Working Document Series Open Access Abundance and diversity of safflower insect pests and their natural enemies K Basiame · Vallantino Emongor · B. Tiroesele A study was carried out in a farmer’s field in Molepolole, Botswana to investigate diversity and abundance of different insect pests in five safflower genotypes. Thirteen insect species belonging to eight arthropod orders were observed dur… RUF-40108 2023 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of seed size and fungicidal protection of potato seed from different sources on growth and tuber yield in Uganda N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · M. Kigambo · J. Mugisha · J. Nakibuule +2 more Poor seed quality is a major bottleneck to sustainable production of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Uganda. This is primarily due to over reliance on informal seed sources, most of which are characterised by poor seed types and quality. … RUF-40106 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of heats stress on the germination of thirteen cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) released varieties in West Africa S Agbahoungba · A.E. Assogbadjo · B. Sinsin Climate change presents scenarios of extreme temperature variations that will limit agricultural productivity further when the need for efficient production systems cannot be over emphasized. Aside breeding for tolerance, the development o… RUF-40099 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of consumer willingness to pay for solar dried traditional African vegetables: Insights from rural households in Tanzania O. A. Ingasia · J. Ochieng · W Yegon Solar dried traditional African vegetable (TAVs) are nutritious and can contribute towards dietary diversity in a household. However, solar drying technology is still new and its consumption is low. This paper examines factors influencing… RUF-40098 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Détermination des dates favorables aux semailles du riz pluvial au Bénin par simulation mathématique des probabilités de survenue des séquences sèches R. Glèlè Kakaï · A. Hounkpêvi · R. Idohou · P. Van Damme +2 more La baisse de la pluviométrie et l’irrégularité des pluies constituent des préoccupations majeures pour les producteurs de riz pluvial. Cette étude avait pour objectif d’analyser la variabilité des débuts et fins des pluies afin de détermin… RUF-40094 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Invasiveness of Calliandra calothyrsus in Ruhande Arboretum in Rwanda P. C. Mugunga · V. Nyiramvuyekure Many plant species are known to be invasive, with power to subdue others plant species within their proximity. The objective of this study was to assess the invasiveness of Calliandra calothyrsus, one of the popular agroforestry shrubs at … RUF-40090 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of papaya distribution and its production practices in Kenya: A case study of Kiambu, Kitui and Meru counties J. Karanja · A. Kavoo · C Matsuane · F. K Rimberia Papaya (Carica papaya L.) plays a vital role in human diets as a source of minerals and vitamins. Documentation of papaya distribution and its production practices is important for designing farmer training programs on its production pract… RUF-40087 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Time of harvesting petals influence on carthamin and carthamidin content and yield components in safflower: A review Vallantino Emongor · B.P. Setshogela Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a multipurpose oilseed and industrial crop with great potential to be grown in arid and semi-arid regions of the world. Safflower petals are a source of carthamin and carthamidin used for medicinal pu… RUF-40082 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Safflower the Climate Smart Crop for Arid and Semi-arid Lands Vallantino Emongor · O. G. Moatshe · B. Tiroesele Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a neglected and underutilized multipurpose oil seed crop that is climate smart. The crop is drought, saline, and extreme temeprature (-14-43°C) tolerant. Safflower is the most drought tolerant oilsee… RUF-40080 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Drought stress effect on the leaf relative water content and proline content of safflower genotypes Vallantino Emongor · M. Malambane · M. Mosupiemang Drought stress reduces the productivity of many crops especially in arid and semi-arid areas. In such areas the use of tolerant genotypes becomes ideal for increased growth and yield. A greenhouse experiment was conducted to study the effe… RUF-40077 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Plant resistance as a bacterial blight management strategy for cassava: A Review D. Kilalo · J. Muthomi · A. W. Mwang’ombe · J. H Okoth Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major food crop and raw material to the manufacture industry in the tropics. However, the full production potential of this crop has not been realised owing to numerous challenges that plague its pro… RUF-40069 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Insecticidal properties of neem seed extracts: A review L. Gaoqiong · E. K Mutua · M. Mwangi The use of botanical pesticides such as azadirachtin found in the neem seed extract to control insect pests has increased globally due to its ability to maintain ecological safety. The objective of this review was to explore on different w… RUF-40067 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Gross margin comparison between different growth media for potato minituber production S. N. Gbollie · A. M. Kibe · S.M. Mwonga Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the second most consumed food crop in Kenya. Due to numerous production challenges, its yield remains low at 8.6 tonnes/ha compared to global productivity of 40-45 tonnes/ha. This gap in productivity is ass… RUF-40064 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The influence of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilisation on seed yield and oil content of safflower in southern Botswana Vallantino Emongor · M.O Kolanyane · T.S. Moroke Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is a versatile crop used as edible oil, vegetable, livestock feed, biofuels, textile, and medicinal purposes. Soil fertility is one of the factors that limit crop production in Botswana. The objective of… RUF-40063 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Baobab leaves production for household consumption: A synthesis of existing techniques A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · G Hounsou-Dindin · R. Idohou +2 more African baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) leaves constitute the second most harvested and used organ by local populations for various purposes, namely food and medicine in sub-saharan Africa. Faced with increasing anthropogenic pressure on th… RUF-40060 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Implications of Somaclonal variation in vitro in crop management: A review A. Emaru · I. B. Rwotonen Soma clonal variation presents an enormous opportunity in the horticultural industry for crop improvement in regards to using stable, heritable variations. The goal of micro-propagation of maintaining genetic infidelity and integrity resul… RUF-40057 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of nitrogen and irrigation management on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yields J.J. Lelei · S. F. O. Owido · F. Satognon Nitrogen is the major element that limits potato growth and yield under dry and saturated water stress condition. This study evaluated the effect of nitrogen and irrigation management on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) yields. Potato has a r… RUF-40054 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Population build-up and damage of Scutellonema bradys and Meloidogyne spp. on local yam cultivars under field and storage conditions in Benin H. Adoukonou-Sagbadja · A. Affokpon · J. M. C. O Atchadé · D. N. E. Coffi +3 more Plant-parasitic nematodes are some of the most damaging pests in yam production and storage in West Africa. Four local yam cultivars (cv. Aïmon, Baniouré Kpika, Klatchi and Môrôkô) were assesed for their resistance to plant-parasitic nemat… RUF-40052 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Isolation distance as a phytosanitation option for cassava clean seed multiplication in Uganda F. Kasule · S.B. Mukasa · Clever Mukuze · A. W. Mwang’ombe +4 more Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) caused by cassava brown streak viruses and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) caused by different species of cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMGs) are the two major viral diseases constraining cassava production… RUF-40044 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access African subsistence farmers’ perceptions on rainfall change trends and adaptation strategies on crop production in Tigray Region, North Ethiopia A. Addisu · D. A. Amwata · D. Olago · S. Oriaso +1 more Water is becoming the most pressing issues for global crop production and food supply and this poses risks on how to feed the rapidly growing global population. The issues of climate and its impacts are now a big challenges for famers that… RUF-40043 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Status of potato bacterial wilt and its management options in Kenya W. Chebet · A. Opiyo Bacterial wilt disease, caused by Ralstonia solanacearum, is an important disease of potato (Solanum tuberosum L). In Kenya, bacterial wilt occurs throughout potato growing regions, affecting close to 70% farms under this crop. The diseas… RUF-40037 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Attitude and experience of smallholder farmers towards potato crop intensification in southwestern Uganda J.G. Agea · R.R. Ainebyona · Gabriel Karubanga · J. Mugisha +1 more In Uganda, potato (Solanum tuberosum L) is a growing lucrative crop particularly in the densely populated rural areas of the country, whose production considerably limited the supply to markets owing to conservative production methods. The… RUF-40034 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
