Working Document Series Open Access Organizational security system: A case study of the RUFORUM Secretariat E. Acan Security is an important aspect of any business, resident, military, industry and organizations. Most organizations use intrusion detection systems to protect their properties and lives, and most organizations such the Regional Universitie… RUF-40902 2022 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2024
Journal articles Open Access Drought and shifts in agropastoral coping strategies in Uganda’s cattle corridor Y. Bamutaze · A. Egeru · B. H Lein · J. Mbaziira +1 more Changing climatic conditions including drought and severe dry spells are major challenges to agropastoral food production. The frequency and intensity of prolonged dry-seasons impact agropastoral livelihoods especially crop production. Hou… RUF-40861 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda Wembabazi Enoch Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40857 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda Wembabazi Enoch Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40856 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda E.Y Danquah · D Dzidzienyo · Wembabazi Enoch · W. Esuma +7 more Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40855 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Consumer preferred boiled cassava cooking qualities in white and yellow fleshed advanced breeding populations in Uganda E.Y Danquah · D Dzidzienyo · Wembabazi Enoch · W. Esuma +7 more Cassava root qualities that meet end-user preferences enhance adoption of varieties. In this study, softness and water absorption (WAB) which is a proxy for cooking time, were assessed in white and yellow fleshed breeding lines, to identif… RUF-40854 2024 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2024
Journal articles Open Access Detection, isolation and baseline characterization of indigenous PhlD+ fluorescent Pseudomonas species for the control of bean root rot and coffee wilt disease in Uganda R. Edema · S. N. Kamenya Fluorescent Pseudomonas spp. which produces antibiotics such as 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG/phl) have biocontrol activity against many important soil-borne fungal pathogens. We isolated several Pseudomonas spp. carrying genes for DAPG… RUF-40833 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement: A model Training and Research Hub for Next Generation of Plant Breeders for Africa E. Adipala · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi +2 more Africa has a significant shortage of first-class plant breeding professionals. To meet future food demand in Africa, there is need to train more expert plant breeders. The Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) h… RUF-40831 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Seed Systems in Uganda: Review of Present Status and Future Needs A. O. Adebo · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi Seed systems provide a foundation for agricultural development. Agriculture is the dominant occupation in the continent, employing 70% of the population in Africa and 68% in Uganda. If governments are to transform rural areas and their peo… RUF-40828 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Mediating role of organizational support and commitment on the relationship between psychological empowerment and innovativeness of farmer organizations in central Uganda R. Sebuliba-Mutumba An investigation was carried out to establish the influence perceived organizational support (POSA) and farmer commitment (COMMIT) have on the relationship between psychological empowerment behavior (PEB) and innovativeness of smallholder … RUF-40815 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access JuFresh enterprises practical experiences: Application of the Student’s Enterprise Scheme (SES) Model L. Aciro · J. Alla · H. Amolo · W. Odongo +2 more Motivated by the bumper fruits harvest in the region and concerned about the high level of Post harvest fruit wastage, a group of five MSc Students conceived the business idea of adding value to the fruits through juice making. Registered … RUF-40795 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Generation of Future Science Leaders through Mentorship and Research: The case of Carnegie Post-Doctoral Fellowship J. Mwololo · T. Odong · P. Okori A postdoctoral fellowship was awarded to support research focusing on grain legumes and dryland cereals. Training of young scientists towards masters and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees was embedded within the fellowship. Collaborative … RUF-40785 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The association between cancer incidence, HIV prevalence, and Gross Domestic Product in Uganda L. K. Atuhaire · R. K. Mubiru · H. Namawejje This study examined the association of cancer incidence, HIV prevalence and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Uganda. The study utilised secondary data where Cancer data were obtained from the Kampala Cancer Registry, Department of Pathology… RUF-40781 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change and Variability of Smallholder Dry Bean Farmers in Hoima District, Uganda S. Baguma · N. Mbabazi · W.J. Van den Berg The adverse effects of climate change and variability have affected crop production through the increasing erratic rainfall, drought, floods, pests, and diseases that have significantly reduced crop yields in many places including Uganda. … RUF-40778 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Improving access to agricultural information to small scale farmers using ICT systems in Central Uganda J. Kato Small scale holder farmers in rural areas growing ginger (Zingiber officinale) face challenge in accessing information on ginger production from pre-harvest to post-harvest stage, yet the information is needed to help farmers understand an… RUF-40770 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Tenure Security and land improvements in Uganda S. L. Alobo · B. Bashaasha · H. M. Ravonborg · A. Turinawe Permanent improvements on agricultural land by smallholder farmers have great potential to bolster agricultural productivity, enhance household food security, and improve household nutrition, while promoting environmental sustainability. W… RUF-40726 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Financing innovations for agricultural credit facility policy challenges in Uganda. Contextualizing the usefulness of the Decision Enhancement Credit Facilitation Approach (DECFA) for farmer financing F. M. Ahabyoona · J.T. Lubega · M. K. Musoke This paper outlines financial innovations that can generate controlled, quality and timely data on the credit management practices of smallholder farmers in Uganda, ideal for policy makers to strengthen the design and implementation of con… RUF-40717 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of commercial banks’ profitability evidence from banking industry in Uganda G. Adriko · S Sidi Profitability measures the firm’s ability to generate revenue in excess ofexpense an accomplishment that is necessary if the firm is to be considered a going concern. Therefore, the indicators of the profitability are the profits made by t… RUF-40714 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change and Variability of Smallholder Dry Bean Farmers in Hoima District, Uganda S. Baguma · N. Mbabazi · W.J. Van den Berg The adverse effects of climate change and variability have affected crop production through the increasing erratic rainfall, drought, floods, pests, and diseases that have significantly reduced crop yields in many places including Uganda. … RUF-40712 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Quality and dissemination of information on restoration of Awoja watershed in eastern Uganda J.G. Agea · S. Akello · H. Sseguya · N. Turyahabwe Effective restoration of watersheds relies on several factors including quality of information shared and its sharing mechanisms. This study assessed the nature and quality of information and its dissemination mechanisms used in restoratio… RUF-40685 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agro-pastoral farmers’ perceptions of drought in Kayunga district, Uganda Deborah Alio · E. Basaliza · S. Masaba, · A. Nakiyemba, Drought is an important factor affecting agriculture and livestock and the most constraining climate extreme to livelihoods. The study highlights agro-pastoral farmers’ perceptions of drought in Kayunga district in central Uganda. The stud… RUF-40684 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Local chicken production in Uganda: Breeding practices and flock productivity A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more Farmer knowledge on breeding practices, incubation and disease management strategies for local chicken were studied on 120 households in Gulu and Kiryandongo districts of Uganda using a questionnaire, administered during one to one intervi… RUF-40578 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Attitude and experience of smallholder farmers towards potato crop intensification in southwestern Uganda J.G. Agea · R.R. Ainebyona · Gabriel Karubanga · J. Mugisha +1 more In Uganda, potato (Solanum tuberosum L) is a growing lucrative crop particularly in the densely populated rural areas of the country, whose production considerably limited the supply to markets owing to conservative production methods. The… RUF-40034 2023 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Exploring Farmer’ Practices and their Implication on Postharvest Losses among Smallholder Farmers in Uganda J.G. Agea · G. Asasira · Gabriel Karubanga In Sub-Saharan Africa and in particular Uganda, smallholder farmer experience high quantitative and qualitative losses in maize due to practicing poor post-harvest handling practices. The study explored farmer’ practices and their implicat… RUF-39794 2019 CC BY 4.0 17 Feb 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer learning through on-farm Cassava Demonstration Sites: the case of Kiryandongo district, Uganda J.G. Agea · E Ekulu · P. Kabwika · Gabriel Karubanga +1 more A comparative study was conducted among demonstration users and non-users where a cross-sectional survey was preceded by holding three focus group discussions and complemented with field observations to establish how the National Agricultu… RUF-39792 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Feb 2023
