Working Document Series Open Access Effect of organic and urea nitrogen fertilisers on soil properties and maize yield in highlands of Rwanda B.O. Danga · C. Karemangingo · O. Tuyishime Continuous cropping without nutrient restitution under smallholder farms in Rwanda has led to serious nutrient depletion and reduced maize (Zea mays) yields. This is further exacerbated by low soil organic matter and soil erosion. The smal… RUF-34122 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum insect vector activity on banana across altitude and seasons in Rwanda G. Blomme · G. Night · W. Ocimati · A. Rutikanga +1 more Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) ( Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum -Xcm) disease is considered the most important threat to banana production in the Great Lakes Region of Africa. Insect vectors are one of the key ways through which the … RUF-34104 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Innovation Platform as an Approach to Enhance Food Security in Rwanda: Experiences from Maize Platform with Research into Use Project (2008-2010) L. Dusengemungu · P. Kibwika · F.B. Kyazze In spite of the many efforts made by the government, different projects and several NGOs, adoption of maize agricultural technologies by smallholder farmers in Rwanda had not been very successful. It was hypothesised that inadequate cooper… RUF-33184 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Chemical Properties of Travertine from Different Sources in Rwanda with Regards to Their Calcium Oxide and Magnesium Oxide Contents E. Marwa · F.X. Naramabuye · E Semu · N.S. Sirikare This study was conducted in the districts of Rusizi, Korongi and Musanze districts, Rwanda in areas where travertine is found. The objective of the study was to characterize the chemical compositions of travertine for use in amending soil … RUF-33176 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Outcomes and Performance of Rwanda Agricultural Board Employees Trained by RUFORUM A. Cyamweshi Rusanganwa This paper describes outcomes of a capacity development effort undertaken by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), in collaboration with the Rwanda Government, the Forum for Agricultural Research i… RUF-32906 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Scaling up innovation platform approach implementation in Rwanda L. Dusengemungu · P. Ndayisenga The adoption of innovation platform approach is gaining credence in the Districts of Rwanda. This paper gives a picture of the Platforms initiated by Rwanda Agricultural Board (RAB) in Kirehe, Bugesera, Nyamagabe and Muhanga Districts. It … RUF-32753 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of FarmYard Manure and Mineral Fertilisers on Maize Yield and Soil Properties in two Districts of Southern Rwanda B.E. Mochoge · I. Munyabarenzi · L. Nabahungu Agriculture in Rwanda is characterised by low productivity due to decline in soil fertility. This is mainly attributed to the mining of nutrients due to continuous cropping without external addition of adequate nutrients coupled with small… RUF-32726 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Improving Soil Properties Through Use of Unburnt Local Limes in Acidic Soils of Burera District, Rwanda J.N. Mugwe · A. Nduwumuremyi · V. Ruganzu This study was carried out at Rwerere Research Station located in the highlands of Buberuka, Rwanda. Three local limes (Musanze, Rusizi and Karongi) were evaluated in a randomized complete block design (RCBD)) experiment established in Sep… RUF-31834 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Growing Tithonia Diversifolia for Fertility Restitution of Technosols from Coltan Mined Soils of Gatumba, Rwanda B. Mochoge · F. Naramabuye · A. Ndoli · Rolf Nieder The present study was conducted to evaluate the capacity of Tithonia diversifolia to mobilise nutrients and the ability of technosols to produce tithonia biomass for fertility restitution. A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted and tith… RUF-31830 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Contribution to research methodology through capacity building at the World Agroforestry Centre, Rwanda Grégoire Hagenimana The capacity to conceptualize, plan and implement effective research is often limited. The contribution in research methodology such as experimental design, data collection, management and analysis is crucial for improving research quality… RUF-31736 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Apr 2014
Case Studies Open Access Building the Foundations for Research in Rwanda Megan Lindow As the most densely populated country in the world, Rwanda is currently considered to be food-secure, but faces steep food security challenges because of its population density and its reliance on small-scale agriculture: some 85 percent o… RUF-31358 2011 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2013
