Working Document Series Open Access Climate Research for Development in Africa collaborative research platform: Co-designing, co-resourcing and co-producing user-driven climate information and services A. Egeru · R. Ochieng Climate Research for Development in Africa (CR4D) represents a paradigm shift in dealing with climate change and development in Africa. It provides a mechanism for integrating Africa wide climate research initiatives, bringing both the sci… RUF-36465 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of camel production to household well being amongst pastoralists in Karamoja sub-region J.H. Ainembabazi · D. Aleper · R. Asiimwe · G.M. Diiro +2 more The contribution of camel production to household wellbeing and its potential in building household resilience to climate variations in the Karamoja region was examined. A crosssectional survey was conducted covering a sample of 50 camel r… RUF-36455 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting use of ICTs for empowerment of rural women farmers in Uganda L.M. Apio · D. Okello · M. Owiny. Access to information by rural farming communities is one of the major constraints to agricultural development in Uganda because of inadequate extension service delivery. The use of information communications technologies (ICTs) can potent… RUF-36450 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Processing of leafy plant fibres in Swaziland for multiple end uses M.T. Masarirambi · T.T. Mkhonta · D.A. Otieno · J.M. Thwala +2 more Natural resources have a potential to contribute to national economies, particularly in developing countries. The handcraft sector in Swaziland relies on sisal fibres, which however, are restrictive due to their poor wearable properties. T… RUF-36447 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Sensory quality and safety of taste enhancers commercialized in southern and central Benin: A stakeholder prospective D.J. Hounhouigan · M.H. Hounhouigan · A.R. Linnemann · Y.E. Madodé +1 more Consumers of Afitin, a traditional condiment obtained from fermented African locust bean cotyledons, recently started to notice that the product is produced by secretly incorporating soya beans in the recipe. Consequently, reputation of th… RUF-36440 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-psychological determinants of the consumption oriented production of biofortified sweetpotato among rural households in Uganda P. Isubikalu · F.B. Matsiko · S. Ndaula Biofortificationisa is a well documented strategy geared towards alleviating micronutrient deficiencies. Often promoters of the strategy aim at replacing energy dense varieties with nutrient rich biofortified varieties for production and c… RUF-36434 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional composition and sensory evaluation of jam and juice processed from shea fruit pulp from Uganda J.G. Agea · R. Napio · A.G. Tumuhimbise Shea butter tree is a member of the family Sapotacae and is divided into two subspecies: nilotica and paradoxa. However, this research focuses exclusively on Vitellaria paradoxa subsp. paradoxa, which produces fruits elliptically shaped fr… RUF-36431 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of capital inflows on the real exchange rate in Uganda S.A. Mayambala This study investigated the impact of capital inflows on the real exchange rate in Uganda for the period 1987-2000. Time series data were obtained from annual and quarterly reports of the Bank of Uganda, Ministry of Finance Planning and Ec… RUF-36423 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Characterization of water absorption properties of a partial bio-composite made from cotton stalk fibres and phenol formaldehyde resin C. Londiwe Nkiwane · J. Mwasiagi Igadwa · D. Njuguna · Z. Nkosilathi Nkomo +1 more Cotton stalks are a by-product of cotton farming and about two to three tonnes of cotton stalks are generated per hectare of land farmed. In this research, fibres extracted from waste cotton stalks using natural retting and decortication w… RUF-36417 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ perceptions and their implications on the use of rice postharvest handling technologies and practices in eastern Uganda F. Birungi Kyazze · P. Kibwika · G. Lusiba Ssebaggala Attempts to enhance food and income security among smallholder farming households in the sub-Saharan Africa region have focused on increasing production and productivity with limited attention to reducing Postharvest losses (PHL). Therefor… RUF-36411 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Reducing susceptibility of fresh produce to physical damage during postharvest handling: The case of pomegranate fruit O.A. Fawole · Linus Opara Umezuruike · Hussein Zaharan A large percentage of fruit waste in the horticultural industry results from mechanical damage such as bruising. Fruit bruise damage is mostly caused by impact, compression or vibration during handling, packaging and transport. This study … RUF-36409 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Physiochemical, nutritional, microbial and sensory attributes of pineapplecarrot-ginger beverage R. Agbemafle · E. Ekow Abano · F. Okori A functional beverage was prepared from pineapple, carrot and ginger to form a refreshing drink. Three independent variables were used to prepare the beverage using Box-Behnken Design Response Surface Methodology (RSM): pineapple-to-carrot… RUF-36407 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Reducing pre-harvest aflatoxin content in groundnuts through soil water management R.L. Brandenburg · H. Chalwe · O.I. Lungu · A. Mutiti Mweetwa +2 more In Zambia, groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important food and market crop. However, the crop has very limited access to international markets due to high concentrations of aflatoxins in kernels, which pose serious health concerns. Th… RUF-36403 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access The potential of incorporation of forecasting using time series data into fisheries management in Malawi: Case of management of Oreochromis species of Lake Malawi W.W.L. Jere · J. Kang’ombe · A.H.N. Mtethiwa · M. Mulumpwa +1 more The Chambo fishery has been reported to be declining over the years to the levels that strategies were put in place to restore the fishery by the government and other stakeholders. The effectiveness of these strategies in restoring the cha… RUF-36397 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Lipid oxidation of dried silver cyprinid fishmeal as an impediment in the manufacture of aquafeeds Thorarensen. Helgi · Arnason. Jon · K.G. Kubiriza · Sigurgeirsson. Olafur +2 more Dietary lipid oxidation is a salient quality issue in aquafeeds that has been neglected. Oxidized lipids get into aquafeeds mainly through poorly processed fishmeal and oils and tend to build up during feed processing and storage. In this … RUF-36395 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Infestation and damage to cured fish by hide beetle E.S. Erondu · U. Zakka A study was carried out to determine the relative rate of infestation of Dermestes maculatus on two different cured fish species, Oreochromis niloticus and Clarias gariepinus under laboratory conditions. All the treatments had three repli… RUF-36389 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of natural products in the management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · D. Swai Before the introduction of synthetic veterinary drugs (SDs), plants were used as the basis of traditional remedy for the management of livestock diseases in Africa. Despite the fact that most of the commercially SDs are effective, smallhol… RUF-36386 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contamination of indigenous chicken feeds with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Feed safety, quality and supply are closely related, ranging from origin, handling, processing and storage measures. In addition, safety awareness can influence feed quality and quantity at different levels. In Western Kenya, mid plant bas… RUF-36383 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing productivity of traditional goat phenotypes among small holder farmers of Uganda: The role of research F. Kabi · C. Masembe · V.B. Muwanika · D.K. Nampanzira Goats have not only been important for food and income of many people in developing regions but have also contributed significantly to the economic development for millions of years. In Uganda, approximately 40% of the rural households rar… RUF-36375 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep among farmers of Maseru district, Lesotho M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more This study evaluated the prevalence and control methods for gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) in sheep in the two agro-ecological zones of the district of Maseru, Lesotho. Data were collected among 174 randomly selected farmers of Matsieng… RUF-36366 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Rabbit production practices among smallholder famers in Kenya P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Rabbit production is gaining popularity in Kenya owing to its significant contribution to nutrition and income among smallholder households. Rabbit farming is a viable option because of their prolificacy, fast growth rate and maturity, hig… RUF-36359 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Growth promotive effects of neem and stinging nettle in indigenous chickens in Kenya L.C. Bebora · M.O. Bwana · P.M. Kitala · P.G. Mbuthia +4 more The study was designed to investigate the role of aqueous suspensions of Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) powders fed in drinking water on the growth performance of indigenous chicken. Twelve indigenous chicks … RUF-36350 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Molecular detection of arboviruses in mosquitoes collected from Kyela district, Tanzania S. Angwenyi · N.P. Bisimwa · B.A Bwihangane · E. Kinimi +1 more Arboviruses belong to a group of viruses that are transmitted by arthropods, mainly mosquitoes and ticks causing clinical disease symptoms in humans and animals ranging from febrile illnesses to hemorrhagic fevers. The present study aimed … RUF-36345 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Response of winter and spring barley genotypes to biotic and abiotic stresses in Kenya S. Gyawali · J.O. Ochuodho · N.K. Rop · J.O. Were Mixed response to net blotch disease, drought and aluminium toxicity in barley under different growing regions is one of the key problems leading to low average yield of barley in Kenya. The study aimed at determining whether spring and wi… RUF-36339 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Plant parasitic nematodes associated with cassava in the west senatorial district of Rivers State, Nigeria Idier-Ipelm Brown · A A. Tanimola · E.C. Wokoma Nigeria, though not listed among the five highest yield per hectare producers of cassava is the world’s largest producer of the crop while Thailand is the largest exporting country of dried cassava. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are sev… RUF-36335 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
