Journal articles Open Access Breeding potential of lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet]: a review on characterization and bruchid studies towards improved production and utilization in Africa Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Lablab (Lablab purpureus) [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] is termed a lost, underutilized and neglected crop in Africa. Despite the multipurpose use, production, consumption and research are still limited. Wide genetic diversity of lablab ge… RUF-39431 2021 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Climate Variability and Change Affect Crops Yield under Rainfed Conditions: A Case Study in Gedaref State, Sudan El. M. Abdel-Rahman · M. Muna Elhag · L. A. Olaka · J. O. Onono +1 more It is projected that, on average, annual temperature will increase between 2 ◦C to 6 ◦C under high emission scenarios by the end of the 21st century, with serious consequences in food and nutrition security, especially within semi-arid reg… RUF-39428 2021 CC BY 4.0 24 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Mediation of perceived content validity on motivation and training transfer among smallholder farmers in Central Uganda F.B. Matsiko · R. Miiro · S. Ndaula · M. Ssamula +1 more Farmer training is a key strategy for building skills that lead to enhanced productivity of small-scale farmers' fields. This result hinges on farmers transferring the training to their fields. However, the factors that determine the subse… RUF-39422 2021 CC BY 4.0 24 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Accumulation and bioconcentration of heavy metals in two phases from agricultural soil to plants in Usangu agroecosystem-Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · W. Blake · S. Comber · T. H. Hutchinson +2 more The build-up of heavy metals (HM) in agricultural soils accelerates the HM uptake by plants, which could potentially affect food quality and food safety. Here we studied the status and bioaccumulation of HM from soils to plant parts (roots… RUF-39419 2021 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of arsenic status and distribution in Usangu agro-ecosystem-Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · W. Blake · S. Comber · T. H. Hutchinson +2 more This study was conducted to assess arsenic (As) status and distribution in Usangu agroecosystem-Tanzania, including three land use. About 198 soil samples were collected in ten irrigation schemes in three land uses. Total and bioavailable … RUF-39418 2021 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access GWAS provides biological insights into mechanisms of the parasitic plant (Striga) resistance in sorghum J. Kavuluko · M. Kibe · W. Kibet · T. Magomere +6 more Background: Sorghum yields in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are greatly reduced by parasitic plants of the genus Striga (witchweed). Vast global sorghum genetic diversity collections, as well as the availability of modern sequencing technologie… RUF-39417 2021 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Nutrition education competencies of agricultural extension workers in Uganda Margaret Kabahenda · M. N. Mangheni · F. Shimali Purpose: To determine the nutrition competency level and training needs of agricultural extension workers (AEWs) in Uganda. Design/Methodology/Approach: A cross-sectional survey was conducted in four districts with 61 private and 163 publi… RUF-39404 2021 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Knowledge Gaps in Taxonomy, Ecology, Population Distribution Drivers and Genetic Diversity of African Sandalwood (Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud.): A Scoping Review for Conservation M. Curto · A. Egeru · J. I. Kanya · S. K. Kiboi +3 more The increasing demand for ornamental, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products is driving exploitation of plant species globally. Sub-Saharan Africa harbours unique and valuable plant resources and is now a target of plant resource depletion. … RUF-39399 2021 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Farmer preference for selected finger millet (Eleusine coracana) varieties in Rift Valley, Kenya P.K. Kimurto · J. J. Mafurah · N.W. Mungai · H. Ojulong +1 more Lack of awareness and information on the traits of orphan crops such as finger millet is a major constraint to finger millet production. Farmer participatory and varietal selection (FVPS) is an efficient method of achieving productivity th… RUF-39396 2021 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2021
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL REGIONAL E-LEARNING PLATFORM (REP) The RUFORUM Vision 2030 mandates the Secretariat to facilitate universities to innovatively use ICT to improve teaching and learning through the Knowledge Hub (K-hub) flagship programme. Through the K-Hub, RUFORUM is expected to facilitate… RUF-39392 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Communicating climate change adaptation strategies: climate-smart agriculture information dissemination pathways among smallholder potato farmers in Gilgil Sub-County, Kenya A. M. Kibe · N. J. Kipkemoi · A. O. Nkurumwa · A. Waaswa Proven and sustainable practices like climate-smart agricultural practices (CSAPs) need to be prioritized and promoted for uptake especially by the farmers to achieve sustainable development. These are capable of contributing to the realiz… RUF-39389 2021 CC BY 4.0 30 Aug 2021
Journal articles Open Access Effects of Calcium Nitrate Levels and Soaking Durations on Cocopeat Nutrient Content S. N. Gbollie · A. M. Kibe · S.M. Mwonga Cocopeat, a by-product of the coconut (Cocos nucifera L.), is an important soilless media that contains high potassium (K), sodium (Na), and electrical conductivity (EC) depending on its source. Methods for extracting these elements and th… RUF-39388 2021 CC BY 4.0 30 Aug 2021
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access Request for expression of interest to participate in capacity building for Online Content Development and Instruction The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 129 universities in 38 African countries, is implementing Regional E-learning Platform (REP) to facilitate online learning across the RUFORUM Netw… RUF-39386 2021 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2021
Tenders, Procurement, and Expressions of Interest Open Access INVITATION FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION OF CONSULTANTS Background The Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development in collaboration with the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) has received a gran… RUF-39385 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2021
Journal articles Open Access Characterization of soil phosphate status, sorption and saturation in paddy wetlands in usangu basin-Tanzania Patrick A. Ndakidemi · W. Blake · S. Comber · T. H. Hutchinson +2 more Phosphorus (P) is a vital plant macronutrient required for plant growth which usually available in limited amount. P availability for plant uptake in highly weathered soil is controlled by soil erosion and high fixation. The availability of… RUF-39384 2021 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Toxic metals in East African agro-ecosystems: Key risks for sustainable food production Patrick A. Ndakidemi · W. Blake · S. Comber · T. H. Hutchinson +2 more The dramatic increase in world population underpins current escalating food demand, which requires increased productivity in the available arable land through agricultural intensification. Agricultural intensification involves increased ag… RUF-39383 2021 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2021
Journal articles Open Access Network effect: A mechanism for the acceptance of orange-fleshed sweetpotato among rural households in Uganda F.B. Matsiko · R. Miiro · S. Ndaula · H. Sseguya With vitamin A deficiency enduring as a major public health challenge for developing countries, the need for successful orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) delivery campaigns to fight the deficiency remains relevant. However, despite decades… RUF-39378 2021 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2021
Journal articles Open Access Illegal harvesting threatens fruit production and seedling recruitment of Balanites aegyptiaca in Dinder Biosphere Reserve, Sudan Patrick A. Ndakidemi · A. M. E. Hamed · E. M. I. Mohammed · A.C. Treydte Illegal harvesting negatively affects the forest tree populations, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, but little is known how fruit production and seedling recruitment are impacted. We assessed recruitment parameters of Balanites aegyptia… RUF-39374 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Aug 2021
Journal articles Open Access Anthropogenic Pressure on Tree Species Diversity, Composition, and Growth of Balanites aegyptiaca in Dinder Biosphere Reserve, Sudan Patrick A. Ndakidemi · A. M. H. Elhag · E. M. I. Mohammed · A.C. Treydte Anthropogenic disturbances, such as illegal harvesting and livestock browsing, often affect natural forests. However, the resulting tree species diversity, composition, and population structure have rarely been quantified. We assessed tree… RUF-39372 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Aug 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Fostering inter-disciplinary research to enhance rural smallholder farmer innovation and technology uptake intention using the farmer group approach: A reveiw P. Kibwika · R. Sebuliba-Mutumba In Uganda, carrying out successful agricultural enterprises by rural smallholder farmers continues to meet production challenges unless actors are assisted to work collectively in groups to use innovate ideas and address them. Research sho… RUF-39366 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Soybean (Glycine max) and maize (Zea mays) production as influenced by rhizobia inoculation and cropping systems in western Kenya C. Masso · E.M. Mutegi · R. Okalebo · A. Otinga +1 more The use of promiscuous varieties and commercial inoculants has been shown to increase soybean production and improve soil fertility. However, most cropping systems are characterized by indigenous bradyrhizobia whose populations are often l… RUF-39365 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of adoption of agroforestry systems in the drylands of Kenya G. Kironchi · M. Nyangito · N.M. Syano · O.V. Wasonga Drylands typically suffer from unsustainable land uses which have evolved in the recent past. They face innumerable problems such as climate variability including extreme events such as drought, natural resources degradation, declining agr… RUF-39364 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of selected herbicides on weed management in sorghum production in Kenya K. E. Cheruiyot · V.W. Njuguna · J. O. Ogendo · C.E. Tugat Weed infestation in sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) forms a major biotic stress that needs to be addressed to achieve adequate grain supply to meet increasing industrial demand for sorghum. The aim of this study was to determine the mo… RUF-39363 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of water stress on yield and yield components of selected African landrace tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) accessions and commercial varieties J. Ambuko · G.N. Chemining’wa · M. Waiti Drought stress is one of the major constraints to enhancement of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) productivity in Kenya. There exists a wide range of water stress tolerant tomato landraces in Africa that could be harnessed to improve the curr… RUF-39362 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Adoption and impact of improved pigeon peas on household poverty in South East Kenya J. R. Busienei · S. J. Matere · O. L. E. Mbatia About 60% of the population in South Eastern Kenya is estimated to be below the poverty line, with majority of the poor living in rural areas, where agriculture is the main source of livelihood. Most of the impoverished areas are largely s… RUF-39361 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
