Project reports Open Access Field Visit to RUFORUM Supported Research and Development Projects In fulfilment of its vision and mission, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) provides support to member universities to implement projects that are deemed strategic to generate research and develo… RUF-36683 2017 CC BY 4.0 27 Apr 2017
Journal articles Open Access Camel forage variety in the Karamoja subregion, Uganda D. Aleper · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa · J.B. Salamula Camels have the potential to increase the resilience of pastoral communities to the impacts of climate variability and change. Despite this potential, there is limited documentation of the camel forage species, their availability and distr… RUF-36681 2017 CC BY 4.0 25 Apr 2017
Journal articles Open Access Towards effective soybean seed systems in Benin: Current situation and prospects for production and delivery of good quality seed Sègbégnon Martin Agboton · Mathieu Anatole Tele Ayenan · Patrice Lagnon Sèwadé Facilitating farmers’ access to quality seed requires proper understanding of the functioning of seed systems. This study aimed at analyzing soybean (Glycine max [L.] Merr.) seed systems in Benin to pave the way for strengthening this sect… RUF-36680 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The role of the bushpigs in the epidemiology of African swine fever at the wildlife-livestock interfaces in Uganda Peter Ogweng African swine fever is a devastating hemorrhagic fever of pigs, caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). In Africa, the presence of a sylvatic cycle involving warthogs and soft ticks means that the risk of introduction of ASFV into … RUF-36676 2017 CC BY 4.0 20 Apr 2017
Journal articles Open Access Potential of native rhizobia in enhancing nitrogen fixation and yields of climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in contrasting environments of Eastern Kenya Jacinta M. Kimiti · Gilbert Koskey · John Maingi · Simon W. Mburu +2 more Climbing bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production in Kenya is greatly undermined by low soil fertility, especially in agriculturally prolific areas. The use of effective native rhizobia inoculants to promote nitrogen fixation could be benef… RUF-36665 2017 CC BY 4.0 7 Apr 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
TAGDev Resources Open Access Microbiological and compositional quality of raw milk delivered by small scale dairy farmers to the milk collection centres in northern Tanzania P. Banda · L. Kurwijila · Neema John Mboya Milk samples were collected from small scale dairy farmers who brought their milk to milk collection centres (MCCs) and vendors in the study area in Tanzania. A total of 310 milk samples were collected. The bacteriological quality, physico… RUF-36657 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Reaction of upland rice genotypes to the brown spot disease pathogen Bipolaris oryzae Richard Edema · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · M.Marco Mwendo +1 more Low yields in rice (Oryza sativa L.) are attributed to several factors but diseases represent one of the main constraints. The Brown spot disease (caused by Bipolaris oryzae (Breda de Haan) Shoem) in most cases causes considerable losses i… RUF-36654 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Characterising wetland hydrology and water quality in streams and wetlands of Khalong-la-Lithunya, Lesotho M.B. Khoeli · B.F. Mapeshoane · M. Masopha · M. Mokhatla +3 more Wetland hydrology is important in understanding wetland systems, evaluating wetland functions and processes and assessing wetland conditions. Wetlands assimilate and transform pollutants and nutrients ensuring that quality water is dischar… RUF-36653 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Diversity and prioritization of non timber forest products for economic valuation in Benin (West Africa) G. Akouehou · A.E. Assogbadjo · F.J. Chadare · C.A.M.S. Djagoun +3 more Species prioritization is a crucial step towards setting valuation strategy, especially for Non timber Forest Products (NTFP). This study aimed at assessing the diversity and ranking NTFPs for a successful economic valuation. Data were col… RUF-36648 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Population structure of the Cycad along River Mpanga, Western Uganda J.J. Ogwal Cycads are listed in the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red list of threatened plants. Cycad species Encephalartos whitelockii (P.J.H. Hurter) exist in a forest gorge along River Mpanga in western Uganda where human populat… RUF-36641 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Participatory Variety Selection for enhanced promotion and adoption of improved finger millet varieties: a case for Singida and Iramba Districts in Central Tanzania P. Audi · J. Kibuka · E. Letayo · E. Manyasa +7 more Participatory variety selection (PVS) is an approach which provides a wide choice of varieties to farmers to evaluate in their own environment using their own resources for increasing production. It enhances farmer’s access to diverse crop… RUF-36639 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Responsiveness of agricultural training curricula in African universities to labour market needs: the case of Gulu University in Uganda S. W. Kalule · E.K. Kule · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo +2 more Agricultural universities in Africa have a core responsibility to develop and implement relevant curricula to produce well trained human resource to guide stakeholders in production, value addition and marketing to meet the expected quanti… RUF-36626 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access The student enterprise scheme for agribusiness innovation: A University-based training model for nurturing entrepreneurial mind-sets amongst African youths S. W. Kalule · B. Mugonola · D. Ongeng Paradigm shifts in higher education have necessitated embracing and mainstreaming entrepreneurship education in training curricula. This is because entrepreneurial capacity building amongst the youth is considered the best approach for add… RUF-36622 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access The benefits and challenges of using ICTs to strengthen university-farming community engagement in Uganda P. Ebanyat · P. Isubikalu · Drake Patrick Mirembe · B. Obaa +2 more Agricultural Universities like many other organizations have used conventional communication channels in sharing information with farmers and other stakeholders. There are however increased limitations of ensuring real-time and sustainable… RUF-36621 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Investigating bruise susceptibility of pomegranate cultivars during postharvest handling O.A. Fawole · Linus Opara Umezuruike · Hussein Zaharan Bruising is the most common type of mechanical damage of horticultural produce which results mainly from excessive impact and compression forces due to improper postharvest handling. The presence of bruise contributes to downgrading and re… RUF-36619 2017 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Role of farmer field schools in adoption of innovative rice production practices in Mvomero District, Tanzania D. Kambewa · N. Kenya · J.C. Masangano · M.R.S. Mlozi Farmer Field Schools (FFS) provide farmers with an opportunity to experiment new technologies which help them to make informed decisions that eventually lead to increased production and income. This study assessed the role of FFS in adopti… RUF-36617 2017 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic fertilisers on natural food composition and performance of African catfish fry produced under artificial propagation W. Jere · Jeremiah Kang’ombe · N. Madalla · Sebastian S. Mosha In recent times, the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus has gained popularity in the aquaculture sector of Tanzania. However, many aquaculture farmers face the challenge of unreliable supply of seed due to difficulties of reproducing in c… RUF-36614 2017 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Improving the capacity of Agricultural Higher Education Institutions to contribute to food security: the iAGRI experience and lessons learned Mark J. Erbaugh · D.O. Hansen · D.S. Kraybill · I.J. Minde The Innovative Agricultural Research Initiative (iAGRI) is a long-term investment in agricultural higher education and research capacity in Tanzania funded by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and led by The Ohio State Univ… RUF-36612 2017 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterization of rainfall and temperature variability and their impact on teff [Eragrostis tef (zucc.)] production at Kersa District of Jimma Zone, Ethiopia Gemechu Raga Osena Climate variability is affecting the whole world and its threat is greater in Ethiopia because of its less adaptive capacity and deepened poverty.This study was there fore designed to investigate the impact of rainfall and temperature vari… RUF-36609 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging (PM-MAP) and shelf-life of pomegranate fruit arils (cv. Acco) Hussein Zaharan Perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging (PM-MAP) offers the possibility of optimising polymeric films in order to compensate for barrier limitations of conventional modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The aim of this study was … RUF-36607 2014 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of drip irrigation on the production and economic returns of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) in semi arid areas of Tanzania Athuman Juma Mahinda Field trials were conducted in semi arid area of Dodoma, central Tanzania with the aim of assessing the effect of three drip irrigation watering regimes on the production and economic returns of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). The irrigation tr… RUF-36606 2014 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2017
Journal articles Open Access Structure and natural regeneration of mangroves in areas exposed to different agents of degradation in Kenya Alemayehu. Fikir · Chemuku Wekesa The structure and regeneration of mangrove forests in three coastal areas of Kenya were investigated in this study. This study assessed species diversity, species distribution and regeneration in the three sites. In Mida Creek mangroves, d… RUF-36604 2017 CC BY 4.0 15 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access TAGDev Inception and Planning Meeting Report The project inception and planning meeting was held at the RUFORUM Secretariat from 15th to 17th December 2016. The meeting involved the RUFORUM Secretariat staff, the implementing universities, The MasterCard Foundation Makerere, Makerere… RUF-36601 2016 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access TAGDev Implementing Partners Planning Meeting The TAGDEv Implementing Partner’s Workshop involving Egerton University, Gulu University and RUFORUM was held in Kampala from 8th to 9th August 2016 at the RUFORUM Secretariat to initiate the process of programme implementation. This plann… RUF-36600 2016 CC BY 4.0 5 Mar 2017
