Working Document Series Open Access Screening of selected cassava genotypes for resistance to Cassava Brown Streak Disease by mechanical grafting in Southern Mozambique Z. Anabela · H. Magaia · A. Mondjana · E. Oyesigye Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major biotic stress of cassava in Southern, Eastern and Central Africa. It is caused by two virus species; the Ugandan cassava brown streak virus (UCBSV) and the cassava brown streak virus (CBSV). T… RUF-37490 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological and genetic diversity among blackberry accessions in Kenya J.A. Ochieng’ Horticultural crops’ morphological and genetic diversity are important components for cultivar development and a pre-requisite for cultivar improvement. This study is being conducted to determine the morphological and genetic diversity amo… RUF-37486 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ own evaluation criteria in the continued use of adopted improved maize seed varieties C. Chonde · A.K. Edriss · I.M.C. Mambo, · Z.S.K. Mvena +1 more Use of improved maize seed varieties has been continuously recommended to farmers by the government of Tanzania to increase crop productivity. Maize varieties are developed at research centres and seed companies like SEEDCO and PANNAR. In … RUF-37485 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Post flowering drought tolerance in cowpea genotypes in Uganda R. Edema · P. Gibson · S.E. Mwale, · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula +2 more Drought stress remains a challenge in the drought prone areas of eastern and north eastern regions of Uganda where cowpea is predominantly grown. Yield losses of up to 50% have been reported on cowpea due to drought. This study was underta… RUF-37482 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The effects of plant density on growth and yield of groundnuts J. Goodman · V. Kabambe · W. Mhango · L.M. Mkandawire +1 more Groundnut (Arachis hypogea) is one of the grain legumes that is widely grown by smallholder farmers in Malawi. The yield and quality of groundnut is affected by a number of factors such as plant density. A study was conducted at Exagris Af… RUF-37480 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variation in durum wheat in N-use efficiency and heritability of traits at different N fertilizer application levels W. Bayu · M. Belay · T. Dessalegn Twelve durum wheat (Triticum durum L.) genotypes were evaluated for Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) and related traits using two rates of nitrogen fertilizer application (69 kg N ha-1 and 115 kg N ha-1) in a randomized complete block design … RUF-37477 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Competitiveness of selected pasture plant species with parthenium weed Mengistu Alemayehu · N. Lisanework · I Mehdi A study was conducted to investigate competitiveness of pasture species grown in combination with parthenium weed (Parthenium hysterophorus L.) at varying density levels at Tony farm, Haramaya University in Ethiopia using a factorial Rando… RUF-37476 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Response of sorghum genotypes to anthracnose and Turcicum leaf blight M. A. Abdelbagi · Nafisa Elmahi Ahmed · Beshir Mayada M. · P. Okori +1 more The absence of cultivars with dual disease levels of resistance justifies the search for genotypes with diseases resistance genes in sorghum breeding programs. In this study, four field and two greenhouse experiments were carried out in so… RUF-37473 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Changes in respiration pathways during hydrogen cyanamide-induced terminal budbreak of Cripps’ Pink M. Inamahoro · G. Jacobs · E. Louw · M. Schmeisser +1 more Apple trees that do not receive adequate chill during winter undergo improper release of endodormancy resulting in decreased bud break, and uneven and delayed blooming that impacts negatively on yield. To overcome this, chemical rest break… RUF-37471 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Molecular analysis of over-expression of NPR1 gene in putative transgenics of Brassica juncea plants G. Anita · S.R. Bhat · M. Hailay Brassica accounts for nearly 27% of vegetable oil requirements of India. Its production however is constrained by Alternaria blight ( Alternaria brassicae). The absence of resistance genes within crossable germplasm of Brassica juncea nece… RUF-37461 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of tillage practices and cropping systems on maize grain yield in Gurue, Mozambique G.M. Ceronio · O. Chichongue · C.C. du Preez · J.J. Van Tol Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are being promoted in southern Africa to increase crop production in light of the highly depleted soils. The Mozambican population is highly depended in maize making the country extremely vulnerable … RUF-37457 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of application of aquaculture effluent on nutrient uptake and grain yield of the common bean P. Akol · N. Alupo · F. Bugenyi · M. Iwadra +4 more A study was conducted to evaluate the fertilizer value of aquaculture effluent from African catfish (Clarius glerepenus) with respect to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The study i) determined the crop nutrient value of aquaculture efflu… RUF-37453 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Temporal development of sorghum anthracnose in Uganda A. Akwero · R. Edema · P. Okori The temporal characterization of sorghum anthracnose spread from an inoculum source and selection of models to describe the disease progress overtime was the focus of this study. The development of sorghum anthracnose in time on three cult… RUF-37446 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Soil and water conservation practices and soil erosion intensity in the Lake Kivu Basin, Democratic Republic of Congo M.W. Adidja · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M.P. Somora · M. M. Tenywa This study was carried out with the following objectives (i) to identify existing soil and water conservation practices, and (ii) develop a soil erosion hazard model for the Lake Kivu basin. The identification of existing soil and water co… RUF-37444 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of crop rotation on aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts A. Abraham · R.L. Brandenburg · W. Mhango · S.M.C. Njoroge +1 more Aflatoxins are secondary metabolites primarily produced by the fungi Aspergillus flavus, A. parasiticus and, to a lesser extent, A. nomius. Good agricultural practices can aid in the reduction of aflatoxin contaminatio in the field. Well p… RUF-37442 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization and evaluation of rice genotypes under rainfed ecosystems in Malawi and Mozambique H. Abade · J.A. Abdala · J.M. Bokosi · A.M. Mwangwela +1 more Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important crop for human consumption world wide, including in under-developed countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America where it is cultivated in small holdings. In Mozambique and Malawi rice is produced by s… RUF-37438 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Managing cellular network signaling traffic using helper nodes E. Bainomugisha · I. N. Oteyo There is a tremendous uptake of smartphones and other mobile devices that has made mobile apps more popular. Many of these mobile apps are network enabled and can transfer or receive data to/from the network through the signaling process. … RUF-37432 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access AgriMatch: A dynamic Ontology Matching System P. Ochieng Multiple conceptualizations are inevitable, especially in a widely distributed large scale system like the web. Every information community share a given conceptualization which may be different from another information community. Despite … RUF-37430 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Coping with hardship in Gezira Scheme, Sudan: Farmer’s strategy of developing a system of knowledge management F. Birungi Kyazze · J.K. Kampen · N.S.A Musa · H. Sseguya Gezira scheme in Sudan is one of the most important schemes in the country, as it accounts for half of the total irrigated area in Sudan. From 1956 the Government of Sudan provided most of the agricultural services. However, from 1981 to 2… RUF-37428 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Student and e–assessment authentication in distance learning T. Bulega · K.D. Mugambi · J. Sansa-Otim Distance learning has grown from the use of print media and video tapes to campus portal access and internet based access to online resources in order to take advantage of electronic benefits. Although online courses provide access to high… RUF-37425 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding customer value as a driver for customer loyalty: The case of Airtel - Uganda J. Delyon The value concept has in recent times come to the forefront as many businesses and institutions grapple with how to ensure customers adopt their products, technologies, services and stay loyal without defecting to competitors. Customer val… RUF-37421 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Innovation Platforms as accelerators to agricultural technology adoption in Ghana A. Adu-Appiah · K. Agyeman · S.K. Darkey · B. Nsiah Frimpong +3 more Following a base line survey of maize farmers in two innovation platforms (IPs), 600 farmers were randomly selected and engaged in mini-kits demonstrations in four districts in Ghana. Under the mini-kit demonstration, a kilogram of drought… RUF-37419 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strategy for alignment to the LMD system in selected francophone universities of Africa E. Adipala · L. D’Haese · F. King · C.L. Kizza +7 more This study aimed at i) identifying the challenges faced by selected francophone universities of Africa, under the EU-ACP EDULINK II ADECEA project, in aligning post-graduate programmes to the Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD) system, and ii) d… RUF-37410 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening African University leadership and management capacity for economic transformation in Africa: My leadership and management experience in the University (1976-to date) S. Lwakabamba In this paper, the author show his personal experiences first in developing his leadership skills, and secondly, serving as a leader in various capacities. Key success factors include: being able to listen, flexible, and setting clear targ… RUF-37407 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Challenges and opportunities for regional capacity building for sustainable natural resource management and agricultural productivity under changing climate: A case of South Sudan Y. Bamutaze · S. Kyamanywa · P. Moilinga · B. Ram The East African region has an agricultural led economy and its population depends on natural resources for their livelihoods and development. Agricultural productivity and natural resources are however increasingly facing threats from the… RUF-37406 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
