Publications

J.C. Achora

Access to information by rural farming communities is one of the major constraints to agricultural development in Uganda because of inadequate extension service delivery. The use of information communications technologies (ICTs) can potent…

RUF-35146 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

G.A. Achiando · R. Birech · Washington Ochola

This study investigated the influence of incorporating feedback from agricultural information users in agricultural communication systems and identified coping strategies for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers of Kenya. Fo…

RUF-35141 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

M.S. Mwala · G.I. Serenje

Field experiments were conducted at three locations in Zambia to characterize 15 sweetpotato varieties for tuber yield and micro-nutrient content. Location and variety had significant effect on tuber yield. Marketable yield ranged from 5.2…

RUF-35139 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

A. Mutari

An experiment was conducted to assess effect of phyticcal impact and storage temperature on ethylene production. There was no significant effect of physical handling on ethylene production, but there was more ethylene production at higher …

RUF-35138 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

M.L.E. Imakumbili · J.M.R. Semoka · E Semu

Soils worldwide have become depleted of micronutrients. This has resulted in an increase in micronutrient deficiency diseases for people consuming micronutrient poor foods as a sole source of nutrition. This study was carried out to determ…

RUF-35135 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

M.O. Abukutsa-Onyango

African indigenous vegetables that formed an integral part of African diets lost popularity with introduction of exotic crops including vegetables. With over half the populace living below the poverty line, there is need for paradigm shift…

RUF-35134 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

D. Coyne · T. Dubois · P. Paparu · A. Viljoen

Endophytic non-pathogenic Fusarium oxysporum isolates have been shown to reduce Radopholus similis populations through induced resistance. We used cDNA-AFLPs to identify genes induced in banana plants susceptible (cv Nabusa, AAA-EA) and to…

RUF-35131 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

P.K. Kimurto · R.M.S. Mulwa · B.K. Towett

This study evaluated 289 chickpea lines for drought tolerance, and 30 for pest resistance. Several promising genotypes have been identified (ICC 2580, ICC 7272, ICCV 92311, ICC 3362, ICCV 95311, ICC 506, EC 583311, ICCVX 906183-1), and the…

RUF-35126 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

& Fritz Schulthess Bruno Le Ru · E.W. Kairu · J.N. Mugambi

Stemborers cause 50% yield losses in cereal crops. In Kenya Cotesia sesamiae is one of the parasitoids that has been studied in regard to the control of stemborer pests. In this study the reproductive compatibility of three populations of …

RUF-35125 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

M. C. Rwakaikara-Silver · J.S. Tenywa · M. Uwizerwa

This study was conducted to evaluate the symbiotic effectiveness of Rhizobium isolates using soybean and Phaseolus bean as host plants grown in acid soil (pH 4.5 and 5) from two southern districts of Rwanda. For this purpose, 10 and 33 iso…

RUF-35120 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

W. Manyangarirwa · C.N. Mortensen · J. Sibiya

The smallholder farming sector in much of the developing world relies on the use of farm-retained seed. The availability of good quality disease free seed is important in enhancing food security but seed-borne viruses can be a major proble…

RUF-35119 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

M. Karuhanga · K. Senkosi · J.S. Tenywa

Farmers across Uganda have developed their own indicators of soil quality but their mechanisms, reliability and sensitivity have not yet been examined. Therefore, this research is intended to address these gaps. Specific objectives include…

RUF-35117 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

A. Akol · B. Isabirye · M. Isabirye · G. Mutumba +4 more

We examined abundance and diversity of rhizobia, arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi, nematodes, collembolan, termites, earthworms, ants and beetles in forest, grassland, mixed cropping, fallow, sugar and tea plantation; encompassing Mabira forest…

RUF-35116 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

T. Areke · R. Edema · C. Mukankusi · N. S. Said

Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) remains a relatively untapped food legume crop in Uganda and in many parts of Africa mainly due to lack of promotion and availability of varieties that meet producer and consumers needs. The crop is a rich source…

RUF-35110 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

E. Ernest · H. Mahoo · P. M. Reuben · S. Y. Thadei

The study evaluated the performance of the centre pivot sprinkler irrigation system and its effects on sugar cane yield at Kagera Sugar Estate. The study also examined soil parameters that influence cane yield and the quality of irrigation…

RUF-35105 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

L. Mhaka · E. N. Mutsamba · I. Nyagumbo

This on-going study is examining the linkage between termite prevalence and residue amount under conservation agriculture in Zimbabwe. Preliminary results show that convectional ploughing had lowest termite abundance while tied ridging inc…

RUF-35098 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

L. Chapman · J. Kang’ombe · J. Rutaisire · J. Yatuha

Clarias liocephalus is a data-deficient air breathing cat fish in wetlands of Western Uganda. It is highly demanded as live bait in Nile perch fishery of Lake Victoria and as food by local communities. Because of high demand, smaller sizes…

RUF-35094 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

B. Amar · M. A. Bekunda · A. K. Koech · M. N. Koech +4 more

The study assessed the agronomic effectiveness of fertilizer use recommendations in western Kenya on maize yields. The treatments included: FURP – 75kg N/ha CAN and 26kgP/ha DAP; 2) FURP – 75kg N/ha CAN and 26kgP/ha DAP plus lime (2t/ha); …

RUF-35093 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

D. Kassam · J.S. Likongwe · George Matiya · J.S. Valeta

In Malawi development of aquaculture is constrained by, among other factors, lack of good quality seed. Through Research into Use (RiU) the Government of Malawi has mandated a few fish hatcheries, of which the most prominent is the Commerc…

RUF-35091 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

L. Mhaka · I. Nyagumbo

Poor soils, erratic rainfall, frequent dry spells have been cited as the major threats to the development agricultural in Southern Africa. This experiment was designed to evaluate the benefits derived from post planting tied ridging, conse…

RUF-35088 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

J.S. Valeta · M.C.M. Verdegem

High total ammonia nitrogen (TAN) concentrations were introduced to an Algal Turf Scrubber developed under loadings of Clarius gariepinus recirculating aquaculture system effluent to determine its potential and dynamics of TAN removal. TAN…

RUF-35087 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

J. Kang’ombe · T. Soko

An experiment was conducted at Bunda fish farm from November 2009 to February 2010. Juveniles of Tillapia rendalli of average weight 9.5 ± SD 0.5g were stocked in outdoor concrete tanks and fed on diets of different plant protein sources f…

RUF-35086 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

W.N. Ekaya · K.Z. Mganga · N.K.R. Musimba · A. W. Mwang’ombe +2 more

A study was conducted to establish the contribution of Eragrostis superba, Enteropogon macrostachyus and Cenchrus ciliaris in improving soil hydrological properties in semi-arid Kenya. Kamphorst rainfall simulator was used on bare ground a…

RUF-35085 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · George Matiya · W. Singini

This paper provides an overview of the research to be conducted in Lake Malombe in Malawi. The changes that have taken place in Lake Malombe fishery have had major social and economic consequences on communities around the lake. In Malawi,…

RUF-35081 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

M. Mburu · J.R. Okalebo · C.O. Othieno

This study was undertaken to assess the effect of different inoculants on nodule formation and legume yield. On farm experiments were carried out in Bungoma district of western Kenya with treatments arranged in RCBD design with single repl…

RUF-35080 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015