Working Document Series

D. Lungu · J. MacRobert · C. Mutimaamba

The biggest population in Zimbabwe depend on maize as a source of carbohydrates, yet it is deficient in protein and therefore makes the population prone to protein malnutrition. Quality Protein Maize (QPM) has double the amount of lysine a…

RUF-34497 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015

B. Bashaasha · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M. N. Mangheni

The way gender influences the impact and adaptation to climate change is not well understood. Therefore, the overall objective of the study is to determine the gender dimensions of the impact of climate change on agriculture and small hold…

RUF-34496 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015

P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa · H. Makuma-Massa · P. Mukwaya +1 more

Pastoralists’ communities have been able to cope in various ways to climate change stresses. However, little is known of these coping practices. This study examined the major climatic stresses in the past three decades amongst agro-pastora…

RUF-34495 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015

P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa · P. Mukwaya

This project documented the major climate change shocks, community adaptations and coping strategies in semi-arid areas of Uganda. The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The study was conducted in four dis…

RUF-34490 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015

G. Asea · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · P.J. Mudingotto +3 more

Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is one of the most serious diseases of rice worldwide. The disease causes significant losses mostly in lowland rice. This study is investigating the mode of gene action of…

RUF-34489 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015

B. Bashaasha · T. Kisauzi · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M. N. Mangheni

Climate change is now recognized as serious with long term negative effects on agricultural productivity, and hence on the well-being of communities especially in Africa. Farmers have experienced climate change effects and have tried to mi…

RUF-34486 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015

Kabo Mogotsi · M.M. Nyangito · D.M. Nyariki

With the increased threat of climate change effects on the African continent, this study was carried out to document the coping mechanisms against the rampant droughts by the agropastoral communities in Botswana. The study was carried out …

RUF-34479 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015

G. Asea · R. Edema · J. Lamo · M.L. Mogga

Rice yellow mottle sobemovirus (RYMV) has been identified as the most destructive viral disease in lowland and upland rice. In this study, the mode of inheritance of resistance to a prevalent RYMV strain in Uganda was determined for five r…

RUF-34477 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

C. Magorokosho · X. Mhike · P. Okori

It has been estimated that approximately US $10 billion of primary food production is lost annually because of drought. Interventions like irrigation are options the majority of the smallholder farmers in sub Saharan Africa cannot afford. …

RUF-34476 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

V. Ekiyar · C. Jumbe · J. Mangisoni · D. Mkwambisi

The most climate change prone communities in Uganda are those living in semi arid areas of Karamoja and parts of Teso where droughts have been most frequent and most prolonged. In Karamoja alone, during the last decade more than 10 severe …

RUF-34475 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

R. Batte · J.G.M. Majaliwa · A. S. Rwashana

Policy decision making often fails to achieve the desired outcomes due to complexity of both the environment and the policy making process itself. This article highlights the impacts of climate change on human livelihood, discusses the wai…

RUF-34474 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

M. Abdelbagi Ali · Mayada Mamoun Beshir · P. Gibson · P. Okori

Screening for Turcicum leaf blight was carried out in F2 and F2:3 segregating sorghum populations under field and controlled conditions. Disease severity as a percentage of leaf area covered by lesions was computed and the lesion type was …

RUF-34473 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

R. Bandyopadhyay · M. Maphosa · C. Mukankusi · H. Talwana

Soybean is an important crop worldwide with unrivalled protein quality and content. Sustenance of soybean productivity is, however, compromised by the devastating soybean rust disease caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi. Some resist…

RUF-34472 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

A. Araya Berhe

Prolonged drought is one of the most serious climatic hazards affecting agricultural production and those most at risk are those countries currently vulnerable to climate variability. Barley is one of the economical and staple food crops g…

RUF-34469 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

M. Ferguson · L. Herselman · R.S. Kawuki · M.T. Labuschagne +1 more

Inbreeding of predominantly cross-pollinating crops is expected to result in progeny with reduced fitness and or improved phenotypes. The effects of inbreeding in cassava are not well quantified. Accordingly, in this exploratory study, S1 …

RUF-34468 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

D. Chinamo · F Mapanda · M. Munyati · G. Nyamadzawo +2 more

Crop production in smallholder farming systems of Zimbabwe is limited by low inherent soil fertility, particularly N and P and available soil moisture. One of the major agricultural challenges in developing countries is the development of …

RUF-34466 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

M. Kiryowa · C. Mukankusi · S. Nkalubo · H. Talwana +1 more

Bean anthracnose (Colletotricum lindemuthianum) and root rots are important diseases of beans in Uganda. The coexistence of both diseases on the crop in farmers’ fields and the ability of these pathogens to overcome incorporated resistance…

RUF-34465 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

R. Gathu · N. Kori · J. Mbaka · Maina Mwangi +1 more

Passion fruit is an important crop in Kenya for income generation. However, passion fruit production faces major challenges due to pests and diseases that have led to yield losses of 50-100%. To support development of effective integrated …

RUF-34463 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

F Mapanda · A. Tumbure · M. Wuta

Crop production in smallholder farming systems of Zimbabwe is limited by low inherent soil fertility, particularly N and P and available soil moisture. The use of efficient N fixing legumes is one way that can sustain soil fertility and co…

RUF-34460 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

G. Elepu · J. Obuo · H. L. Talwana · N. Wanyera

This project seeks options for improving greengram production and guidelines for promoting it as a crop for diversification of income and food security in Uganda. The project will analyze the greengram value chain system; identify the key …

RUF-34456 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

K. Kamfwa · C. Mukankusi · M. Mwala · P. Okori

Two populations of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) from K20 x MLB-49-89A and K132 x MLB-49-89A were assessed for resistance to Fusarium solani f.sp. phaseoli. Additionally, 35 SSR markers were screened for polymorphisism in the parents. The res…

RUF-34455 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

E. Kenya · J. Onchieku · E. Onyango Aroko

The increasing industrialization and motorization of the world has led to a steep rise in demand of petroleum-based fuels. Today, fossil fuels constitute 80% of the primary energy consumed in the world, of which 58% alone is consumed by th…

RUF-34449 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

M. Inamahoro · J. Lorenzen · H. Talwana

Plant parasitic nematodes are recognised as the most serious pests of bananas wherever they are grown. Nematodes feed, multiply and migrate inside banana roots causing necrotic and reduced root systems. Genetic resistance to nematodes prov…

RUF-34444 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

A. T. Modi · J.O. Ochuodho

Seed dormancy and germination present significant challenges when wild species are domesticated for cultivation and economic exploitation. Wild plant species are generally characterized by dormant seeds with variable germination widely spr…

RUF-34442 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015

N. I. Kihupi · E. Mabvuto Nyirenda · A.K.P.R. Tarimo

The combined increase in demand for food and scarcity of water worldwide necessitates saving water and increasing its productivity. This study determined varietal performance of four paddy cultivars - TXD306, TXD220, TXD88 and SUPA in term…

RUF-34440 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015