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D. Namayanja

The Varroa mite, Varroa destructor (Arachnida: Acari: Varroidae) is an ectoparasitic mite of the honey bee (Apis mellifera). It was first detected in East Africa in 2009. Currently, no control strategies have been put in place to manage th…

RUF-37828 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2018

B.A Bwihangane

Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute, contagious transboundary disease of sheep, goats and some wild (Gazelles, Springbuck, Impala) animals caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The disease was first officially reporte…

RUF-37710 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018

L. Bebora · N.P. Bisimwa · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao +1 more

Objective: We aimed at determining the prevalence and characterizing the CaPV, determining the CaPV - PPRV coinfection prevalence and providing data about phylogenetic relationship betwee n the fusion protein of PPRV and …

RUF-37709 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018

This report presents key highlights of progress and achievements made in the period 1 April to 30 June 2018 (fourth quarter of the Financial Year 2017/18). Overall, the Secretariat continued to prepare itself to implement the approved Visi…

RUF-37706 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2018

Kangbéni Dimobe · Dethardt Goetze · Shem Kuyah · Sylvanus Mensah +3 more

Accurate estimates of aboveground biomass (AGB) strongly depend on the suitability and precision of allometric models. Although additive allometric equations are expected to reduce uncertainties due to additivity property between biomass o…

RUF-37702 2018 CC BY 4.0 3 Aug 2018

F. Maguza-Tembo

This paper aimed to identify factors affecting adoption of multiple climate change adapta tion strategies in Southern Malawi. An ordered probit model was estimated using survey data collected in Nsanje and Balaka districts in 2014-2015 cro…

RUF-37700 2016 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2018

Davis Fundi Ireri

Sustainable production of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under high tunnels is threatened by bacterial wilt (caused by Ralstonia solanacearum) and root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.). Knowledge was generated about the concomitant occur…

RUF-37698 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2018

E. Afutu · E.E. Agoyi · A.E. Assogbadjo · Godfrey Chigeza +2 more

Following a series of research on promiscuous nodulation, it came out that it is incomplete to define ‘promiscuous soybean’ as soybean cultivars with the sole ability to form nodules freely with indigenous Bradyrhizobium strains without re…

RUF-37692 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018

Nellie Amosi

There is very little information on the basic market functioning and actors involved in baobab product trade of baobab products which has predominantly remained informal with limited commercialization. A study was carried out to analyse th…

RUF-37688 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018

Herbert Jenya

Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a multipurpose indigenous fruit tree with high nutritional and economic value and contributes significantly to livelihoods of local people, particularly in areas where it occurs. For this study, phenotypic…

RUF-37686 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018

Edwin Kenamu · F. Maguza-Tembo

This study identifies drivers of adoption and its intensity on smallholder goat farming in southern Malawi. A Zero-Inflated Negative Binomial model was estimated using survey data collected in Balaka and Nsanje districts in 2014/15 croppin…

RUF-37684 2016 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2018

M. Chacha · Edwin Disela · P. Erasto · S. Temba

The acute and subacute toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii extracts on albino mice and rats was verified. For the acute toxicity study, oral administration of C. swynnertonii hexane and chloroform extract with doses of 500, 1000, and 2000 …

RUF-37669 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018

D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +2 more

The aim of this study was to assess the seasonal effects on quantity and quality of fodder resources and associated utilization practices among smallholder dairy farmers in Western Usambara Highlands (WUHs) in Tanzania. The WUHs are among …

RUF-37668 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018

Jacinta Malia Kimiti · Gilbert Koskey · John Maingi · Simon Wambui Mburu +2 more

Globally, there is great concern about expanding agricultural activities due to their impact in the conservation of agrobiodiversity. African continent is known for its richness in biodiversity. In Kenya, there is a continuous unabated exp…

RUF-37667 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018

I. Akite · I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule +2 more

The study was conducted to explore gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda. Specifically, it focused on characterizing local chicken value chain actors, ascertaining level and determinants of gender participat…

RUF-37666 2018 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018

J.C. Achora · F. Birungi Kyazze · S. Mkomwa · D. Okello +1 more

Knowledge networks play a significant role in the transfer of innovations such as conservation agriculture. In this paper, we examine the position of actors in the network and socio-economic factors influencing use of ICTs. ICTs potentiall…

RUF-37665 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Jun 2018

Revocatus Machunda · K. Mtei · Patrick Rukiko

This focus review aims to update the dung and manure production, management and utilization in the East African countries and its associated challenges particularly in the case of Lushoto district, in northern Tanzania. Attention and effor…

RUF-37663 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Jun 2018

Abdi-Khalil Edriss · F. Maguza-Tembo · J. Mangisoni

Climate variability is one of the limiting factors to increasing per capita food production for most smallholder farmers in Africa. The adoption and diffusion of climate smart agriculture technologies, as a way to tackle this barrier, has …

RUF-37658 2017 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2018

D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more

In Tanzania, milk production under smallholder farming systems is season sensitive, fluctuations of feeds in both quantity and quality being the major driver. A dry season decline in milk production of over 40% due to feed scarcity is a co…

RUF-37657 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2018

D. Nyamongo · Edward Gizemba Ontita · R.N. Onwonga · C. M. Onyango

In Kenya, the African nightshades (ANS) (Solanum nigram L.) are among the most widely distributed and consumed traditional vegetables. The current study was conducted to better understand the cultural variability in the use patterns and va…

RUF-37633 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2018

This report presents key highlights of progress and achievements made in the period 1 January-31 March 2018. During the period: 1. RUFORUM finalized the costed Operational Plan 2018-2022 for implementation of the RUFORUM Vision 2030 Strate…

RUF-37617 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018

C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · C. German · D. Kambewa +6 more

This study examines some selected member-specific characteristics affecting capacity of farmer organizations in promoting fish farming. Five fish farmer organizations which undertook fish farming activities under the auspices of Community …

RUF-37616 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018

C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · C. German · D. Kambewa +6 more

This study examines farmers’ perceptions on implications of challenges affecting farmer organizations in promoting fish farming. Data collection comprised face to face interviews and focus group discussions with members of the farmer group…

RUF-37615 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018

C. Chonde · D. Kambewa · E. Kaunda · D. Kayambazinthu +1 more

This study examines challenges affecting fish farmer organizations in relation to socioeconomic characteristics of members within farmer organizations. The objective of the study was to determine perceptions of members with varying socioec…

RUF-37611 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2018

The RUFORUM University-Community Engagement Strategy identifies current institutional goals and strategies for capitalizing on the exceptional assets and opportunities that form RUFORUM and its member Universities’ experience. The strategy…

RUF-37609 2017 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2018