Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing sweetpotato resistance to African weevils (Cylas puncticollis and Cylas brunneus) through transgenic breeding J. F. Kreuze · S.B. Mukasa · R.J. Rukarwa Sweetpotato production is greatly constrained by two weevil species; Cylas puncticollis and C. brunneus that cause yield losses of up to 80%. The use of resistant sweetpotato cultivars is the most sustainable strategy to control the weevil… RUF-34519 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the impact of climate change adaptation on agriculture production in eastern Uganda B. Bashaasha · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M. N. Mangheni · D. Nabikolo The objective of the study is to assess the costs and benefits of the key gendered climate change adaptation strategies used by farmers in Mbale and Soroti districts, two diverse areas in eastern Uganda and investigate their potential base… RUF-34515 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Pyramiding Fusarium root rot resistance genes and validation of SSR PVBR87 in common bean P. Gibson · C. Mukankusi · J. Obala · P.R. Rubaihayo This study determined effectiveness of pyramided Fusarium root rot (FRR) resistance genes and validated association of SSR PVBR87 marker with FRR resistance in common bean. A double cross (DC) involving four resistance sources was used to … RUF-34514 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Climate change adaptation strategies among agricultural communities in Uganda: The case of Kabale and Nakasongla districts P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa · R.L. Mwerera Climate change affects the ability of developing countries to achieve their poverty reduction and sustainable development strategies. Uganda was labeled among the most vulnerable countries to climate change risks. Rural farmers who depend … RUF-34511 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Combining ability and performance of maize hybrids under low nitrogen and drought stress G. Asea · R. Edema · A. Nyombayire The main objective of this study was to develop maize genotypes that perform well under drought and low-nitrogen stresses. Twelve parents were crossed in a half-diallel mating design. The resultant F1 hybrids were evaluated in four environ… RUF-34506 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding the gender dimensions of the impact of climate change on agriculture and adaptation among small holder farmers in eastern Uganda B. Bashaasha · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M. N. Mangheni The way gender influences the impact and adaptation to climate change is not well understood. Therefore, the overall objective of the study is to determine the gender dimensions of the impact of climate change on agriculture and small hold… RUF-34496 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Pastoral adaptation strategies to climate change in selected areas of the cattle corridor of Uganda P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa · H. Makuma-Massa · P. Mukwaya +1 more Pastoralists’ communities have been able to cope in various ways to climate change stresses. However, little is known of these coping practices. This study examined the major climatic stresses in the past three decades amongst agro-pastora… RUF-34495 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Climate change adaptation strategies in the semi-arid region of Uganda P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa · P. Mukwaya This project documented the major climate change shocks, community adaptations and coping strategies in semi-arid areas of Uganda. The study adopted both qualitative and quantitative research approaches. The study was conducted in four dis… RUF-34490 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Genetics of resistance to bacterial leaf blight in rice germplasm in Uganda G. Asea · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · P.J. Mudingotto +3 more Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is one of the most serious diseases of rice worldwide. The disease causes significant losses mostly in lowland rice. This study is investigating the mode of gene action of… RUF-34489 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Gender dimensions of climate change adaptation and mitigation by smallholder farmers in Uganda B. Bashaasha · T. Kisauzi · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M. N. Mangheni Climate change is now recognized as serious with long term negative effects on agricultural productivity, and hence on the well-being of communities especially in Africa. Farmers have experienced climate change effects and have tried to mi… RUF-34486 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to rice yellow mottle virus disease in selected rice cultivars in Uganda G. Asea · R. Edema · J. Lamo · M.L. Mogga Rice yellow mottle sobemovirus (RYMV) has been identified as the most destructive viral disease in lowland and upland rice. In this study, the mode of inheritance of resistance to a prevalent RYMV strain in Uganda was determined for five r… RUF-34477 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Climate change impacts to agriculture in Uganda’s semi arid areas, farmers’ means of adaptation: An application of cross-section data V. Ekiyar · C. Jumbe · J. Mangisoni · D. Mkwambisi The most climate change prone communities in Uganda are those living in semi arid areas of Karamoja and parts of Teso where droughts have been most frequent and most prolonged. In Karamoja alone, during the last decade more than 10 severe … RUF-34475 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access A support tool for enhancing policy decision making for climate change adaptation in agriculture: An information systems approach R. Batte · J.G.M. Majaliwa · A. S. Rwashana Policy decision making often fails to achieve the desired outcomes due to complexity of both the environment and the policy making process itself. This article highlights the impacts of climate change on human livelihood, discusses the wai… RUF-34474 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing genetic resistance to soybean rust disease R. Bandyopadhyay · M. Maphosa · C. Mukankusi · H. Talwana Soybean is an important crop worldwide with unrivalled protein quality and content. Sustenance of soybean productivity is, however, compromised by the devastating soybean rust disease caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi. Some resist… RUF-34472 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the efficacy of pyramided genes in conferring dual and durable resistance to bean anthracnose and root rot M. Kiryowa · C. Mukankusi · S. Nkalubo · H. Talwana +1 more Bean anthracnose (Colletotricum lindemuthianum) and root rots are important diseases of beans in Uganda. The coexistence of both diseases on the crop in farmers’ fields and the ability of these pathogens to overcome incorporated resistance… RUF-34465 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Improving greengram production for nutritional diversification, income and food security in Uganda G. Elepu · J. Obuo · H. L. Talwana · N. Wanyera This project seeks options for improving greengram production and guidelines for promoting it as a crop for diversification of income and food security in Uganda. The project will analyze the greengram value chain system; identify the key … RUF-34456 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization of root development in a segregating diploid banana population as a searching basis for resistance to Radopholus similis M. Inamahoro · J. Lorenzen · H. Talwana Plant parasitic nematodes are recognised as the most serious pests of bananas wherever they are grown. Nematodes feed, multiply and migrate inside banana roots causing necrotic and reduced root systems. Genetic resistance to nematodes prov… RUF-34444 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Agronomic performance of potato population B3C2 genotypes in southwestern Uganda P. Gibson · R. Kakuhenzire · T. Ndacyayisenga · G. Tusiime Thirteen potato genotypes known as population B3C2 were evaluated for yield and resistance to late blight. Assessment of late blight severity started at the onset of the disease symptoms; disease severity rating was based on visual symptom… RUF-34431 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Exploiting genome synteny in breeding for Protein Quality and Waxiness in maize and sorghum G. Asea · A. BomBom · R. Edema · P. Gibson +2 more Maize and sorghum are important staple cereals in sub-Saharan Africa. Nonetheless, their utility and remunerability is compromised by a low available lysine content and digestiblitiy of both protein and starch in the endosperm. Over the de… RUF-34425 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory management of Striga in cereal-based cropping systems in eastern Uganda J. Bisikwa · I. Kapting · M. B. Karuhanga · M. Otim +2 more Striga hermonthica is a parasitic weed that infects cereal crops often causing 30-100% crop losses on farmers’ fields. Past research has developed several effective Striga control strategies, most of which have not been adopted by farmers,… RUF-34365 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Establishment of LMD-Aligned Master programme in post-conflicts countries of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa E. Adipala · L. D’Haese · Freedom. King · C.L. Kizza +4 more Food insecurity and poor health are recognized as key drivers of emergence of conflicts in low income countries. Sustainable peace building strategy should therefore consider investing in increased access to food and nutrition while simult… RUF-34312 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer perception on effects of the witch weed infestations in sorghum in Ishongorero sub county, Ibanda district, south western Uganda B. Bua · C. Nowamani Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench is the fifth most important cereal in the semi arid regions of the world in terms of production and area planted. However, sorghum production is constrained by a number of factors including pests and di… RUF-34289 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Hybrid integration of ICT in higher education: A case of UTAMU R. Baguma · J.T. Lubega While there is general understanding about the paradigm shift in the higher education sector, students’ demands, teacher instruction and technology changes, higher educational institutions are increasingly facing challenges of having to de… RUF-34285 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Improving graduate competencies through field attachments: Experiences from the School of Agricultural Sciences, Makerere University P. Ebanyat · P. Isubikalu · B. B. Obaa · H. N. Opolot The demand for skilled university graduates to address practical development challenges is higher today than ever before. Field attachment is one of the main approaches for integrating competence building into academic programmes in many u… RUF-34276 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Trend in climate variation in Karamoja Sub-region, northern eastern Uganda D. Aleper · A. Egeru · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa +1 more This study focused at determining the spatial and temporal rainfall and temperature characteristics in Karamoja with a view of establishing the intensity of climate variability. The study utilized historical data (1947-1976) and NOAA reana… RUF-34237 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
