Working Document Series Open Access Susceptibility of some Varieties and Breeding lines of Tomato to Liriomyza spp. infestation in Central Sudan Dominique Bordat · M.A. Elameen Eltoum · M. Elamin Elamin · E.E. Faiza Salah +1 more Tomato crop in the central Sudan is liable to heavy infestation by the leaf miners, Liriomyza spp. Field experiments indicated significant differences in varietal susceptibility of varieties and tomato breeding lines to Liriomyza spp. The … RUF-31902 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Improving Water Management for Irrigated Rice Production in the South-Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo A. Amoding · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M. Walangalulu The aim of the project is to contribute to increasing rice (Oryza sativa) productivity by improving water management and expanding irrigated rice production in Eastern D.R. Congo. The study will identify potential rice production areas in … RUF-31888 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting Corporate and Community Involvement in Natural Resource Management Through Dissemination of Research Findings and Participation in Field Investigations of Mine Pollution in Kasese, Western Uganda J.G.M. Majaliwa · R. Osaliya In a field attachment to Kasese Cobalt Company Limited (KCCL), the communities of Kahendero and Hamukungu landing sites on Lake George shores were engaged in investigations of the impact of pollution and subsequent interventions by KCCL, a… RUF-31878 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Land Use and Climate Change on Stream Flow, Sediment and Pollution Dynamics in Kagera River Watershed G. Kironchi · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa · K. Mwetu +1 more Kagera River is one of the most important incoming rivers to Lake Victoria with an annual inflow of about 7.5 km3 into the Lake and is also important to the River Nile which is the single outlet of Lake Victoria. The Kagera River is theref… RUF-31875 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of NP Fertilisers and Manure Application on Maize-bean Yields, and Soil Nitrogen Mineralisation in Machakos County, Eastern Kenya C. Kibunja · B.E. Mochoge · N. Ogucha The inherent poor fertility of soils in Kenya constitute a major constrain to sustainable smallholders agriculture and more especially in arid and semi-arid parts of the country. The solution herein lies in the efficient use of nutrients a… RUF-31846 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Growing Tithonia Diversifolia for Fertility Restitution of Technosols from Coltan Mined Soils of Gatumba, Rwanda B. Mochoge · F. Naramabuye · A. Ndoli · Rolf Nieder The present study was conducted to evaluate the capacity of Tithonia diversifolia to mobilise nutrients and the ability of technosols to produce tithonia biomass for fertility restitution. A greenhouse pot experiment was conducted and tith… RUF-31830 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of Adoption of Soil Erosion Control Technologies in Mt. Elgon Highlands in Eastern Uganda M. Barungi · A. Edriss · J. Mugisha · D.H. Ng’ong’ola +1 more The study made an inquiry into the determinants of adoption of soil erosion control technologies in Bukwo and Kween districts. We found adoption would be high if farmers own different types of farm tools, get frequent extension advice, are… RUF-31787 2012 CC BY 4.0 5 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Wild fire impact assessment on availability of the main Forest Resources in the Nniassa National Reserve R. Bandeira · Aniceto Chaúquem · A. Ribeiro · Natasha Ribeiro This study was conducted in Niassa National Reserve (NNR), located in the north of Mozambique. The main objective was to examine the availability of selected forest resources to local communities along a fire gradient. To achieve this obje… RUF-31757 2012 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessment of Research and Statistical Related Processes in Three Institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya Nancy Waitherero Chege Institutions of higher learning are mandated to conduct applied research and promote innovations among other functions. The purpose of this study was to assess four research and statistical-related processes in three institutions of higher… RUF-31746 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Apr 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Improving Scientific Research at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) – Kakamega Research Centre: a Research Methods Approach Hildah Nyende Wambani MSc in Research Methods is a unique problem solving program that increases the capacity to plan, implement and generate quality research. Lack of current and necessary statistical skills in data analysis, interpretation and reporting and e… RUF-31738 2011 CC BY 4.0 8 Apr 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Contribution to research methodology through capacity building at the World Agroforestry Centre, Rwanda Grégoire Hagenimana The capacity to conceptualize, plan and implement effective research is often limited. The contribution in research methodology such as experimental design, data collection, management and analysis is crucial for improving research quality… RUF-31736 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Apr 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Weaknesses in Research Methods of Scientists at Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI) and Interventions for Improvement Grace Nyaikamba Wang'ombe Sustainable management, conservation and development of Kenya’s forests depend on application of science to generate improved technologies. KEFRI has lately been facing a number of challenges in carrying out its research activities as a re… RUF-31734 2011 CC BY 4.0 8 Apr 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Providing Research Methods Support to the Markets Theme Department of the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Mayoba Barbara Moono The dissertation describes the main activities carried out during the attachment at the International livestock Research Institute (ILRI) in Nairobi, Kenya under the Markets theme group. The activities were carried out under two projects t… RUF-31732 2011 CC BY 4.0 8 Apr 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Impact of Tree Species on Maize Productivity by Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Kenya Elton Ndlovu Low maize productivity due to declining soil fertility is a major problem faced by smallholder farmers in Eastern Highlands of Kenya. Adoption of agroforestry which has a huge potential to halt land degradation on farms is however, very lo… RUF-31729 2013 CC BY 4.0 7 Apr 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Challenges and Opportunities of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture in Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, and Zimbabwe Malcolm Blackie · Paul Woomer The Regional Universities FORUM for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is an association of 10 faculties of agriculture in Eastern and Southern Africa that recognises the important and largely unfulfilled position that universities… RUF-31680 2005 CC BY 4.0 17 Feb 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access PhD in Soil and Water Management This is a regional program for Central, Eastern, and Southern Africa taught at Sokoine University of Agriculture in Tanzania. Following wide range consultations within the Eastern, Southern and Central African region (ESCA) that were cond… RUF-31676 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access PhD in Dryland Resource Management This is a regional program for Eastern and Southern Africa, which is offered at the University of Nairobi in Kenya. Africa faces the challenge of ensuring sustainable manage-ment of Dryland resources. Consequently there is need to build c… RUF-31674 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access PhD in Agricultural Resource Economics In sub-Saharan Africa, both hunger and poverty have been the major problems faced by the people and governments. The consequences of these problems are natural disorder, high human mortality, and environmental degradation, among others. Go… RUF-31672 2015 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Nature of Land Resource Ownership and Perceptions on its Management among Farming Families of South East Nigeria W. Doppler · O. Olajide Adeola Land has a cultural value in Nigeria in that its ownership cements the relationship of the owner with the community. But more importantly, land resource is critical to the livelihood of rural farmers because they depend on it for income an… RUF-31625 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Institute of Indigenous Knowledge (IIK) Options for Food Security through Diversity Anke Weisheit This paper describes the rationale and approaches used to establish an Institute of Indigenous Knowledge in Uganda. The process involved a four year process including internship with local herbalists in Uganda. RUF-31591 2012 CC BY 4.0 24 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Unravelling the Potential of Sweet Sorghum for Sugar Production in Kenya G. Abayo · M. Dida · P. Okori · C. Olweny Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench is an important food and increasingly industrial crop and serves as a source for starch and sugars for biofuel production world wide and especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor … RUF-31575 2012 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Proceedings of the Third RUFORUM Biennial Regional Conference on Partnerships and Networking for Strengthening Agricultural Innovation and Higher Education in Africa, Extended Abstracts Part 2: Cover, Contents, and Forward E. Adipala · J.G.M. Majaliwa · P. Nampala · G. Tusiime The 2012 RUFORUM Biennial Conference is the third in the series. The main objective of the Biennial conferences is to provide a platform for agricultural research for development stakeholders in Africa and beyond to actively exchange findi… RUF-31394 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2013
Case Studies Open Access SCARDA Funded Graduates: Case Studies and Commentary Malcolm Blackie As part of follow-on activities to SCARDA, RUFORUM is helping to document experiences from the SCARDA project. This report describes experiences and lessons from some of the SCARDA trained graduates and the impact of the MSc training on th… RUF-31344 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2013
