Working Document Series Open Access Spatial Variation of Soil Organic Carbon under the Linear Simultaneous Agroforestry System S. Balaba Tumwebaze · E. Bevilacqua · Russell Briggs · T. Volk Most research on spatial variability of soil organic carbon (SOC) has been conducted in forest and grassland soils, but no research has been conducted on agroforestry soils. Knowledge about the variability of SOC can assist in generating e… RUF-32256 2012 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Diet and Feeding Habits of a Small Catfish, Clarias Liocephalus in Wetlands of Western Uganda L. Chapman · J. Kang’ombe · J. Rutaisire · D. Sikawa +1 more Clarias liocephalus is an air-breathing catfish inhabiting wetlands of Uganda and widely distributed in East Africa. The species is in high demand for sale as live bait in the Nile perch fishery of Lake Victoria and equally important in th… RUF-32222 2012 CC BY 4.0 14 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Agro-Morphological Characterisation of Exotic and Local Green Gram (Mung Bean) (Vigna Radiata) for Breeding Purposes in Uganda H. Talwana · A. Waniale · N. Wanyera In order to start a good breeding programme that will potentially develop high yielding and disease resistant varieties, germplasm collection and characterisation is a prerequisite. The objectives of this study were to characterise 38 loca… RUF-32061 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Verifying the Premium Value of Selected African Indigenous Vegetables in Target Sites of the Lake Victoria Basin L.S.M. Akunadabweni · A. Namutebi · J. Ssozi The purpose of this research was to verify the premium value in terms of nutritional and economic potential of selected African indigenous vegetable plants (AIVPs) along the Lake Victoria basin. Partial findings of this study being reporte… RUF-32027 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Advances in Cassava Research in Management of Cassava Brown Streak Virus Disease in Uganda Settumba Mukasa Cassava is an important food crop in Africa where it is affected by two main virus diseases, cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). CMD occurs in all the cassava-growing countries on the continent and it has … RUF-32003 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Utilisation and Conservation of Shea Butter Trees (Vitellaria Paradoxa) in and Around Aloi Internally Displaced Persons’ Camps in Lira District, Northern Uganda W. Alum · J. Obua · J.B.L. Okullo · B. Ongom +1 more Influence of internal displacement on utilisation and conservation of shea butter trees was studied in Aloi sub-county, Moroto County, Lira district between 2007 and 2008. Sixty respondents were randomly selected and interviewed. These wer… RUF-31981 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Conserve and Screen Premium Value Indigenous Plant Biodiversity and Products on Smallholder Farming Systems of Lake Victoria Basin in East Africa L.S.M. Akundabweni · S. Munialo · A. Namutebi · J. Ssozi Indigenous plants (IPs) particularly African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) have been neglected in East Africa despite their food and nutritional value. This project was therefore initiated to promote cultivation and conservation of AIVs. Th… RUF-31953 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Investigating Viability of Premium Influenced Land use Structure in Production of Quality Indigenous Vegetable L.S.M. Akunadabweni · J. Mburu · S. Munialo · A. Namutebi Raised bed gardening is a form of land use structure that is becoming popular among home vegetable growers especially in parts of the world with greater population densities or less tillable land. Raised bed plots coined as Premium Influen… RUF-31942 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Improving Biological Nitrogen Fixation (BNF) by Groundnuts (Arachis hypogea L.) Grown in Acid Soils Amended with Calcitic and Dolomitic Limestones R. Merckx · J.K. Ogega · J.R. Okalebo · D.K. Okello +5 more Groundnut is an important grain legume in the traditional cropping systems of western Kenya and eastern Uganda. This research focuses on assessing and utilising the biological nitrogen fixation (BNF) potential of groundnut in alleviating s… RUF-31894 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting Corporate and Community Involvement in Natural Resource Management Through Dissemination of Research Findings and Participation in Field Investigations of Mine Pollution in Kasese, Western Uganda J.G.M. Majaliwa · R. Osaliya In a field attachment to Kasese Cobalt Company Limited (KCCL), the communities of Kahendero and Hamukungu landing sites on Lake George shores were engaged in investigations of the impact of pollution and subsequent interventions by KCCL, a… RUF-31878 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Age and Growth of the Nile Perch, Lates Niloticus L. in Lake Victoria, Uganda L.J. Chapman · W.N. Nkalubo This research determined age and growth of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) from Lake Victoria commercial catches using transverse-sectioned sagittal otoliths. Marginal increment analysis of the otoliths indicated bimodal deposition of annuli … RUF-31869 2012 CC BY 4.0 11 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Constraints to Use of Animal Source Foods in Diets of 2 - 5 year old Children from Rural Communities in Kamuli District, Uganda E.K. Colecraft · A. Lartey · S. Oluka · O. Sakyi-Dawson This cross sectional study, conducted in 2007 assessed household constraints to use of animal source foods (ASF) in diets of 2-5 year old children in rural Kamuli District in eastern Uganda. Assessments were made at food security levels on… RUF-31859 2012 CC BY 4.0 11 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of Adoption of Soil Erosion Control Technologies in Mt. Elgon Highlands in Eastern Uganda M. Barungi · A. Edriss · J. Mugisha · D.H. Ng’ong’ola +1 more The study made an inquiry into the determinants of adoption of soil erosion control technologies in Bukwo and Kween districts. We found adoption would be high if farmers own different types of farm tools, get frequent extension advice, are… RUF-31787 2012 CC BY 4.0 5 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of Starter Pigs Fed Malted and Fermented Maize Based Weaner Diets G.A. Beyihayo · D. Mutetikka · M. Nabasirye Two experiments were conducted with the overall objective of developing appropriate diets to permit early weaning for increased productivity and profitability of pig production. Use of malted or fermented maize grain in weaner diets is an … RUF-31761 2012 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of Milk Production in Nyabubare Sub County, Bushenyi District, Western Uganda G. Arinaitwe · B. Bua This study was conducted to determine the factors responsible for low milk production in Nyabubare sub-county, Bushenyi district, Uganda. Dairy farming is a major activity in this subcounty, with communities almost entirely dependent on it… RUF-31748 2012 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Tree Attribute Ranking and Phenology Study: Farmers’ Knowledge of Trees Commonly Found on Coffee Farms Bordering Mabira Forest Reserve in Mukono District, Uganda Muchelo Ronald Omeli The potential of trees in agroforestry coffee systems to provide goods and services is increasingly recognized as important in improving local livelihoods and reducing the pressure on existing forest resources. There is a lack of informati… RUF-31742 2011 CC BY 4.0 9 Apr 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Molecular Characterisation of Multidrug Resistant Tuberculosis Human Isolates in Kampala George William Muyombya Strains of Mycobacteria tuberculosis complex that are resistant to the two first line drugs rifampicin and isoniazid are increasing in Kampala. Archived human multidrug resistant tuberculosis isolates collected from Kampala between 1997 an… RUF-31699 2013 CC BY 4.0 17 Mar 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of Tsetse Salivary Gland Growth Factor-2 and Tsetse Antigen- 5 as Markers of Exposure to Tsetse Bites in Cattle Samuel Posian Wamala During their blood meals, arthropod vectors including tsetse flies inject saliva into their hosts to enhance their feeding efficiency. The salivary gland secretions include a number of proteins some of which can elicit the host’s immune re… RUF-31697 2013 CC BY 4.0 13 Mar 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Quality of Sulfadoxine-Pyrimethamine (SP) Tablets Sold in Drug Outlets in Arua District- Uganda Patrick Vudriko Background: Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) remain a corner stone in intermittent preventive treatment (IPT) of malaria in pregnancy. Reports of substandard and counterfeit antimalarial drugs in Uganda and neighbouring countries like DRC an… RUF-31695 2010 CC BY 4.0 13 Mar 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessment of Cortisol Hormone Levels among Captive Gorilla Using Saliva and Urine Cortisol Solome Namirimu Mountain gorillas (Gorilla berengei berengei) and Lowland gorillas (Gorilla berengei graueri) are the world's most endangered ape species. Both species have experienced poaching of adults and illegal trade. Confiscation of infants from ill… RUF-31692 2013 CC BY 4.0 10 Mar 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Lesions and Prevalence of Newcastle Disease in Chicken Presented for Necropsy at Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Makerere University Mathias Afayoa Poultry diseases are among the major constraints of chicken production in Uganda of which Newcastle disease (ND) is still one of the most important devastating diseases of chicken. This study was conducted from October 2008 to March 2010 t… RUF-31690 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Mar 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Developmental Changes in the Activity of Major Intestinal Brush Border Enzymes in the Wild Juvenile Nile Perch, Lates niloticus (Linnaeus, 1758) Charles Drago Kato The Nile perch, Lates niloticus is a carnivorous fish and a potential candidate for aquaculture. The ability of fish to utilize ingested nutrients depends on availability of appropriate enzymes along the intestinal tract and can be used in… RUF-31688 2011 CC BY 4.0 10 Mar 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Soybean Rust Diversity and Adaptation of Elite Soybean Lines to the Ugandan Environment Tonny Obua Soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow) is a major threat to soybean production worldwide. The objectives of this study were to; a) assess P. pachyrhizi diversity in the major soybean growing areas of Uganda usin SSR markers; b) assess … RUF-31686 2013 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2014
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access Bids for Video Teleconferencing Facilities RUFORUM has set aside funds for acquisition of Video Teleconferencing Facilities and, now invites bids for provision of the facilities. Only qualified bidders with proven experience of not less than 3 years will be considered. Interested … RUF-31665 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2014
Technical reports Open Access Maximizing RUFORUM’s Knowledge Management and Outreach Lisbeth Levey Knowledge management and information dissemination are major components of RUFORUM’s mission of improving postgraduate training and research in the institutions where RUFORUM works. RUFORUM asked for assistance in: 1) Planning and implemen… RUF-31639 CC BY 4.0 18 Nov 2013
