Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda Wembabazi Enoch Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40857 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda Wembabazi Enoch Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40856 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda E.Y Danquah · D Dzidzienyo · Wembabazi Enoch · W. Esuma +7 more Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40855 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda E.Y Danquah · D Dzidzienyo · Wembabazi Enoch · W. Esuma +7 more Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40854 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Effect of inorganic fertilizer applications on greenhouse gas emissions and microbial activity in shaded coffee of Mount Elgon, Eastern Uganda E. Adipala · G. Eilu · P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa +2 more A study was conducted in non tilled coffee agroforestry fields of Eastern Uganda to understand the effects of application of inorganic fertilizers on soil nutrient loss in form of gas for mitigation of unsustainable agricultural practices.… RUF-40844 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Climate change impacts and adaptation strategies in Africa: Selected case studies E. Adipala · S. Akello · A Badji · A Ibanda +1 more Climate change poses significant challenges to Africa, impacting various sectors and regions across the continent. This comprehensive review examines the effects of climate change in Africa through case studies in the Sahel, West Africa, E… RUF-40840 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access Request for Proposals: Development and Implementation of an Event Management System for RUFORUM Convenings The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a consortium of 170 universities in 40 African countries, is seeking proposals for the development and implementation of an innovative event management system … RUF-40835 2024 CC BY 4.0 4 Mar 2024
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR RECRUITMENT SERVICES Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is seeking proposals from qualified firms to provide recruitment services for various staff positions within the organization. The selected firm will be responsible… RUF-40834 2024 CC BY 4.0 4 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Detection, isolation and baseline characterization of indigenous PhlD+ fluorescent Pseudomonas species for the control of bean root rot and coffee wilt disease in Uganda R. Edema · S. N. Kamenya Fluorescent Pseudomonas spp. which produces antibiotics such as 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG/phl) have biocontrol activity against many important soil-borne fungal pathogens. We isolated several Pseudomonas spp. carrying genes for DAPG… RUF-40833 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement: A model Training and Research Hub for Next Generation of Plant Breeders for Africa E. Adipala · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi +2 more Africa has a significant shortage of first-class plant breeding professionals. To meet future food demand in Africa, there is need to train more expert plant breeders. The Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) h… RUF-40831 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Seed Systems in Uganda: Review of Present Status and Future Needs A. O. Adebo · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi Seed systems provide a foundation for agricultural development. Agriculture is the dominant occupation in the continent, employing 70% of the population in Africa and 68% in Uganda. If governments are to transform rural areas and their peo… RUF-40828 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of student satisfaction with higher education: The case of RUFORUM- supported students in Member Universities in Africa A. Egeru · R.J. Rukarwa · M. Waswa RUFORUM (Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture) has continued to render educational programs more relevant to local, national, and regional labor market needs through supporting the development of new and revised… RUF-40817 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Internationalisation of PHARMBIOTRAC: An Eastern and Southern Africa Higher Education Centre of Excellence in “Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine” at Mbarara University of Science and Technology C.U. Tolo · Anke Weisheit PHARMBIOTRAC (Pharm-BioTechnology and Traditional Medicine Center) is a newly established centre of excellence at MUST with support from the World Bank under Africa Centres of Excellence (ACE II) Programme and recruits at least 30% Africa … RUF-40816 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Mediating role of organizational support and commitment on the relationship between psychological empowerment and innovativeness of farmer organizations in central Uganda R. Sebuliba-Mutumba An investigation was carried out to establish the influence perceived organizational support (POSA) and farmer commitment (COMMIT) have on the relationship between psychological empowerment behavior (PEB) and innovativeness of smallholder … RUF-40815 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Post-doctoral fellowship experiences and lessons gained during the inter-disciplinary research approach regarding innovations among farmer groups J.G. Agea · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba Experience shows that delving into a post-doctoral arena without proper orientation, guidance, modeling and development support can be quite challenging. As one winds up the doctoral processes, one observation is the need for commitment an… RUF-40814 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access JuFresh enterprises practical experiences: Application of the Student’s Enterprise Scheme (SES) Model L. Aciro · J. Alla · H. Amolo · W. Odongo +2 more Motivated by the bumper fruits harvest in the region and concerned about the high level of Post harvest fruit wastage, a group of five MSc Students conceived the business idea of adding value to the fruits through juice making. Registered … RUF-40795 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Stimulating youth entrepreneurial mindset and orientation: experiences from the students’ enterprise scheme at Gulu University S. Elolu · W. Kalule · W. Odongo · D.M. Okello Enhancing the entrepreneurship orientation of the youth is now considered the best approach to increasing employability and employment. Responding to calls for entrepreneurship programs to be more practical in nature, Gulu University devel… RUF-40789 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access “Made, not born”; Experiences from the Entrepreneurial Mentorship Program at Gulu University P. Kyohairwe · J. Mugonya · S. Muzhange Being part of the first cohort of the MCF@RUFORUM scholars has indeed been a blessing to the three authors of this paper. As fresh master students, we looked at the agri-entrepreneurship mentorship program at Gulu University with a lot adm… RUF-40784 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The association between cancer incidence, HIV prevalence, and Gross Domestic Product in Uganda L. K. Atuhaire · R. K. Mubiru · H. Namawejje This study examined the association of cancer incidence, HIV prevalence and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uganda. The study utilised secondary data where Cancer data were obtained from the Kampala Cancer Registry, Department of Pathology… RUF-40781 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change and Variability of Smallholder Dry Bean Farmers in Hoima District, Uganda S. Baguma · N. Mbabazi · W.J. Van den Berg The adverse effects of climate change and variability have affected crop production through the increasing erratic rainfall, drought, floods, pests, and diseases that have significantly reduced crop yields in many places including Uganda. … RUF-40778 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Improving access to agricultural information to small scale farmers using ICT systems in Central Uganda J. Kato Small scale holder farmers in rural areas growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) face challenge in accessing information on ginger production from pre-harvest to post-harvest stage, yet the information is needed to help farmers understand an… RUF-40770 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Embedding Post-Doctoral Fellows in African Higher Institutions of Learning: Experiences and Lessons Learnt from the case of Makerere University, Uganda J.G. Agea · Gabriel Karubanga The post-doctoral fellowship was intended to unearth the potential of participatory, and information and communication technologies (ICTs) led extension and learning approaches in agricultural and environmental education in Uganda. This in… RUF-40769 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Opportunities, practices of Scaling out student’s ideas and community engagement for agribusiness innovations S. Kalimunjaye · A. Kasharu · F. Koddo · M. Masanza +2 more The approach of scaling out students’ technologies in the near future will depend on model of training and placement needs of students for internship programs. Nevertheless, forming incubation centers and encouraging research is a critical… RUF-40768 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences and Lessons of Youth Agribusiness Incubation at Bishop Stuart University, Western Uganda M. R. Kalibwani Business incubation, a process aimed at supporting the development and scaling of growth oriented, early stage enterprises, can play a significant role in promoting youth entrepreneurship and solving the challenge of youth unemployment. In… RUF-40762 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Progress with establishment of the Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) - an East and Southern Africa African Centre of Excellence S. Akello · A. Z. Chitake · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema +1 more Low agricultural productivity in Eastern and Southern Africa has led to recurrent chronic food insecurity, poor nutrition, and widespread poverty that continue to affect a significant proportion of the population. This low productivity is … RUF-40744 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
