Working Document Series Open Access Benefits, challenges and sense of ownership of communities in Boswellia papyrifera dominated woodland forests of Western Tigray, Ethiopia D. Biadgilgn. · Birhane Emiru · B. Muluberhan · T. Tewodros +1 more Dry forests and woodlands taxa like Acacia, Sterculia, Commiphora, and Boswellia are the main source of valuable gum and resins to the international market. Boswellia papyrifera populated dry deciduous woodland forests in Tig-ray in Ethiop… RUF-41009 2024 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of honeybees pollination on sunflower seed quality and yield attributes G. H. M. Ali · H. A Asmaa · M. A. Makeen The current study examined the effects of honeybee pollination on sunflower seed and yield quality. It was conducted in two separate sites. Two treatments, honeybee pollinated and open pollinated sunflower plants assigned in a RCBD with th… RUF-40603 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Improving water productivity of mango trees under different irrigation water regimes B.A Adam · A.W.M. Elamin · S.A. Ibrahim In Sudan, mango trees (Mangifera indica) are irrigated through conventional basin system and therefore a huge quantity of water is lost in this traditional method. So to minimize these losses, drip irrigation system was designed, managed a… RUF-40594 2023 CC BY 4.0 26 Sep 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Exploring the determinants of Morocco’s robust climate policy with the political economy approach J. Dayoon While the impacts of climate change are felt across the globe, the African continent is most vulnerable to them despite having least contributed to greenhouse gas emissions. The Maghreb in the northwest of Africa, which consist of Algeria,… RUF-40417 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Jun 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Modeling factors influencing production of Gum Arabic by households in Sheikan locality, North Kordofan State O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. E. A. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin · I. E. Ibrahim +1 more Gum Arabic is a resin of immense economic and industrial value in Sudan especially among rural smallholder producers whose income and livelihood is dependent on its production. Recently, production of this important resin has seen turbulen… RUF-40110 2023 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2023
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
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
Journal articles Open Access Gender-based assessment of Science, Technology and Innovations ecosystem in Sudan M. A. Abdelmawla · M. Muna Elhag Science, Technology and Innovations (STI) play a critical role in each of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Despite several STI initiatives to ensure achievement of the 5th Sustainable Development goal on gender equality, the partic… RUF-39318 2020 CC BY 4.0 5 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of chisel plough shank design on some soil physical properties and sorghum growth and yield attributes in Gardud soil types B.Z. Moayad · B.O. Sarra Effect of curved and obtuse shank designs of chisel plough on some physical properties of sandy clay loam and sandy clay soil as well as sorghum growth and yield attributes were studied. In sandy clay loam and sandy clay soil, the curved s… RUF-39186 2018 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of Auxin (2.4-D,NAA and TDZ) on callus induction from different explants of Hibiscus sabdariffa M. K. Mohammed · T. Remaz · F. A. A. Sayed · O. E. Sayeda The production of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) in Sudan has increased during the last few years mainly by increasing the area under production. The crop is sold in both domestic and foreign markets. It is also important as a natural color… RUF-39172 2018 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Comparative study on organic fertilizer (Elkhaseeb) and inorganic fertilizers effects on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum Mill.) and cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) growth, yield and nutrient content under greenhouse conditions M. A. Eltayeb · M.M. Lubna · E.M. Rania Organic fertilizers are derived mainly from animal matter, human excreta or crop residues, while chemical fertilizers are defined as any inorganic material of wholly or partially synthetic origin, that is added to the soil to sustain plant… RUF-39166 2018 CC BY 4.0 2 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of non-wood forest products in income and livelihood of rural communities in the dry lands of Central Darfur State, Sudan A. M. A Alnazeer · Y. A. R. Elamin · Mustafa Hasabelrasoul Fadlelmula Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) have a considerable contribution to the livelihood systems and local economies of rural and urban societies. This study attempted to provide information on the contribution of NWFPs to the income of the rur… RUF-38889 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Losses in gum Arabic from Acacia Senegal inflicted by the Tree Locust Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon (Orthoptera: Acrididae) A. M. Abdalla · W. M. Haroon · M. Lecoq · J. M. Vassal This study was conducted in North Kordofan, Sudan during the season 2013\2014. The study aimed at assessing losses in gum productivity of Acacia senegal (g/tree) inflicted by the tree locust Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon. Experiment… RUF-38784 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic impact of Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon outbreaks on local gum arabic producers in North Kordofan, Sudan A. M. Abdalla · W. M. Haroon · M. Lecoq · M. H. Mohamed +1 more The study was conducted in North Kordofan, Sudan during 2012/2013 season. The study aimed at assessing the socio-economic impacts of the tree locust, Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon on gum arabic producers. A key informant questionnai… RUF-38779 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Breeding for watermelon chlorotic stunt viral disease resistance in watermelon M.A. G. Abdelbagi · I. H. E. Babikir · Beshir Mayada M. · R. S. Omara +1 more The white fly transmitted watermelon chlorotic stunt virus (WmCSV) is the causal agent of the most devastating disease of watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) across many African and Middle Eastern countries including Sudan. Commercial cultivar… RUF-38727 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of sowing date and genotypes on some yield components of kenaf S. I. Idres · S. A. Yousif A study was conducted at the University of Gezira in Wad Medani experimental farm in Sudan during May - September 2014 to determinate the optimum date for sowing kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). Two kenaf genotypes, i.e., GS and RS were use… RUF-38613 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Reviewing the effects of gold mining on deterioration of forests cover E. A. Musa Dimo · S. O. Tutu Gold mining has rapidly increased in Sudan and in many other countries. As reported by many authors mining activity is considered as one of the forests and biodiversity disturbing agent. This study reviews studies related to the effect of … RUF-38526 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Impacts of land use/land cover dynamics on desertification in gum Arabic belt, Ennuhud locality, West Kordofan State, Sudan O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. E. A. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin Desertification is a challenging issue in sub-Sahara Africa and Arab world. It is results from destruction of natural resources, agricultural lands and their political and social disturbances. Monitoring of desertification and land degrada… RUF-38496 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality of North Kordofan State, Sudan B. S. Gaafar · H. M. Rawia The main objective of this study was to determine marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality in Sudan. Two stage sampling technique was used. The first stage was the selection of eight villages and the second stage wa… RUF-38475 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Household level determinants of adoption speed of soil fertility boosting technology: a duration analysis approach of compost in Toke Kutaye District of West Shawa Zone, Oromiya, Ethiopia R.M. Bulti In the study of technology adoption and determination of smallholder farmer’s adoption of an introduced technology at given point in time, the employment of ‘Binary settings of logit and probit’ is a commonly used methodology. This static … RUF-37761 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The impact of climate change on agriculture production and food security situation, in Abuharaz administration in North Kordofan State, Sudan Elshima Abdelbagi Osman Shabour The current study was conducted in Bara Locality, North Kordofan State; in 2017.The overall objective of this study was to identify options for rural women enhancement under climate change in dry lands. While the specific objectives were t… RUF-37728 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Oct 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The impact of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in North Kordofan Fatima Abakar Gibreel Ismail This research work was carried out in Sheikan and Umrauaba localities, North Kordofan state, Sudan during February to May, 2017 with the objective of studying the impacts of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in… RUF-37726 2017 CC BY 4.0 12 Oct 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The impact of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in North Kordofan Fatima Abakar Gibreel Ismail This research work was carried out in Sheikan and Umrauaba localities, North Kordofan state, Sudan during February to May, 2017 with the objective of studying the impacts of tractor drawn implements use on rangelands and animal resource in… RUF-37725 2017 CC BY 4.0 12 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The use of mobile phone in camel marketing: The case of Babille district of Fafan zone, Somali region, Ethiopia Tofik Ifrah This study assessed the use of a mobile phone in camel marketing in Babille district, Fafan zone, Somali region, Ethiopia. A random sample of 130 households was selected from two purposively selected areas (kebeles) in Babille district. De… RUF-37510 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
