Working Document Series Open Access Factors Affecting Postharvest Losses of Smallholder Tomatoes Farmers in South West Region of Cameroon E.C. Ayuk · M.O. Meliko · E.L. Molua · E.S. Mvodo This study investigated the postharvest management practices implemented by farmers and determined the economic losses incurred, as well as the factors influencing the choice of management practices employed. Using ordinary least square re… RUF-41097 2024 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Microbiological Safety and Nutritional Quality of Street Vended Ready-to-Eat Foods in Bukavu, Eastern DR Congo B.D. Amini · N. H. Bahati-Kajunju · B.A. Cikuru · R.M. Nsimire Ready-to-eat foods sold by street vendors play a significant role in urban diets worldwide, offering accessible, affordable, and diverse options. However, concerns about food safety due to inadequate handling practices have raised question… RUF-41090 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Fish Farmer Transaction Costs and Profitability Along Aquaculture Marketing Channels in Cameroon C.J. Mkong · E.L. Molua · E.S.M. Mvodo · R. Nkendah +1 more A fundamental concern of aquaculture development in Cameroon is the efficient marketing of farmed-fish products. Using cross-sectional data from a farm household survey, we employed a multinomial logit model and gross margin analysis to as… RUF-41055 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Equipping Graduates with Multiple Sources of Income Skills: A Situational Analysis in the University of Buea R.F.D. Choumbou · S.E, Etomes · J.A. Eyong · G.Y. Fokoua +5 more Work life transitions in Africa are drastically changing. Many people are either moving from formal employment to entrepreneurship or business creation. A situational analysis was conducted to ascertain dispositions of MSc students of the … RUF-41047 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Drought recurrence in Africa’s Sahel region: nature-based adaptive solutions and implications for smallholders’ livelihoods N. Awazi The Sahel is a region of extreme climatic conditions and recurrent droughts which act as a stumbling block to socio-economic development, poverty reduction and food security in the region. It is a region prone to environ-mental crises, dri… RUF-41034 2024 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Doubling soybean grain yield by enhancing biotic interactions and plant nutrition using beneficial mi-crobes and plant bioactive materials for the benefit of farmers and sustainability of agro-ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa M.N. Mbeboh Soybean plays vital roles in food and nutrition security while generating income for many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Nevertheless, production is partly constraint by poor and declining soil fertility. Chemical fertili… RUF-41032 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Doubling soybean grain yield by enhancing biotic interactions and plant nutrition using beneficial mi-crobes and plant bioactive materials for the benefit of farmers and sustainability of agro-ecosystems in sub-Saharan Africa M.N. Mbeboh · C. Ngosong · J.M. Owono · S. Ruppel Soybean plays vital roles in food and nutrition security while generating income for many smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Nevertheless, production is partly constraint by poor and declining soil fertility. Chemical fertili… RUF-41031 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access An Assessment of the Market Structure and Performance of Cassava Marketers in Cameroon F. Djomo · E. Mbarga · M. Meliko · L. Molua Market structure is one of the most important factors determining the efficiency of the marketing system. The study therefore examined the marketing of cassava in Cameroon. Primary data were collected from 326 cassava marketers operating i… RUF-41002 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Climate smart agriculture through passive and active strategies to counter climate-change and climate variation in order to boost small-scale farming systems in Cameroon C.M. Tankou Serious threats from climate change and variability on the agricultural sector throughout the world are eminent. The resources needed to combat the negative effects of climate change are wanting in Cameroon and other Sub-Saharan Africa (SS… RUF-40958 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Green solutions for bacterial wilt: Harnessing botanicals and soil amendments in tomato production E.A. Egbe · E.T.B. Eneke · E.Y. Forkwa This study evaluated the efficacy of botanical extracts and soil amendments in managing bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in tomato production. Ralstonia solanacearum samples were isolated from infected to-mato samples and ch… RUF-40919 2024 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Implications of digitalization on individual’s wellbeing in Cameroon F. P. E. Pamen · D. G. C. Yepndo In this study, we used a tractable econometric model focusing on individual wellbeing captured through expected income in a given location, as the main economic determinant of the use of digital technologies in Cameroon. The model is estim… RUF-40809 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding Gender Risk Behaviour: Panacea to Adoption of Innovations and Technology for Mitigating the Effect of Climate Variability J. O. Ibukun · O. A. Oluwafemi · E. A. Opeyemi · A. Tahirou Innovative research aimed at mitigating the effect of climate variability on farmers output must be adopted before the desired outcome can be achieved. Adoption of any innovation, which is deeply rooted in risk behaviour and may differ acc… RUF-40801 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Rice demand and supply projection analysis in Nigeria from 2018 to 2030 L. C Familusi · C. O. Oranu Rice is a cash crop in Nigeria that is widely grown and consumed in all geopolitical zones of the country. Rice production in Nigeria has increased over time because of increasing demand for rice, however the increase in supply of rice is … RUF-40752 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Analyse des changements spatio-temporels des occupations des sols dans les territoires de Kabare et Walungu au Sud-Kivu entre 2000 et 2018 : Utilisation des outils de la télédétection et du modèle Random Forest M.E. Bagula · M.M. Basubi · G. B. Chuma · N.C. Cirezi +3 more L’évolution des occupations des sols est l’une des transformations les plus immenses et les plus perceptibles de la surface de la terre. L’évaluation de ces changements des occupations des sols est impérative dans un large éventail de pers… RUF-40336 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Imbrassia oyemensis and Apis melifera larvae as a potential source of dietary proteins to alleviate food insecurity in Kabare, Eastern D. R. Congo J. Ishara · S. Lukausa · G. Mushagalusa With the rising global population growth, the demand for protein-rich foods is expected to increase. In this study, a nutritional and sensory analysis was conducted on two edible insects (Imbrassia oyemensis and Apis melifera larvae) colle… RUF-40280 2021 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Déterminants des facteurs d’adoption des cultures fourragères dans les élevages bovins au Sud-Kivu, Est de la RD Congo I. J. Akilimali · R. Lugendo Une enquête a été menée auprès de 140 agri-éleveurs dans quatre groupements du territoire de Walungu afin d’identifier les espèces fourragères les plus cultivées, les contraintes rencontrées dans la culture ainsi que les facteurs affectant… RUF-40246 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of different ranges of temperature exposition on oxidative stress and biochemical parameters in nulliparous rabbit does J. M. Kitaa · J.M. Mbaria · V.B. Mutwedu · A. W. Nyongesa +1 more Heat stress negatively impact rabbit production and reproduction performances as they do not have enough sweat glands which can remove the body heat excess. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of heat stress on oxida… RUF-40238 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Local environmental factors characterizing Rhipicephalus appendiculatus abundance in cattle grazed in permanent pastures in South Kivu province, Democratic Republic of the Congo T. C Aganze · G. S Amzatia · R.B Ayagirwe · A. Z. Balezia +3 more Rhipicephalus appendiculatus is a highly competent pathogen transmission tick species and the most economically important tick of cattle in sub-Saharan African countries. This study determined the abundance and seasonality of free-living t… RUF-40232 2023 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2023
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Typology, genetic diversity and genome wide scan for signatures of selection of productivity traits in indigenous goats in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon Genetic characterization and assessment of signatures of selection in domestic animals adapted to local environments provide a large amount of knowledge and give a clear perspective on the population structure that assists in the decision-… RUF-39689 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Typology, management and smallholder farmerpreferred traits for selection of indigenous goats (Capra hisrcus) in three agro-ecological zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon The present study aimed to assess the typology, production management, and smallholder farmerpreferred traits in selecting indigenous goats in three agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Based on a st… RUF-39688 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Haplotype analysis of the mitochondrial DNA d- loop region reveals the maternal origin and historical dynamics among the indigenous goat populations in east and west of the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon · D. Kabange · E. M. Machuka · K. Musale +6 more This study aimed at assessing haplotype diversity and population dynamics of three Congolese indigenous goat populations that included Kasai goat (KG), small goat (SG), and dwarf goat (DG) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The 116… RUF-39687 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Pretreatments and Drying Methods on Physical and Microstructural Properties of Potato Flour A. Buzera · E. Gikundi · I. Orina · D. N. Sila This study evaluated the effects of pretreatments (blanching (60 and 95 °C) and boiling) and drying methods (freeze-drying and oven drying) on the quality characteristics of potato flour derived from three potato varieties, namely, Shangi,… RUF-39480 2022 CC BY 4.0 18 Feb 2022
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Systèmes de culture et durabilité des pratiques agricoles au Sud-Kivu (République Démocratique du Congo) S. N. Serge le temps à travers cette plume pour exprimer ma reconnaissance et sympathie à toutes les personnes tant physiques que morales qui m’ont soutenu dans ce cheminement. Tout d’abord à toi l’agneau de la rédemption, Jésus de Nazareth pour ta mo… RUF-39473 2021 CC BY 4.0 4 Feb 2022
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 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
