on indigenous ...
The Anthropogenic Inputs in Aquatic Systems as a Source of Pollution in Lake Victoria
(2005)
Aquatic ecosystems are of vital importance considering the inter-relationships that exist between these
ecosystems and terrestrial ones. However, the physico-chemical and biological characteristics of lake
basins such ...
The biology, ecology and fishery of Oreochromis esculentus in the Lake Victoria Basin
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
Oreochromis esculentus an indigenous tilapiine species in Lake Victoria has become extinct due to a
number of factors. These include, introduction of a more competitive species (Oreochromis niloticus),
eutrophication and ...
Fish introductions and their impact on the biodiversity and the fisheries of Lake Victoria
(Lake Victoria Environmental Management Project (LVEMP), 2004)
Recent fish introductions in Lake Victoria have had both positive and adverse implications on its
biodiversity and fisheries. This paper reviews the impact of six introductions in Lake Victoria basin with
emphasis on ...
Challenges and opportunities for farm forestry in Kipkaren River Catchment, Kenya
(Department of Forestry, Moi University, PO Box 1125, Eldoret Kenya, Catchment Afforestation, LVEMP, PO Box 4004, Eldoret Kenya, 2004)
Although LVEMP has been supporting farm forestry in the Lake Victoria basin since 1999 through
seedling production and training of farmers on tree planting and management, there is lack of baseline
information on ecological ...