Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM Monthly Newsletter, July 2014 - RUFORUM Small Competitive Grants; GRGs – Graduate Research Grants Ekwamu Adipala RUF-33261 2014 CC BY 4.0 1 Jul 2014
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM Monthly Newsletter, June 2014 - ICT in the RUFORUM Network: Changing Pedagogical Paradigms, Priorities, and Practice Nodumo Dhlamini · Lisbeth Levey RUF-33238 2014 CC BY 4.0 25 Jun 2014
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM Monthly Newsletter, May 2014 - Briefing Note on the RUFORUM Fourth Biennial Conference RUF-33213 2014 CC BY 4.0 9 Jun 2014
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM Monthly Newsletter, April 2014 - RUFORUM’s Developmental Roots Joyce Moock RUF-33207 2014 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences on Community Action Research Programme (CARP) D. Njera This write-up provides the experiences that the author has gone through as part of his PhD study being conducted under the Community Action Research Programme (CARP) at Bunda College of the Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Re… RUF-33194 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Higher Education Partnerships: Experiences and Impact in Sub-Saharan Africa Teshome Alemneh · Tully Cornick Tertiary-level human capital in Africa, particularly in sub- Saharan Africa (SSA), is extremely low and, when available, it is variable in terms of quality and competitiveness. African countries are facing challenges related to ineffective… RUF-33171 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Use of Enzymes in the Bio-processing of Agave Americana and Agave Sisalana Fibres in Swaziland D.A. Otieno · J.M. Thwala · V. Vilane · P.E. Zwane This research was done in different agro-ecological zones in Swaziland where there are women and men Agave fibre decorticators and weavers. Current methods used to extract fibre from Agave spp. tend to pollute the environment since they us… RUF-33000 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enzymatic processing of Agave sisalana and Ananas comosus plant fibres and fibre waste for diversified use T.T. Mkhonta · D.A. Otieno · J.M. Thwala · P.E. Zwane This study is being carried out to (i) characterise and explore the use of enzymes as an alternative method of fibre softening for sisal (Agave sisalana) and pineapple (Ananas comosus) leaves, (ii) determine the fabric hand on sisal jewelr… RUF-32960 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Integrated Water and Nutrient Management Technologies on Soil Profile Moisture Content and Grain Water Productivity in Zimbabwe L. Mhaka · I. Nyagumbo · P. Nyamugafata This paper reports results of an on-farm experiment done to quantify soil moisture storage, water and water productivity of maize and soybean as affected by tillage and fertility management systems during 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 cropping s… RUF-32954 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Temporal Population Dynamics of Storage Insect Pests and their Management Using Safer Grain Protectants in Maize Smallholder Systems of Zimbabwe B.M. Mvumi · R. Rwafa The study aims to determine peak flight activity periods and develop a safer and more efficacious grain protection strategies using different combinations of new and commercial diatomaceous earths (DEs), biopesticides and minimal pyrethroi… RUF-32944 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the Impact of Integrated Pest Management Programme for Suppressing the Invasive Fruit Fly (Bactrocera invadens) on Mango in Mozambique H. Cocorrea · D. Cugala · S. Ekesi · L. Jose The invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a devastating quarantine pest that continues to threaten fruit and vegetable production in Mozambique. In Mozambique, since its first detection in the Northern region, n… RUF-32928 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of Number of Days from Planting to Harvest on Growth, Development, Stage of Maturity and Nutritional Value of Three Vegetable Soybean Cultivars in Zimbabwe A.T. Chikoshana · Z.A. Chiteka · J.S. Tichagwa A study was carried out in the 2008/09 season at Rattray Arnold Research Station in Zimbabwe, to determine the optimum days to harvest for three vegetable soybean varieties, SC Edamame 1, Santa, and Siesta. The experimental design was a ra… RUF-32925 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Measuring the Impact of Higher Education Interventions in Development Y. Pinto Capacity strengthening is important in enabling Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) to compete with growing global technological and economic developments. In the agriculture sector, Africa has to be in a position to achieve food and nutritional secu… RUF-32921 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Establishing Innovative Higher Education Programmes in Support of Agricultural Rural Transformation in Africa: The case of FORUM and RUFORUM Malcolm Blackie · Kay Muir-Leresche The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture supports relevance and excellence in agricultural Higher Education. RUFORUM, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, is a collaborative netw… RUF-32916 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access On-farm Analysis of the use of clear Plastic Pond Sheeting for Enhanced Growth and Productivity of Tilapia Rendalli and Oreochromis Shiranus Polyculture in Earthen Ponds E.W. Kaunda · J.M. Kihoro · C.G. Salima The effect of clear plastic sheeting on growth of Tilapia rendalli and Oreochromis shiranus polyculture and pond productivity was assessed in twelve 200m2 ponds in Dowa district, Malawi. Clear plastic sheets of 200 microns were installed 5… RUF-32837 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Epidemiology of Epizoootic Ulcerative Syndrome (EUS) on Fish in the Zambezi River System: A case study for Zambia B. Mfitilodze · A.R. Nsonga · K.L. Samui · D. Sikawa An epidemiological investigation was conducted from January to December 2011 in the Sesheke District of Zambia along the Zambezi River. The study aimed at determining factors associated with the outbreak of epizootic ulcerative syndrome (E… RUF-32834 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Fish Diversity of two major inlet rivers of Lake Malawi: Spatial and Temporal Change D. Kassam · E.W. Kaunda · F. Maguza-Tembo · M. Matsimbe +1 more A study to investigate spatial and temporal changes in fish species diversity of Bua and Linthipe rivers was conducted between March 2010 and August 2011. Fish was sampled using a 6.35mm (¼ inch) seine net or by electrofishing in five site… RUF-32829 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Combined Effect of Selected Technologies on Growth, Survival and Water quality of Improved Strain of Oreochromis Shiranus in Earthen Ponds of Dowa District, Malawi L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · E.W. Kaunda · P.M. Longwe +2 more The study to evaluate the combined effect of feed, feeding trays and clear plastic pond sheeting technique on the growth, survival and water quality of the improved strain of Oreochromis shiranus was conducted in Dowa District, Malawi, fro… RUF-32827 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the Performance of the Aquaculture Fish Marketing chain: A case of Dowa and Mchinji Districts in Malawi D. Kaunda · D. Lisungu Banda · E. Ngongola This study was carried out in Dowa and Mchinji Districts in the Central Region of Malawi. The main purpose of the study was to improve the marketing system of the small scale fish farmers for increased income with particular focus on asses… RUF-32822 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Reproductive Seasonality of Opsaridium Microlepis (mpasa) in the Linthipe River in Central Malawi D. Jamu · E.W. Kaunda · M. Limuwa · F. Maguza-Tembo +1 more Opsaridium microlepis is one of the fish species in Lake Malawi. The species is known to migrate to major river affluents for spawning. One of the rivers where they migrate is the Linthipe. The reproductive seasonality of this species into… RUF-32818 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Shelf life of whole Lake Malawi Tilapia (Chambo) stored in ice J. Kang’ombe · F. Kapute · C. Kiiyukia · J.S. Likongwe +1 more This study was conducted to determine time when freshly caught Lake Malawi tilapia (Chambo) can remain in acceptable and safe condition for consumers. Sensory, microbiological, and proximate composition analyses including measurement of pH… RUF-32814 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Food type preference, Breeding Seasonality and size at first Maturity of Synodontis njassae of Southeast arm of Lake Malawi K.M. Kamtambe · E.W. Kaunda · F. Maguza-Tembo · A. Msukwa The food type preferencein the southeast arm of Lake Malawi was studied. Frequency of occurrence, gravimetric, volumetric and index of relative importance was used to assess food preference. It was found that S. njassae is an omnivore, con… RUF-32808 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Breeding Seasonality and Size at first Maturity of Synodontis njassae of Southeast arm of Lake Malawi K.M. Kamtambe · E.W. Kaunda · F. Maguza-Tembo · A. Msukwa Breeding seasonality and size-at-first maturity of Synodontis njassae in southeast arm of Lakes Malawi was studied. It was found that males mature earlier than females (10.6cm and 11cm, respectively). The size at 50% maturity for both sexe… RUF-32807 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of Critical Factors Influencing Performance of Fish Farmer Organisations in Dowa and Mchinji District in Central Malawi C. Chonde · J. Dzanja · D. Kambewa · D. Kayambazinthu +1 more This study is being carried out to determine critical factors that affect performance of fish farmer organisations in Malawi as part of the RUFORUM Community Action Research programme (CARP). Five fish farmer organisations with a total of … RUF-32758 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Spatial Dynamic of the Mabalane Mopane Ecosystem Degradation and its Association with Wildfires in southern Mozambique: What Implications for Biodiversity and people’s Livelihoods Romana Rombe Bandeira · Inocência Muzime · Amadeu Ossene · Cláudio dos Santos Quenhe +1 more The study focused on the Mopane woodlands, a forest ecosystem in Mozambiques from which the rural poor extract various forest and non forests products. The size of the ecosystem has been reduced over the years due to extensive agriculture … RUF-32737 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
