Working Document Series Open Access Conservation Agriculture effects on earthworm populations in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda soils D. Ashilenje · W. N’getich · J. Norton · U. Norton +7 more Conventional cultivation in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda over the years has resulted into decline in soil quality and food crop production. Studying soil biodiversity under Conservation Agriculture production systems (CAPS) will help u… RUF-34089 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Breeding for common bean rust in Uganda S. Nkalubo · B. A. Odogwu · P. Rubaihayo Rust caused by the fungi Uromyces appendiculatus is considered as one of the most variable pathogens documented world-wide. In Uganda, rust has been identified as an emerging common bean disease and this has contributed to its being given … RUF-34067 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Biofficacy of lion’s ear and African basil extracts in management of adult twospotted spider mite on french beans J. G. Nyaanga · S. O. Ochola · K. O. Ogayo · J. O. Ogendo +2 more Methanol extracts of Lion’s ear, Leonotis nepetifolia L. (LN) and African basil, Ocimum gratissimum L. (OG), were evaluated for their toxic and ovicidal effects against the female adult two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch. La… RUF-34061 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access In vitro evaluation of Leonotis nepetifolia L. and Ocimum gratissimum L. plant extracts against Colletotrichum lindemuthianum J. G. Nyaanga · S. O. Ochola · K. O. Ogayo · J. O. Ogendo +2 more The potential of crude plant extracts as antimicrobial agents has been demonstrated both in animal and plant health. Extracts with potential for control of plant pathogens such as Colletotrichum lindemuthianum (causal agent for bean anthro… RUF-34059 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Selection for multiple disease resistance in bush snap bean lines developed in Kenya P. M. Kimani · M. M. Mulanya · R.D. Narla Production of snap beans (French beans, Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Kenya is severely constrained by diseases. Use of fungicides increases cost of production, reduces profitability and competitiveness of snap bean in domestic and export mark… RUF-34035 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Role of Universities in development of improved crop varieties, seed production, dissemination and impacts: Case studies of dry, canning, snap and runner beans, pigeonpea and onions P. M. Kimani Mandates of universities in east, central and southern Africa have considerably changed from their traditional teaching and research roles, to greater active involvement in the development agenda of their countries, a phenomenon referred t… RUF-34029 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Breeding runner bean for grain yield, disease resistance and short-day adaptation in eastern Africa P. M. Kimani · M. M. Mulanya · R.D. Narla Although runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.), also known as butter bean, is grown in high altitudes of eastern Africa where common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) is adapted, its productivity is poor because no improved short-day varieties ar… RUF-34025 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Selection for short day adaptation in vegetable runner bean in Kenya P. M. Kimani · M. M. Mulanya Runner bean (Phaseolus coccineus L.) offers considerable potential as a high value vegetable and grain crop for domestic and export markets in eastern Africa. However, production and utilisation of vegetable runner beans in Kenya is severe… RUF-34006 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 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 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 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
Working Document Series Open Access Selection for pod quality, pod yield and disease resistance in climbing snap beans J. J. Cheptoo · P. M. Kimani · R.D. Narla Although climbing snap bean have the potential of increasing productivity and competitiveness in domestic and export markets, suitable varieties with market demanded pod quality characteristics and preferred agronomic traits are not availa… RUF-33885 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Pod quality, pod yield and disease resistance of new bush snap bean lines in Kenya J. J. Cheptoo · P. M. Kimani · R.D. Narla This study was conducted at Mwea and Embu where twenty F6.7 lines selected from 31 bulk populations were evaluated for reaction to diseases, pod quality and pod yield in onfarm trials during the 2013 long rain and short rain seasons. Disea… RUF-33881 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Marker Aided Pyramiding of Anthracnose and Pythium Root Rot Resistance Genes on Plant Agronomic Characters among Advanced Common Bean Genotypes M. Kiryowa One of the factors that accounts for the low yields in common bean is the simultaneous occurrence of diseases on the common bean crop. Bean root rots and anthracnose are the most important common bean diseases that simultaneously occur on … RUF-33700 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2015
Journal articles Open Access Identification of new sources of resistance to angular leaf spot among Uganda common bean landraces G. Ddamulira · R. Edema · P. Gepts · C. Mukankusi +2 more Breeding for resistance to Angular Leaf spot (ALS), a fungal disease caused by Pseudocercospora griseola (Sacc), is faced with a challenge of the existence of a few resistance sources that are exotic and not well adapted to environmental c… RUF-33652 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Apr 2015
Journal articles Open Access Distribution and Variability of Pseudocercospora griseola in Uganda G. Ddamulira Pseudocercospora griseola the casual pathogen for angular leaf spot (ALS) on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is highly variable with many different races occurring in different agro-ecological zones. Therefore, for an effective breeding p… RUF-33649 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Apr 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of Fusarium Root Rot Resistant Ideotypes in Common Bean C. Mukankusi · J. Obala The study is aiming at developing a superior breeding parent for Fusarium root rot resistance through pyramiding non-allelic resistance genes from five different parents. The rationale is to accumulate and fix resistance quantitative trait… RUF-32520 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Potential Sources of high Iron and Zinc Content in Ugandan Bean Germplasm R. Edema · P. Gibson · F. Mukamuhirwa · C. Mukankusi +1 more The study was conducted at National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NARL) at Kawanda in order to identify potential sources of high iron and zinc content, Such varieties would contribute to improved health of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) … RUF-32517 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing resistance to angular leaf spot of common bean in Uganda G. Ddamulira · R. Edema · C. Mukankusi · G. Ochwo-Ssemakula +1 more Angular leaf spot (ALS) is an important disease of common bean in Uganda. The presence of resistance sources with narrow adaptability coupled with pathogen’s variability have greatly undermined previous breeding efforts leading to severe y… RUF-32461 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of Tolerance to Drought Stress in Selected Common Bean Genotypes W. Amongi · S. Nkalubo · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula The levels of tolerance to cyclic drought stress in selected common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) lines were evaluated. Findings from this screening showed significant differences in levels of drought tolerance among the parental lines. The ge… RUF-32451 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Capacity Building for Bean Improvement in Sub-Saharan Africa M. Abang · R. Burruchara · C.M. Mukankusi · R. Muthoni This paper highlights experiences focusing on the first author’s journey as an undergraduate student through postgraduate training. She was supported by the IPM CRSP and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture … RUF-32401 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Agro-Morphological Characterisation of Exotic and Local Green Gram (Mung Bean) (Vigna Radiata) for Breeding Purposes in Uganda H. Talwana · A. Waniale · N. Wanyera In order to start a good breeding programme that will potentially develop high yielding and disease resistant varieties, germplasm collection and characterisation is a prerequisite. The objectives of this study were to characterise 38 loca… RUF-32061 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Modelling of Runoff Water Harvesting, Storage and Irrigation for Dry Season Bean Production M. Lowole · H. Mahoo · S. Rwehumbiza · D.D. Singa +1 more Productivity of Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), an important component of farming systems in smallholder agriculture of sub-Saharan Africa, remained stagnant or even declined over the years, because of major problems such as drought. … RUF-32023 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Legume Biomass Transfer For Enhancing Productivity of Maize in Striga Infested Farmlands: The Case of Iringa District, Tanzania M. Aloyce · R. Hepelwa · G. Malima · J.J. Msaky +2 more The projects’ major aim was to increase maize productivity in Striga infested soils in Iringa district in Southern Tanzania. Two villages (Mangalali and Kiwere) in which maize is a major crop and in which Striga asiatica is a major prob… RUF-32017 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
