Working Document Series Open Access Establishment and piloting of post graduate programmes in selected African post conflict countries Freedom. King · C.L. Kizza · J.G.M. Majaliwa · E. Sebuliba This paper shares experiences in the establishment and piloting of postgraduate programmes supporting agricultural development in selected francophone universities of Africa. Through stakeholder consultations six programmes were identified… RUF-36520 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Path to the PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology at Makerere University E. Afutu There are many myths and realities associated with the PhD journey. It also comes with a lot of challenges, however, these are surmountable. Some of these challenges include the race against time, problems both from the part of supervisors… RUF-36519 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Developing capacity for change of students and staff in Higher Education to enhance the potential of innovation in agriculture J. Ekong · C. Grovermann · R. Hawkins · A.S. Moussa +1 more There is a compelling need to transform Africa’s agriculture as embodied in the aspirations of the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP). To achieve broad-based improvements in agricultural productivity, competiti… RUF-36518 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Social networks and influence of actor centrality positions in Conservation Agriculture knowledge systems in Kenya J.C. Achora · P. Kibwika · F. Kyazze · S. Mkomwa +2 more Conservation Agriculture (CA) knowledge systems are shaped by the power relationships among actors in the social systems and this influences how innovations maybe accepted or not by farmers. Using the Social Network Analysis (SNA), three s… RUF-36517 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Phenotypic and serological screening of okra genotypes against Okra mosaic virus infection under field conditions F. Agyarko · A. Asare · E. Asare-Bediako · Frimpong Kwame Agyei +2 more Okra mosaic disease (OMD) caused by Okra mosaic virus (OkMV) is an important biotic constraint to okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.Moench) production in West Africa. Management of OMD with insecticides is very difficult and ineffective, thus… RUF-36516 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting underutilised legumes through food service sector: A case of bambara groundnuts in Malawi A. Kilembe · S. Latif · N. Mponya · A.M. Mwangwela Bambara groundnut is an underutilized yet nutritious legume that is mostly produced by women subsistence farmers on marginal lands. Lack of proper markets and beliefs are among factors that hinder growth in production of the crop. A study … RUF-36509 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Application of next generation sequencing in identification of cowpea viruses V. Aritua · J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · P. Katari +4 more Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important legume particularly in the eastern and northern regions of Uganda. Its production is greatly affected by the occurrence of several diseases caused mainly by viral pathogens. Previous studi… RUF-36504 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Resistance to blast in interspecific finger millet progenies Violet Akech · M. Biruma · H. Ojulong · P. Okori Blast disease caused by Magnaporthe grisea (anamorph-Pyricularia grisea (Cooke) Sacc.) is the single most destructive disease of finger millet (Eleusine coracana) causing substantial yield losses to the crop. Infection of the neck and head… RUF-36503 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Manipulating the soil ecosystem for improved management of soil-borne pathogens in small holder ‘greenhouse’ tomato production in Kenya D. Chepkoech · D. Fundi · J. Mbaka · L.K. Murungi +2 more The livelihoods of about 40-60% small and medium scale farmers in Kenya is dependent on tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) production, farmed mainly under open field conditions and/or until recently under modified high tunnels popularly known a… RUF-36502 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Water stress effects on common bean genotypes with four growth habits J. Bokossi · S. Chantiro · R. Chirwa · W. Mkwaila This study evaluated 22 common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) genotypes for yield and yield components performance under drought stress conditions. The genotypes were grouped into four growth habits IIIa, IIIb, IVa and IVb, according to Inte… RUF-36501 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Empowering smallholder farmers in the management of livestock ticks M. Chacha · P.E. Kazyoba · D. Swai · S. Temba The Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development and livestock industry stakeholders developed a National Livestock Policy (NLP) of 2006 that availed opportunities and challenges for accelerating the g… RUF-36500 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Overview of feed resources condition and feeding practices among the smallholder dairy farmers in Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · A. Mwilawa · L. Pasape In Tanzania, most smallholder dairy farmers rely on on-farm resources for feeding their livestock. These on-farm feed resources include grasses, legumes, crop residues, cereals and oilseed byproducts. These feed resources, in particular pa… RUF-36499 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Decision Enhancement for Poultry Farmers in East Africa Rebecca Pearl Tumwebaze This research was based on the premise that successful management of poultry farms can only be attained with effective and timely decision making by farmers. In this dissertation, the Poultry Decision Enhancement Studio (PDES) was designed… RUF-36498 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Utilization of African ethnoveterinary information for management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · S. Temba Smallholder farmers in Africa face various challenges in livestock keeping, livestock diseases being one of them. Due to poor infrastructure especially road and communication networks, smallholder farmers in rural areas do not easily acces… RUF-36495 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Fonio as a staple food in West Africa: An approach to upgrade nutritional value Moretti Diego · Brouwer Inge D. · Fanou Fogny. Nadia · Dembele Yara Koreissi Fonio (Digitaria exilis) is the most ancient West African traditional cereal, used as a staple food particularly during the food shortage periods. The potential of the grain for contributing to food security, while alleviating nutritional … RUF-36494 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Proximate composition and selected functional properties of complementary foods from teff fortified with soybean and orange-fleshed sweetpotato S. Huyskens-Keil · G.M. Kenji · J.N. Kinyuru · E.T. Melaku +1 more The proximate composition and selected functional properties of teff-based extruded and traditional complementary foods (CFs) were evaluated. For extrusion, teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato (OFSP) were separately processed int… RUF-36493 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Russia-Africa collaboration in the area of soil science The Russia-Africa Collaboration in the area of Soil science is a new undertaking by the Eurasian Center for Food Security based at the Lomonosov Moscow State University, The World Bank and The Regional Universities for Capacity Building in… RUF-36492 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2016
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Soybean Research & Development in Uganda : A Case of paradigm shift in an African University (2002 -2015) Herbert Oloka · P. Tukamuhabwa Early soybean research in Uganda started in the 1930s and resulted in the release of the varieties Kabanyolo 1, Kabanyolo 2 and Congo 72. These varieties served communities in Uganda up to the 1990s when Nam 1, Nam 2 and Namsoy 3 were rele… RUF-36489 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Nov 2016
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Quarterly Report July-September 2016 This report presents a summary of progress and achievements for the first quarter (JulySeptember 2016) of the 2016/17 financial period. The report adopts a new structure aligned to the RUFORUM Capacity Building Framework as outlined in the… RUF-36486 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 Nov 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access An assessment of the Extent of ICT Use along the Dairy Value Chain in Western Uganda Samuel Otaala The benefits of ICTs to agriculture have been well documented. Agriculture value chains could benefit from the use of ICTs to increase efficiency and reduce costs, thus reducing risk. By its nature, the dairy value chain is an information … RUF-36485 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Nov 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Spatial Variability of Hydric Soil Properties to Delineate Khalong-la-Lithunya Wetlands Motlalepula Gerard Rasekoele Spatial variability in wetland soils provide insight into underlying ecosystem processes and may itself give an indication of wetland condition. The study was conducted to characterise and delineate soil variability of wetlands of Khalong-… RUF-36474 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Hydro-period, surface-ground water interactions and water quality to assess wetland condition of Khalong-la-Lithunya Motseko Mots'ets'e Wetland degradation may pose effects on wetland functioning. Wetland hydrology and water quality are important in understanding wetland systems in evaluating wetland functions and processes hence are used to assess the wetland condition. T… RUF-36472 2016 CC BY 4.0 7 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Camel forage range in Uganda’s dryland D. Aleper · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa · J.B. Salamula Camels thrive best in arid and semi-arid lands of Africa and have the potential to reduce the vulnerability of pastoral communities to impacts of climate change and variability. The study was conducted in Karamoja sub-region and involved a… RUF-36469 2016 CC BY 4.0 27 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access The potential of camel production in resilience building to climate variability in Karamoja, Uganda J.H. Ainembabazi · D. Aleper · A. Egeru · J. Namaalwa Climate change has continued to be a global challenge with the effects manifested to a greater extent in the arid and semi-arid areas like Karamoja. In these areas, livestock is the key livelihood option which is greatly affected by the va… RUF-36467 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Mapping rangeland degradation by using rainfall and remote sensing data, North-Eastern Region, Sudan M. Muna Elhag Climate factors in conjunction with Satellite imagery and aerial photographs provide an opportunity to undertake routine natural resources monitoring for mapping land degradation over large areas such as pasture lands. These facilities pro… RUF-36466 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
