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R. Hawkins

This consultancy was carried out as part of the project “Shifting from Outreach to Engagement: Transforming Universities’ response to current development trends in agricultural research and training in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa”…

RUF-35975 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2016

N. Banadda · Nicholas Munu

Energy self-reliance is important for economic growth and development for any nation. An energy self-reliance technological analysis for Kampala the capital city of Uganda is presented. Three renewable energy sources: Municipal Solid Waste…

RUF-35974 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2016

Beshir Mayada M.

A half diallel mating design was used to study the inheritance of anthracnose and turcicum leaf blight (TLB) in six sorghum cultivars. Applying pathogens inoculum separately and applying both pathogens simultaneously differently affected t…

RUF-35971 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2016

Halasi Gidongo Zech

Uganda’s capture fisheries are dwindling in supplies. With a population growth rate of 3.2%, an expected annual consumption of 580,234 tonnes with supplies limited to only 330,000 tonnes, creates a consumption gap of above 240,000 tonnes p…

RUF-35959 2014 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016

N. Banadda · J. Kigozi · F. Lule · C. Sempala

Plasto-Foam brand, medium size of 30 mm thickness (black and green) commonly used polyethylene bags for preparing foods were selected from those available in local markets. The polyethylene bag samples were crushed into pieces, ashed and t…

RUF-35958 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016

N. Banadda · Samuel. Gyebi Arhin · Isa. Kabenge · Allan John. Komakech +1 more

Conventional treatment techniques cannot meet the stringent modern water quality regulations emanating from the need to provide high quality drinking water. Therefore, a number of studies have suggested low pressure membrane filtration as …

RUF-35956 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016

R. Akatwijuka · T.L. Odong · P.R. Rubaihayo

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an economic and staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa. The genetic diversity in its germplasm is an invaluable aid for its crop improvement. The objective of this study was to assess the existing genetic …

RUF-35946 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 May 2016

E. Afutu · E.E. Agoyi · T.L. Odong · P. Tukamuhabwa +1 more

The current low soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) yields in Sub-Saharan Africa can be alleviated by developing promiscuous genotypes. The research trend in Africa is towards developing promiscuous varieties for less labour and high yields i…

RUF-35937 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 May 2016

E. Afutu · M. Biruma · K.E. Mohammed · T.L. Odong +1 more

Aims: This study was conducted to identify cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars with high yield potential and resistance to scab disease caused by Sphaceloma sp. in Uganda. 100 cowpea genotypes were evaluated at two locations (Kabanyolo an…

RUF-35935 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 May 2016

Daniel Ojiambo

Wildlife capture fisheries have declined tremendously due to overfishing resulting from high demand. Aquaculture is a viable option to meet this demand. The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is one of the major species cultured in sever…

RUF-35894 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

Settumba Mukasa

The Cassava Community Action Research Project (CARP) is aimed at enhancing sustainable production, processing and marketing of cassava and cassava products among the farming communities. Specifically, the project is focusing on quality cas…

RUF-35892 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

G. Asea · Paul T. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo

Maize cob rot caused by Fusarium graminearum and Stenocarpella maydis affects grain yield and quality. The objective of this study was to investigate the appropriateness of multiple infection as a selection and breeding strategy for multip…

RUF-35889 2012 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

G. Asea · P. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo

Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum are the predominant species causing maize (Zea mays L.) cob rots in the tropics and sub-Saharan Africa. Developing varieties resistant to cob rots is an alternative strategy that is practical a…

RUF-35888 2014 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

G. Asea · P. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo

Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum maize cob rots are two most devastating cob rots in maize which causes yield losses and reduce grain quality as a result of mycotoxins which is produced from this fungus. Developing varieties r…

RUF-35878 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

Edward Tanyima

Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merrill) is an important crop in Uganda as it is the cheapest source of plant protein and income to farmers. Despite breeding for high yielding and disease tolerant soybean genotypes, there has not been a signific…

RUF-35862 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

E.G. Mbabazi

Newcastle disease is the major constraint to village poultry production in the world but more so in developing countries. Eradication of this disease is unlikely but it can be effectively controlled through vaccination. This study was cond…

RUF-35860 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

M. Maphosa

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is increasingly playing an important nutritive role in the food and feed industry in most countries. However, the crop is currently threatened by soybean rust disease (Phakopsora pachyrhizi). The rapid spread of so…

RUF-35859 2013 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

C. Levi

This study assessed the potential of information communication technologies (ICT) in contributing to agriculture and rural development by looking into the effectiveness of radio, television and mobile phone in dissemination of agricultural…

RUF-35858 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

T. Kisauzi

Perceptions and knowledge play a key role in shaping individual and collective response to climate change. Furthermore, understanding what types and forms of adaptation are possible, feasible and likely; and who would be involved in their …

RUF-35857 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

Julius Twinamasiko

The study analyses the field pea market chain in Uganda using data collected from 72 producers in Kabale district, South-western Uganda, 72 traders from Kabale, Mbarara and Kampala markets who were randomly selected. The study also involve…

RUF-35856 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

K. Sadik

Lack of appropriate in vitro protocols has limited advances in the use of tissue culture in rapid multiplication of planting material and development of reliable genetic transformations for AAA-EA banana. Embryogenic callus induction in AA…

RUF-35854 2013 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

R.J. Rukarwa

Sweetpotato weevil (Cylas puncticollis) Boheman is a serious pest throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The pest causes up to 28% production losses annually in Uganda. Due to difficulties to implement pest management measures and the low level of…

RUF-35853 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

Mercy Namara

Soybean is an important food and cash crop. Its production trend in Uganda has been increasing for the past 10 years, though yields are still below the potential. Soybean productivity is con-strained by a number of both biotic and abiotic …

RUF-35851 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

A. Sefasi

Productivity of sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] in Sub-Saharan Africa is significantly reduced due to damage caused by weevils, Cylas puncticollis Boheman and C. brunneus Fabricius. The improvement of weevil resistance in sweetpota…

RUF-35849 2013 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

Iragi Daniel Muhindo

Rice is one of the five most important staple foods in South-Kivu, with high and increasing demand. The gap between the demand and supply has led to increasing importation of rice in the region. Changes in climate are likely to further inc…

RUF-35848 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016