Working Document Series

W.W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · A.H.N. Mtethiwa · M. Mulumpwa +1 more

The Chambo fishery has been reported to be declining over the years to the levels that strategies were put in place to restore the fishery by the government and other stakeholders. The effectiveness of these strategies in restoring the cha…

RUF-36397 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016

Thorarensen. Helgi · Arnason. Jon · K.G. Kubiriza · Sigurgeirsson. Olafur +2 more

Dietary lipid oxidation is a salient quality issue in aquafeeds that has been neglected. Oxidized lipids get into aquafeeds mainly through poorly processed fishmeal and oils and tend to build up during feed processing and storage. In this …

RUF-36395 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016

E.S. Erondu · U. Zakka

A study was carried out to determine the relative rate of infestation of Dermestes maculatus on two different cured fish species, Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus under laboratory conditions. All the treatments had three repli…

RUF-36389 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016

M. Chacha · P. Erasto · D. Swai

Before the introduction of synthetic veterinary drugs (SDs), plants were used as the basis of traditional remedy for the management of livestock diseases in Africa. Despite the fact that most of the commercially SDs are effective, smallhol…

RUF-36386 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016

L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more

Feed safety, quality and supply are closely related, ranging from origin, handling, processing and storage measures. In addition, safety awareness can influence feed quality and quantity at different levels. In Western Kenya, mid plant bas…

RUF-36383 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016

F. Kabi · C. Masembe · V.B. Muwanika · D.K. Nampanzira

Goats have not only been important for food and income of many people in developing regions but have also contributed significantly to the economic development for millions of years. In Uganda, approximately 40% of the rural households rar…

RUF-36375 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016

M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more

This study evaluated the prevalence and control methods for gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) in sheep in the two agro-ecological zones of the district of Maseru, Lesotho. Data were collected among 174 randomly selected farmers of Matsieng…

RUF-36366 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit

Rabbit production is gaining popularity in Kenya owing to its significant contribution to nutrition and income among smallholder households. Rabbit farming is a viable option because of their prolificacy, fast growth rate and maturity, hig…

RUF-36359 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

M. Chemutai · J.K. Kitilit · S. Njogo · R. Njoroge +3 more

The study evaluated the effects of Desmodium (Desmodium intortum) as feed supplement to Napier grass (Pennisetum perpeureum) on milk yield and density and effects of fertilizer application levels on forage yield. Desmodium was planted usin…

RUF-36356 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

L.C. Bebora · M.O. Bwana · P.M. Kitala · P.G. Mbuthia +4 more

The study was designed to investigate the role of aqueous suspensions of Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) powders fed in drinking water on the growth performance of indigenous chicken. Twelve indigenous chicks …

RUF-36350 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

S. Angwenyi · N.P. Bisimwa · B.A Bwihangane · E. Kinimi +1 more

Arboviruses belong to a group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropods, mainly mosquitoes and ticks causing clinical disease symptoms in humans and animals ranging from febrile illnesses to hemorrhagic fevers. The present study aimed …

RUF-36345 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

S. Gyawali · J.O. Ochuodho · N.K. Rop · J.O. Were

Mixed response to net blotch disease, drought and aluminium toxicity in barley under different growing regions is one of the key problems leading to low average yield of barley in Kenya. The study aimed at determining whether spring and wi…

RUF-36339 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

Idier-Ipelm Brown · A A. Tanimola · E.C. Wokoma

Nigeria, though not listed among the five highest yield per hectare producers of cassava is the world’s largest producer of the crop while Thailand is the largest exporting country of dried cassava. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are sev…

RUF-36335 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

A. Araya · G. Girmay · E. Solomon · T. Yemane

Low soil fertility and limited water availability are the major hampering factors to crop production in the semi arid highlands of Ethiopia. Thus poverty and hunger is evident to the ever increasing population in the country. Comprehensiv…

RUF-36332 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

S. Nkalubo · B. A. Odogwu · P. Rubaihayo

Bean rust caused by Uromyces appendiculatus (Pers., Pers) Unger. is one of the major foliar diseases of common bean in Uganda. In the case of Uganda the framers’ preferred cultivars were from the Andean (small-seeded) cultivars which were …

RUF-36328 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

R.M. Gesimba · P.C. Korir · J.A. Ochieng’ · M.E. Oyoo

The assessment of morphological and genetic diversity is an important component for cultivar development. It is a precursor to knowledge of the inheritance of key horticultural traits which is a basic requirement for cultivar development e…

RUF-36327 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

M. Chemutai · J.K. Kitilit · S. Njogo · R. Njoroge +3 more

Poor soil responsiveness (PRS) is a major constraint to sustained crop production in subSaharan Africa (SSA). Combating PRS can be achieved through a combined application of organic and inorganic resources aimed at supplying both macro and…

RUF-36322 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

L.S.M. Akunadabweni · A.N. Aluvilu · S.N. Nghituwamhata

Time of planting is a critical agronomic precedent to success or failure of a crop in the field. Any delay can drastically reduce yield or completely fail a crop given the influence of incongruent environmental factors such as temperature,…

RUF-36316 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

C. Buttner · S.B Nchore · O. Omwoyo · C. Ulrichs +1 more

Root-knot nematodes (RKN) (Meloidogyne spp.) causes up to 80 % yield losses in infected vegetables. The efficacy of solarizing soils amended with or without selected organic amendments for the control of the RKN on African nightshade (AFNS…

RUF-36313 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

G. Nakabonge · R. Nangonzi · S. Tumwebaze

Cassava Brown Streak (CBSV) and Cassava Mosaic Viruses (CMV) are serious constraints to cassava production. In this work, the rate of shoot regeneration and disease incidence on shoots following hot water therapy as a technique for virus e…

RUF-36307 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

Y. Baguma · G. Nakabonge · C. Samukoya

On farm conservation by traditional farmers plays a major role in retaining genetic diversity of any crop. Collecting germplasm that had evolved over time on farmers’ fields is an important strategy to prevent genetic losses and also to ma…

RUF-36304 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

G. Aguttu · D.L. Nabirye · J.S. Tenywa

Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) is the second most important of the millets after pearl millet and a major food crop grown in the semi-arid an arid regions of the world. It is a staple food for the resource poor people in East Africa.…

RUF-36301 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

K. Longwe · W. Mhango · H. Mwale · G.Y.K. Phiri

An on farm study was conducted in Kasungu at Mkanakhoti and Kandeu Extension Planning Areas in Malawi to investigate the effect of multi-environment (biophysical and social economic) factors on performance of soybean. The community was sen…

RUF-36300 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016

F. Kumi · J.N.L. Lamptey · C. Tettey · G. Van der-Puije

Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) is one of the most important causal agents of citrus diseases and has varying strains of the tristeza virus. Production of sweet orange in Abura-AsebuKwamankese District is highly constrained by quick decline an…

RUF-36284 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Oct 2016

F. Bagamba · C. Kemigabo · J. Mugisha

Potato (Solanum tuberasum) is an important crop in Uganda. Although it was traditionally grown in highland areas, its cultivation has now spread to lowlands. However there is limited information on the performance of potato within the low…

RUF-36279 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Oct 2016