Working Document Series Open Access Post flowering drought tolerance in cowpea genotypes in Uganda R. Edema · P. Gibson · S.E. Mwale, · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula +2 more Drought stress remains a challenge in the drought prone areas of eastern and north eastern regions of Uganda where cowpea is predominantly grown. Yield losses of up to 50% have been reported on cowpea due to drought. This study was underta… RUF-37482 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of application of aquaculture effluent on nutrient uptake and grain yield of the common bean P. Akol · N. Alupo · F. Bugenyi · M. Iwadra +4 more A study was conducted to evaluate the fertilizer value of aquaculture effluent from African catfish (Clarius glerepenus) with respect to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The study i) determined the crop nutrient value of aquaculture efflu… RUF-37453 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Temporal development of sorghum anthracnose in Uganda A. Akwero · R. Edema · P. Okori The temporal characterization of sorghum anthracnose spread from an inoculum source and selection of models to describe the disease progress overtime was the focus of this study. The development of sorghum anthracnose in time on three cult… RUF-37446 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Managing cellular network signaling traffic using helper nodes E. Bainomugisha · I. N. Oteyo There is a tremendous uptake of smartphones and other mobile devices that has made mobile apps more popular. Many of these mobile apps are network enabled and can transfer or receive data to/from the network through the signaling process. … RUF-37432 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access AgriMatch: A dynamic Ontology Matching System P. Ochieng Multiple conceptualizations are inevitable, especially in a widely distributed large scale system like the web. Every information community share a given conceptualization which may be different from another information community. Despite … RUF-37430 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Student and e–assessment authentication in distance learning T. Bulega · K.D. Mugambi · J. Sansa-Otim Distance learning has grown from the use of print media and video tapes to campus portal access and internet based access to online resources in order to take advantage of electronic benefits. Although online courses provide access to high… RUF-37425 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding customer value as a driver for customer loyalty: The case of Airtel - Uganda J. Delyon The value concept has in recent times come to the forefront as many businesses and institutions grapple with how to ensure customers adopt their products, technologies, services and stay loyal without defecting to competitors. Customer val… RUF-37421 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Nurturing Agri-Entrepreneurial skills through students’ attachments to agribusiness firms in northern Uganda: A case of the MSc. Agri-Enterprises Development Program of Gulu University Irene Lynette Akidi · B. Mugonola Community attachment by agriculture students at Gulu University is carried out at both MSc. and undergraduate level. MSc. level students participate in the last two months of their second year of study. Student engagement with the communit… RUF-37403 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Heritability, combining ability and inheritance of storage root dry matter in yam beans R. Agaba · W. Grüneberg · R. O. M. Mwanga · J. Ndirigwe +4 more Storage root dry matter content (RDM) is central to the improvement of consumer and industrial attributes of root crops. Yam bean (Pachyrhizus species) is a legume root crop newly introduced in Uganda, but its adoption may be constrained b… RUF-37402 2017 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Trench layering using indole-3-butyric acid and local organic substrate mixtures to enhance rooting and survival of apple rootstocks R. Agaba · F. Babweteera · S. Balaba Tumwebaze · Nelson Turyahabwe +1 more Apples (Malus domestica) were introduced to enhance nutrition and improve livelihoods of famers in highlands of Uganda. However, adoption and commercialisation of apples is largely constrained by low quality rootstocks due to poor rooting … RUF-37401 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Influence of social networks and social support on credit utilization in the Savings and Credit Cooperatives in Soroti District, Uganda J.G. Agea · Deborah Alio · W. Ekere · F.B. Matsiko +1 more Microfinance models and programs tend to mimic local people’s support systems, especially their social networks, to ensure high repayment rate, efficient administration, and effective economic decisions. However, there is limited empirical… RUF-37390 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Mar 2018
Journal articles Open Access Uganda’s rangeland policy: intentions, consequences and opportunities Bernard Barasa · David D. Briske · P. Byakagaba · A. Egeru This paper analyses Uganda’s rangeland policies and their ecological and socio-economic consequences, beginning in pre-colonial times. The paper interrogates what informed these policies, their objectives and outcomes that have been realiz… RUF-37381 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Development of a Gender Responsive Commercial Seed System for Indigenous Vegetables in Uganda: Inception Workshop RUF-37373 2017 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Apparent digestibility and utilization of protein and phosphorus in diets of incorporated with sprouted sorghum, phytase and protease enzymes for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · C. Masembe +1 more Apparent digestibility, deposition and retention of crude protein and phosphorus were determined for 30%, 35%, 50% and 55% CP diets incorporated with sprouted sorghum, 750, 1000 and 1250 unitskg-1 phytase and protease enzymes ,fed to Afric… RUF-37368 2017 CC BY 4.0 13 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Effects of protease enzyme supplementation on protein digestibility of legume and/or fish meal-based fish feeds W.L. Jere · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · C. Masembe +1 more Improving protein digestibility in nutrient poor fish feeds through incorporation of dietary enzymes is expected to be achieved with protease. Understanding the role of other dietary enzymes was therefore evaluated to guide appropriate use… RUF-37367 2017 CC BY 4.0 13 Feb 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Research, policy and collaboration for food and income security Ronald Kityo · C. Lamin · H. Makuma-Massa · S.N. Nalukwago +3 more This report documents the Uganda, country workshop of projects under the Food and Business Applied Research Fund (ARF) which was held on 26th and 27th January 2017 in Entebbe. The workshop was jointly organised by the Ministry of Foreign A… RUF-37356 2017 CC BY 4.0 6 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Enhancing research impact for food security: strengthening knowledge co-creation and research uptake Cora Govers · H. Makuma-Massa · M.Paul Nampala · V. Nigten +1 more The Food & Business Applied Research Fund (ARF, NWO-WOTRO) First Call projects and Competitive Research Fund (CRF, PAEPARD1) Projects Workshop held at Entebbe, Uganda was jointly organized by the Office of the Food & Business Knowl… RUF-37355 2015 CC BY 4.0 6 Feb 2018
Journal articles Open Access Next-generation sequencing reveals the first complete genome sequence of cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus from Uganda J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · K.E. Mbeyagala · Settumba B. Mukasa +1 more We present here the first complete genome sequence of Cowpea aphidborne mosaic virus (CABMV) isolated from cowpea in Uganda and compare it with five CABMV complete genome sequences from Brazil (2), India (2), and Zimbabwe (1). It most rese… RUF-37344 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Jan 2018
Working Document Series Open Access THE RUFORUM VISION 2030: The role of strategic partners in the quest to transform Africa’s Agricultural Sector Ekwamu Adipala · Moses Osiru · Charles Owuor · M. Waswa In 2015, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as a roadmap for re-orienting the world towards a sustainable and resilient path envisioned to lead to elimination of poverty, sustainable and… RUF-37340 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access University research in development space in the wake of the Sustainable Development Goals: Perspectives for research development in Africa E. Adipala · A. Egeru Research and innovation is a critical and definitive determinant of national and regional economic transformation. Major global economies have developed due to their dominance of the global research and innovation systems. Africa’s match t… RUF-37304 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Pushing the frontier of Africa’s agricultural universities to contribute to Africa’s growth and development Ekwamu Adipala · A. Egeru Critical to Africa’s growth and development is how universities push forward with their contribution in generating and applying requisite knowledge and innovations that are applicable and address the burgeoning challenges faced by communit… RUF-37303 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Reforming African Universities for development relevance: what will it take? A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah The outcry for reform in African universities over the last two decades has been epic; and the extent of reforms that have been executed on the continent is varied leaving islands of success in teaching, research and innovation. What has b… RUF-37302 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2018
Journal articles Open Access Partnership construction and value co-creation to address voids in rice production: The case of rice value chains in Uganda P. Kibwika · Hilary Semaana Rugema · H. Sseguya Since the establishment of One Stop Center Farmer Associations (OSCAs) in Uganda 13 years ago, no documentation of the work done had been carried out. This study was conducted on the partnership and value co-creation initiatives implemente… RUF-37286 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Mapping the potential for hay making in rangelands: a methodological proposition H. Makuma-Massa This paper presents information useful to various stakeholders, including land managers, agency personnel, practitioners, and researchers, as it presents methodology for: determining the best period for hay harvest corresponding to peak pr… RUF-37260 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Socio-economic determinants of pastoralists’ choice of camel production in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda D. Aleper · Robert Asiimwe · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa +1 more Camel production is a potential avenue for improved food and income security in dryland areas of East Africa. Despite this potential, there is a dearth of information on the increasing choice of camel production among pastoralists in the r… RUF-37245 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
