Working Document Series Open Access Village chickens: options to improve nutrition and health of HIV and AIDs affected individuals in Maracuene district, Mozambique R. Costa · F. Dos Anjos · V. Zandamela The prevalence of HIV is high in Mozambique. In young women, aged 15 to 24, the estimated HIV prevalence rate is 10.7%, compared to a prevalence rate of 3.6% among young men in the same age group. Nearly half of the people with HIV living … RUF-40577 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Urban and rural poultry production for food security and income generation in Mozambique: Short communication M.P.O. Baumann · F. Dos Anjos · S. A. Goncalves · D. Meemken In Mozambique, as in many other African countries, eggs and poultry meat are important sources of animal protein. The data published in Mozambique indicate that 44% of children aged 0-5 years suffer from chronic malnutrition, resulting int… RUF-40567 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of current and potential geographic distribution of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae) in Mozambique D. Cugala · A. Massamby · L. Santos · A. Sidumo Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus is a polyphagous pest that can damage several genera of host plants. Since its first detection in Pemba (northern of Mozambique) in 2013, there has been no information on its current geographical dist… RUF-37784 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of harvesting date on aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts in northern Mozambique M. Amane · A. M. Mondjana · A. Muitia · Emmanuel Jnr. Zuza Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is the third most important crop in Mozambique. Despite its importance as food, the presence of mycotoxins, especially aflatoxins has the potential to limit its use in both the human and livestock diet. In t… RUF-37504 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Screening of selected cassava genotypes for resistance to Cassava Brown Streak Disease by mechanical grafting in Southern Mozambique Z. Anabela · H. Magaia · A. Mondjana · E. Oyesigye Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major biotic stress of cassava in Southern, Eastern and Central Africa. It is caused by two virus species; the Ugandan cassava brown streak virus (UCBSV) and the cassava brown streak virus (CBSV). T… RUF-37490 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of tillage practices and cropping systems on maize grain yield in Gurue, Mozambique G.M. Ceronio · O. Chichongue · C.C. du Preez · J.J. Van Tol Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are being promoted in southern Africa to increase crop production in light of the highly depleted soils. The Mozambican population is highly depended in maize making the country extremely vulnerable … RUF-37457 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization and evaluation of rice genotypes under rainfed ecosystems in Malawi and Mozambique H. Abade · J.A. Abdala · J.M. Bokosi · A.M. Mwangwela +1 more Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important crop for human consumption world wide, including in under-developed countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America where it is cultivated in small holdings. In Mozambique and Malawi rice is produced by s… RUF-37438 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Characterisation of spatial and temporal distribution of the fire regime in Niassa National Reserve, northern Mozambique Cangela Aménio · Romana Rombe Bandeira · A. Chauque · Natasha Ribeiro +1 more The Niassa National Reserve (NNR) is the largest conservation area of the Miombo woodlands in southern Africa, representing one of the most remote and pristine biodiversity spots. Anthropogenic fires have long been one of the main ecologic… RUF-37290 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Serological survey of Neospora caninum and Besnoitia besnoiti in cattle and goats from smallholder farms in Angónia, Tete Province, Mozambique Cavele Alfeu · A. Nhacumbe Alsacia · P. Souza Bárbara · C. Aida Cristina +5 more Rearing cattle and goats is an important economic activity for smallholder farmers in Mozambique where animals are raised in traditional production systems in communal pastures. Despite its importance, there is little information on their … RUF-37236 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Effect of harvesting time on groundnut yield and yield components in Northern Mozambique Emmanuel Jnr. Zuza Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important legume crop in Mozambique which is grown for food as well as cash. It’s an indeterminate growth habit and below the ground nature of fruiting makes it difficult to determine the … RUF-37216 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access A comparative study of two sampling approaches for the coconut whitefly and its associated parasitoids in Inhambane province, Mozambique D. Cugala · Ronald Kityo Research to develop and evaluate pest management tactics requires meaningful measurements of populations of pests and/or beneficial organisms for accurate and precise estimation. Sample size and number of samples corresponding to fixed lev… RUF-36914 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Invasions by insects in Mozambique – a threat to agricultural production and food security D. Cugala · A. Massamby · O. Miguel · L. Santos +1 more Biological invasions or invasive alien species (IAS) are those plants and animals which are introduced, establish and spread outside of their home range, causing economic, social and environmental harm. The term ‘‘biological invasion’’ hig… RUF-36913 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access First record of parasitoids associated with the invasive coconut whitefly in Inhambane Province, Mozambique D. Cugala · Ronald Kityo · P. Nampala The coconut whitefly, Aleurotrachelus atratus Hempel (Homoptera; Aleyrodidea) is a highly invasive pest of coconut and ornamental palms (Arecaceae). In Mozambique, it was first detected in 2011 and 100% of infested plants have been reporte… RUF-36659 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Diversity of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in Mozambique and associated in vitro response to fungicides, biocontrol-agents and phenolic compounds Moses Amugoli Otuba Panama disease or Fusarium wilt of banana is the most devastating disease of banana in the world. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), the causative organism, has the potential to survive in soil under unfavourable conditions for over … RUF-36551 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jan 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Distribution and characterization of cowpea genotypes for resistance to rootknot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in Mozambique Joseph Kisitu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an important food crop in Mozambique. The crop is cultivated almost exclusively by smallholder farmers in warm marginal environments of the country. One of the key field hindrances to the success of… RUF-36549 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jan 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of the occurence of parasitoids associated with the invasive coconut whitefly (Aleurotrachelus atratus) in Inhambane Province, Mozambique Ronald Kityo The coconut whitefly, Aleurotrachelus atratus Hempel (Homoptera; Aleyrodidea) is a highly invasive pest of coconut and ornamental palms (Arecaceae). In Mozambique, it was first detected in 2011 and 100% of infested plants have been reporte… RUF-36020 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Sep 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Avaliação dos Produtos Florestais Não Madeireiros mais explorados em diferentes níveis de degradação da vegetação de mopane em Mabalane Gerente Joaquim Guarinare Actualmente verifica-se maior preocupação sobre a degradação das florestas de Moçambique, assim como da vegetação de mopane do Distrito de Mabalane em resultado de diversas actividades como a grande pressão do corte de lenha, produção do c… RUF-35990 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Avaliação da Incidência de Queimadas no Ecossistema de Mopane no Distrito de Mabalane de 2002 a 2011 Amadeu Ossene Moçambique é um dos países da África Austral em que se regista anualmente a incidência de queimadas descontroladas e o distrito de Mabalane, sendo parte do País, não está isento das queimadas. O objectivo do estudo foi de avaliar a incidên… RUF-35988 2015 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Avaliação da estrutura da vegetação do mopane e sua relação com o nível de degradação em mabalane, província de gaza Inocência Muzime RUF-35983 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Incidência da entomofauna no ecossistema de Mopane no distrito de Mabalane Tomo Mirian Insects play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems. Studies on the effect of insect diversity in Mopane ecosystem can provide a rich base of information assisting in the conservation of biodiversity and are important in indicating th… RUF-35982 2014 CC BY 4.0 22 Jul 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological and genetic characterization of mango varieties in Mozambique A.V Biljon · L. Herselman · C.R.B. Mussane Mangoes are economically important for Mozambique because of adequate climatic conditions and international market opportunities. This study compare morphological and AFLP characterisation of 30 mango varieties from the Umbeluzi research s… RUF-35222 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory natural resources management plan of canhane community, Massingir district, southern Mozambique Aniceto Chaúquem · Jao Chin · Natasha Ribeiro · Almeida. Sitoe We conducted a participatory mapping of natural resources and woody biomass estimation in Canhane Community, Massingir District in Mozambique. The aim of this study was to identify problems and opportunities for natural resources managemen… RUF-34684 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Tomato curl stunt virus management strategies for all year round tomato production in Mozambique C. Ecole · B. Francisco · A. Mondjana · B. Nhaulaho +1 more Tomato is the most popular vegetable in the home garden all over the World as well as in Mozambique. Tomato production in Mozambique has been recently affected by Tomato curl stunt virus (ToCSV) disease, a devastating viral disease that is… RUF-34569 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of groundnut yield loss due to the groundnut leaf miner, Aproaerema modicella infestation in Mozambique M. Botao · D. Cugala · L. Santos · A. Sidumo +1 more The groundnut leaf miner, Aproaerema modicella Deventer (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is an invasive alien Asian species in Mozambique. A. modicella was reported for the first time in 1998 in Uganda. In Mozambique, Groundnut leaf miner was f… RUF-34364 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the fruit fly, Batrocera invadens, pest status and the establishment of the parasitoid, Fopius arisanus in Mozambique G. Albano · D. Cugala · L. Santos Asian fruit flies in the genus Bactrocera (Diptera: Tephritidae) are regarded as some of the most destructive pests of fruits and vegetables worldwide and rank high on quarantine lists worldwide. Losses result from direct feeding damage, d… RUF-34342 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
