Publications

C. B. Lukorito · G. O. Ouma

Most vulnerable groups in countries in Sub Saharan Africa including Kenya are the poor who have least capacity for coping with the adverse impacts of the current climate extremes, and adapting to future climate changes. Lack of suitable co…

RUF-34772 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015

O. C. Chibinga · N. M. Musimba · M. Nyangito · J. Simbaya

Pastoralists have managed their production system for many centuries and have had detailed knowledge of the biodiversity and environment of their grazing lands. Feeding of livestock is though still a major challenge to sustainable producti…

RUF-34769 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

M. K. Ambani · C. B. Lukorito · G. O. Ouma

The objective of this study was to monitor grassland phenological stages in selected arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya, so as to provide information useful in pasture management. Five years of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index…

RUF-34760 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

A.W. Kihurani · M. Mwaniki · M.M. Waiganjo · F.K.R. Wanzala

Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a medium sized fruit crop with a potential to produce fruits throughout the year. The ripe fruits, which are very rich in vitamins A and C, are popularly used for dessert or processed into jam or wine. Due to i…

RUF-34756 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

W.N. Ekaya · D.M. Nyariki · F. E. O. Omondi

This study compared over a 6-month period effects of tractorploughing and hand-clearing seedbed preparation on morphometric characteristics of three arid and semi-arid grass species, namely; Eragrostis superba Peyr, Cenchrus ciliaris L and…

RUF-34755 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

V. Nsabiyera · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula · P. Sseruwagi

The performance of 25 chilli (16 exotic and 9 local) genotypes for yield and associated traits and reaction to field diseases was assessed at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI)- Namulonge from June-November, 2009. Tot…

RUF-34753 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

J.N. Aguyoh · F. M. Itulya · S. Mwanarusi · G. Owour

Dual-purpose cowpea production is a common component of many tropical and sub tropical subsistence farming systems. However, limited information exists on effects of leaf harvesting initiation time on yields and profitability of dual-purpo…

RUF-34752 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

E. Manzungu · L. Mtali

Since the attainment of national independence in 1980 land distribution has dominated if not defined the agrarian debate in Zimbabwe. However, evidence of increasing hectarage of fallow land in communal lands, where 70% of the population r…

RUF-34748 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

B. M. Dlamini · M. Mbuyazwe Dlamini

In Swaziland, sugar cane is grown on small, medium and large scale. The yield of sugarcane between these grower types is large, with small scale producers having the least yield. The study was therefore carried out to determine factors res…

RUF-34747 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

C. Mbonihankuye

In this study, we investigated the effect of prunning intensity on tomato fruit yield of five introductions and one variety. Tomato line significantly affected all tomato yield components in addition to marketable and non-marketable yield.…

RUF-34744 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

J. Mbaka · Maina Mwangi

Bananas constitute an important component of farm enterprises in the mid altitudes of central and eastern provinces of Kenya. In recent years the crop has steadily gained importance over traditional cash crops, e.g. coffee, and various sho…

RUF-34742 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

J. Caleb Oluwafemi · Linus Opara Umezuruike · Hussein Zaharan

The overwhelming global demand by consumers for convenience and fresh quality fruit and vegetables, heightens the need for appropriate postharvest technologies. In order to maintain freshness quality attributes, extend the shelf life of fr…

RUF-34741 2015 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

A.R. Ademun Okurut · P. Isubikalu · C. Masembe · V. Muwanika

Livestock, one of the important agricultural sectors in the lives of millions of people world over, is greatly affected by epidemics of Trans-boundary animal diseases (TAD). Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is one of the most important TAD tha…

RUF-34739 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

M. I. Khalid Hamden

This study was conducted in Bara locality during the period 2009-2010 to assess the impact of using different types of organic fertilizers on tomato yield growing in a sandy soil. Five treatments were compared, i.e., compost, fresh chicken…

RUF-34738 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

F. B. Bareeba · H. Kato · E. N. Sabiiti

Browses have tannins and lignin which bind protein N and fiber and could subsequently affect release of manure nutrients in the soil when fed to animals. In this experiment, which was a pot experiment, cattle fecal manure from browse/maize…

RUF-34733 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

L.C. Bebora · C.G. Gitao · E. Karimuribo · S.M. Kihu +4 more

Major losses in sheep and goats have been incurred from Peste des petit ruminants (PPR), a relatively new disease in East Africa. It first appeared in Eastern Uganda but has since spread to most of Kenya and Northern Tanzania. Small rumina…

RUF-34732 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

I. Bayiyana · W. Ekere · P. Lochap · M.G.J. Majaliwa +2 more

Livestock form an important part of Uganda’s GDP with a big proportion of households deriving their livelihoods from the sector. However, pasture management and disease control especially Transboundary Animal Disease outbreaks have challen…

RUF-34728 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

N. Gitonga · M.R. Kasyoka · N. Kori · J. Mbaka +2 more

Banana is an important crop for food security in Kenya. Its production has been hindered by scarcity of seedlings and pests, among other factors. A recent survey in eastern and central Kenya showed that desert varieties are prefered due to…

RUF-34724 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

S.W. Chenyambuga · D.M. Komwihangilo · E.E. Ndemanisho

In recent years exotic breeds and crossbred goats of the indigenous breeds and some European breeds (mainly dairy goats) have been distributed in rural areas of Tanzania to increase goat productivity and alleviate poverty. However, the dis…

RUF-34721 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

J.N. Aguyoh · C. Imana · A. Opiyo

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.), as in most fruit vegetables, is often exposed to stresses either imposed by other organisms (biotic) or arising from imbalance of environmental factors (abiotic). Water management is a key factor tha…

RUF-34720 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

D.K. Byarugaba · J.L. Nakavuma · A. State

Village poultry is one of those abundant assets for the rural poor in Uganda that could be utilized to eradicate poverty in the country since poultry farming addresses the needs of the underprivileged in society especially women and childr…

RUF-34717 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

A. Abd Elrahman · Ezeldeen Ahmed

The study was conducted at two locations, namely, Hudeiba Research Station Farm (moderately fertile soil) and Matera (poor soil) in River Nile State for two seasons between 20082010. The objective of the study was to investigate the effect…

RUF-34716 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

L.C. Bebora · C.O. Gor · N. Maingi · P.G. Mbuthia +1 more

Newcastle disease (ND) is documented among the most important diseases of poultry in the world, causing devastating losses in both commercial and village chickens. It is capable of causing mortality rates of up to 100% of the flock and, as…

RUF-34715 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

P. Ebanyat · G. Elepu · P. Tukamuhabwa

Biophysical conditions; climate and soil types underpin the suitability for growing of different crops at larger scales such as the agroecological regions while at the lower scales, crop production is governed by soil fertility status and …

RUF-34712 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015

T. Cheptoo · E. Kenya · J. Onchieku

The non-edible vegetable oil from Jatropha curcas has been found to be a viable source for producing biodiesel. Biodiesel production from different accessions of Jatropha curcas will be compared in order to determine the highest yielding a…

RUF-34711 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015