Working Document Series Open Access Application of edible insects in enriching complementary foods made from common plant sources J.N. Kinyuru · H.S. Laswai · Mercy Wilfred Mmari · J. Okoth Complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting to sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. This calls for actio… RUF-37134 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of nutritional quality of safflower for use as animal feed Vallantino Emongor · Otsoseng Oagile · P. Oarabile · D. Phuduhudu Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius L.) is an annual oil seed crop adapted to arid and saline regions of the world. It is potentially a novel food and medicine source, which has not been fully explored in the last century. Safflower’s ability … RUF-37132 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Physico-chemical, microbiological and sensory qualities of probotic yoghurt enriched with baobab pulp Angela Aluko · L. Chove · J.N. Kinyuru · W. Owino Yoghurt is a healthy food as it contributes to alleviation of Lactose intolerance, protection against gastrointestinal infection, anti-carcinogenic effect and immune system stimulation. Integrating yoghurt with baobab pulp was hypothesised… RUF-37131 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sensory properties and consumer acceptability of nutrient dense porridge from locally available foods for infants in Tanzania M. Marcel · R. Mongi · I. Mukisa · F. Turyashemererwa Childhood under nutrition during the first two years of life has been associated with irreversible harm and is linked to higher rates of morbidity, mortality, impaired cognitive ability and poor school performance in children. Low nutrient… RUF-37128 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Economic viability and competitiveness of processed cassava products among rural women in north and north eastern Uganda Winnifred Ajok · B. Mugonola · D. Ongeng Smallholder cassava farmers in Uganda face a range of production and marketing challenges in the cassava value chain. Cassava processing and value addition is fronted as a viable option to alleviating challenges faced by smallholder farmer… RUF-37123 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Potent inhibitors of iron bioavailability in germinated maize used for complementary feeding in Tanzania A.C. Bovell-Benjamin · H.S. Laswai · F.D. Mihafu Plant based foods are the major staples of diets in developing countries including Tanzania. These foods contain high levels of phytates and polyphenols, the potent inhibitors of iron bioavailability. Frequent intake of these foods exposes… RUF-37122 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Improving protein and micronutrient quality of cassava meal for application in primary school feeding in Uganda S. Elolu · B. Mugonola · C.K. Muyanja · D. Ongeng The potential of Soybeans and silver fish (Mukene) to improve the protein and micronutrient content of ‘Gari’ for application in primary school feeding in rural areas was investigated in north and north eastern Uganda. Three different form… RUF-37119 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Traditional use of moringa leaves and baobab pulp as fortificant in mother and children feeding in Benin F.J. Chadare · S. Houndji · Y.E. Madode · M.I. Moumouni +1 more The present paper summarizes preliminary results on the extent to which baobab fruit pulp and moringa leaf powder can be used in food to food fortification to alleviate micronutrients deficiencies among vulnerable groups in Benin. The work… RUF-37116 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional quality of soy fortified complementary flours from Western Kenya E.H. Kamau · C.A. Serrem · F.W. Wamunga Protein energy malnutrition (PEM) accounts for 50% of the annual deaths of children under five years of age. Complementary foods for such young children should be protein efficient and nutrient dense. Compositing complementary flours with … RUF-37115 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access A review of the nutritive value and utilisation of quality protein maize in indigenous chicken production T.N. Bidi · A.B. Dube · E. Gasura · S. Ncube +1 more Indigenous chickens play an important role in African rural households particularly in improving their livelihoods. However, indigenous chicken production is characterised by low productivity due to poor management practises, particularly … RUF-37114 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Extent of commercialization of indigenous chicken production in Northern Uganda I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule · B. Mugonola +1 more Indigenous chicken production has been recognized as an avenue to improve livelihoods of the rural households in Northern Uganda, where they provide meat, eggs and income. Venturing into commercial indigenous chickens is a pathway to meeti… RUF-37112 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of mobile phone supported market information dissemination in promoting Agricultural marketing in Northern Uganda J.A. Apili · Y. Jemal · D. Ongeng Over three-thirds of farmers in Uganda are subsistence farmers and market less than 10 percent of their output. The high cost of marketing is one of the reasons for remaining at the subsistence level. An appropriate agricultural market inf… RUF-37110 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening rural households hygiene and sanitation in developing countries using locally available resource: Aloe vera soap production in Negash Kebele, Tigray, Ethiopia D. Gebregziabher · B. Gebremicheal · G. Kidu · H. Muruts In Ethiopia local communities widely utilize natural resources, but local innovative knowledge on utilization of natural resource by communities usually takes long time even centuries to be implemented. Use of Aloe vera plant for hygiene a… RUF-37107 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Microbiological quality and storage stability of fresh fruit and vegetable juice blends sold in Kampala, Uganda S.M. Imathiu · P.P. Kaddumukasa · J.M. Mathara · J.L. Nakavuma Fresh fruit and vegetable juices rich in health, nutritional and minerals of benefits are consumed by all age groups in Kampala, Uganda. However, exposure to microbiological contamination, light and temperature effects may occur before and… RUF-37101 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Pre and post-harvest management practices of groundnut and their implication to aflatoxin management in Tigray, Ethiopia B. Abrha · Dereje Assefa · H. GebreEgzabher · Meles Kiros +3 more In Ethiopia, groundnut is the second most important lowland oilseed after sesame, and has become an important high value crop grown in the dryland areas of the Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia. However its production is considerably low an… RUF-37097 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of pre-treatments and drying on nutrient content of orange fleshed sweet potatoes in Maswa District, Tanzania H.S. Laswai · Christerbel. Nicanuru · D. N. Sila Rural communities in Tanzania are increasingly suffering from food shortage and malnutrition. A household survey was conducted to determine the baseline situation in Maswa district, regarding production, processing and storage of orange fl… RUF-37091 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritive value of cooking melon from diverse processed products as energy source for livestock O. Basutli · O.R. Madibela · H. Masebu Botswana is endowed with high diversity of both domesticated and wild plants despite its semi-aridness. The present study determined the nutritive value of diverse processed products from cooking melon (Citrullus vulgaris) with a view to u… RUF-37090 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Using a molluscivorous cichlid from Lake Malawi as a biological control agent of schistosomiasis snail hosts W.W.L. Jere · H. Kanthenga · B. Lusangasi · C. Makuya +2 more A breeding program for Trematocranus placodon, a Lake Malawi molluscivorous cichlid that can be used as a biological control agent of snails in schostosomiasis control programs, was initiated at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natur… RUF-37087 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of polychaete based diets on growth and survival of Tiger shrimp juveniles B.M. Fulanda · C.M. Kihia · B. Muli · J. Munguti +1 more This study is designed to assess viability of Polychaete worms (Marphysa mossambica) species as potential alternative animal protein ingredients in formulation of juvenile tiger prawn (Peneaus monodon) feeds in Kenya. Specifically the stud… RUF-37082 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Recruitment pattern and abundance of the black tiger shrimp in Andoni River System, Niger Delta region of Nigeria A. Francis · G. W. Komi The investigation on the recruitment pattern and catch per unit effort of the black tiger shrimp(Penaeus monodon) was conducted over the period of twelve months in Andoni River System, Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Total weight, length of… RUF-37080 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of incubation water flow rate and egg population density on hatching success of Oreochromis karongae D. Kassam · Jeremy Likongwe · A. Maluwa · J. Valeta +1 more Research was conducted to assess the combined effect of water flow rate and incubation egg population density on egg hatching period, hatchability, total mortality and fry survival of Oreochromis karongae. The treatments were (1) 0.09 l/se… RUF-37078 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Growth performance of Clarias gariepinus hatchlings fed on enzyme pre-digested dry diets from first feeding W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · C. Kemigabo · C. Masembe +1 more Lack of affordable larval diets is largely held responsible for the low survival (10-30%) and slow growth of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fry, required for production of farmed human food fish and as bait for the Nile Perch fishery within … RUF-37076 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Ecological impacts of common carp and the African sharptooth catfish: A review E.R. Chirwa · W. Jere · A. Mtethiwa · D. Sikawa Common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and the African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) have been introduced worldwide for aquaculture. In their novel areas, ecological impacts, arising from their benthivorous and predatory feeding behaviour, have been… RUF-37074 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sectorial appraisal of investor and consumer uptake potential for polychaete culture enterprises along the Kenyan coastline C.M. Kihia · B. Muli · J. Munguti · A. Muthumbi +1 more Globally, wild harvesting of polychaetes (Marphysa mossambica) as mariculture feed and bait is unsustainable and hence artificial culture provides a viable alternative. However, adoption of culture techniques developed, and consumption of … RUF-37070 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Economic analysis of small-scale fish farming in Bunda, Lilongwe, Malawi L. Banda · E. Kaunda · H. Mussa This study to determine economic returns of small-scale fish farming in Malawi was carried out in Bunda area, Lilongwe. Thirty two small-scale fish farmers were purposively sampled and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Cost and… RUF-37063 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
