Journal articles Open Access Resistance breeding strategy for Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum cob rots in tropical maize G. Asea · Paul T. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo Maize cob rot caused by Fusarium graminearum and Stenocarpella maydis affects grain yield and quality. The objective of this study was to investigate the appropriateness of multiple infection as a selection and breeding strategy for multip… RUF-35889 2012 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Resistance breeding strategy for Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum cob rots in tropical maize G. Asea · Paul T. Gibson · Patrick Okori · L. Tembo Maize cob rot caused by Fusarium graminearum and Stenocarpella maydis affects grain yield and quality. The objective of this study was to investigate the appropriateness of multiple infection as a selection and breeding strategy for multip… RUF-35626 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access The migration of chemical contaminants from polyethylene bags into food during cooking N. Banadda · J. Kigozi · L. Musoke · C. Sempala Cooking food in polyethylene bags has of late substituted banana leaves in Uganda. However, such a practice is risky as chemical contaminants may migrate from polyethylene bags into food during cooking causing health complications. Therefo… RUF-35575 2015 CC BY 4.0 2 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Modelling spatial non-stationarity of Oreochromis karongae in South-East Arm of Lake Malawi Patrick Jeremy Likongwe Fisheries researchers are faced with the challenging task of studying complex patterns and processes in aquatic resources. Analysis of such patterns is mostly performedundertheassumptionthatecologicalrelationshipsdonotvarywithin management… RUF-35352 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Key challenges and issues facing African Universities: A case study of selected African Universities E. Adipala · R. Batte · F. Judith · Washington Ochola +1 more This study assessed the “health” of seven universities in eastern, central and southern Africa with respect to agricultural training and skill enhancement opportunities, appropriateness of curricula, staffing and access to learning resourc… RUF-35259 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) in maize inbred lines and determination of their heterotic groups G. Asea · M.K. Gafishi · J.K. Tumutegyereize Maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais (Motschulsky) is a pest of maize causing serious losses to resource-poor farmers in the tropics. To combine resistance to Maize Weevil with high yield in maize, 52 inbred lines reported to harbor resistance … RUF-35203 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Upscaling the use of efficient and affordable soil fertility replenishment practices for small holder farmers of western Kenya B. Amar · M. A. Bekunda · A. K. Koech · M. N. Koech +4 more The study assessed the agronomic effectiveness of fertilizer use recommendations in western Kenya on maize yields. The treatments included: FURP – 75kg N/ha CAN and 26kgP/ha DAP; 2) FURP – 75kg N/ha CAN and 26kgP/ha DAP plus lime (2t/ha); … RUF-35093 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Market access and its effect on citrus fruit production in Uganda E. Chilembwe · G. Elepu · H. Kongai · M.B. Kwapata +1 more Sustaining success in productivity-based agricultural growth depends on expansion of market opportunities. However, limited attention has been directed towards marketing strategies of Uganda’s horticultural produce which is one of the fast… RUF-34922 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium root rot in three common bean genotypes P. Gibson · S.T. Nkalubo · P.O. Ongom · P. Rubaihayo Fusarium solani f. sp phaseoli (FSP) is an important disease in Uganda causing in some cases 100% yield losses in beans. The study established the nature of inheritance to FSP resistance in genotypes RWR 719, NABE 14 and NABE 13. A 5x5 ful… RUF-34670 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Lime requirement of selected acid soils of Lesotho and response of field beans to lime application M.V. Marake · T. Nkheloane A greenhouse experiment was undertaken to evaluate the effects of lime application (at different rates) on soil pH, exchangeable aluminium (Al3+) and plant response to lime application across four of the strongly acidic soils series of Les… RUF-34651 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Genetics of resistance to bacterial leaf blight in rice germplasm in Uganda G. Asea · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · P.J. Mudingotto +3 more Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is one of the most serious diseases of rice worldwide. The disease causes significant losses mostly in lowland rice. This study is investigating the mode of gene action of… RUF-34489 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to rice yellow mottle virus disease in selected rice cultivars in Uganda G. Asea · R. Edema · J. Lamo · M.L. Mogga Rice yellow mottle sobemovirus (RYMV) has been identified as the most destructive viral disease in lowland and upland rice. In this study, the mode of inheritance of resistance to a prevalent RYMV strain in Uganda was determined for five r… RUF-34477 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Combining ability among interspecific (G. hirsutum x G. barbadense) and mutation derived lines of cotton in fiber quality and agronomic traits N. Bbebe · D.M Lungu · B.M. Siamasonta Zambia’s cotton has had a very good reputation on the international market for a long time. In order to maintain this reputation, the cotton Development Trust of Zambia continues to evaluate germplasm for suitable parents. In this study, t… RUF-34409 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Establishment of LMD-Aligned Master programme in post-conflicts countries of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa E. Adipala · L. D’Haese · Freedom. King · C.L. Kizza +4 more Food insecurity and poor health are recognized as key drivers of emergence of conflicts in low income countries. Sustainable peace building strategy should therefore consider investing in increased access to food and nutrition while simult… RUF-34312 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Open access publishing and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture network L. Levey Publishing is an important component of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture’s (RUFORUM) work to improve the quality of postgraduate training and research in the agricultural sciences. But many members of th… RUF-34287 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Institutional repositories and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture network L. Levey An institutional repository is an online library that collects, preserves, and disseminates digital copies of the intellectual output of an institution, particularly a research institution. Universities throughout the world have establishe… RUF-34275 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Combining ability and gene action in a diallel cross of eight sesame genotypes P. Gibson · W Okello-Anyanga · P.R. Rubaihayo · P. Tukamuhabwa An 8 x 8 diallel cross mating design with the parents and F1s excluding the reciprocals was used to estimate gene action and combining ability analysis for yield and some yield components in sesame (Sesamum indicum). These genotypes were e… RUF-34073 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
OER and Open Access Open Access AgShare Toolkit Agshare is a project which aims to improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers through participatory action research from graduate students guided by Faculties of Agriculture and Veterinary Science to produce open high quality localized… RUF-33763 2015 CC BY 4.0 10 Jul 2015
Journal articles Open Access Combining Ability And Heterotic Orientation Of Selected Zambian Maize Inbred Lines Under Low Soil Phosphorus Conditions Richard Chanda · Lovemore Daka · D. Lungu · M. Mukanga +3 more Maize (Zea mays L.) production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is limited by low availability of soil phosphorus, affecting 98% of maize fields grown by small scale farmers in Zambia. Therefore, developing and releasing P-efficient maize hybri… RUF-33721 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2015
Technical reports Open Access Case studies on RUFORUM Regional Masters Degree Programmes Rose Njeru This study documents the findings of three case studies of RUFORUM Regional Masters degree programs namely, Research Methods at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Plant Breeding and Seed Systems at Makerere Uni… RUF-33592 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Technical reports Open Access Case studies on RUFORUM Regional PhD Programmes Rose Njeru Since 2008, RUFORUM has launched seven regional coursework based PhD programs which are hosted at different member universities. RUFORUM engaged a consultant to conduct case studies of five programs namely, PhD Dryland Resource Management … RUF-33591 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Newsletters Open Access RUFORUM@10:The role of Networking and harnessing innovations in higher agricultural education RUF-33310 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Jul 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Shifting from Outreach to Engagement: Transforming Moi University’s Response to Current Development Trends in Agricultural Research and Training in Eastern,Central and Southern Africa A.K. Kipkoech · P.O. Mongare · C.U. Navalayo · J.O. Ochuodho +6 more The RUFORUM funded Outreach Project of Moi University aims at enhancing interaction between university faculty, students, farmers and other stakeholders concerned with agricultural production and developing teaching programs for effective … RUF-33205 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Uranium Transfer in Food Chains and its Effects on the Health of Bahi Community in Tanzania D. Chaula · B.E. Chove · Z.J. Mziray This research will be conducted in Bahi District in Central Tanzania where uranium (U) deposits have been confirmed. The study will assess uranium transfer in food chains and its effects to the health of the Bahi community. Uranium content… RUF-33065 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
