Journal articles Open Access Anthropogenic Pressure on Tree Species Diversity, Composition, and Growth of Balanites aegyptiaca in Dinder Biosphere Reserve, Sudan Patrick A. Ndakidemi · A. M. H. Elhag · E. M. I. Mohammed · A.C. Treydte Anthropogenic disturbances, such as illegal harvesting and livestock browsing, often affect natural forests. However, the resulting tree species diversity, composition, and population structure have rarely been quantified. We assessed tree… RUF-39372 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Aug 2021
Journal articles Open Access Thermal stress causes oxidative stress and physiological changes in female rabbits J. M. Kitaa · J.M. Mbaria · V. B. Mutwedu · A. W. Nyongesa +1 more The present study investigated the effects of heat stress on oxidative stress status and physiological changes using female New Zealand White rabbits. 24 sexually mature female rabbits weighing 1953.1–2375.4 g were divided into 4 groups of… RUF-38953 2021 CC BY 4.0 25 Jan 2021
Journal articles Open Access Thermal stress causes oxidative stress and physiological changes in female rabbits J. M. Kitaa · J.M. Mbaria · V. B. Mutwedu · A. W. Nyongesa +1 more The present study investigated the effects of heat stress on oxidative stress status and physiological changes using female New Zealand White rabbits. 24 sexually mature female rabbits weighing 1953.1–2375.4 g were divided into 4 groups of… RUF-38948 2020 CC BY 4.0 18 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of non-wood forest products in income and livelihood of rural communities in the dry lands of Central Darfur State, Sudan A. M. A Alnazeer · Y. A. R. Elamin · Mustafa Hasabelrasoul Fadlelmula Non-wood forest products (NWFPs) have a considerable contribution to the livelihood systems and local economies of rural and urban societies. This study attempted to provide information on the contribution of NWFPs to the income of the rur… RUF-38889 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Opportunities and challenges of private sector female managers in the south west region of Cameroon E. Chiamti · S. Ekume Etomes · E. L. Molua This paper examines the challenges faced by female managers in the south west region of Cameroon and the opportunities open to them. Female managers were classified as entrepreneurs/business owners and employees in enterprises. Data were o… RUF-38861 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Dec 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Losses in gum Arabic from Acacia Senegal inflicted by the Tree Locust Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon (Orthoptera: Acrididae) A. M. Abdalla · W. M. Haroon · M. Lecoq · J. M. Vassal This study was conducted in North Kordofan, Sudan during the season 2013\2014. The study aimed at assessing losses in gum productivity of Acacia senegal (g/tree) inflicted by the tree locust Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon. Experiment… RUF-38784 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic impact of Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon outbreaks on local gum arabic producers in North Kordofan, Sudan A. M. Abdalla · W. M. Haroon · M. Lecoq · M. H. Mohamed +1 more The study was conducted in North Kordofan, Sudan during 2012/2013 season. The study aimed at assessing the socio-economic impacts of the tree locust, Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon on gum arabic producers. A key informant questionnai… RUF-38779 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Breeding for watermelon chlorotic stunt viral disease resistance in watermelon M.A. G. Abdelbagi · I. H. E. Babikir · Beshir Mayada M. · R. S. Omara +1 more The white fly transmitted watermelon chlorotic stunt virus (WmCSV) is the causal agent of the most devastating disease of watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) across many African and Middle Eastern countries including Sudan. Commercial cultivar… RUF-38727 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of sowing date and genotypes on some yield components of kenaf S. I. Idres · S. A. Yousif A study was conducted at the University of Gezira in Wad Medani experimental farm in Sudan during May - September 2014 to determinate the optimum date for sowing kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.). Two kenaf genotypes, i.e., GS and RS were use… RUF-38613 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Reviewing the effects of gold mining on deterioration of forests cover E. A. Musa Dimo · S. O. Tutu Gold mining has rapidly increased in Sudan and in many other countries. As reported by many authors mining activity is considered as one of the forests and biodiversity disturbing agent. This study reviews studies related to the effect of … RUF-38526 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Impacts of land use/land cover dynamics on desertification in gum Arabic belt, Ennuhud locality, West Kordofan State, Sudan O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. E. A. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin Desertification is a challenging issue in sub-Sahara Africa and Arab world. It is results from destruction of natural resources, agricultural lands and their political and social disturbances. Monitoring of desertification and land degrada… RUF-38496 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality of North Kordofan State, Sudan B. S. Gaafar · H. M. Rawia The main objective of this study was to determine marketing extension needs for sesame farmers in Sheikan locality in Sudan. Two stage sampling technique was used. The first stage was the selection of eight villages and the second stage wa… RUF-38475 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Typology and Prospects for the Improvement of Market Gardening Systems in South-Kivu, Eastern DR Congo L. E. Ahoton · L. M. Kazamwali · Y. Mugumaarhahama · N.G. Mushagalusa +4 more Vegetables play a very important role in rural and urban communities as both food and a business opportunity. They are fast-growing species, with high nutritional values and able to generate income in a relatively short period compared to … RUF-38389 2020 CC BY 4.0 16 Jul 2020
Journal articles Open Access Structure, Composition and Plant-species Diversity in Umabdalla Natural Reserved Forest, South Kordofan – Sudan O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. M. A. Elamin · M. El. S. Eltahir · A. Suliman This research was conducted in Umabdalla Natural Reserved Forest, South Kordofan. The main objective of this research paper was to assess the tree species diversity in the area and to estimation the changes over successive periods using a … RUF-38285 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 May 2020
Journal articles Open Access Initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil, runoff and nutrient losses from maize and banana based systems in the Lake Kivu Basin M.W. Adidja · E. Adipala · S. Bashwira · J.G.M. Majaliwa +1 more This study was carried out to determine the initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil erosion from Maize and Banana based cropping systems in Lwiro micro catchment in the Lake Kivu basin. Soil, runoff and nutrient losse… RUF-37900 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2019
Working Document Series Open Access Des plateformes d’innovation au service du renforcement de la caviaculture au Cameroun : expériences de l’Université de Dschang F. Meutchieye · I.G.M Nyebe Entre 2011 et 2013, l’Université de Dschang au Cameroun a expérimenté la mise en place et l’animation d’une plateforme d’innovation en vue de renforcer l’élevage des cobayes. Différentes catégories d’acteurs ont été identifiées et structur… RUF-37750 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Perception of the market information system of NTFPs and community forests by the producers in southern Cameroon A. Degrande · I.R. Tchouamo · M. A.S Tsafack La présente étude a examiné la perception qu’ont les producteurs sur certaines innovations comme le Système d’Information des Marchés (SIM) des produits forestiers non ligneux (PFNL) et les forêts communautaires (FC). L'hypothèse stipule q… RUF-37745 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Epidemiological study of peste des petits ruminants in goats and sheep in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo B.A Bwihangane Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute, contagious transboundary disease of sheep, goats and some wild (Gazelles, Springbuck, Impala) animals caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The disease was first officially reporte… RUF-37710 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo L. Bebora · N.P. Bisimwa · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao +1 more Objective: We aimed at determining the prevalence and characterizing the CaPV, determining the CaPV - PPRV coinfection prevalence and providing data about phylogenetic relationship betwee n the fusion protein of PPRV and … RUF-37709 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Mitochondrial DNA variation of indigenous goat populations from Peste-des-petits-ruminants outbreak in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo L.C. Bebora · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao This study was conducted to investigate the genetic diversity at d-loop of mitochondrial DNA and establish the possible maternal lineages of indigenous goat breeds in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo). Phylogenetic relationships among… RUF-37707 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Soil and water conservation practices and soil erosion intensity in the Lake Kivu Basin, Democratic Republic of Congo M.W. Adidja · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M.P. Somora · M. M. Tenywa This study was carried out with the following objectives (i) to identify existing soil and water conservation practices, and (ii) develop a soil erosion hazard model for the Lake Kivu basin. The identification of existing soil and water co… RUF-37444 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Strategy for alignment to the LMD system in selected francophone universities of Africa E. Adipala · L. D’Haese · F. King · C.L. Kizza +7 more This study aimed at i) identifying the challenges faced by selected francophone universities of Africa, under the EU-ACP EDULINK II ADECEA project, in aligning post-graduate programmes to the Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD) system, and ii) d… RUF-37410 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The atmospheric deposition of phosphorus and nitrogen on Lake Kivu M. Bagalwa · H.A. Bootsma · F. Kansiime · K. Karume +2 more Phosphorus and nitrogen are most often identified as the nutrients limiting algal biomass and productivity in aquatic ecosystems. Sources of new nutrients for lakes include riverine input, atmospheric deposition, N fixation, and occasional… RUF-37164 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Sero-epidemiology of Peste des petits ruminants infection and the associated risk factors in South Kivu, DR. Congo L.C. Bebora · B.A Bwihangane · C.G. George · G. Misinzo +1 more Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) are an acute viral disease of small ruminants caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The PPRV has high morbidities and mortality rates in domestic small ruminants causing high socio-economic los… RUF-37026 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Project reports Open Access Strategic Planning and Programme Implementation Meeting between RUFORUM and Ghent University The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) is a Network of 55 universities in 22 African countries. RUFORUM supports capacity building efforts across Africa through a partnership led approach involving a… RUF-35930 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Apr 2016
