Publications

H. T. M. Ibrahim · A.K. Quainoo

Fall armyworm has been identified to be one of the most damaging insect pests that attack maize plants at different developmental stages. Laboratory studies were carried out at the University for Development Studies in Ghana to identify th…

RUF-39969 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 Mar 2023

N. Joyce · B. Mukoye · F. Stomeo · L. Torrance +2 more

As well as providing food, animal feed and cash, groundnuts are important components of farming systems as they improve soil fertility. In Kenya, the current yields are well below potential and important constraints include the devastating…

RUF-39968 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 Mar 2023

A. K. Adego · D. Fargette · E. Hebrard · B. Mukoye +4 more

Rice production remains very low with yields ranging from 1.5-3.5 ton ha-1.The low yields are due abiotic and biotic constraints with pests and diseases being the most important. Rice yellow mottle disease (RYMD), caused by the Rice yellow…

RUF-39963 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023

F. Annor-Frempong · A.E. Bediako · J. Nyarko · G. Van der Pujie

Mealybug wilt ofpineapple (MWP) disease is a major biotic constraint to the production ofpineapple in Ghana. The study assessed farmers’ awareness of MWP disease and their disease management practices in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo-Abirem (KE…

RUF-39955 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023

S. Akaba

This paper reviews use of drone technoloyg. It presents results of an exploratory study that involved 150 farmers in Ghana to explore their knowledge about drone technology, and its percieved benefits. Overall, 22% of the farmers were awar…

RUF-39950 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023

S. Agbahoungba · A. Assogbadjo · E. Eric · R. Kakai-Glèlè +2 more

development impact. Carnergie Corporation of New York has supported the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, (RUFORUM) to ignite a new approach to graduate research that is hoped will have direct impact on agri…

RUF-39948 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023

J. Mwololo

Groundnut is an important oilseed crop for both food and nutrition security. The development of nutrient dense varieties including oleic acid to meet dietary needs in Africa is important. The study was undertaken to evaluate oleic acid ric…

RUF-39941 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023

R. Costa · F. Dos Anjos · D.R. Kugonza · D. Okello +1 more

Native chickens contribute significantly to the well-being of rural farming communities in low-income countries and particularly so in poverty stricken regions of Mozambique and Uganda by providing protein and micronutrients. These are spe…

RUF-39940 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023

T. Alicai · S. Angudubo · Y. Baguma · A. Bua +10 more

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz), a hugely popular staple crop in Uganda, is mostly grown at altitudes of ≤1200 meters above sea levels (ma.s.l). With Uganda’s rapid population growth i.e., increasing from 24 million in 2010, to 42 milli…

RUF-39934 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023

J. Afful · E. Afutu · M. Bosompem

Cowpea is Ghana’s second-largest food legume. It is a vital source of plant protein, including minerals and amino acids that improve human nutrition and health. It plays a primary role in the livelihood of millions of relatively poor peopl…

RUF-39921 2019 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2023

E. Afutu · O.R. Coffie · S.K.N. Dadzie · I. Mbroh

Cowpea is consumed in almost every home in Ghana and it provides the cheapest protein supplement to the urban and rural poor in Ghana. In order to design sustainable crop improvement programmes, consumers’ preferred traits of cowpea need t…

RUF-39918 2019 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2023

F. Addy · O. Dufailu · E. Kichana

In Ghana, especially the Northern Region, a significant proportion of the population rely on surface and other unimproved water sources. Consumption of water from such sources leads to the contraction of infectious diseases of public healt…

RUF-39914 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023

E.A. Achille · H. Achille · V.S. Kolawole · A. Mariette +2 more

The present study characterized the population structure and natural regeneration of stands of baobab in North-Western Benin. Data were collected using linear transects of 2 km x 50 m bands in three communes of the Atacora department. Two …

RUF-39910 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023

K.A. Abdul · A. Karimu · F. Kumi

Transplanting of vegetable seedlings with obsolete tools such as cutlasses and hoes is one of the greatest constraints to increasing vegetable production in Ghana. It makes the process slow, time consuming and tedious. A simple handheld ve…

RUF-39903 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023

S.N.T.T. Addy · M. Adu · E. Afutu · P.A. Asare +2 more

Cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata L.Walp) is an essential legume crop in Ghana and mostly grown for its dry grains but the fresh leaves and pods are also consumed. The quality of seed determines the overall yield and market value of the final prod…

RUF-39900 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023

L. Amwine · M. W. Mulu-Mutuku · A. O. Nkurumwa

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is the world’s most important root and tuber crop. It is a staple food crop for many families in East Africa, both in rural and urban. This is partly due to its competitive advantage over other food crops. For ex…

RUF-39898 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2023

N. W Nanyeenya

The basic resources for beef cattle are pastures and water. It is estimated that for every TLU reared 21 litres of water per day are required. Ninety-five per cent of the beef consumed in Uganda is produced in the cattle corridor. Cattle m…

RUF-39877 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2023

M. A Atuhaire

Uganda is one of the African countries with pronounced livestock population where production of beef plays fundamental roles in the national economy. Beef production makes a significant contribution to income and revenue generation at home…

RUF-39870 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2023

S. Mugerwa

The potential for beef production in Uganda presents opportunities for food and nutritional security, employment, livelihoods and financial inclusion for the poor. Statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) show that beef …

RUF-39868 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2023

J. Payne · A.K. Quainoo

The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is utilized extensively in the semi-arid savannah parklands from Senegal in West Africa where the sub species paradoxa is mainly found, to Sudan/Uganda in the East of Africa where the sub species nilotic…

RUF-39859 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023

J. Payne · A.K. Quainoo

The shea tree (Vitellaria paradoxa) is utilized extensively in the semi-arid savannah parklands from Senegal in West Africa where the sub species paradoxa is mainly found, to Sudan/Uganda in the East of Africa where the sub species nilotic…

RUF-39858 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023

S.K. Adanub · K.O. Asubontengc · S.K. Loha

There is notable vegetation changes taking place in the Wet evergreen forest zone of Ghana even though it appears “evergreen” in most map depictions. It has been observed that natural vegetation habitats have gradually been replaced by sev…

RUF-39856 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023

M. Lare · J.M. Sogbedji

Research efforts towards enhancing vegetables production are still needed in Togo. We assessed tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) yield and associated economic returns under three soil fertility management strategies in a 3-yr study. Three toma…

RUF-39852 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023

J.M. Agbattey · A.K. Quainoo

This study was conducted to assess the effect of Shea nut cake biochar on tomato growth, evaluate the soil-biochar ratio necessary for enhanced tomato growth and assess the response of local and Petomech variety to soil-biochar treatment. …

RUF-39849 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2023

E. E. Abano · F. Annor-Frempong · L. Arthur · J.N.L. Lamptey +1 more

Pre and postharvest factors play an important role in pineapple juice quality and safety. In this study, the impact of maturity stage, time of harvest and storage temperature of pineapples on pineapple juice quality and safety were assesse…

RUF-39845 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Feb 2023