Journal articles Open Access Next-generation sequencing reveals the first complete genome sequence of cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus from Uganda J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · K.E. Mbeyagala · Settumba B. Mukasa +1 more We present here the first complete genome sequence of Cowpea aphidborne mosaic virus (CABMV) isolated from cowpea in Uganda and compare it with five CABMV complete genome sequences from Brazil (2), India (2), and Zimbabwe (1). It most rese… RUF-37344 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Jan 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of the synergistic effect of host plant resistance, rhizobial inoculant and trichoderma on orobanche infestation of faba beans (Vicia faba l.) in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia Berhane Tsehaye Broomrape (Orobanche crenata F.) has been seriously limiting faba bean production in northern Ethiopia. As a result there is a need to further enhance faba bean production through the development of management options that can be effective… RUF-37297 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Vision 2030: The African Universities’ Agenda for Agricultural Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (AHESTI) - Abridged RUFORUM Vision 2030: The African Universities’ Agenda for Agricultural Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (AHESTI)’ – emerges from a broadly informed, systematically consultation process. It represents the expertise, insi… RUF-37296 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gastrointestinal parasites of Angora goats in Lesotho: prevalence and control methods M.J. Moiloa This research project composed of two approaches: the first approach involved a survey in which focus group discussion and individual interviews were conducted in lowlands, foothills and mountains. This part was aimed at assessing control … RUF-37295 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluating prevalence and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep in Lesotho Motšelisi Mahlehla This research project incorporated two studies. The first study was based on farmer’s awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho. The study was achieved by simple random sampling of 216 farmers f… RUF-37294 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Journal articles Open Access Ecosystem service importance and use vary with socio-environmental factors: A study from household-surveys in local communities of South Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Cori Ham · Sylvanus Mensah +2 more Ecosystem services (ESs) underpin human livelihoods around the world. Understanding how socio-environmental aspects influence stakeholders’ perceptions and use of ESs, is important for decision-making processes that target the social expec… RUF-37277 2017 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Non-timber forest products and their contribution to households income around Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria Judith Syombua Mbau · A. Suleiman · M.S. Suleiman · V.O. Wasonga +1 more In the recent decades, there has been growing interest in the contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to livelihoods, development, and poverty alleviation among the rural populace. This has been prompted by the fact that communi… RUF-37276 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access A review of the farming of common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) in Malawi: policy research directions for aquaculture development in Malawi E.R. Chirwa · W.L. Jere · D. Kassam · A. Mtethiwa The lack of better performing native fish species for aquaculture led the government of Malawi to import the exotic common carp (Cyprinus carpio L.) from Israel in 1976. Growth trials at Domasi and Kasinthula Experimental Stations had show… RUF-37275 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Influence of climate variability and length of rainy season on crop yields in semiarid Botswana Jimmy Byakatonda · Piet K. Kenabathob · D.B. Moalafhib · B.P. Paridaa Climate variability and change is expected to affect agricultural productivity among other sectors. Studying the influence of this variability on crop production is one measure of generating climate change resilience strategies. In this st… RUF-37269 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Spatial and temporal analysis of forest cover change in Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria Judith Syombua Mbau · M.S. Suleiman · V.O. Wasonga · A. Yazan Elhadi Multi-temporal land-use and land-cover data provides a historical vehicle for determining and evaluating long-term trends in bio-physical landscapes. Land-use and land-cover assessment and mapping is one of the most useful applications of … RUF-37259 2017 CC BY 4.0 8 Nov 2017
Journal articles Open Access Nutrient density of complementary foods formulated from a blend of teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more Both protein-energy malnutrition and micronutrient malnutrition are highly prevalent among infants and children in poor community settings in the developing world, especially the Sub-Saharan African countries. One of the food-based approac… RUF-37254 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Nov 2017
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Quarterly Report July-September 2017 This report describes key activities of the Secretariat of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) during the period 1 July-30 September 20171. Following the mid-term review of RUFORUM’s Strategic Bus… RUF-37253 2017 CC BY 4.0 6 Oct 2017
Journal articles Open Access Socio-economic determinants of pastoralists’ choice of camel production in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda D. Aleper · Robert Asiimwe · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa +1 more Camel production is a potential avenue for improved food and income security in dryland areas of East Africa. Despite this potential, there is a dearth of information on the increasing choice of camel production among pastoralists in the r… RUF-37245 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
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of sustainable innovation performance by smallholder dairy farmers in Malawi Mizeck Chagunda · Sylvia Chindime · P. Kibwika The smallholder dairy farmer’s performance and ability to improve productivity for increased incomes, is driven by their level of innovativeness. Knowledge on the nature, degree and frequency of innovations provide opportunities for suppor… RUF-37213 2017 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening rural households hygiene and sanitation in developing countries using locally available resource: Aloe vera soap production in Negash Kebele, Tigray, Ethiopia D. Gebregziabher · B. Gebremicheal · G. Kidu · H. Muruts In Ethiopia local communities widely utilize natural resources, but local innovative knowledge on utilization of natural resource by communities usually takes long time even centuries to be implemented. Use of Aloe vera plant for hygiene a… RUF-37107 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Farmer practices influencing sweetpotato – soy bean production and rabbit farming in selected sub-counties in Elgeyo Marakwet and Kakamega, Kenya Carolyne Jepkemboi · P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Sweetpotato (Ipomea batatas), is a tuber crop that plays a significant role in soil fertility, provides animal protein, improves human nutrition and generates income. Sweetpotato has however remained under low production with little attent… RUF-37009 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Identification of appropriate production packages for increased African nightshade production in Kisii County, Kenya E.O. Nyagari · R.N. Onwonga · C. M. Onyango This study investigated the effects of intercropping arrangements and fertiliser combinations on growth and yields of African nightshade (Solanum nigrum L.). The study was carried out at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organi… RUF-36998 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Response to cold stress at reproductive stage of introduced and adapted rice genotypes in Uganda R. Edema · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · J. Nyiramugisha +2 more Exposure of rice (Oryza sativa) to cold stress has significant negative impacts on its development and yield. Prospects of increasing production by growing rice in highland areas of Uganda have not been fruitful due to cold stress. It is t… RUF-36995 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Performance of Wild Blackberry species in Kenya under conventional production R.M. Gesimba · K.O. Omondi · J.N. Wolukau Blackberry (Rubus L. sub-genus Rubus Watson) fruits grow wild in Kenya, though in some parts of the world they have been domesticated and are cultivated. There is potential for their adoption in Kenya, however this requires that informatio… RUF-36990 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Journal articles Open Access How farmer videos trigger social learning to enhance innovation among smallholder rice farmers in Uganda Gabriel Karubanga · P. Kibwika · Florent Okry · H. Sseguya Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools such as videos promoted to enhance farmer access to information to influence change in farming practices need to be situated in social learning processes. Farmers learn and innovate thro… RUF-36952 2017 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Nutrient composition and consumer acceptability of soybean-sweet potato based complementary food fortified with longhorn grasshopper (Ruspolia differens) Mercy Wilfred Mmari Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting to sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. This cal… RUF-36759 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Journal articles Open Access Socioeconomic characterization and the agronomic practices that affect the use of pineapple waste to enhance soil fertility in Kayunga District, Uganda R. Kambugu · N. Kiggundu · Allan John. Komakech · F.B. Kyazze +2 more Soil exhaustion and nutrient depletion are major constraints to pineapple farming in Uganda. This study explored potential for using on-farm waste from pineapple farming to conserve soil fertility and enhance agricultural productivity. Dat… RUF-36757 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determinants of market participation for smallholder indigenous chicken farmers in Gulu District Irene Lynette Akidi RUF-36756 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
Journal articles Open Access Effect of drought early warning system on household food security in Karamoja subregion, Uganda Damalie Akwango · Y. Baguma · A. Egeru · Bernard Bonton Obaa +1 more Background: Drought is regarded as a leading cause of food insecurity affecting about 220 million people in sub- Saharan Africa. Drought early warning systems (DEWSs) have the potential to strengthen capacity of communities in managing and… RUF-36753 2017 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2017
