Theses & Dissertations Open Access Seasonal climate variability analysis and characterization for major crops and vegetables production in Siraro-Kofele potato-vegetable livelihood zone of Ethiopia Chaka Natai Abdo The failure or the success of seasonal and annual rainfall amount and distribution is extremely critical for rain fed agriculture. The objective of this study was to analyze, examine, and characterize the seasonal and inter-annual temporal… RUF-36594 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Mar 2017
Journal articles Open Access Nature of resistance of cowpea Alectra vogelii infestation D.M Lungu · Ally. Mbwando · L. Tembo · G.M. Tryphone Alectra vogelii (benth) is parasitic weed which causes significant yield reductions in cowpea (Vigna unguiculataWalp) in Africa. The objective of this study was to identify the type of gene action controlling the trait for resistance to Al… RUF-36588 2016 CC BY 4.0 13 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Management systems and location effects on growth and carcass traits of kuroiler and local chickens Aline Kayitesi This study was conducted to assess the influence of management systems and location on performance of Kuroiler and Local chickens. Initially, a survey using a standard questionnaire was done to characterize local chicken production systems… RUF-36580 2015 CC BY 4.0 9 Feb 2017
Journal articles Open Access Calculating the high value of indigenous knowledge systems and harnessing that knowledge for agricultural and sustainable development Irvine Vusani Makuyana · Raymond Erick Zvavanyange This article demonstrates the high value of indigenous knowledge systems for agricultural and sustainable development in Africa. We need to capitalize on what we already know about indigenous technologies as well as compel African educatio… RUF-36577 2017 CC BY 4.0 9 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The role of farmer field schools in adoption and adaptation of recommended rice production practices in Mvomero District in Tanzania Nyamonge Kenya 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 aimed at assessing the role of FFS… RUF-36573 2016 CC BY 4.0 9 Feb 2017
Journal articles Open Access Factors influencing on-farm common bean profitability: the case of smallholder bean farmers in Babati District, Tanzania Eliud A. Birachi · Saimon Venance Karane · P. Mshenga Legumes are important food and cash crops in developing countries. In Tanzania, more than half the farmers grow several species of grain legumes which include common bean, groundnut, pigeonpea, cowpea, chickpea, peas and soybean. However, … RUF-36569 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Factors influencing on-farm common bean profitability: the case of smallholder bean farmers in Babati District, Tanzania Saimon Venance Karane Legumes are important food and cash crops in developing countries. In Tanzania, more than half the farmers grow several species of grain legumes which include common bean, groundnut, pigeon pea, cowpea, chickpea, peas and soybean. However,… RUF-36566 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Microbiological and compositional quality of raw milk delivered by small scale dairy farmers to the milk collection centres in Hai District, Tanzania Neema John Mboya A total of 310 milk samples were collected from 180 small scale dairy farmers who brought their milk to Milk Collection Centres and 30 vendors in the study area. The bacteriological quality, physicochemical parameters and milk adulteration… RUF-36564 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2017
Journal articles Open Access Choice options to meet household food security in the cattle corridor of Uganda A. Egeru · Betty Mbolanyi · David Mfitumukiza This study identified the major options adopted by households in the rangelands of Uganda to meet their food needs, the factors that affect their choices and barriers to making use of various choices. A cross-sectional survey using semi-st… RUF-36562 2017 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2017
Journal articles Open Access Application of SWAT to assess the effects of land use change in the Murchison Bay catchment in Uganda Listowel Abugri Anaba · N. Banadda · Bernie Engel · N. Kiggundu +2 more The Soil and Water Assessment Tool (SWAT) is a versatile model presently used worldwide to evaluate water quality and hydrological concerns under varying land use and environmental conditions. In this study, SWAT was used to simulate strea… RUF-36556 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2017
Journal articles Open Access Combining ability and heterosis of selected grain and forage dual purpose sorghum genotypes S. Chikuta · F. Kabi · T.L. Odong · Patrick Rubaihayo Sorghum is an important food and feed source in mixed crop-livestock production systems where its dual usage is a preferred option, especially among the resource poor small-scale farmers. Attempts to improve fodder quality traits in maize … RUF-36554 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Efficiency and effectiveness of participatory research approaches among smallholder farmers in Babati District; Tanzania Semeni Ngozi Participatory research approaches are widely being used for promoting the uptake of agricultural integrated innovations. The methods encourage greater knowledge sharing among farmers and give them more confidence in the technology being pr… RUF-36553 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Diversity of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in Mozambique and associated in vitro response to fungicides, biocontrol-agents and phenolic compounds Moses Amugoli Otuba Panama disease or Fusarium wilt of banana is the most devastating disease of banana in the world. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), the causative organism, has the potential to survive in soil under unfavourable conditions for over … RUF-36551 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jan 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Distribution and characterization of cowpea genotypes for resistance to rootknot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in Mozambique Joseph Kisitu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an important food crop in Mozambique. The crop is cultivated almost exclusively by smallholder farmers in warm marginal environments of the country. One of the key field hindrances to the success of… RUF-36549 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jan 2017
Journal articles Open Access Nutritional quality and functional properties of baobab (Adansonia digita) pulp from Tanzania Angela Aluko · Lucy Mlipano Chove · Peter Kahenya · J.N. Kinyuru +1 more Baobab (Adansonia digitata L.) is a majestic tree associated with human habitation in some of the semi-arid regions of Africa and establishes an enormous economic and nutritional importance to the rural residential districts. The fruit pul… RUF-36547 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Jan 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Occurence, distribution and management Strategies for Ascochyta blight (Ascochyta Rabiei pass.) Of chickpea (Cicer arietinum l.) In Ethiopia Tadesse Jirata Megersa Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is one of the important pulse crops in Ethiopia. However, its production is affected by pest and disease. Among the diseases Ascochyta blight caused by Ascochyta rabiei, is considered to be the most devastatin… RUF-36539 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Symbiotic effectiveness of Elite rhizobia strains on productivity of improved chickpea (Cicer arietinum l.) Varieties. Case of Debre zeit and Wolayta sodo, Ethiopia. Funga Alemu Assefa Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), is a multi-functional crop with important role in the diet as affordable protein source and in sustaining soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. However, its productivity in Ethiopia of 1.9 t ha-1 is lower… RUF-36535 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimal compaction pressure, particle size and binder ratio for quality briquettes made from maize cobs Wilson Mambo The quality of briquettes varies greatly among small scale producers in Uganda due to the different methods of production, absence of standardization, lack of technical knowledge and quality control procedures. The study aimed at investiga… RUF-36533 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Dissemination of agricultural innovations: socio - economic analysis of communication channels used in improved chickpea (Cicer arietinum l) varieties in Embu county, Kenya Caroline Anyango Oywer Chickpea is the world‟s second most widely grown leguminous food crop after soybean. In Kenya however, chickpea is a new crop and not known by many. This could be due to insufficient agricultural information on the crop. Hence, it affects … RUF-36531 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Dec 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Catalysing rural transformation through a community based approach P. Atim · M. Edimu · R. Ekwamu · R. Kawuki +2 more Dissemination of agricultural information and/or technologies in Uganda and indeed elsewhere relies on multipronged approaches. This is being fast-tracked by effective engagement of institutions that have great potential to deliver results… RUF-36529 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Nov 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Identification of soft rot species found in the Harare area of Zimbabwe and an evaluation of the susceptibility of selected potato cultivars to the pathogens Vongai M. Paradza Experiments were conducted at the University of Zimbabwe, Crop Science Department from 2012- 2014 with the overall aim of identifying soft rot pathogens in the peri-urban Harare area and to screen some of the locally grown potato cultivars… RUF-36528 2015 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Sandwich Programmes for PhD Studies at the Agriculture - Environment Interface S. Walker Many young agricultural and environmental scientists seek employment following their first bachelors’ degree. Although they want to further pursue their studies with a Masters and PhD degree, they may be reluctant to do so if required to r… RUF-36526 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Implementing human and institutional capacity development with agricultural higher education institutions: The genesis of iAGRI 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 USAID under the Feed the Future initiative. The main goal of the iAGRI project w… RUF-36525 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Borlaug Higher Education for Agricultural Research Development (BHEARD) programme develops human and institutional capacity in Africa F.J. Derksen · F.C. Kahimba · T. Mpumlwana · A. Schneller It has been estimated that by 2050, the world’s global population will grow to around 9.7 billion, and that the world food supply must double to adequately feed this population. Even today, a significant portion of the world population exp… RUF-36523 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Building capacity of higher education institutions in post conflict countries: Contribution of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture E. Adipala · A. Egeru · R. Jean · K. Karume +7 more Despite being recognised as one of the key components for unlocking Africa’s development, higher education in sub-Saharan Africa has continued to be plagued by low student-academic staff ratio that is affecting quality of training and skil… RUF-36522 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
