Journal articles Open Access Production and Characterization of Soaps from Croton Megalobotrys and Ricinus Communis seed oils Indigenous to Botswana with High Levels of Antimicrobial and Antioxidant Activity F. Bwaacha · B. Nkoane · O. A. Oyetunji · B. D. Paphane Croton megalabotrys mixed with Ricinnus cummunis and coconut seed oils produced high quality organic soaps with some levels of antioxidant and antimicrobial activities. The pHs of these soaps ranged from 10.01 and 10.30 showing that these … RUF-39768 2022 CC BY 4.0 20 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access University-BTVET-Community Convergence in promoting pig production amongst smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda T. Aliro · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · L. Tebere Business, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) has the potential of increasing productivity and incomes. In an education system whose curricula favours white collar jobs over blue collar jobs, technical and vocational tr… RUF-39766 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of agronomic management practices on soil microbial communities in a maize cropping system J. M. Maingi · M. Mucheru-Muna · E. M. Njeru · M. M. Nyamwange Conventional and organic agriculture are mainstream soil agronomic management practices used by farmers in Kenya to improve crop production and soil fertility. However, long-term use of these soil management systems can have deleterious or… RUF-39764 2018 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Response of NSIC RC23 as influenced by combined use of organic and inorganic fertilizers A. G. Mactal · K. G. Nnabunnya The demand for rice increases with increasing population, yet the yield of aerobic rice keeps declining when grown continuously. These unstable yields of aerobic rice are attributed to water and nutrient stresses Justifiable rice productio… RUF-39762 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Why do smallholder farmers fail to use certified seed potato? The case of Nakuru county, Kenya A. M. Kibe · M. M. Mutuku · M. Mwangi · A. O. Nkurumwa Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is the second most important staple food crop in Kenya, coming second to maize. It has the potential to contribute greatly to national food and nutrition security, yet the country still suffers from food insec… RUF-39759 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The prevalence and management options for bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in African Nightshades in Kenya L. M. Kiirika · M. Maina · N. Njau · L. Tuurop The consistently rising human population in Kenya demands production of healthy food. African Nightshades have good potential in contributing to Kenya’s vision 2030 in attaining food and nutrition security. African nightshades form an impo… RUF-39757 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Can banana-coffee intercropping improve nutrition security? Evidence from Uganda National Panel survey data M. Barungi · F. Nakazi Ugandan farmers, like in other Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) countries are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of climate change due to over reliance on rain fed agriculture (less than 1 percent practice irrigation). In the event of cl… RUF-39754 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The potential role of Abuscular Mycorrhizae and native rhizobia in upscaling maize and cowpea production in semiarid zone of Eastern Kenya J. M. Maingi · M. M. Muindi · M. Muthini · E. M. Njeru +2 more Legumes are an essential component of many cropping systems due to their ability to form symbiotic associations with nitrogen fixing bacteria. Key constraint faced by smallholder farmers in Sub-Sahara Africa is lack of resources so they ca… RUF-39752 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Pig value chain in Uganda: Considering smallholders’ functional upgrading prospects S. W. Kalule · J. Mugonya · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi Pig production and marketing have the potential to accelerate Uganda’s economic development through the improvement of the family welfare of smallholder farmers and provision of employment. However, this potential is undermined by systemic… RUF-39747 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of ghabich leaves extract on germination and seedlings growth of tomato E. H. Elsadig · O. M. Mohamed-Ahmed The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different concentrations of Ghabich (Guiera senegalensis J.F. Gmel) leaves extract on germination and seedling growth in tomato under laboratory conditions (in petri dishes). The concent… RUF-39746 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of technical and economic feasibility of a portable aquaponic system P. C. Mnelemba · J. Valeta In Malawi, about 43.6% of total dietary protein consumed is from fish. However, rapid growth in population has led to harvest stagnation from Lake Malawi and other water bodies, leading to a decline in per capita consumption of fish from 1… RUF-39743 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Seasonal distribution and yields of common roughages in coastal Lowlands of Kenya M. S. Badamana · C. K Gachuiri · J. D. Mande · L. M. Mburu +1 more In the Coastal Lowlands of Kenya, small-scale integrated crop-livestock system is the dominant form of agricultural production. Feed quantity and quality are inadequate and rarely meet the nutrient demands of lactating cows especially in t… RUF-39741 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Botanical fungicide for sustainable production of fresh vegetables G. M. Lengai · J.W. Muthomi Pests and diseases are a major challenge to vegetable production. Growers rely on chemical pesticides for management but despite their efficacy, synthetic pesticides have negative effects on the applicator, consumers and environment. Some … RUF-39736 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding the virulence dynamics of bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum and the host plant defense responses C. Allen · B. Dalsing · L. M. Kiirika Bacteria wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum has continued to pose a significant threat to a wide range of agricultural crops. The direct and indirect damage caused by various R. solanacearum strains result in reduced yields and quality … RUF-39734 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of improved seed system on potato yields in Uganda M. Kigambo · J. Mugisha · J. Obala · P. Wasswa Potato seed quality is an important determinant of crop performance, final yield and quality. The quality of seed used by farmers depend on the existing seed system. In Uganda, since the formal sector has limited capacity to produce and de… RUF-39730 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cassava value chain upgrading for secure food, nutrition, income and resilience of smallholder farmers in the ASALs of Nakuru County: A baseline Report P. Arama · B. Bebe · P. Kaburu · C. Ngare +2 more Cassava is a food security crop in Kenya, mainly grown for subsistence and limited commerce in the western, eastern and coastal regions. Its demand is increasing in non traditional growing regions like Nakuru County where cassava agribusin… RUF-39728 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of plant and seed characteristics on cowpea weevil infestation of Vigna unguiculata M. Abakutsa-Onyango · S. Buleti · E. Mamati Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a self-pollinated popular legume that can be consumed as vegetable, grains stew or otherwise used for animal forage. It is only propagated by seed. Cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) is a field and stora… RUF-39721 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agronomic performance of cowpea populations with resistance to Fusarium redolens in three agro-ecological zones in Uganda S. Auma · B. Awio · Z.A. Chiteka · R. Edema +3 more Breeding populations of cowpea with resistance to Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium redolens were developed at Makerere Regional Center for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI). These were evaluated for agronomic performance at three sites in Ugan… RUF-39717 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium root rot (Fusarium redolens) in selected genotypes of cowpea in Uganda S. Auma · B. Awio · Z.A. Chiteka · R. Edema +3 more Cowpea production in Uganda is constrained by Fusarium root rot disease caused by Fusarium redolens. The use of resistant cultivars is the most economical long-term strategy to manage the disease and knowledge of the inheritance of resista… RUF-39716 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Coming to speed with the state of cassava breeding in Uganda M. O. Akello · R.S. Kawuki · S.B. Mukasa Uganda is the 5th largest producer of cassava in Africa and cassava is the second most important source of starch after banana (matooke) in terms of area occupied, total production and per capita consumption. It is an important food securi… RUF-39713 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cowpea seed systems in Ghana: Challenges and prospects E. Afutu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), the second most consumed legume in Ghana, has production deficit to meet consumption demands, a challenge which is fundamentally due to the traits of cowpea genotypes developed locally compared to consumer prefe… RUF-39712 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of agricultural extension services towards agricultural productivity and rural livelihood development: The case of Arua District, Uganda G. Adriko The role of Agricultural extension services in teaching farmers how to improve their productivity and markets is key in enhancing farmer livelihoods. Extension is also critical to move research from the lab to the field and to ensure a ret… RUF-39711 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Serological and molecular detection of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus in western Kenya A. K. Adego · D. Fargette · E. Hebrard · B. Mukoye +4 more Rice production remains very low with yields ranging from 1.5-3.5 ton ha-1.The low yields are due to abiotic and biotic constraints with pests and diseases being the most important. Rice yellow mottle disease (RYMD), caused by the Rice yel… RUF-39709 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access • Socio-Economic role of Acacia Senegal Gardens to Small-Scale of Gum Arabic Producers in Ennuhud Locality, West Kordofan, Sudan H. E. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin · M. Y. A. Elnour · M. El. S. Eltahir +2 more The study was carried out during 2017 – 2018 in Ennuhud Locality, West Kordofan Sudan to assess socio economic profile and silvicultural practices of small-scale gum Arabic producers. Questionnaires were distributed randomly to 186 respond… RUF-39701 2022 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Errahad Locality, Sudan, Using Remote Sensing and GIS H. E. A. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin · E. S. Eltahir · Y. M. Osman The study aimed to identify, assess and mapping of land use and land cover in the period of 1985 to 2015 in Errahad Locality in North Kordofan State, Sudan. In addition, to investigate the impacts of socio-economic activities on land use a… RUF-39695 2022 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2022
