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
Working Document Series Open Access Differential gene expression in nematode-susceptible and -tolerant East African highland bananas following inoculation with non-pathogenic Fusarium oxysporum endophytes D. Coyne · T. Dubois · P. Paparu · A. Viljoen Endophytic non-pathogenic Fusarium oxysporum isolates have been shown to reduce Radopholus similis populations through induced resistance. We used cDNA-AFLPs to identify genes induced in banana plants susceptible (cv Nabusa, AAA-EA) and to… RUF-35131 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Soil biodiversity research in Uganda: Gains, consolidation and capacity needs A. Akol · B. Isabirye · M. Isabirye · G. Mutumba +4 more We examined abundance and diversity of rhizobia, arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi, nematodes, collembolan, termites, earthworms, ants and beetles in forest, grassland, mixed cropping, fallow, sugar and tea plantation; encompassing Mabira forest… RUF-35116 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of agricultural commercial products (microbial and non microbial) in relation to maize and soybean yields in western Kenya M. Mburu · J.R. Okalebo · C.O. Othieno This study was undertaken to assess the effect of different inoculants on nodule formation and legume yield. On farm experiments were carried out in Bungoma district of western Kenya with treatments arranged in RCBD design with single repl… RUF-35080 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of dietary protein, lipid and androgen (11 - ketotestosterone) levels on the progeny of Oreochromis andersonii (castelnau, 1861) broodstock J. Kang’ombe · D. Kassam · Alexander Shula Kefi The study on the effect of dietary protein, lipid and 11 – Ketotestosterone (11 – KT) levels on the progeny quality of Oreochromis andersonii broodstock will be conducted at National Aquaculture Research and Development Centre, Kitwe, Zamb… RUF-35051 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Technology adoption by smallholder farmers: Lessons from the soyabean research/promotion program in Zimbabwe S. Mpepereki Agricultural research programs in universities in sub-Saharan Africa generate technologies few of which are adopted by the smallholder farmers. A technology that demands significant additional inputs be they financial or physical is less l… RUF-34943 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of land-use and climate change and variability on pollution loading in rivers of eastern Uganda and albertine rift P. Isubikalu · J.G.M. Majaliwa · P. Mukwaya Climate change and variability is one of the major environmental challenges that are likely to affect the livelihood of mankind for a very long time. At local scale, global climate change and variability trends can be amplified by Land use… RUF-34776 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to bacterial blight and implication for rice improvement in Uganda G. Asea · R. Edema · P. Gibson · I. Habarurema +1 more Bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae, is a destructive disease of rice worldwide. Resistant varieties are the best option to avert the disease. Thirty resistance genes identified face a wide genetic diversity exhibited b… RUF-34618 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of selected arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi on the growth of Calliandra calothyrsus and Sorghum bicolor in eastern Uganda E. Adipala · G. Eilu · C.L. Kizza · J.G.M. Majaliwa +2 more Successful consistent revegetation of drastically disturbed areas throughout the world has been achieved using biological “tools” including mycorrhizal fungus inoculated tree seeds, seedlings, native shrubs, and grass species. However, the… RUF-34583 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The reaction of maize genotypes to maize streak virus disease in central Uganda B. Bua · B. M. Chelimo Documented evidence indicates that maize is production is constrained by a number of a biotic and biotic stresses including Maize streak virus disease (MSVD). Therefore, a study was conducted to assess the reaction of 3 maize genotypes to … RUF-34550 2010 CC BY 4.0 4 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 Characterization of root development in a segregating diploid banana population as a searching basis for resistance to Radopholus similis M. Inamahoro · J. Lorenzen · H. Talwana Plant parasitic nematodes are recognised as the most serious pests of bananas wherever they are grown. Nematodes feed, multiply and migrate inside banana roots causing necrotic and reduced root systems. Genetic resistance to nematodes prov… RUF-34444 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of introduced soybean varieties to inoculation with rhizobium in Sud Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo A.A. Angelani · K.D. Bamuleke · B.J. Bashagaluke · B.L. Shukuru +1 more Soybeans are a major source of protein; they contribute to combating malnutrition especially among children. They play very important roles in NRM because they contribute to biological nitrogen fixation through the inoculation with rhizobi… RUF-34121 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Conservation Agriculture effects on earthworm populations in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda soils D. Ashilenje · W. N’getich · J. Norton · U. Norton +7 more Conventional cultivation in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda over the years has resulted into decline in soil quality and food crop production. Studying soil biodiversity under Conservation Agriculture production systems (CAPS) will help u… RUF-34089 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of commonly cultivated legumes in Zambia to non-indigenous legume inoculants J. S. K. Banda · Ndashe Kapulu · Malama Mulenga · A. Mutiti Mweetwa +2 more The use of inoculants is a critical strategy in legume production. Several factors determine the efficiency of an inoculant, including the competitiveness of the inoculated against indigenous strains. Although Rhizobia seems to be widely d… RUF-33969 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Components of resistance that reduce the rate of blast epidemic in GULU-E finger millet variety of northern Uganda J. C. Aru · P. Okori · N. Wanyera There is a large demand for finger millet in East Africa, which is produced in the lake region countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda among others. In Uganda, finger millet is second only to maize as a major cereal crop, and occu… RUF-33826 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Journal articles Open Access Efficient transmission of cassava brown streak disease viral pathogens by chip bud grafting Titus Alicai · Getu Beyene · Claude M. Fauquet · Nigel J. Taylor +2 more Techniques to study plant viral diseases under controlled growth conditions are required to fully understand their biology and investigate host resistance. Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) presents a major threat to cassava production i… RUF-33703 2013 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Unraveling the Vector Transmission Biology of the Ipomovirus Sweet Potato Mild Mottle Virus (Potyviridae) in Sweetpotato (Lam.) Settumba B. Mukasa · C.A. Omongo · A.K. Tugume This study undertakes to unravel vector transmission biology of Sweet potato mild mottle virus (SPMMV), a type member of the genus Ipomovirus in the family Potyviridae. This study will be conducted in four selected districts of Uganda for … RUF-32994 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the Impact of Integrated Pest Management Programme for Suppressing the Invasive Fruit Fly (Bactrocera invadens) on Mango in Mozambique H. Cocorrea · D. Cugala · S. Ekesi · L. Jose The invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a devastating quarantine pest that continues to threaten fruit and vegetable production in Mozambique. In Mozambique, since its first detection in the Northern region, n… RUF-32928 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Using Crotalaria Species for the Management of Root-knot Nematodes of Vegetables in Western Kenya H.K. Cheruiyot · A.K. Kipkoech · Njira Njira · J.O. Ochuodho +1 more Vegetable production western Kenya is constrained by soilborne pathogens including plant-parasitic nematodes. Almost all vegetable production fields in are infested with root-knot nematodes. There is therefore need to design measures for s… RUF-32903 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Determination of sugarcane yield advantages of Mycorrhiza inoculants on Ferralsols S.O. Kibirango · C.L. Kizza · J.G.M. Majaliwa · E. Sebuliba +1 more Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is the source of sugar in all tropical and subtropical countries of the world. Understanding the performance of sugarcane in Uganda is therefore vital in light of the new challenges for the development… RUF-32743 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Generation Mean Analysis for Turcicum Leaf Blight in Ugandan Sorghum M. Abdelbagi Ali · Beshir Mayada M. · P. Okori Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is frequently devastated by Turcicum leaf blight, caused by Exserohilum turcicum, leading to considerable grain and fodder yield losses. However, the mechanism of inheritance of resistance to E. turcic… RUF-32494 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Integration of Indigenous Knowledge and Perception of Effectiveness of Communication Systems for Adaptation to Climate Change by Smallholder Farmers of Kilifi District, Kenya G.A. Achiando · R. Birech · W. Ocholla This study aimed at identifying indigenous knowledge and perception of effectiveness of communication systems for adaptation to climate change by smallholder farmers in Kilifi District, Kenya. It also aimed at determining the extent to whi… RUF-32266 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effectiveness of Rhizobium Leguminosarum Strains Nodulating Hairy Vetch, an Introduced Forage Legume in the Sandy Soils of Zimbabwe F Mapanda · A. Tumbure · M. Wuta Results from field experiments in Zimbabwe in 2009/10 - 2010 11 showed that nodulation of hairy vetch is erratic resulting in poor performance of the crop. The need to inoculate hairy vetch was therefore assessed using three (3) Rhizobium… RUF-32034 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
