Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM Response to Africa Continental Strategies and the Global Sustainable Development Agenda Ekwamu Adipala · C Tizikara · M. Waswa The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM, see www.ruforum.org ) is a network of 126 universities in 38 African nations spanning the Continent with a vision to ‘create vibrant, transformative universitie… RUF-38346 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting Inclusivity in RUFORUM Operations Ekwamu Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah · M. Waswa The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) established by 10 Vice Chancellors in 2004, is a network of 126 universities in 38 African nations spanning the Continent with a vision to create vibrant transf… RUF-38345 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jul 2020
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Partnerships for sustainable health care systems – the International Medical Program approach The International Medical Program (IMP) is unique in Region Östergötland by its contribution to better health care both locally and globally. The programme generates opportunities for individuals to gain new experience, develop as professi… RUF-38343 2020 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2020
Journal articles Open Access Genetic Basis of Maize Resistance to Multiple Insect Pests: Integrated Genome-Wide Comparative Mapping and Candidate Gene Prioritization S Agbahoungba · G. Asea · A. Badji · A. Bararyenya +14 more Several species of herbivores feed on maize in field and storage setups, making the development of multiple insect resistance a critical breeding target. In this study, an association mapping panel of 341 tropical maize lines was evaluated… RUF-38341 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access ICTs for Conservation Agriculture: Influence of Actor Positioning in Knowledge Networks in Laikipia and Machakos Counties, Kenya J.C. Achora · B.F. Kyazze · S. Mkomwa · D. Okello +1 more Knowledge networks play a significant role in the transfer of innovations such as conservation agriculture. In this paper, we examine the position of actors in the network and socio-economic factors influencing use of ICTs. ICTs potentiall… RUF-38333 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access ICT supported Extension Services in Conservation Agriculture Information Access for Small Holder Farmers in Laikipia County, Kenya J.C. Achora · H. Sseguya This paper examines how Information Communication Technologies (ICTs) are used in the Conservation Agriculture (CA) knowledge pathways. It discusses the parallel knowledge pathways smallholder farmers’ use to access conservation agricultur… RUF-38332 2015 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Micropropagation of Livingstone Potato (Plectranthus esculentus N.E.Br) T. C. Chitendera · G. T. Kujeke · R. T. Masekesa · A. Matikiti +3 more Livingstone potato (Plectranthus esculentus N.E.Br) is an underutilised indigenous root vegetable grown by communal farmers in the eastern provinces of Zimbabwe. It is vegetatively propagated using unimproved retained tubers from the previ… RUF-38331 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of The Potential of Jack Bean [CANAVALIA ENSIFORMIS (L.) DC.] and Velvet Bean [mucuna pruriens (l.) Dc.] Aqueous Extracts as Post-Emergence Bio-Herbicides for Weed Control in Maize (ZEA MAYS L.) S Mabasa · P. J. Pieterse · J.T. Rugare The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of jack bean and velvet bean aqueous extracts when applied post-emergence alone or in combination with half dosage rates of atrazine on goosegrass, beggarticks, and maize. Three potted … RUF-38325 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Effects of green manure cover crops (Canavalia ensiformis L. and Mucuna pruriens L.) on seed germination and seedling growth of maize and Eleusine indica L. and Bidens pilosa L. weeds S Mabasa · P. J. Pieterse · J.T. Rugare In Lab bioassays and Pot culture, we studied the allelopathic potential of aqueous extracts (0, 1.25, 2.5, 3.75 and 5 % wv-1 ) of green manure cover crops [jack bean (Canavalia ensiformis L.) and velvet bean (Mucuna pruriens L.)], on the g… RUF-38324 2020 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access On the role of higher agricultural education institutions in promoting inclusiveness and transforming African agriculture E. Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah Due to the constantly increasing human population and growth, the African continent is grappling with prominent challenges of low agricultural productivity and food insecurity amidst spiraling population growth and unsustainable natural re… RUF-38317 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Contributing to rural transformation through skills development: the role of University-Community and TVET Linkages with experiences from Egerton University E. Adipala · A. Egeru · N.W. Mungai This paper provides highlights of Egerton University engagement with farming communities and TVETs and demonstrates the inherent potential that the University-Community and TVET partnership can achieve in rural transformation. Egerton Univ… RUF-38316 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Universities responding to advancing community transformation through action research in Africa A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa Universities have a critical role to play in community transformation through technology and knowledge transfer whilst staying on course with teaching and research functions. Community action research is a remarkable approach to facilitati… RUF-38315 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The role of universities in agribusiness innovation and incubation development A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah · R.J. Rukarwa Incubators play a significant role in the development of Africa’s agriculture sector. To advance that process, African incubation initiatives must be revived, and research programmes must investigate innovation systems in order to precisel… RUF-38314 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Insights and lessons from a multi-criteria approach for identifying potential students for implementation of university transformation agenda E. Adipala · F Denise · A. Egeru · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more Identification of right profile and potential students from disadvantaged classes is critical for inclusive university transformation agenda. This paper documents the insights and lessons from the selection of potential students, as part o… RUF-38313 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Institutional capacity assessment and development for RUFORUM network members E. Adipala · S. C. Mkandawire · C Tizikara · S. Uwituze The POCA/DOSA (Participatory Organisational Capacity Assessment/Discussion-Oriented Self-Assessment Index Tool) was used to assess the performance of the RUFORUM Secretariat and seven sampled Universities in relation to six capacity dimens… RUF-38311 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Untangling the Complex Training and Qualifications System in Kenya E. J. Mukhwana A national qualification framework (NQF) is an instrument used to classify a country’s qualifications at different levels. Each level is defined by a set of learning outcomes expected at that level. NQFs are an extremely useful tool when c… RUF-38309 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Investing in potential: Africa’s people and land feeding the world E. Adipala · A. Egeru Global food demand is experiencing accelerated increase with projected deficits requiring a sustained growth of at least 70% if the world is to feed its growing population by 2050. Amidst this accelerated growth in food demand and populati… RUF-38308 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Short report on implications of COVID-19 and emerging zoonotic infectious diseases for pastoralists and Africa S. W. Dejene · A. Egeru · Aggrey Siya Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human–animal host contact increases owing to increasing environmental degradation that shrinks nature habitats for wildlife over… RUF-38306 2020 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimising ventilated package design for postharvest handling of pomegranate fruit in the cold chain M. Mukama Packaging is an indispensable unit operation in handling and distribution of fresh fruit. Studies on postharvest handling of a number of horticultural products highlighted the importance of package design and knowledge of fruit and package… RUF-38304 2019 CC BY 4.0 10 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) based analysis of the aerodynamic and thermodynamic performances of package designs during cooling of stacked pomegranates A. Ambaw · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike The demand for pomegranate fruit is increasing due to the extensive knowledge acquired on the health benefits of pomegranate and the increased public awareness about functional food. Following this, there has been an increased interest in … RUF-38303 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Effect of relative humidity on pomegranate quality under simulated ambient storage conditions A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike The effects of relative humidity (RH) on the quality of pomegranate fruit (‘Wonderful’) stored in ambient temperature (20°C) under low RH (65±6.79%) and high RH (95±1.23%) conditions were studied. Significantly high weight loss, up to 29.1… RUF-38302 2018 CC BY 4.0 10 Jun 2020
Project reports Open Access Joining and participating in a webinar (attendee) Overview If you are registering or joining a webinar and haven’t received an email confirmation that’s for a panelist or alternative host, you are an attendee in the webinar. RUF-38301 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Advances in design and performance evaluation of fresh fruit ventilated distribution packaging: A review This review was initiated to realise the state-of-the art in optimising the ventilation and structural requirements of corrugated packaging carton design. Researchers have been using computational methods: computational fluid dynamics, part… RUF-38300 2020 CC BY 4.0 6 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access A virtual prototyping approach for redesigning the vent-holes of packaging for handling pomegranate fruit – A short communication A. Ambaw · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike In a previous study, experimental analysis and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modelling were used to analyse the cooling performances of two corrugated fibreboard package designs (CT1 and CT2) for handling pomegranate fruit. In these a… RUF-38299 2019 CC BY 4.0 6 Jun 2020
Journal articles Open Access Analysing the dynamics of quality loss during precooling and ambient storage of pomegranate fruit A. Ambaw · T. M. Berry · M. Mukama · Linus Opara Umezuruike In this paper the spatiotemporal profile of quality loss of pomegranate fruit (cv. Wonderful) was investigated during precooling and simulated shelf conditions. The effects of relative humidity (RH) inside the cold room, polyliner inside the… RUF-38296 2019 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2020
