Publications

K. Dipheko · J.M. Kamau · W. Mahabile · G.S. Mpapho +1 more

Feeding protein is important for milk production in lactating animals. Unavailability of proteinous feeds in Botswana negatively affects dairy goat production. Dairy goat farmers utilise lucerne (Medicago sativa) and hyacinth bean (Lablab …

RUF-33967 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015

D. Cugala · S. Ekesi · A. Majacunene

The invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, was first detected in Mozambique in 2007 (Cuamba District, Niassa Province) and is now well established and widespread in the North and central regions. Direct damage to mango and guava due to B…

RUF-33960 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015

J.J. Lelei · R. O. Onwonga · J.P. Ouma

Declining phosphorus (P) fertility is a major production constraint in Kiambu and Njoro subCounties of Kenya. Use of Minjingu phosphate rock (MPR) to rebuild soil capital P is limited by its insolubility in water. Field experiments were co…

RUF-33952 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

M. Kinyua · O. Kiplagat · F. K. Kiunga

The cultivated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) originated from the Andean region of South America. Kenyan farmers started potato cultivation in 1920 and entered the export market in 1923. However, while average potato yields in North America…

RUF-33950 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

M. Oscar Kisaka · F.S. Mairura · M.W. Mucheru-Muna · D.N. Mugendi +2 more

Drier parts of Embu County endure high atmospheric heat, prolonged dry spells, declining soil fertility and erratic rainfall. Integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies have been developed, and tested, with standardized appli…

RUF-33948 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

E. Chepkoech · S. Kimno

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is the fifth most important cereal crop of the world and serves as a major staple food and fodder resource, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. This crop has a big potential to be grown and cultivated owi…

RUF-33946 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

G. Kironchi · A. Suleiman · M.S. Suleiman

This study is designed to assess the determinants of non-timber forest resources conservation of the Falgore Game Reserve (FGR) Kano, Nigeria. Specifically the study seeks to determine the spatial temporal quantity of non-timber forest res…

RUF-33945 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

S. Ahabwe · H. Jurua · J. Karungi · M.K.N. Ochwo-Ssemakula +1 more

Tomato (Lycoperscum esculentum) is one of the priority crops considered to drive development and food security in Uganda. However, severe levels of viral diseases have been found to constrain productivity in Uganda: A survey found mean inc…

RUF-33944 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

D. J. Brus · J. Kaingo · B. P. Mbilinyi · S.D. Tumbo

Management of water in cropping systems necessitates a characterisation of spatial variability of soil hydraulic properties (SHP) (water retention and hydraulic conductivity). Digital soil mapping (DSM) provides a toolset of statistical me…

RUF-33939 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

Traoré. Adama Perry · M. Famanta · E. Mitcham · P. Nadou Sanogo +1 more

Among the three species of pepper (Capsicum sp.) grown in West Africa, Capsicum chinense and C. frutescens are the most popular in Mali; C. annuum being hardly known to consumers. However, the latter is the easiest to grow, harvest, and pr…

RUF-33937 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

D. Cugala · M. De Meyer · L. Jose · L. Santos

Fruit flies are among the most important pests of fruits and vegetables in the world. The invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera:Tephritidae) was first detected in Africa in 2003 in Kenya, has spread to at least 27 countries attac…

RUF-33931 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

M. Hauser · F. Mazuze · J Onofre Rainde · D. Rodriguez +3 more

This research improves our understanding of diversity across Mozambique’s family farming systems in terms of local agro-ecological potentials, existing market opportunities and production objectives as well as the household level resource …

RUF-33930 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

A. Katusabe Amoding · M.G.J. Majaliwa · I. Muhindo · B. Nkuba +1 more

Water scarcity is reducing both irrigated areas and irrigated rice yield in the South-Kivu province, DR Congo, leading to increased poverty and food insecurity, at both provincial and national level. This situation is likely to be worsened…

RUF-33923 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

J. Bokossi · E. Chilembwe · C. Ecole · B. Filipe +5 more

The importance of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) as source of food and income generation in Mozambique is threatened by proliferation of a viral disease called Tomato Curly Stunt virus (ToCSV) which belongs to the Geminiviridae Family (B…

RUF-33922 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

A. Katusabe Amoding · J.G.M. Majaliwa · I. Muhindo · B. Nkuba +1 more

The nature of climate variability in South-Kivu is not yet well understood and how the impacts of climate variability affect agriculture, especially rice production has not been well documented. This study aimed therefore at characterizing…

RUF-33921 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

D. M. Dlamini · O. T. Edje

A landrace of tepary beans [Phaseolus acutifolius ] locally known as nsambasamba, literally meaning high yielding, is a relatively new crop in parts of Swaziland. The white, small-seeded [34 g/100 seeds], is popular in drought-prone areas …

RUF-33910 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

J.G.M. Majaliwa · H. Makuma-Massa · D. Mfutumikiza · C. Nandozi +1 more

This study was conducted in Fortportal Municipality, Kabarole District of Western Uganda to find out the effect of land use change on carbon stocks between 1973 and 2000. Landsat series of 1973, 1986 and 2000 of Fortportal municipality wer…

RUF-33909 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

N. Faltmann · L. Haller · Probst. Lorenz · M. Wurzinger

Approaches related to system innovation, including participatory action and monitoring have become mainstream in planning and implementing development projects. It is far from clear, however, what different stakeholders mean when they comm…

RUF-33904 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

D. M. Bhekizizwe · O. T. Edje

The reintroduction of conservation agriculture in Swaziland required information on crop species that could provide ground cover, suppress weeds and conserve soil moisture. A field experiment was conducted at the Malkerns Research Station …

RUF-33903 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

Shimeles Beneberu · Kibret. Kibebew · Nigatu Lisanework

Africa is the most vulnerable region to climate change/variability/hazards. More than ever, improved understanding of early warning systems including weather and climate prediction and initiatives highlighting the effects of global warming…

RUF-33896 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

D. Cugala · R. Cumbe

Fruit flies (Bactrocera invadens) are considered the most important and devastating pests of fruits and vegetables in the World due to their potential to cause damage in fruits. In Mozambique, classical biological control is viewed as a po…

RUF-33895 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

O. Chichongue · M. Clarinda Pereira · Oya Tetsuji

Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) can be successfully grown in many provinces in Mozambique using low agricultural input. Soybean cultivation in Mozambique has expanded as a result of its nutritive and economic importance and diverse domest…

RUF-33892 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

J. Kinama · R. Kyuma · R.G. Wahome · V.O. Wasonga

The effects of climate variability and Prosopis juliflora invasion on pastoral livestock production and pastoral livelihoods have not been assessed. A study was conducted to determine the effect of climate variability and Prosopis juliflor…

RUF-33891 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

J. J. Cheptoo · P. M. Kimani · R.D. Narla

Although climbing snap bean have the potential of increasing productivity and competitiveness in domestic and export markets, suitable varieties with market demanded pod quality characteristics and preferred agronomic traits are not availa…

RUF-33885 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015

F. Birungi Kyazze · P. Kibwika · N. Kiggundu

Efforts were undertaken through the auspices of a collaborative project “Strengthening Universities Capacities for Mitigating Climate Induced Change Water Vulnerability – WATERCAP” to address a key challenge of water scarcity in dryland ar…

RUF-33884 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015