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G. Asea · P. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo

Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum are the predominant species causing maize (Zea mays L.) cob rots in the tropics and sub-Saharan Africa. Developing varieties resistant to cob rots is an alternative strategy that is practical a…

RUF-35888 2014 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

Tegegn Muluneh Getaneh

Rainfall is the most important but variable climatic element in semiarid regions. The present study analyzed intra-seasonal rainfall variability, its trends and implications of rainfall change and variability risk on crop production at fou…

RUF-35885 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

H.S. Laswai · Christerbel. Nicanuru · D. N. Sila

The aim of this study was to assess the impact of traditional processes practiced in Maswa district Tanzania, on nutrient content of orange fleshed sweet potato tubers. The nutrients content was studied in four dried sweet potato varieties…

RUF-35881 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

G. Asea · P. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo

Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum maize cob rots are two most devastating cob rots in maize which causes yield losses and reduce grain quality as a result of mycotoxins which is produced from this fungus. Developing varieties r…

RUF-35878 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

Sebastian S. Mosha

Demand for fish in both rural and urban areas is very high in Tanzania. In recent times, the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus, has gained popularity in the aquaculture sector of Tanzania. However, many aquaculture farmers face the chall…

RUF-35875 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

Dandesa Tilahun

This study examines seasonal climate prediction method and evaluates its social and economic values in reducing climate-related hazards on livestock productivity over Borana Zone using monthly rainfall and temperature data recorded over Bo…

RUF-35873 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

Titus Alicai · Basavaraj Bagewadi · Claude M. Fauquet · J. F. Kreuze +7 more

Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is emerging as one of the most important viral diseases of cassava (Manihotesculenta) and is considered today as the biggest threat to cassava cultivation in East Africa. The disease is caused by isolate…

RUF-35871 2010 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016

Edward Tanyima

Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merrill) is an important crop in Uganda as it is the cheapest source of plant protein and income to farmers. Despite breeding for high yielding and disease tolerant soybean genotypes, there has not been a signific…

RUF-35862 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

E.G. Mbabazi

Newcastle disease is the major constraint to village poultry production in the world but more so in developing countries. Eradication of this disease is unlikely but it can be effectively controlled through vaccination. This study was cond…

RUF-35860 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

M. Maphosa

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is increasingly playing an important nutritive role in the food and feed industry in most countries. However, the crop is currently threatened by soybean rust disease (Phakopsora pachyrhizi). The rapid spread of so…

RUF-35859 2013 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

C. Levi

This study assessed the potential of information communication technologies (ICT) in contributing to agriculture and rural development by looking into the effectiveness of radio, television and mobile phone in dissemination of agricultural…

RUF-35858 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

T. Kisauzi

Perceptions and knowledge play a key role in shaping individual and collective response to climate change. Furthermore, understanding what types and forms of adaptation are possible, feasible and likely; and who would be involved in their …

RUF-35857 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

Julius Twinamasiko

The study analyses the field pea market chain in Uganda using data collected from 72 producers in Kabale district, South-western Uganda, 72 traders from Kabale, Mbarara and Kampala markets who were randomly selected. The study also involve…

RUF-35856 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

K. Sadik

Lack of appropriate in vitro protocols has limited advances in the use of tissue culture in rapid multiplication of planting material and development of reliable genetic transformations for AAA-EA banana. Embryogenic callus induction in AA…

RUF-35854 2013 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016

R.J. Rukarwa

Sweetpotato weevil (Cylas puncticollis) Boheman is a serious pest throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The pest causes up to 28% production losses annually in Uganda. Due to difficulties to implement pest management measures and the low level of…

RUF-35853 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

G. Lijalem

Scald, caused by Rhynchosporium secalis (Oud) Davis, is the most widely distributed and destructive disease of barley (Hordeum vulgare) in Ethiopia. Developing genetic resistance in early maturing genotypes is a viable long term strategy t…

RUF-35852 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

Mercy Namara

Soybean is an important food and cash crop. Its production trend in Uganda has been increasing for the past 10 years, though yields are still below the potential. Soybean productivity is con-strained by a number of both biotic and abiotic …

RUF-35851 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

A. Sefasi

Productivity of sweetpotato [Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lam.] in Sub-Saharan Africa is significantly reduced due to damage caused by weevils, Cylas puncticollis Boheman and C. brunneus Fabricius. The improvement of weevil resistance in sweetpota…

RUF-35849 2013 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

Iragi Daniel Muhindo

Rice is one of the five most important staple foods in South-Kivu, with high and increasing demand. The gap between the demand and supply has led to increasing importation of rice in the region. Changes in climate are likely to further inc…

RUF-35848 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

Jean Jacques Bagalwa Mashimango

Lake Kivu is one of the deepest lakes in Africa with a maximum depth of 485 m and the most fragile and highly sensitive ecosystems in the African Great Lakes region in term of gaseous content. During the last decade, an increase in polluti…

RUF-35846 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

M.Marco Mwendo

Brown spot disease, caused by Bipolaris oryzae, is among the biotic threats to rice production in Uganda. The disease is responsible for significant economic losses as it results in loss of both grain quality and yield. Cultural and chemic…

RUF-35844 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

J. E. Apio · Nodumo Dhlamini · Lisbeth Levey

Developments in information and communication technologies (ICT) continue to impact on how universities approach teaching, learning, collaboration, and research. ICT can help universities do their business more effectively and efficiently …

RUF-35843 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

RUF-35842 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

Ivan Kabiita Arinaitwe

The banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus Germar) is the most important insect pest of banana and plantain in Africa. Most East African highland bananas (EAHB) are highly susceptible to it. Sources of resistance to most pests and diseases a…

RUF-35841 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016

Robert Louis Oluge opio

Aluminium (Al) toxicity is a major abiotic constraint that limits grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) production on acid soils. It inhibits water and mineral uptake and ultimately, reduces plant vigour and yield. A preliminary study …

RUF-35840 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016