Working Document Series Open Access Generation of Future Science Leaders through Mentorship and Research: The case of Carnegie Post-Doctoral Fellowship J. Mwololo · T. Odong · P. Okori A postdoctoral fellowship was awarded to support research focusing on grain legumes and dryland cereals. Training of young scientists towards masters and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees was embedded within the fellowship. Collaborative … RUF-40785 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Factors affecting the adoption of climate risks adaptation strategies within maize farming systems in Malawi: Do farmers risk attitude matter? S. Gbegbelegbe · K. Machila · R. Magreta · J. Mangisoni +1 more This study examined the risk attitude of farmers on climatic change and how this influences the choice of climate variability adaptation strategies to mitigate the effects of climatic risks. Using 2012 and 2015 household panel data of 346 … RUF-40437 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers awareness, participation and participation intensity of organic tomato production in south-West Nigeria: A Triple Hurdle Model estimation L. C Familusi Agriculture is usually categorised into organic agriculture and non-organic agriculture. Organic agriculture is still at the initial development stage in Nigeria. Hence, its awareness and participation in it is still low. Therefore, this … RUF-40193 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers awareness, participation and participation intensity of organic tomato production in south-West Nigeria: A Triple Hurdle Model estimation L. C Familusi Agriculture is usually categorised into organic agriculture and non-organic agriculture. Organic agriculture is still at the initial development stage in Nigeria. Hence, its awareness and participation in it is still low. Therefore, this … RUF-40192 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers awareness, participation and participation intensity of organic tomato production in south-West Nigeria: A Triple Hurdle Model estimation A. Edriss · L. C Familusi · J. Kazembe · A. O. Onoja +1 more Agriculture is usually categorised into organic agriculture and non-organic agriculture. Organic agriculture is still at the initial development stage in Nigeria. Hence, its awareness and participation in it is still low. Therefore, this … RUF-40191 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Yield and physicochemical properties of Marula [Sclerocarya birrea] seed oils among nine international provenances tested in Malawi J.F. Kamanula · M. Kamanula · Chimuleke, R.Y. Munthali The study was carried out to assess the yield and physicochemical properties of seed oils among nine international provenances of Sclecorya birrea (subspecies caffra and birrea) planted in Malawi. Seed oils were obtained using Soxhlet extr… RUF-40159 2023 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of oleic acid rich groundnut lines for adaptation and resistance to foliar diseases in Malawi J. Mwololo Groundnut is an important oilseed crop for both food and nutrition security. The development of nutrient dense varieties including oleic acid to meet dietary needs in Africa is important. The study was undertaken to evaluate oleic acid ric… RUF-39941 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of technical and economic feasibility of a portable aquaponic system P. C. Mnelemba · J. Valeta In Malawi, about 43.6% of total dietary protein consumed is from fish. However, rapid growth in population has led to harvest stagnation from Lake Malawi and other water bodies, leading to a decline in per capita consumption of fish from 1… RUF-39743 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder Farmers’ resource allocation decisions in a Maize-farming system under climate risks in Malawi S. Gbegbelegbe · K. Machila · R. Magreta · J. Mangisoni +1 more Using household data from Lilongwe districts, along with crop phenology, agronomic management and climatic data from Chitedze Research Station, the Target-MOTAD and DSSAT-CSM models examined the resource allocation decisions of smallholder… RUF-39454 2021 CC BY 4.0 20 Dec 2021
Journal articles Open Access Perceived Effects of Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events on Forests and Forest-Based Livelihoods in Malawi F. D. Babalola · P. W. Chirwa · H. L. W. Chisale · S. O. M. Manda The emerging risks and impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on forest ecosystems present significant threats to forest-based livelihoods. Understanding climate change and its consequences on forests and the livelihoods of f… RUF-39442 2021 CC BY 4.0 11 Dec 2021
Journal articles Open Access Effects of common carp (Cyprinus carpio Linnaeus, 1758) and the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus Burchell, 1822) on growth and reproductive performance of native tilapia Oreochromis shiranus (Boulenger, 1896) E.R. Chirwa · W.L. Jere · D. Kassam · A. Mtethiwa A study was conducted to assess the effects of common carp and the African catfish on growth and reproduction of the native tilapia Oreochromis shiranus in Malawi. The study was done from 1 May to 1 October 2018 at the National Aquaculture… RUF-39311 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Jun 2021
Journal articles Open Access Effects of common carp and African catfish on plankton, periphyton, benthic macroinvertebrates in pond ecosystem E.R. Chirwa · W.L. Jere · D. Kassam · A. Mtethiwa As the common carp Cyprinus carpio and African catfish Clarias gariepinus affect biotic assemblages in aquatic ecosystems through their benthivory, their introduction has been considered an environmental concern. We compare the effects of … RUF-39310 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Jun 2021
Journal articles Open Access The interactive effect of water temperature and salinity on yolk absorption rate, growth and larval survival of African catfish Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) T. N. Gondwe, · D. Kassam · A.H.N. Mtethiwa · D. Sikawa +1 more The study was undertaken to determine the interactive effect of water temperature and salinity on yolk absorption rate, growth and survival of C. gariepinus larvae. Fertilized eggs, from broodstock reared for commercial seed production wer… RUF-39309 2015 CC BY 4.0 21 Jun 2021
Journal articles Open Access Interactive effect of Water temperature and nitrate fertilizers on growth, survival, and hatching success of eggs, embryos and larvae of African Catfish (Clarias gariepinus, Burchell 1822) W. Kadewa · D. Kassam · R. Ssenfuma · J. Valeta The study assessed the interactive effect of water temperature and nitrate fertilizers on growth, survival, and hatching success of eggs, embryos and larvae of African catfish Clarias gariepinus. 100 fertilized eggs of C. gariepinus were i… RUF-39306 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Jun 2021
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Interactive effect of Water temperature, nitrate fertilizers and sewage effluent on development, growth and survival of embryos and early life stages of African Catfish Clarias Gariepinus ((BURCHELL 1822) R. Ssenfuma This study assessed the interactive effect of water temperature, nitrate fertilizers, and sewage effluent on development, growth and survival of embryos and early life stages of African catfish Clarias gariepinus. One hundred fertilized eg… RUF-39304 2020 CC BY 4.0 21 Jun 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Development and evaluation of cassava-based porridge as a complementary food for infants in Nkhotakota and Nkhata Bay districts of Malawi : A brief review M.W. Kamiyango Adequate nutrition is essential in early childhood for normal growth and a healthy life. However, some developing countries are grappling with high prevalence of child acute malnutrition and micronutrient deficiencies. In Malawi, 37% of ch… RUF-39078 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access GIS mapping of informal fish trade routes used by traders between Malawi and neighbouring countries S. Chimatiro · Z. Dulanya · E. Kaunda · E. Mwathunga +1 more The study focused at mapping of informal fish routes used by fish traders in cross border fish trade between Malawi and neighboring countries. A route labelling method using questionnaire survey and observation as described by Ramming (200… RUF-38927 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Perception of valuers on adopting automated valuation models: A case of Malawi E. Chimalizeni · D. Namanja Namangale Property valuation involves physical inspection of the properties to assess their values. Despite the process being tedious especially when valuing for rating purposes, it seems Malawian valuation professionals are not ready to adopt the c… RUF-38918 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Application of neo-classical economic models in the analysis of potential viability and public valuation of fish solar dryer in Malawi F. Kapute · M. Limuwa · R. Makwinja · F. Njaya The Government of Malawi through research institutions is promoting adoption of climate smart technology in the fishing industry. The philosophy behind the technology is to reduce fish-post-harvest losses currently estimated at 40%, improv… RUF-38911 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the effectiveness of hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder versus grain based supplements for improved dairy cow production performance D. Chiumia · Y. S. Kamanga · J. P Mtimuni · A. Safalaoh An on-station feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder as a feed supplement against grain-based feed supplements on dairy cow production performance in Malawi. Six multipa… RUF-38761 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of dietary incorporation of cockroach meal as protein source of Oreochromis shiranus (Trewavas 1983) diet D. Chifunga · J. Kang’ombe A study was conducted at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Aquaculture farm from 15 February 2018 to 11 May 2018 to determine the effect of dietary incorporation of cockroach meal as protein source in Oreochromis shi… RUF-38744 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Fungal foliar diseases infecting groundnut: their management, status and the future J. Mwololo · T. Odong · P. Okori Cultivated groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oilseed crop widely grown in the tropics and subtropics. The yield for this crop is significantly affected by fungal foliar diseases namely leaf spots and rust to the tune of 60% i… RUF-38706 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Journal articles Open Access Experiences of soil fertility management through legume based farmer participatory experimentation in Malawi A. Kabuli · J. Kamoto Soil fertility, participatory research, green manure, best bet. Soil infertility is the most outstanding threat to agricultural productivity in Malawi. This is mainly due to low use of organic and inorganic materials to restore fertility. … RUF-38277 2004 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Prevalence and contamination levels of aflatoxins in dairy cattle feeds from milk bulking groups in Malawi C. Mtegha · M. M. Nkosi · A C. L. Safalaoh There is limited information about the natural occurrence of aflatoxins in dairy feedstuffs in Malawi. The aim of this study was to determine the natural prevalence rate of aflatoxins and quantify aflatoxin contamination levels in dairy ca… RUF-38234 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Apr 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Upscaling climate smart agriculture in Malawi H.G. Hunga · J.J. Mussa Effects of climate change, drudgery of farming operations and reducing soil fertility over time have exacerbated food insecurity at the smallholder farm level in Malawi. The Government of Malawi has put in place mechanisms to reverse this … RUF-37815 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
