Publications

P. Kibwika · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba

In Uganda, carrying out successful agricultural enterprises by rural smallholder farmers continues to meet production challenges unless actors are assisted to work collectively in groups to use innovate ideas and address them. Research sho…

RUF-39366 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

C. Masso · E.M. Mutegi · R. Okalebo · A. Otinga +1 more

The use of promiscuous varieties and commercial inoculants has been shown to increase soybean production and improve soil fertility. However, most cropping systems are characterized by indigenous bradyrhizobia whose populations are often l…

RUF-39365 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

G. Kironchi · M. Nyangito · N.M. Syano · O.V. Wasonga

Drylands typically suffer from unsustainable land uses which have evolved in the recent past. They face innumerable problems such as climate variability including extreme events such as drought, natural resources degradation, declining agr…

RUF-39364 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

K. E. Cheruiyot · V.W. Njuguna · J. O. Ogendo · C.E. Tugat

Weed infestation in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) forms a major biotic stress that needs to be addressed to achieve adequate grain supply to meet increasing industrial demand for sorghum. The aim of this study was to determine the mo…

RUF-39363 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

J. Ambuko · G.N. Chemining’wa · M. Waiti

Drought stress is one of the major constraints to enhancement of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) productivity in Kenya. There exists a wide range of water stress tolerant tomato landraces in Africa that could be harnessed to improve the curr…

RUF-39362 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

J. R. Busienei · S. J. Matere · O. L. E. Mbatia

About 60% of the population in South Eastern Kenya is estimated to be below the poverty line, with majority of the poor living in rural areas, where agriculture is the main source of livelihood. Most of the impoverished areas are largely s…

RUF-39361 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

G.C. Ayongwa · A.F. Lum

Weeds are a severe constraint to crop production in the tropics. A field experiment was conducted in the Teaching and Research Farm of the University of Buea in 2015. The objective of the study was to assess the contribution of weeds to po…

RUF-39357 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

S Mabasa · K. Mukomberanwa · J.T. Rugare

The impact of crop management practices and soil type on weeds is only partially understood in Zimbabwe. A weed survey was carried out in Hwedza communal area of Mashonaland East Province in Zimbabwe during the 2014/2015 agricultural seaso…

RUF-39353 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

R. Edema · J. Kamau · P. Njenga · G. Ooko

Vitamin A deficiency is common in Kenya, and is common among populations that depend on cassava as their main staple. Clonal evaluation of 324 locally developed yellow-fleshed cassava clones was carried out in two sites, Thika and Kiboko l…

RUF-39352 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

R. Kahuthia-Gathu · J.K. Musango · J.W. Waceke

Potato (Solanum tuberosum), which is the second most important food crop in Kenya, has various production constraints including potato cyst nematodes (PCN). This nematode which was first reported in 2014 is now ranked highest. The main opt…

RUF-39351 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

M. A. Eltayeb · M.M. Lubna · E.M. Rania

Organic fertilizers are derived mainly from animal matter, human excreta or crop residues, while chemical fertilizers are defined as any inorganic material of wholly or partially synthetic origin, that is added to the soil to sustain plant…

RUF-39350 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

B.Z. Moayad · B.O. Sarra

Effect of curved and obtuse shank designs of chisel plough on some physical properties of sandy clay loam and sandy clay soil as well as sorghum growth and yield attributes were studied. In sandy clay loam and sandy clay soil, the curved s…

RUF-39349 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

B.O. Danga · K. Kwena · J. Mugwe · N. Mwende

In semi-arid parts of Kenya, the major threat to food security is declining soil fertility, inadequate and un-reliable rainfall. In order to minimize these challenges, there is need to adopt soil management practices that cope with low rai…

RUF-39348 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

E. Adipala · B. Bashaasha · R. Kityo · H. Kongai +3 more

Infestation and damage of stored cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) grain by bruchids (Callosobruchus maculatus) is a challenge to majority of farmers in drier parts of Uganda where the crop serves as a major source of vegetables especially during…

RUF-39347 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

J. Mburu · C.M. Mukankusi · N. Ntukamazina · R.N. Onwonga +2 more

CROPGRO-Dry bean model of Decision Support Tool for Agro technology Transfer (DSSAT) was calibrated and validated using observed yield data collected from field experiments conducted in three bean growing areas of Rwanda. These experiments…

RUF-39346 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

M. K. Mohammed · T. Remaz · F. A. A. Sayed · O. E. Sayeda

The production of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) in Sudan has increased during the last few years mainly by increasing the area under production. The crop is sold in both domestic and foreign markets. It is also important as a natural color…

RUF-39345 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021

K. Dora · D.W. Miano · D. Mukunya · R.M. Ngala

Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) is a viral disease of maize resulting from co-infection of Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and any cereal Potyvirus such as Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV), Maize dwarf mosaic virus (MDMV) or Wheat st…

RUF-39344 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

J. W. Kamau · P. N. Mathew · P.K. Muchemi · W. J. Mwangi +1 more

The study aimed at determining the level of awareness about Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Bomet County in Kenya. Random sampling method was used to obtain a sample of respondents from a target household population of maize farmers. Stru…

RUF-39343 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

R. Gitonga · R. Kahuthia · D.W. Miano · M. Mwangi +1 more

Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) infects maize (Zea mays L) which is a major staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa, causing yield losses of between 10-15%. When the virus co-infects with maize infecting potyviruses, they cause Maize le…

RUF-39342 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

M. Biruma · F. Kumi · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula · P.R. Rubaihayo +1 more

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is largely grown in Uganda as a subsistence food crop and it ranks as the third most important staple cereal food crop after maize and millet. Sorghum production is challenged by sorghum downy mildew (SDM) disease…

RUF-39341 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

B. Bua · A. Ocwa · N. Opila

Maize (Zea mays L) is ranked among the top three crops cultivated and consumed after bananas and cassava in Uganda. However, maize production is currently endangered by the fall armyworm (FAW) outbreak, which if not controlled causes enorm…

RUF-39340 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

J.N. Kinyuru · H.S. Laswai · M.M. Mmari,

Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting into sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. Poor q…

RUF-39339 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

L.M. Njoki · S.A. Okoth · P.M. Wachira

Fungal proliferation causing aflatoxin contamination has been on the rise in Africa due to the adverse changes in climate. Deaths and diseases like cancers have been detected in human beings and animals due to consumption of these toxigeni…

RUF-39338 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

R. Mbeche · J.B. Mukundi

Despite a rapidly transiting city, the operational nature of Nairobi City food system is unclear. A sample of retailers, collector agents at farm level, trader aggregators and wholesalers was obtained from survey sites within key markets i…

RUF-39337 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021

S.P. Kuate · D. O. Mbuge · W.M. Muiru · S.T. Mwangi +1 more

Aflatoxin outbreaks have been reported in the lower eastern region of Kenya since 1978. These outbreaks have caused a lot of concern as some have led to loss of lives. This study was conducted to assess the extent of fungal contaminants in…

RUF-39336 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021