Journal articles Open Access Maize Combined Insect Resistance Genomic Regions and Their Co-localization With Cell Wall Constituents Revealed by Tissue-Specific QTL Meta-Analyses S Agbahoungba · A. Badji · A Ibanda · F. Kumi +9 more Combinatorial insect attacks on maize leaves, stems, and kernels cause significant yield losses and mycotoxin contaminations. Several small effect quantitative trait loci (QTL) control maize resistance to stem borers and storage pests and … RUF-38248 2018 CC BY 4.0 3 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access New sources of sorghum resistant genotypes to downy mildew disease in Uganda S Agbahoungba · A. Badji · M. Biruma · H. E. Cuevas +8 more Kumi F, Badji A, Mwila N, Odong T, Ochwo-Ssemakula M, Tusiime G, Gibson P, Biruma M, Prom KL, Cuevas HE, Agbahoungba S, Rubaihayo P. 2019. New sources of sorghum resistant genotypes to downy mildew disease in Uganda. Biodiversitas 20: 3391… RUF-38244 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Apr 2020
Journal articles Open Access Resistance mechanisms of late leaf spot and rosette diseases in drought tolerant groundnut genotypes E. Afutu · Wembabazi Enoch · S E Idris · K.E. Mohammed +3 more Groundnut has been identified as less susceptible to drought which produces moderate yield under drought conditions. Also, drought can enhance effects of late leaf spot and groundnut rosette diseases. However, to reduce rate of the damage … RUF-38240 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Apr 2020
Journal articles Open Access Yield Penalty Associated with Stacking Resistance to Late Leaf Spot, Rosette Diseases and Drought Stress in Groundnut (Arachis Hypogaea L.) E.E. Agoyi · K.E. Mohammed · T.L. Odong · D.K. Okello +4 more Groundnut production is constrained by late leaf spot, groundnut rosette disease and drought which are responsible for up to 100% yield loss. This study was conducted to determine yield penalty associated with stacking resistance to late l… RUF-38237 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Apr 2020
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) Genotypes for Yield and Resistance to Late Leaf Spot and Rosette Diseases E. Afutu · K.E. Mohammed · E. Nuwamanya · T.L. Odong +4 more Groundnut which is a major staple food crop in Uganda is constrained by late leaf spot (LLS) and groundnut rosette disease (GRD), accounting for major economic yield loss. This study was conducted to identify sources of resistance to LLS a… RUF-38236 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Apr 2020
Newsletters Open Access Online learning in universities – A missed opportunity When Uganda announced a partial lockdown and the closing of schools and learning institutions due to COVID-19, avid promoters of information and communications technology (ICT), virtual and online-based learning saw it as a golden opportun… RUF-38229 2020 CC BY 4.0 18 Apr 2020
Journal articles Open Access The role of camel production on household resilience to droughts in pastoral and agro-pastoral households in Uganda J.H. Ainembabazi · D. Aleper · Robert Asiimwe · G.M. Diiro +3 more Recurrent and prolonged droughts have exacerbated the problems of pasture and water scarcity in arid and semiarid lands (ASALs), hence, the need for immediate and long-term adaption strategies to such shocks. Camels are increasingly being … RUF-38207 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 Mar 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic Diversity and Genotype × Environment Interaction of Advanced Elite Soybean Genotypes in Uganda Clever Mukuze Soybean is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Despite its importance, soybean production is highly affected by ever-changing biotic and abiotic stresses. The main objective of this study was to enhance soybean production and produc… RUF-38176 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Mar 2020
Journal articles Open Access Tsetse Invasion as an Emerging Threat to Socioecological Resilience of Pastoral Communities in Karamoja, Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · John Paul Magaya · Justine J. Namaalwa +2 more Over 70% of Uganda is infested by the tsetse fly, which has negative effects on human and livestock health. From colonial to post-independent Uganda, the Government of Uganda has worked to eradicate the tsetse menace. Despite these efforts, r… RUF-38174 2020 CC BY 4.0 9 Mar 2020
Journal articles Open Access Variations in Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Response to Short-Term Changes in Weather Variables at Three Elevation Ranges, Wakiso District, Uganda Patrick A. Ndakidemi · K. Munishi Linus · Fatumah Nakiguli Weather conditions are among the major factors leading to the increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes from the agricultural soils. In this study, variations in the soil GHG fluxes with precipitation and soil temperatures at different elevat… RUF-38169 2019 CC BY 4.0 4 Mar 2020
Project reports Open Access RAPPORT DE SYNTHESE SUR L’ÉVALUATION DES RÉSULTATS RUF-38138 2020 CC BY 4.0 13 Jan 2020
Project reports Open Access RAPPORT SOMMAIRE SUR LA MISE EN ŒUVRE DE L’INITIATIVE STISA - 2024 RUF-38137 2020 CC BY 4.0 13 Jan 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic resistance to adzuki bean bruchid (Callosobruchus chinensis) in soybean M.U. Msiska Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill], an annual legume that belongs to the family Fabaceae is grown in every continent for its high protein (40%) and oil (20%) content. Soybean was introduced to Uganda in the 1900s. However, for the first ti… RUF-38102 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2019
Journal articles Open Access Factors effecting change in rice production practices and technologies among smallholder farmers in Kamwenge District, Uganda J.G. Agea · Gabriel Karubanga · Steven Kiwewesi · Joseph Lwanga Kiggundu Mugerwa +1 more This study unraveled the factors effecting change in rice production practices and technologies among smallholder farmers in Kamwenge district, Uganda. A longitudinal study involving six focus group discussions and 100 semi-structured inte… RUF-38069 2019 CC BY 4.0 14 Jun 2019
Journal articles Open Access The contribution of agro-ecology as a solution to hunger in the world: a review Matabaro Wivine Adidja · J.G.M. Majaliwa · J. Mwine · Joseph Ssekandi Evidence from different studies has revealed a great contribution of agro-ecology in solving the world hunger sustainably. Agro-ecology addresses the problems and limitations of industrial agriculture such as inequalities, increased povert… RUF-38067 2019 CC BY 4.0 5 Jun 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37913 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37912 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Social cognitive drivers of farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach in Uganda S. W. Kalule · Gabriel Karubanga · D. Ongeng · H. Sseguya Globally, universities are repositioning themselves for community outreach although with difficulty in responding to the unpredictable social features of host communities. Accordingly, this study aims to assess the role of social cognitive… RUF-37896 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soybean rust severity, rate of rust development, and tolerance as influenced by maturity period and season E. Adipala · R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa Studies were conducted in Uganda for three consecutive seasons to evaluate soybean lines of different maturation periods against rust. All the lines were highly susceptible to rust with only two lines graded as moderately resistant: TGx 18… RUF-37894 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soybean rust severity, rate of rust development, and tolerance as influenced by maturity period and season E. Adipala · R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa Studies were conducted in Uganda for three consecutive seasons to evaluate soybean lines of different maturation periods against rust. All the lines were highly susceptible to rust with only two lines graded as moderately resistant: TGx 18… RUF-37893 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder farmers’ decision and level of participation in the potato market in Uganda A. Kasharu · E. Katungi · H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha +1 more Smallholder potato farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets and low surpluses for sale into the market. This study sought to underscore the factors that influence smallholder farme… RUF-37890 2014 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potato market access, marketing efficiency and on-farm value addition in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Understanding barriers to market access for smallholder farmers and their marketing ef- ficiency when they participate in agricultural value chains is key to unlocking the market potential and overcoming market failures. This study aimed a… RUF-37888 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potential determinants of profits and market efficiency of potato market chains in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Purpose – The study aimed at understanding the level of inefficiencies in the potato market chain. Farmers sell potato to traders but continue to complain of limited market access and low profits. The purpose of this paper is to determine … RUF-37886 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Facilitating conditions for farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach S. W. Kalule · Gabriel Karubanga · D. Ongeng · H. Sseguya Purpose: This study elucidates on how faculty supervision support to students during farm placements and other facilitating conditions influence farmer learning in the student-centred university outreach. Methodology/Design/Approach: Cross… RUF-37884 2019 CC BY 4.0 12 Apr 2019
