Publications

M.C. Banda · G.Z. Kanyerere · E. Kaunda · F. Maguza-Tembo +1 more

Life history traits of Lethrinops gossei from south east arm of Lake Malawi were studied. Validation of age was done by using analysis of marginal increment and length frequency distribution. It was assumed that a single opaque ring was la…

RUF-35078 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

R. Chikowo · P. Mapfumo · T.C. Mashavave · F. Mtambanengwe +1 more

The widespread fragmented adoption of improved soil fertility management options among smallholder farmers can partly be attributed to poor diffusion of acquired knowledge. Using participatory action research approaches, a study was conduc…

RUF-35077 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

N. Kihipi · R. S. Mahatsindry · M. Tarimo

This research established the water balance resulting from the clay irrigation for beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and Amaranths (hypochondriacus) grown under different plant density per pot and different precedent soil moisture. Results rev…

RUF-35076 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

N. Ajangale Isyagi · A. Akol · W. Ekere · E. Netalisire Lukongi +1 more

This study being conducted in eastern Uganda, is examining the potential of aquaculture as an alternative enterprise to the previously vibrant but now collapsed coffee farming. The study site is highly populated with no lakes. The study is…

RUF-35073 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

G. Chemining’wa · A. Kudra · R.N. Onwonga · K.P. Sibuga

The parasitic weed Striga poses a serious threat to cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa. Infestation usually results in significant yield losses, quite often over 70%. Many control options have been reported but, the effect of soil fer…

RUF-35067 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015

M. Hara · George Matiya · L.Y. Phiri

The research will analyze value chain of Barbus paludinosus and Oreochromis shiranus chilwae from Lake Chilwa in Malawi. It will examine problems of asymmetric bargaining power in fish sales and information flow on the distribution of bene…

RUF-35064 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

W. Mfitilodze · A. Nsonga · K.L. Samui · D. Sikawa

Objective: An epidemiological investigation on the fish disease Epizootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) was conducted from January to December 2011 in the Zambezi River System (ZRS) of Sesheke District in the Western Province of Zambia. The st…

RUF-35063 2013 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

George Matiya · Wakabayashi. Yoshikazu

A study to investigate factors that influence prices of fish was conducted in Lilongwe, Salima, Kasungu and Mchinji districts of the Central Region of Malawi. Market type, form of preservation, species type, length of fish, weight of fish,…

RUF-35057 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

K. Angura · C. Masembe · V. Muwanika

Climate change has modified the distribution and productivity of many organisms including freshwater species. It has also affected biological processes with eventual alterations in the food webs. Fishers and fish farmers will bear the full…

RUF-35055 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

M. Karuhanga · S. Kiconco · J. K. Tumuhairwe

Assessing soil quality is important so as to learn about the effects of management practices on soil function, create awareness and education, and provides a basis for evaluation of alternative practices. Soil quality often cannot be direc…

RUF-35054 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

L. Banda · E. Kaunda · P. Longwe · M. Matsimbe +2 more

Temperature is one of the limiting constraints to increasing fish production in areas where temperatures are below 25oC. In most areas in Malawi temperatures are between 14 - 24oC (www.atlapedia.com/online/countries/malawi.htm), with the e…

RUF-35052 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

J. Kang’ombe · D. Kassam · Alexander Shula Kefi

The study on the effect of dietary protein, lipid and 11 – Ketotestosterone (11 – KT) levels on the progeny quality of Oreochromis andersonii broodstock will be conducted at National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kitwe, Zamb…

RUF-35051 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

F. Bagoora · M. B. Karuhanga · M. M. Tenywa · J. S. Tumuhairwe

Research has improved understanding of technical indicators of soil quality (TISQ) and their assessment criteria. Yet knowledge on farmer-perceived indicators of soil quality remains limited. The study intends to establish and validate ind…

RUF-35046 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

D. Jamu · E. Kaunda · M. Limuwa · F. Maguza-Tembo +1 more

The dwindling catches of the fish Opsaridium microlepis (locally called mpasa) from the Linthipe river in Malawi is of great concern. This is especially so given that the species has disappeared from some other river systems in Malawi. One…

RUF-35045 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

R. Chikowo · T. Gwandu · P. Mapfumo · F. Mtambanengwe

Smallholder agriculture production is constrained by poor technology adoption often linked to lack information dissemination strategies, among other factors. This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of participatory information mana…

RUF-35042 2015 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

L. Drake · W. Ekere · J. Mugisha

Waste management constitutes one of the most crucial health and environmental problems facing local governments in Uganda. In the Lake Victoria crescent region, Kampala residents generate over 1,500 tons of waste per day. However, only a s…

RUF-35041 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

I. Changadeya & Kosgey · D. Kassam · C.S. Lewuantai · A. Maluwa

Oreochromis shiranus is a Malawi indigenous tilapia fish species. The aim of the study is to characterise the species phenotypically and genotypically within and between wild strains, unimproved and improved cultured strains. Phenotypic ch…

RUF-35039 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

B.O. Danga · Z. Getenga · B. Mochoge · J. Mugwe

Rates of decomposition of organic materials in soil determine the amount of carbon (C) which is mineralized and released as CO2 versus the amount of C that is retained in various forms in the soil. Decomposition rates also greatly influenc…

RUF-35037 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

N. Chimba · C. Kancheya · Alexander Shula Kefi · K.G. Kubiriza +1 more

The study on the reproductive biology of Oreochromis macrochir, O. niloticus and O. andersonii was carried out for sixty nine days in hapas. There were no significant (P > 0.05) differences in the number and weight of spawn incubated in…

RUF-35035 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

J. G. Chimungu · M. Hensley · L. D. Van Rensburg

This study characterised the hydraulic properties of two soil types in South Africa, Bainsvlei and Tukulu using both field (instantaneous profile method) and laboratory (desorption techniques). The results showed that the two approaches we…

RUF-35033 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

R. Amy Mchelle · I. Nganga · A.K.P.R. Tarimo

Evaluation of water distribution systems at Igomelo irrigation scheme was conducted to assess the performance of the scheme after intervention of the Irrigation Management Transfer (IMT). The scheme was divided into three blocks: head, mid…

RUF-35028 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

J. Banda · B. Chirwa · T. Chitsulo · D. Jamu +6 more

Low fish production continues to be persistent problem among small scale farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa. An action research using the value chain approach that links university and other actors to the farmers will guide implementation of th…

RUF-35024 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

R. T. Mano · N. T. Ngongoni · P. I. Zvinorova

Low viability indicators and high operating ratios indicated poor viability in the smallholder sector, with the exception of rich farmers. Variations in gross margins were associated with heterogeneity of farmers in resource endowments, al…

RUF-35021 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

J. Kang’ombe · F. Kapute · C. Kiiyukia · J.S. Likongwe +1 more

Food quality and safety issues are becoming a major concern globally due to increased and widespread emerging risks related to food borne illnesses. Countries around the world are creating food safety agencies in compliance with national a…

RUF-35018 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015

D. Lars · J. Mugisha · P. N. Walekhwa

Biogas energy is being evaluated to augment traditional energy sources in Uganda. However, its development remains rudimentary partly because of the lack of information regarding its economic viability. Based on primary data on households …

RUF-35016 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015