Working Document Series Open Access Urban and rural poultry production for food security and income generation in Mozambique: Short communication M.P.O. Baumann · F. Dos Anjos · S. A. Goncalves · D. Meemken In Mozambique, as in many other African countries, eggs and poultry meat are important sources of animal protein. The data published in Mozambique indicate that 44% of children aged 0-5 years suffer from chronic malnutrition, resulting int… RUF-40567 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of current and potential geographic distribution of the papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus (Hemiptera:Pseudococcidae) in Mozambique D. Cugala · A. Massamby · L. Santos · A. Sidumo Papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus is a polyphagous pest that can damage several genera of host plants. Since its first detection in Pemba (northern of Mozambique) in 2013, there has been no information on its current geographical dist… RUF-37784 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of harvesting date on aflatoxin contamination in groundnuts in northern Mozambique M. Amane · A. M. Mondjana · A. Muitia · Emmanuel Jnr. Zuza Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is the third most important crop in Mozambique. Despite its importance as food, the presence of mycotoxins, especially aflatoxins has the potential to limit its use in both the human and livestock diet. In t… RUF-37504 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Screening of selected cassava genotypes for resistance to Cassava Brown Streak Disease by mechanical grafting in Southern Mozambique Z. Anabela · H. Magaia · A. Mondjana · E. Oyesigye Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major biotic stress of cassava in Southern, Eastern and Central Africa. It is caused by two virus species; the Ugandan cassava brown streak virus (UCBSV) and the cassava brown streak virus (CBSV). T… RUF-37490 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of tillage practices and cropping systems on maize grain yield in Gurue, Mozambique G.M. Ceronio · O. Chichongue · C.C. du Preez · J.J. Van Tol Conservation agriculture (CA) practices are being promoted in southern Africa to increase crop production in light of the highly depleted soils. The Mozambican population is highly depended in maize making the country extremely vulnerable … RUF-37457 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization and evaluation of rice genotypes under rainfed ecosystems in Malawi and Mozambique H. Abade · J.A. Abdala · J.M. Bokosi · A.M. Mwangwela +1 more Rice (Oryza sativa L.) is an important crop for human consumption world wide, including in under-developed countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America where it is cultivated in small holdings. In Mozambique and Malawi rice is produced by s… RUF-37438 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Serological survey of Neospora caninum and Besnoitia besnoiti in cattle and goats from smallholder farms in Angónia, Tete Province, Mozambique Cavele Alfeu · A. Nhacumbe Alsacia · P. Souza Bárbara · C. Aida Cristina +5 more Rearing cattle and goats is an important economic activity for smallholder farmers in Mozambique where animals are raised in traditional production systems in communal pastures. Despite its importance, there is little information on their … RUF-37236 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access Effect of harvesting time on groundnut yield and yield components in Northern Mozambique Emmanuel Jnr. Zuza Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is one of the most important legume crop in Mozambique which is grown for food as well as cash. It’s an indeterminate growth habit and below the ground nature of fruiting makes it difficult to determine the … RUF-37216 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Invasions by insects in Mozambique – a threat to agricultural production and food security D. Cugala · A. Massamby · O. Miguel · L. Santos +1 more Biological invasions or invasive alien species (IAS) are those plants and animals which are introduced, establish and spread outside of their home range, causing economic, social and environmental harm. The term ‘‘biological invasion’’ hig… RUF-36913 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access First record of parasitoids associated with the invasive coconut whitefly in Inhambane Province, Mozambique D. Cugala · Ronald Kityo · P. Nampala The coconut whitefly, Aleurotrachelus atratus Hempel (Homoptera; Aleyrodidea) is a highly invasive pest of coconut and ornamental palms (Arecaceae). In Mozambique, it was first detected in 2011 and 100% of infested plants have been reporte… RUF-36659 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Diversity of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in Mozambique and associated in vitro response to fungicides, biocontrol-agents and phenolic compounds Moses Amugoli Otuba Panama disease or Fusarium wilt of banana is the most devastating disease of banana in the world. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), the causative organism, has the potential to survive in soil under unfavourable conditions for over … RUF-36551 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jan 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Distribution and characterization of cowpea genotypes for resistance to rootknot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in Mozambique Joseph Kisitu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an important food crop in Mozambique. The crop is cultivated almost exclusively by smallholder farmers in warm marginal environments of the country. One of the key field hindrances to the success of… RUF-36549 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jan 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory natural resources management plan of canhane community, Massingir district, southern Mozambique Aniceto Chaúquem · Jao Chin · Natasha Ribeiro · Almeida. Sitoe We conducted a participatory mapping of natural resources and woody biomass estimation in Canhane Community, Massingir District in Mozambique. The aim of this study was to identify problems and opportunities for natural resources managemen… RUF-34684 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Tomato curl stunt virus management strategies for all year round tomato production in Mozambique C. Ecole · B. Francisco · A. Mondjana · B. Nhaulaho +1 more Tomato is the most popular vegetable in the home garden all over the World as well as in Mozambique. Tomato production in Mozambique has been recently affected by Tomato curl stunt virus (ToCSV) disease, a devastating viral disease that is… RUF-34569 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the fruit fly, Batrocera invadens, pest status and the establishment of the parasitoid, Fopius arisanus in Mozambique G. Albano · D. Cugala · L. Santos Asian fruit flies in the genus Bactrocera (Diptera: Tephritidae) are regarded as some of the most destructive pests of fruits and vegetables worldwide and rank high on quarantine lists worldwide. Losses result from direct feeding damage, d… RUF-34342 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Non-timber forest products and local ecological knowledge on livelihoods in Mocuba district, Mozambique Ananias Hofiço Noé dos Santos The dependency of many african rural households on natural resources for sustenance is widely acknowledged. Local ecological Knowledge is developed from the continuous relationship between humans and their environment, mainly through the d… RUF-34311 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Application of molecular markers for biodiversity and taxonomy studies in legume tree species from the miombo woodlands, Niassa Natioanl Reserve, Mozambique L. F. Goulão · I. Maquia · N. S. Ribeiro · A. I. Ribeiro de Barros Miombo is one of the most important types of vegetation of southern Africa covering about 70% of the region. This ecosystem has an immeasurable socio-economic and environmental value. However, its stability is increasingly being threatened… RUF-34269 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Predicting potential distribution of the coconut whitefly in Mozambique based on ecological niche modeling tool T. Checo · D. Cugala · L. Jose The coconut (Cocos nucifera) whiteûy (Aleurotrachelus atratus), native to Central America has been recorded in various countries in Africa. In Mozambique, the coconut whitefly was reported for the first time in Maputo in 2010. However, the… RUF-34232 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Agricultural research and development trends and challenges in Mozambique K. Flaherty · A. Nhamusso The Agriculture Research Institute of Mozambique (IIAM) with its national research networking has been working in a collaborative manner with the Agricultural Science and Technology Indicators (ASTI) initiative. ASTI is an initiative of IF… RUF-34224 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of agricultural projects funded by the District Development Fund in Chibuto, Mozambique Joana Manuel Matusse Joaquim · Andréa Eloisa Bueno Pimentel In order to improve the well being of Mozambican people through increase in agricultural production, the government of Mozambique introduced the District Development Fund (FDD) in 2006. This fund has been given to proponents of different a… RUF-34220 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Epidemiology of Tomato Curly Stunt Virus in Mozambique C. Ecole · B. F. Francisco · A. M. Mondjana · B. A. Nhaulaho +2 more Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) has a great socio-economic importance in Mozambique, since it is one of the sources of income for many families. However, its continuous production throughout the year provides conditions for the overwinter… RUF-34036 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the repellent effects of four chemicals in the control of red-billed in rice in chókwè irrigation scheme T. F. Chiconela · A. K. Ngazero Red-billed (Quelea quelea) is one of the most damaging pests of rice in Mozambique. For its control, smallholder farmers rely on different frightening techniques to scare birds from their crops. Apart from providing a temporary relief, thi… RUF-34026 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of pests incidence and their impact on yield of sweetpotato in Mozambique D. Cugala · I. Mugovo · L. Santos The sweetpotato (Ipomoea batatas L.) is important food and cash crop and is considered as one of the most important crop for food security in Mozambique. Sweetpotato is grown extensively by small scale households and mostly managed by wome… RUF-34001 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the occurrence of natural enemies associated with invasive coconut whitefly in Inhambane province, Mozambique D. Cugala · L. Jose · O. Miguel The whitefly (Aleurotrachelus atratus Hempel) is a Neotropical whitefly, originally described from coconut (Cocos nucifera) in Brazil. In the Comoro Islands, A. atratus was responsible for an economic loss of 55% to local coconut producers… RUF-33976 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the efficacy of integrated pest management strategies for suppressing Bactrocera invadens in selected orchards in Manica Province, Mozambique D. Cugala · S. Ekesi · A. Majacunene The invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, was first detected in Mozambique in 2007 (Cuamba District, Niassa Province) and is now well established and widespread in the North and central regions. Direct damage to mango and guava due to B… RUF-33960 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015