Theses & Dissertations Open Access Development of Orange fleshed sweet potato and Bambara groundnut-based snacks for school children in Tanzania Buzo. Honi Development of snacks using locally under-utilized crops such as orange fleshed sweet potatoes (OFSP) and Bambara groundnut is crucial for alleviating under-nutrition among primary school children through food-based approach. This study wa… RUF-35949 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of pretreatments and drying on nutrient content of orange fleshed sweet potato tubers and cowpea leaves used in Maswa district, Tanzania. Christerbel. Nicanuru Rural communities in Tanzania are increasing suffering from food shortage and malnutrition (Vitamin A deficiency, Protein energy malnutrition and Iron deficiency Anaemia). A household survey was conducted to determine the baseline situatio… RUF-35947 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Analysis of past and future intra-seasonal rainfall variability and its implications for crop production in the north eastern Amhara region, Ethiopia 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
Journal articles Open Access Effect of sun- drying on nutrient content of orange fleshed sweet potato tubers in Tanzania 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
Journal articles Open Access RNAi-mediated resistance to diverse isolates belonging to two virus species involved in Cassava brown streak disease 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
Policy Briefs Open Access Research briefs for the Second Graduate Research Grants Call RUF-35796 2016 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2016
Journal articles Open Access Land use and land cover change detection in rural areas of River Lwiro micro-catchment, Lake Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo E. Adipala · M. Bagalwa · S. Bashwira · F. Kansiime +3 more Land use and land cover change in River Lwiro micro-catchment was assessed for the period 1987-2010 using satellite imagery of Landsat 5 and 7. Images were clustered into four categories: forest, built-up areas, wetland and small scale far… RUF-35674 2015 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Growth, yield and postharvest qualities of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum M.) as influenced by soil moisture levels and packaging C.I. Sibomana Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum M.) is a fruit vegetable, and like most horticultural commodities is highly perishable. It is often exposed to stresses either imposed by other organisms (biotic) or arising from imbalance of environmental f… RUF-35633 2011 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Modelling and forecasting small Haplochromine species (Kambuzi) production in Malaŵi – a stochastic model approach V. Kasulo · E. Kaunda · W. Singini The study aimed at forecasting small Haplochromine species locally known as Kambuzi yield in Malaŵi, based on data on Lake Malombe fish catches during the years from 1976 to 2011. The study considered Autoregressive (AR), Moving Average (M… RUF-35632 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Diet and feeding habits of the small catfish, Clarias liocephalus in wetlands of Western Uganda L. Chapman · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · J. Yatuha Clarias liocephalus is an air-breathing catfish inhabiting wetland and river systems in East Africa. This catfish is in highdemandforsaleaslivebaitintheNileperchfisheryof Lake Victoria and equally important in the diet of local communitiesint… RUF-35593 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Statistical models for yield, pest abundance and disease incidence of tomato Juma William Yabeja Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is one of the general linear models used to nearly unimaginable range of problems in many different disciplines and has been a fundamental method used by plant pathologists and other researchers for analysis of… RUF-35373 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Adoption of Kilimo Kwanza Policy by Smallholder Citrus Farmers in Muheza District, Tanga Region Mzamiru Saidi Smallholder farmers in the citrus sub-sector of Tanzania particularly in Tanga Region are adversely faced by many challenges compared to other groups of farmers. Poor farming practices, poor post harvest management skills, low quality of p… RUF-35341 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access To evaluate the effect of research methodologies on the proposal work plans, budget and completion time (A case study of JKUAT research funded projects) Wanzala Richard Wamalwa This study evaluated to what extent research methodologies influence proposal work plan, budget and completion time. The study involved a sample size of twenty randomly selected proposals out of a total of 52 on-going research projects. Da… RUF-35333 2011 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of data capture methods used in plant health clinics in Kenya Linda Amondi Ohulo Plant clinics, which are context and situation specific compared to the existing extension approach in the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), can deliver advice to farmers at the point of demand to reduce crop losses to pests. They can also ad… RUF-35331 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Estimating the survival of patients with cancer of the cervix at Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya Khaemba Emma Nelima Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women globally. The majority of patients present in advanced disease stages, leading to high mortality rates. Information on the survival of cervical cancer patients in Kenya w… RUF-35321 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Tree attribute ranking and phenology study: Farmers’ knowledge of trees commonly found on coffee Farms bordering Mabira forest reserve in Mukono District, Uganda Muchelo Ronald Omeli The potential of trees in agroforestry coffee systems to provide goods and services is increasingly recognized as important in improving local livelihoods and reducing the pressure on existing forest resources. There is a lack of informati… RUF-35314 2011 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter May, 2013 RUF-35307 2013 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter March, 2013 RUF-35305 2013 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing graduate training and agricultural research in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Lessons and new thrusts M. Blackie · Paul Woomer This paper was commissioned by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), an association of 25 Universities engaged in natural resource management in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa to explore oppo… RUF-35244 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological and genetic characterization of mango varieties in Mozambique A.V Biljon · L. Herselman · C.R.B. Mussane Mangoes are economically important for Mozambique because of adequate climatic conditions and international market opportunities. This study compare morphological and AFLP characterisation of 30 mango varieties from the Umbeluzi research s… RUF-35222 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter June, 2009 RUF-35184 2009 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of postharvest handling and 1-MCP treatment on the quality and shelf life of tomato A. Mutari An experiment was conducted to assess effect of phyticcal impact and storage temperature on ethylene production. There was no significant effect of physical handling on ethylene production, but there was more ethylene production at higher … RUF-35138 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ perceptions of orange-fleshed sweetpotatoes as a food security crop in central and eastern Uganda P. Isubikalu · R. Mukebezi · R. O. M. Mwanga · B. Orum A descriptive study was conducted to ascertain the perception of farmers in eastern and central Uganda on Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) as a food security crop. Major findings indicated that although OFSP and local sweet potato variet… RUF-34975 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Tourism and agriculture linkages: Determinants of local agricultural products purchase by hotels at the Kenyan coast P.M. Mshenga This paper investigated the local agricultural products purchased by tourist hotels, the hotel purchase and the hotel characteristics influencing purchase of local agricultural products. The study was conducted in coastal Kenya. Multistage… RUF-34966 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Transaction costs and food security: A case of maize in southern highlands of Tanzania F.T.M. Kilima · B. Maonga · M.B. Mbise · D.H. Ngongola +1 more The study will asses transaction costs in the maize marketing channels in Southern Highlands of Tanzania (Iringa, Mbeya and Ruvuma). This is a major maize producing zone. Linking this zone with food deficit regions like coastal areas and D… RUF-34934 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
