Journal articles Open Access Land cover and soil properties influence on forage quantity in a semiarid region in East Africa A. Egeru · G. Gabiri · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa +2 more Soil properties contribute to the widely recognised resilience of semiarid areas. However, limited attention has been given in providing a scientific basis of how semiarid soil properties in the various land covers occur and how they influ… RUF-37883 2019 CC BY 4.0 9 Apr 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetics of Cowpea Resistance to Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus Fab.) Miesho Belay Weldekidan Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. However, its production is li… RUF-37865 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Jan 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Infestation levels and control of the varroa mite (Varroa destructor) in managed honey bee colonies from Selected agro ecological zones of Uganda D. Namayanja The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae) is an ectoparasitic mite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It was first detected in East Africa in 2009. Currently, no control strategies have been put in place to manage th… RUF-37828 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Working Document Series Vol . 14 (4) E. Adipala · P. Nampala · Moses Osiru · M. Slyvanus RUF-37827 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Perception on climate change and climate smart agricultural technologies among small holder mixed farmers in East Africa M. Gumisiriza · P. Isubikalu · J. Kabirizi · T. Tadesse +1 more Climate change is one of the major challenges facing small-scale farmers in East Africa. A study was conducted in Central and Eastern Uganda representing the humid and subhumid regions in East Africa respectively with the objective of iden… RUF-37820 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Nov 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Social media as platforms for improving visibility of research outputs in Africa E. J. Apio · N. Dhlamini · S. C. Mkandawire The global knowledge economy has broadened in the 21st century and has created a push for demand to process and share information in light of this, there is increasing expectation from stakeholders in higher eduation necessitating universi… RUF-37747 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access My experience as a publication assistant during formatting, editing and publishing RUFORUM Working Document Series: Biennial 2016 Conference papers B. Namubiru This paper shares the author’s perspective and experience during the formatting and editing of manuscripts for the Fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference held 17-21 October 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. Thes… RUF-37746 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Administrative frontiers in a Regional Network Organisation R. Mwima Administrative roles are fundamental components for the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations. These roles include file maintenance, communications, clerical duties, office logistics management, financial management, procurement, h… RUF-37735 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Mobilizing academia and stakeholders to promote agricultural intensification in Africa Ekwamu Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah · M.Paul Nampala · Moses Osiru +1 more This volume presents six papers on sustainable agricultural intensification to improve Africa’s land productivity. It introduces papers, among others, presented at the 5th African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference in Ca… RUF-37729 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2018
Journal articles Open Access Trait association and stability of virus resistance among cowpea genotypes in Uganda Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) grain constitutes an important source of protein for several households in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, widespread occurrence of viral diseases is a serious constraint to productivity of the crop and its … RUF-37699 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access A more complete definition for promiscuous soybean E. Afutu · E.E. Agoyi · A.E. Assogbadjo · Godfrey Chigeza +2 more Following a series of research on promiscuous nodulation, it came out that it is incomplete to define ‘promiscuous soybean’ as soybean cultivars with the sole ability to form nodules freely with indigenous Bradyrhizobium strains without re… RUF-37692 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda I. Akite · I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule +2 more The study was conducted to explore gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda. Specifically, it focused on characterizing local chicken value chain actors, ascertaining level and determinants of gender participat… RUF-37666 2018 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The latest research shows that we really should do something with available research outcomes: overcoming the “Valley of Death” to enhancing commercialization of research outputs E. Adipala · A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah · M.Paul Nampala +1 more This article was inspired by a dialogue that transpired during the 5th All Africa Higher Education Week and Biennial Conference of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), held in October 2016. The c… RUF-37635 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2018
Journal articles Open Access Genotype by environment effects on promiscuous nodulation in soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) E.E. Agoyi · Godfree Chigeza · Brian W. Diers · T.L. Odong +2 more Understanding factors influencing the expression of a trait is key in designing a breeding program. Genotype by environment interaction has great influence on most quantitative traits. Promiscuous nodulation is a trait of importance for so… RUF-37634 2017 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2018
Journal articles Open Access Application of morpho-anatomical traits of maize plant to quality control and quality assurance in maize seed system I.Y.A Monir Good seed quality can be obtained through control of the entire seed production process. There are emerging issues in the seed sector due to seed quality in market. In many countries seed and planting materials available to farmers are oft… RUF-37628 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Limits of phytosanitation and host plant resistance towards the control of cassava viruses in Uganda G. Adiga · T. Alicai · Y. Baguma · A. Bua +8 more Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and the viruses that infect it, notably cassava mosaic virus and cassava brown streak viruses, have a unique history of co-evolution and co-existence. While cassava originated in South America, both virus… RUF-37600 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Devolution policy and its implication on watershed restoration in eastern Uganda J.G. Agea · S. Akello · H. Sseguya · Nelson Turyahabwe Whereas decentralisation has received support as an institutional panacea to natural resource management, devolution is seen as an effective solution to local collective action in watershed restoration. Despite conducive institutional and … RUF-37580 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Determinants of credit utilization among SACCO members in Soroti District, Uganda J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · W. Ekere · F.B. Matsiko +1 more Savings and credit cooperatives have been seen as the most appropriate institution to serve rural households and contribute to poverty alleviation and rural development. However they have been characterized by inadequate credit monitoring … RUF-37576 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Barriers to collective action and implications for promoting innovation among poultry farmer groups in sub counties of Wakiso district in Uganda P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · Richard Sebuliba-Mutumba The study investigated barriers to collective action in unsuccessful Poultry Farmer Groups (PFGs) in six sub counties of Wakiso district in central Uganda. Innovation promoters believe that if farmers collectively adopt innovative technolo… RUF-37575 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Drivers of collective action and innovation adoption in successful poultry farmer groups in Wakiso District in Uganda P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · Richard Sebuliba-Mutumba The study investigated drivers of collective action and innovation adoption (innovativeness) in successful poultry farmer groups (FGs) in Wakiso district, Uganda. The potential role of FGs as rural institutions for collective uptake of agr… RUF-37574 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Potential role of traditional African foods in food security, nutrition and health M. Manley · J.H. Muyonga · S. Nansereko · Ilona Steenkamp Nutritional indicators for Africa remain alarming in spite of the positive trend in economic growth on the continent. Undernutrition, iron deficiency anemia and vitamin A deficiency are the most significant nutritional problems among nutri… RUF-37546 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of supplementing steers with graded levels of concentrate on rumen environment and degradation kinetics of Chloris gayana hay F. Kabi · A. Kigozi · F. Semwogerere In order to improve utilization of low nutrient and high fibrous pastures, which are common in the tropics, supplementation with concentrates having readily available nutrients is recommended to improve livestock productivity. Chloris gaya… RUF-37517 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Raw cattle milk quality from smallholder dairy farms with respect to E. coli and Salmonella quality indicators M.F. Murongo · M. Nassuuna-Musoke The study examined the quality of raw cattle milk produced by smallholder farmers from selected districts in central Uganda. Two major “quality indicators”, i.e., presence of Salmonella spp. and Escherichia coli were considered. The colony… RUF-37513 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic sources of bruchid resistance in soybean: A review S. Kyamanywa · M.U. Msiska · P. Tukamuhabwa Soybean (Glycine max) has two traits that make it hugely popular in the world; its high protein content (40%) and oil (20%) making it a vital industrial crop. Considerable systematic research focusing on breeding for grain yield improvemen… RUF-37501 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
