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Aneth Bella David
Aneth is a PhD student in Plant Protection Biology at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) Plant Protection Department. She is also an Assistant Lecturer at University of Dar-es-Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania.
Aneth has a background on Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. She has previously engaged on research on the use of soil bacteria for plant protection and growth promotion. Her current research project is focused on understanding the interaction between soil microbiome and plant health for sustainable food production. Specifically, her thesis investigates the role of soil microbiome on plant volatile emissions and provision of ecosystem services.
Her main interest is on agricultural biotechnology and bioinformatics. She is also passionate about science, education and gender equality causes. Likewise, she contributes at Wikimedia community as an editor for Wikipedia English and editor and admin for Wikipedia Kiswahili.
When not in the lab is an avid reader, enjoys travelling and sharing knowledge on social media and her blog.
Teaching
Assistant Lecturer at University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania, on Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Research
1. Redefining push-pull technology for cereal pest management: unraveling mechanisms and role of associated soil microbiome
2. Effectiveness of Bacillus species as biocontrol, biofertilizer and biopreservative agents and their genomic comparison (MSc)
3. Co-production of oyster mushroom Pleorotus HK-37 and biogas from palm oil processing wastes (Undergraduate)
4. Baseline survey of bioinformatics capacity in Tanzania (done)
5. Improving scientific conferences (on-going)
6. Baseline survey of open scence (OS) practices in research and higher education institutions in Tanzania (ongoing)
7. Screening for novel molecular markers of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) from the microbiome of broiler chicken in Tanzania (on-going)
Background
MSc. Biotechnology - University of Dar-es-Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania (2014 - 2016)
BSc. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology - University of Dar-es-Salaam (UDSM), Tanzania (2010 - 2013)
Selected publications
Mwakilili, A.D., Mwaikono, K.S., Herrera, S.L., Midega, C.A.O., Magingo, F., Alsanius, B., Dekker, T. & Lyantagaye, S.L. (2021). Long-term maize-Desmodium intercropping shifts structure and composition of soil microbiome with stronger impact on fungal communities. Plant and Soil,. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-021-05082-w
Sarabipour, S., Khan, A., Seah, Y.F.S., Mwakilili, A.D., Mumoki, F.N., Sáez, P.J., Schwessinger, B., Debat, H.J. & Mestrovic, T. (2021). Changing scientific meetings for the better. Nature Human Behaviour, vol. 5 (3), pp. 296–300. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01067-y
Alimohamed, M.Z., Mwakilili, A.D., Mbwanji, K., Manji, Z.K., Kaywanga, F., Mwaikono, K.S., Adolf, I., Makani, J., Hamel, B., Masimirembwa, C., Ishengoma, D.S. & Nkya, S. (2021). Inauguration of the Tanzania Society of Human Genetics: Biomedical Research in Tanzania with Emphasis on Human Genetics and Genomics. The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, vol. 104 (2), pp. 474–477 Arlington VA, USA: The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4269/ajtmh.20-0861
Reva, O.N., Larisa, S.A., Mwakilili, A.D., Tibuhwa, D., Lyantagaye, S., Chan, W.Y., Lutz, S., Ahrens, C.H., Vater, J. & Borriss, R. (2020). Complete genome sequence and epigenetic profile of Bacillus velezensis UCMB5140 used for plant and crop protection in comparison with other plant-associated Bacillus strains. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, vol. 104 (17), pp. 7643–7656. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-020-10767-w
Sangeda, R.Z., Mwakilili, A.D., Masamu, U., Nkya, S., Mwita, L.A., Massawe, D.P., Lyantagaye, S.L. & Makani, J. (2021). A Baseline Evaluation of Bioinformatics Capacity in Tanzania Reveals Areas for Training . Frontiers in Education. https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/feduc.2021.665313
Reva, O.N., Swanevelder, D.Z.H., Mwita, L.A., Mwakilili, A.D., Muzondiwa, D., Joubert, M., Chan, W.Y., Lutz, S., Ahrens, C.H., Avdeeva, L. V, Kharkhota, M.A., Tibuhwa, D., Lyantagaye, S., Vater, J., Borriss, R. & Meijer, J. (2019). Genetic, Epigenetic and Phenotypic Diversity of Four Bacillus velezensis Strains Used for Plant Protection or as Probiotics . Frontiers in Microbiology . https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fmicb.2019.02610
Reva, O.N., Larisa, S.A., Mwakilili, A.D., Tibuhwa, D., Lyantagaye, S., Chan, W.Y., Lutz, S., Ahrens, C.H., Vater, J. & Borriss, R. (2020). Complete genome sequence and epigenetic profile of Bacillus velezensis UCMB5140 used for plant and crop protection in comparison with other plant-associated Bacillus strains. Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, vol. 104 (17), pp. 7643–7656. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00253-020-10767-w
More publications:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7LxU3fIAAAAJ&hl=en
Links
Personal Blog: anethdavd.wordpress.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/anethdavidd
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneth-david-a8335878/