Working Document Series Open Access Ramifications of variations in quality of pasture seed lots marketed in Uasin Gishu, Kenya L. Gohole · W. Motanya · R. Muasya · J. Ochuodho The low levels of germination, varied vigour and long periods required to attain required stand establishment in pasture fields compromises the expected quality standards of marketed seed. This study was carried out to explore the effects … RUF-33991 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Growth characteristics of selected indigenous legumes for livestock feeds in Namibia L. Kaholongo · A. Kahumba · E. Lutaaya · I. Mpofu +1 more The study was conducted to evaluate the growth characteristics of seven (7) indigenous forage legumes in Namibia in comparison to lucerne as potential livestock fodder. A split-plot design was used with fertiliser level as the main factor … RUF-33984 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the occurrence of natural enemies associated with invasive coconut whitefly in Inhambane province, Mozambique D. Cugala · L. Jose · O. Miguel The whitefly (Aleurotrachelus atratus Hempel) is a Neotropical whitefly, originally described from coconut (Cocos nucifera) in Brazil. In the Comoro Islands, A. atratus was responsible for an economic loss of 55% to local coconut producers… RUF-33976 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Ecological niche modeling of geographic distribution of Bacillus anthracis and risk of Anthrax disease in Africa B.E Isabirye · A. Mayamba · C. Nakato · I. Rwomushana +1 more Anthrax is one of the seven major neglected zoonotic diseases in Africa. The disease is responsible for enormous economic losses as well as considerable human morbidity, especially in endemic areas. Despite this, the ecology and distributi… RUF-33975 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of exotic cowpea genotypes for grain yields in autumn, winter and summer seasons Ahmed Osman Abunearan Medani Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) as leguminous crop was being needed by the people to supplement their diet in form of protein. Our local cultivars did not provide the continuous yields throughout the year; therefore the current research is requ… RUF-33973 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of commonly cultivated legumes in Zambia to non-indigenous legume inoculants J. S. K. Banda · Ndashe Kapulu · Malama Mulenga · A. Mutiti Mweetwa +2 more The use of inoculants is a critical strategy in legume production. Several factors determine the efficiency of an inoculant, including the competitiveness of the inoculated against indigenous strains. Although Rhizobia seems to be widely d… RUF-33969 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of feeding lucerne and hyacinth bean hay rations on milk yield and milk composition of mid-lactating Saanen goats managed under intensive system K. Dipheko · J.M. Kamau · W. Mahabile · G.S. Mpapho +1 more Feeding protein is important for milk production in lactating animals. Unavailability of proteinous feeds in Botswana negatively affects dairy goat production. Dairy goat farmers utilise lucerne (Medicago sativa) and hyacinth bean (Lablab … RUF-33967 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the efficacy of integrated pest management strategies for suppressing Bactrocera invadens in selected orchards in Manica Province, Mozambique D. Cugala · S. Ekesi · A. Majacunene The invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens, was first detected in Mozambique in 2007 (Cuamba District, Niassa Province) and is now well established and widespread in the North and central regions. Direct damage to mango and guava due to B… RUF-33960 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Minjingu phosphate rock extractability by white lupin and chickpea in Njoro and Kiambu sub-counties, Kenya J.J. Lelei · R. O. Onwonga · J.P. Ouma Declining phosphorus (P) fertility is a major production constraint in Kiambu and Njoro subCounties of Kenya. Use of Minjingu phosphate rock (MPR) to rebuild soil capital P is limited by its insolubility in water. Field experiments were co… RUF-33952 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Mutation breeding in irish potatoes M. Kinyua · O. Kiplagat · F. K. Kiunga The cultivated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) originated from the Andean region of South America. Kenyan farmers started potato cultivation in 1920 and entered the export market in 1923. However, while average potato yields in North America… RUF-33950 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Does long-term low-rate organic and inorganic nitrogen management guarantee maize yield under semi-arid conditions of eastern Kenya? M. Oscar Kisaka · F.S. Mairura · M.W. Mucheru-Muna · D.N. Mugendi +2 more Drier parts of Embu County endure high atmospheric heat, prolonged dry spells, declining soil fertility and erratic rainfall. Integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies have been developed, and tested, with standardized appli… RUF-33948 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Application of mutation techniques to determine the optimum sensitivity dose for sorghum E. Chepkoech · S. Kimno Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is the fifth most important cereal crop of the world and serves as a major staple food and fodder resource, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. This crop has a big potential to be grown and cultivated owi… RUF-33946 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of the non-timber forest resources conservation of the Falgore Game Reserve Kano, Nigeria G. Kironchi · A. Suleiman · M.S. Suleiman This study is designed to assess the determinants of non-timber forest resources conservation of the Falgore Game Reserve (FGR) Kano, Nigeria. Specifically the study seeks to determine the spatial temporal quantity of non-timber forest res… RUF-33945 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Developing ecological management strategies for virus diseases of tomato in Uganda S. Ahabwe · H. Jurua · J. Karungi · M.K.N. Ochwo-Ssemakula +1 more Tomato (Lycoperscum esculentum) is one of the priority crops considered to drive development and food security in Uganda. However, severe levels of viral diseases have been found to constrain productivity in Uganda: A survey found mean inc… RUF-33944 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Sampling scheme for mapping variability of soil hydraulic properties in an agricultural area in Tanzania D. J. Brus · J. Kaingo · B. P. Mbilinyi · S.D. Tumbo Management of water in cropping systems necessitates a characterisation of spatial variability of soil hydraulic properties (SHP) (water retention and hydraulic conductivity). Digital soil mapping (DSM) provides a toolset of statistical me… RUF-33939 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Dry season performance of new chili pepper varieties in Mali Traoré. Adama Perry · M. Famanta · E. Mitcham · P. Nadou Sanogo +1 more Among the three species of pepper (Capsicum sp.) grown in West Africa, Capsicum chinense and C. frutescens are the most popular in Mali; C. annuum being hardly known to consumers. However, the latter is the easiest to grow, harvest, and pr… RUF-33937 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the socio-economic impact of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera:Tephritidae) in Mozambique D. Cugala · M. De Meyer · L. Jose · L. Santos Fruit flies are among the most important pests of fruits and vegetables in the world. The invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera:Tephritidae) was first detected in Africa in 2003 in Kenya, has spread to at least 27 countries attac… RUF-33931 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Towards resilient and profitable family farming systems in Central Mozambique M. Hauser · F. Mazuze · J Onofre Rainde · D. Rodriguez +3 more This research improves our understanding of diversity across Mozambique’s family farming systems in terms of local agro-ecological potentials, existing market opportunities and production objectives as well as the household level resource … RUF-33930 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Efficiency and profitability of water saving technologies on irrigated rice in South-Kivu province, DR Congo A. Katusabe Amoding · M.G.J. Majaliwa · I. Muhindo · B. Nkuba +1 more Water scarcity is reducing both irrigated areas and irrigated rice yield in the South-Kivu province, DR Congo, leading to increased poverty and food insecurity, at both provincial and national level. This situation is likely to be worsened… RUF-33923 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Identification of tomato varieties resistant to Tomato Curl Stunt Virus in Mozambique J. Bokossi · E. Chilembwe · C. Ecole · B. Filipe +5 more The importance of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) as source of food and income generation in Mozambique is threatened by proliferation of a viral disease called Tomato Curly Stunt virus (ToCSV) which belongs to the Geminiviridae Family (B… RUF-33922 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Characterisation of historical and projected climate of rice prone areas in South-Kivu province, DRC A. Katusabe Amoding · J.G.M. Majaliwa · I. Muhindo · B. Nkuba +1 more The nature of climate variability in South-Kivu is not yet well understood and how the impacts of climate variability affect agriculture, especially rice production has not been well documented. This study aimed therefore at characterizing… RUF-33921 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of tepary beans to plant density in Middleveld, Swaziland D. M. Dlamini · O. T. Edje A landrace of tepary beans [Phaseolus acutifolius ] locally known as nsambasamba, literally meaning high yielding, is a relatively new crop in parts of Swaziland. The white, small-seeded [34 g/100 seeds], is popular in drought-prone areas … RUF-33910 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Land use change effect on carbon stocks in western Uganda J.G.M. Majaliwa · H. Makuma-Massa · D. Mfutumikiza · C. Nandozi +1 more This study was conducted in Fortportal Municipality, Kabarole District of Western Uganda to find out the effect of land use change on carbon stocks between 1973 and 2000. Landsat series of 1973, 1986 and 2000 of Fortportal municipality wer… RUF-33909 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The dissonance between concept and practice: The WATERCAP project as an example of a partial paradigm shift towards system innovation N. Faltmann · L. Haller · Probst. Lorenz · M. Wurzinger Approaches related to system innovation, including participatory action and monitoring have become mainstream in planning and implementing development projects. It is far from clear, however, what different stakeholders mean when they comm… RUF-33904 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Conservation agriculture I: Effects of legume crop species on ground cover, soil moisture retention, weed suppression and litter fall on maize yield in Swaziland D. M. Bhekizizwe · O. T. Edje The reintroduction of conservation agriculture in Swaziland required information on crop species that could provide ground cover, suppress weeds and conserve soil moisture. A field experiment was conducted at the Malkerns Research Station … RUF-33903 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
