Journal articles Open Access Correlation and path analysis of yield, yield contributing and malt quality traits of Ethiopian sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genotypes L. Berhane · M.H. Firew · H.M. Gobezayohu · P.S.V. Ramesh +1 more Sorghum is a drought tolerant C4 tropical crop with wide diversity grown for food, feed and beverages. There is a growing demand for food and malt type sorghum varieties due to the low supply of mat barley, and climate resilient and gluten… RUF-38101 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2019
Journal articles Open Access Genetic variability for malting quality, yield and yield related traits of Ethiopian sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] genotypes L. Berhane · M.H. Firew · H.M. Gobezayohu · T.M. Taye Sorghum is drought tolerant C4 tropical crop with wide diversity grown for food, feed and beverages. There is a growing demand for food and malt type sorghum varieties due to the low supply of mat barley, climate resilient and gluten free … RUF-38098 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2019
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Quarterly Report for the period April-June 2019 This report is a synthesis of key achievements and progress made during the period 1 April - 30 June 2019 (the last quarter of the Financial Year 2018/19, and year-one implementation of the operational plan-2018-2022 of RUFORUM Vision 2030… RUF-38088 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 Jul 2019
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Quarterly Report for the Period January-March 2019 This report presents key achievements and progress made during the period 1st January- 31st March 2019 (third quarter of the Financial Year 2018/19, and year-one implementation of the operational plan-2018-2022 of RUFORUM Vision 2030). The… RUF-38079 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2019
Journal articles Open Access Factors effecting change in rice production practices and technologies among smallholder farmers in Kamwenge District, Uganda J.G. Agea · Gabriel Karubanga · Steven Kiwewesi · Joseph Lwanga Kiggundu Mugerwa +1 more This study unraveled the factors effecting change in rice production practices and technologies among smallholder farmers in Kamwenge district, Uganda. A longitudinal study involving six focus group discussions and 100 semi-structured inte… RUF-38069 2019 CC BY 4.0 14 Jun 2019
Journal articles Open Access The contribution of agro-ecology as a solution to hunger in the world: a review Matabaro Wivine Adidja · J.G.M. Majaliwa · J. Mwine · Joseph Ssekandi Evidence from different studies has revealed a great contribution of agro-ecology in solving the world hunger sustainably. Agro-ecology addresses the problems and limitations of industrial agriculture such as inequalities, increased povert… RUF-38067 2019 CC BY 4.0 5 Jun 2019
Journal articles Open Access Topsoil removal and cultivation effects on structural and hydraulic properties P.O. Abam · S. Omovbude · Bassey Etim Udom Topsoil removal and intensive cultivation of fragile sandy loam soil may reduce water movement into and within the soil and decrease available water capacity. The purpose of this study was to determine if topsoil removal (SSR) and 10-year … RUF-38065 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soil physical properties and carbon/nitrogen relationships in stable aggregates under legume and grass fallow S. Omovbude · Bassey Etim Udom Short-season fallow with legumes and/or grasses can restore the soil organic C and nitrogen (N) and improve soil structure. In this study, we accessed the effects of 2-season legume and grass fallow on structural properties and C/N relatio… RUF-38062 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2019
Journal articles Open Access Plastic limits and aggregates of soil after five annual applications of poultry manure and spent mushroom substrate Joy John Oluchi · Bassey Etim Udom Background and Objective: Information concerning moisture properties of soil on account of their direct relation with changes of soil matrix can be obtained by evaluating the Atterberg limits of the soil. The study was carried out to evalu… RUF-38059 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2019
Journal articles Open Access Critical moisture content, bulk density relationships and compaction of cultivated and uncultivated soils in the humid tropics Joy Ehilegbu · Bassey Etim Udom Soil compaction affects soil fertility through increasing bulk density and soil strength. It also decreases infiltration rate, total porosity and amount of water stored in the root zone for crop use. In this study, we evaluated the optimum… RUF-38055 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37913 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37912 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Community‑led data collection using Open Data Kit for surveillance of animal African trypanosomiasis in Shimba hills, Kenya Benard W. Kulohoma · Nicodemus Masila · Caroline K. Mirieri · Lillian Wambua +2 more Objective: In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is an increase in trypanosome non-susceptibility to multiple trypanocides, but limited information on judicious trypanocide use is accessible to smallholder farmers and agricultural stakeholders in d… RUF-37907 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil, runoff and nutrient losses from maize and banana based systems in the Lake Kivu Basin M.W. Adidja · E. Adipala · S. Bashwira · J.G.M. Majaliwa +1 more This study was carried out to determine the initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil erosion from Maize and Banana based cropping systems in Lwiro micro catchment in the Lake Kivu basin. Soil, runoff and nutrient losse… RUF-37900 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Social cognitive drivers of farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach in Uganda S. W. Kalule · Gabriel Karubanga · D. Ongeng · H. Sseguya Globally, universities are repositioning themselves for community outreach although with difficulty in responding to the unpredictable social features of host communities. Accordingly, this study aims to assess the role of social cognitive… RUF-37896 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soybean rust severity, rate of rust development, and tolerance as influenced by maturity period and season E. Adipala · R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa Studies were conducted in Uganda for three consecutive seasons to evaluate soybean lines of different maturation periods against rust. All the lines were highly susceptible to rust with only two lines graded as moderately resistant: TGx 18… RUF-37894 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soybean rust severity, rate of rust development, and tolerance as influenced by maturity period and season E. Adipala · R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa Studies were conducted in Uganda for three consecutive seasons to evaluate soybean lines of different maturation periods against rust. All the lines were highly susceptible to rust with only two lines graded as moderately resistant: TGx 18… RUF-37893 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Responding to the soybean rust epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa: a review Ekwamu Adipala · R. Kawuki · J. Lamo · P. Tukamuhabwa Soybean rust ( Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow), a major threat to soybean production, is a new pathogen on the African continent, where it is increasingly threatening soybean production. The fungus is highly variable, and this complicates mos… RUF-37891 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder farmers’ decision and level of participation in the potato market in Uganda A. Kasharu · E. Katungi · H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha +1 more Smallholder potato farmers in Uganda face many production and marketing challenges including limited access to markets and low surpluses for sale into the market. This study sought to underscore the factors that influence smallholder farme… RUF-37890 2014 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potato market access, marketing efficiency and on-farm value addition in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Understanding barriers to market access for smallholder farmers and their marketing ef- ficiency when they participate in agricultural value chains is key to unlocking the market potential and overcoming market failures. This study aimed a… RUF-37888 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potential determinants of profits and market efficiency of potato market chains in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Purpose – The study aimed at understanding the level of inefficiencies in the potato market chain. Farmers sell potato to traders but continue to complain of limited market access and low profits. The purpose of this paper is to determine … RUF-37886 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Facilitating conditions for farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach S. W. Kalule · Gabriel Karubanga · D. Ongeng · H. Sseguya Purpose: This study elucidates on how faculty supervision support to students during farm placements and other facilitating conditions influence farmer learning in the student-centred university outreach. Methodology/Design/Approach: Cross… RUF-37884 2019 CC BY 4.0 12 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Land cover and soil properties influence on forage quantity in a semiarid region in East Africa A. Egeru · G. Gabiri · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa +2 more Soil properties contribute to the widely recognised resilience of semiarid areas. However, limited attention has been given in providing a scientific basis of how semiarid soil properties in the various land covers occur and how they influ… RUF-37883 2019 CC BY 4.0 9 Apr 2019
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM Bi-Annual Conference Side Event for Female Vice Chancellors From Universities in Africa: Proceedings of the Forum for African Women Vice Chancellors (FAWoVC) The second Forum for African Women Vice Chancellors (FAWoVC) was held on October 21, 2018 in Nairobi. The preeminent leadership and networking event with a continental reach was founded in 2016 as a way of helping women surmount the prevai… RUF-37881 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Apr 2019
TAGDev Resources Open Access Factsheets on capacitites in agricultural higher education Credible quantitative and qualitative information on existing capacities in agricultural higher education agencies in Africa are crucial for strategic planning, policy formulation, setting priorities and benchmarks, measuring progress towa… RUF-37877 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2019
