Working Document Series Open Access Reviewing the effects of gold mining on deterioration of forests cover E. A. Musa Dimo · S. O. Tutu Gold mining has rapidly increased in Sudan and in many other countries. As reported by many authors mining activity is considered as one of the forests and biodiversity disturbing agent. This study reviews studies related to the effect of … RUF-38526 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Impacts of land use/land cover dynamics on desertification in gum Arabic belt, Ennuhud locality, West Kordofan State, Sudan O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. E. A. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin Desertification is a challenging issue in sub-Sahara Africa and Arab world. It is results from destruction of natural resources, agricultural lands and their political and social disturbances. Monitoring of desertification and land degrada… RUF-38496 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality of North Kordofan State, Sudan B. S. Gaafar · H. M. Rawia The main objective of this study was to determine marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality in Sudan. Two stage sampling technique was used. The first stage was the selection of eight villages and the second stage wa… RUF-38475 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Structure, Composition and Plant-species Diversity in Umabdalla Natural Reserved Forest, South Kordofan – Sudan O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. M. A. Elamin · M. El. S. Eltahir · A. Suliman This research was conducted in Umabdalla Natural Reserved Forest, South Kordofan. The main objective of this research paper was to assess the tree species diversity in the area and to estimation the changes over successive periods using a … RUF-38285 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Monitoring sand accumulation in five villages west of Omdurman, Sudan by GIS D. A. Abdel Aziz · D. E Doka · E. A. Mahgoub · A Mahmoud This study aimed at assessing the impact of desertification on the environmental situation in west Omdurman area. The study used GIS techniques to analyze the digital data obtained from satellite image to monitor desertification and thickn… RUF-37825 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The impact of climate change on agriculture production and food security situation, in Abuharaz administration in North Kordofan State, Sudan Elshima Abdelbagi Osman Shabour The current study was conducted in Bara Locality, North Kordofan State; in 2017.The overall objective of this study was to identify options for rural women enhancement under climate change in dry lands. While the specific objectives were t… RUF-37728 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Oct 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The impact of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in North Kordofan Fatima Abakar Gibreel Ismail This research work was carried out in Sheikan and Umrauaba localities, North Kordofan state, Sudan during February to May, 2017 with the objective of studying the impacts of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in… RUF-37726 2017 CC BY 4.0 12 Oct 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The impact of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in North Kordofan Fatima Abakar Gibreel Ismail This research work was carried out in Sheikan and Umrauaba localities, North Kordofan state, Sudan during February to May, 2017 with the objective of studying the impacts of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in… RUF-37725 2017 CC BY 4.0 12 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Response of sorghum genotypes to anthracnose and Turcicum leaf blight M. A. Abdelbagi · Nafisa Elmahi Ahmed · Beshir Mayada M. · P. Okori +1 more The absence of cultivars with dual disease levels of resistance justifies the search for genotypes with diseases resistance genes in sorghum breeding programs. In this study, four field and two greenhouse experiments were carried out in so… RUF-37473 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Coping with hardship in Gezira Scheme, Sudan: Farmer’s strategy of developing a system of knowledge management F. Birungi Kyazze · J.K. Kampen · N.S.A Musa · H. Sseguya Gezira scheme in Sudan is one of the most important schemes in the country, as it accounts for half of the total irrigated area in Sudan. From 1956 the Government of Sudan provided most of the agricultural services. However, from 1981 to 2… RUF-37428 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of deep-litter floor and battery cages system on the productive performance of commercial layers in Elobied, Sudan Younes Ibrahim Adam Ismail This study was conducted in the Poultry Production Research Unit, Department of Animal Production, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environmental Studies, University of Kordofan, Elobeid. The experiment extended from September 10th to Nove… RUF-37397 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Improving resilience of rural women to climate change in Western Sudan A.I. Elshiekh · A.A.H. Mohammed · A. Muna Home gardening is wide spread amongst rural women in western Sudan under rainfed conditions. However, due to climatic variability that affects both soil fertility and rainfall patterns, garden yields are often drastically reduced, affectin… RUF-37161 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Performance evaluation of self-propelled sesame harvesting cutter binder under Gedarif farming conditions, Gedarif State, Sudan S.A. Abdalla · J.I. Elebaid · A.M. Osama Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the important oil crops in the rainfed sector of the Sudan. The crop ranks third in cultivated area after sorghum and millet. It draws its importance from its use as a food crop, a raw material for ind… RUF-37145 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Maize yield in Sudan as influenced by inorganic and organic fertilizers A.A.A. Ala · M.M. Lubna · A. M. E. Nagat · A.E.A. Nura +1 more The main objective of this research was to investigate the effect of chemical fertilizer, organic fertilizer and a combination of the two on maize (Zea mays L.) yield in Sudan. Three levels of fertilizer: 86 kgN/ha, 4 tonnes chicken manure… RUF-36983 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of germination and Sodium hydroxide treatment on protein digestibility of sorghum Hafiz Abdal · S. Gibreil · M. Melingasuk Protein digestibility is an effective means of determining growth and development in animals, however few studies have been undertaken on Protein digestibility of sorghum which is one of the main cereals used in Poultry feeding. This study… RUF-36902 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Perspective on strengthening collaborative research and human capital development in Africa Beshir Mayada M. This is an invited paper presented at the Fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference held 17-21 October 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa during a special session organised by CGIAR-SROs-NARIs and Universities to for… RUF-36818 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2017
Project reports Open Access Declaration of Deans and Principals of RUFORUM member universities on revitalizing higher education in agriculture for Africa’s future Principals and Deans of the 46 RUFORUM member universities in 22 African Countries, having held consultative meetings on Strengthening Higher Agricultural Education in Africa in Entebbe (March 2014) and Johannesburg (November 2014) met in … RUF-36731 2015 CC BY 4.0 30 Jul 2017
Project reports Open Access Proceedings of RUFORUM Deans and Principals Meeting 2015 RUFORUM held a Principals/Deans Committee Meeting in Khartoum, Sudan from 8-10 June 2015. The purpose of the meeting was to provide an opportunity to consult with Deans/Principals of African schools of agriculture and agricultural related … RUF-36730 2015 CC BY 4.0 30 Jul 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Mapping rangeland degradation by using rainfall and remote sensing data, North-Eastern Region, Sudan M. Muna Elhag Climate factors in conjunction with Satellite imagery and aerial photographs provide an opportunity to undertake routine natural resources monitoring for mapping land degradation over large areas such as pasture lands. These facilities pro… RUF-36466 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM trains the next generation of scientists for Sudan: The case of the Agricultural Research Corporation, University of Gezira and University of Kordofan Mayada Mamoun Beshir · Beshir Mayada M. · M. Muna Elhag The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a regional network of 60 member universities operating in 25 countries that fosters collaboration, coordination, training and research amongst member univers… RUF-36119 2016 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic analysis of dual resistance to anthracnose and turcicum leaf blight in sorghum Mayada Mamoun Beshir Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench (2n=20)) and fungal pathogens have continuously co-evolved in a battle for growth and survival. In this rivalry, sorghum evolved a stunning array of structural and gene-based defences designed to combat d… RUF-35968 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Prevalence and severity of sorghum leaf blight in the sorghum growing areas of Central Sudan Nafisa Elmahi Ahmed · Abdelbagi Mukhtar Ali · Ibrahim Hassabelrasoul Babiker · Mayada Mamoun Beshir +2 more Turcicum leaf blight, though a common sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) disease in Sudan, there is little documented information on its occurrence and distribution in the country. Accordingly, a survey was commenced in 2014 with the objectives … RUF-35928 2015 CC BY 4.0 31 Mar 2016
Journal articles Open Access Challenges of using Information and Communication Technologies to disseminate agricultural information to farmers in Sudan Kamal El-Siddig · J. Githeko · Musa Nada Purpose: In this study, the challenges to effective use of ICT to disseminate agricultural information were investigated. The study also sought to determine the extent to which ICT usage influences the dissemination of agricultural informat… RUF-35583 2013 CC BY 4.0 6 Oct 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variability of soybean for yield and yield components under irrigation conditions of Gezira, Sudan Yousif Balla. Mohamed · I. Seifeldin Elrayah A field experiment was conducted to study the genetic variability among 21 soybean verities at the Gezira Research Station Farm, Sudan for two successive seasons in 2009 and 2010. Six traits were studied including grain yield/ha, days to 5… RUF-35217 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Challenges facing research institutions in using information and communication technologies to disseminate agricultural information to farmers in Gezira State, Sudan K. El-siddig · J.M. Githeko · N.S. Musa In this study the challenges of effective use of ICTs to disseminate agricultural information were investigated. The study also sought to determine whether the extent of ICTs usage influenced the quality, timeliness and usefulness of disse… RUF-35170 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
