Theses & Dissertations Open Access Influence of plant population in incidence , progress and severity of cassava mosaic disease in central Uganda Joseph. Egabu Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) continues to be important food crop in Uganda, being only second to banana in total production and per capita consumption. However, cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMGs), family Germiniviridae: Genus Begomo… RUF-35552 2002 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Colonization, distribution and persistence of fungal endophytes in tissue culture banana P. Paparu The use of mutualistic fungal endophytes to control the banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) and banana parasitic nematodes (Radopholus similis, Pratylenchus goodei and Helicotylenchus multicinctus) is currently being investigated at the … RUF-35522 2005 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Species abundance, composition and colonization behaviour of Malaria vectors in a semi-arid ecosystem of Baringo District, Kenya Okello Samuel Arum Malaria is one of the public health problems facing people in many parts of Kenya including semi-arid areas. It is caused by an infectious bite of female Anopheles mosquitoes. To effectively implement malaria control program, the knowledge… RUF-35509 2011 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Row arrangement and nitrogen effects on growth yield of sorghum-legume intercrops Charles Owuor Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor L. Moech] production in eastern Uganda is largely done in intercrops with legumes, especially beans [Phaseolus vulgaris], groundnuts [Arachis hypogea], Pigeon pea [Cajanus cajan] and Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata L. Wa… RUF-35495 2005 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Variation in cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) based on single nucleotide polymorphisms, simple sequence repeats and phenotypic traits R.S. Kawuki This thesis presents results from four research objectives. The first objective presents analysis of cassava germplasm form six countries (Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, D.R.C, and Madagascar) using 29 qualitative traits. Germplasm form … RUF-35475 2009 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Sources of resistance to and spread of Cercospora zeae-maydis from inoculum source in maize Josephine A.O. Ayiga-Aluba Two field experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of 142 progenies of Vo613Y x Pa405 bred in Ohio, USA for resistance to gray leaf spot (GLS) and study the spread of GLS form inoculated foci at two locations in central Ugand… RUF-35428 2000 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A study of quality of sesame seeds produced in Uganda P.J. Mudingotto A study on quality of sesame seeds produced in Uganda was done. The objectives of the study were to determine the health status and quality of sesame seeds produced in Uganda;evaluate locally available materials in Uganda for use as substr… RUF-35423 2002 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation for selected elite potato genotypes in eastern Uganda George Kimoone Potato (Solanum tuberosum) yield in Uganda averages 7 t ha-!, which compares poorly with the on-station production (>25 t ha-!) This study evaluated the performance of eight elite and two local potato genotypes under farmer conditions i… RUF-35388 2003 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Generation of passport data on agronomic performance of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) clones being conserved ex situ at Makerere University agriculture research institute Kabanyolo Ruth Kaggwa A field experiment was carried out at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) during 2003B and 2004A cropping seasons to generate passport data on agronomic performance of 155 sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) c… RUF-35385 2004 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Tree attribute ranking and phenology study: Farmers’ knowledge of trees commonly found on coffee Farms bordering Mabira forest reserve in Mukono District, Uganda Muchelo Ronald Omeli The potential of trees in agroforestry coffee systems to provide goods and services is increasingly recognized as important in improving local livelihoods and reducing the pressure on existing forest resources. There is a lack of informati… RUF-35314 2011 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Utilization of woody plants as food in times of food scarcity in selected dryland areas of Iringa district, Tanzania V. E. Tairo Iringa District in Tanzania is a semi-arid area that is prone to frequent crop failures. Food insecurity is widespread and often the communities use woody plants as alternative source of livelihood. Although the use of woody plants as food… RUF-35006 2010 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An analysis of productivity and technical efficiency of conservation agriculture in Malawi: A case of Nkhotakota district K. Droppelmann · Abdi-Khalil Edriss · B. Kakhobwe · H.R. Mloza-Banda +1 more Maize productivity, measured as the amount of output for a given input set, is lower than it could be in Malawi due to poor access to agricultural inputs and environmental depletion especially declining soil fertility. Malawi is promoting … RUF-34914 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Monitoring vegetation phenological stages using remote sensing data for pasture management in arid and semi-Arid lands of Kenya M. K. Ambani · C. B. Lukorito · G. O. Ouma The objective of this study was to monitor grassland phenological stages in selected arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) of Kenya, so as to provide information useful in pasture management. Five years of Normalized Difference Vegetation Index… RUF-34760 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of phosphorus deficiency on secondary metabolites and distribution of African nightshade in Siaya and Kisii counties, Kenya J. Ogembo Oyaro African Indigenous Vegetables form an integral part of the Kenyan diets, among the most commonly consumed being the African nightshade. These vegetables contain important phenolics that have medicinal values and good health attributes. The… RUF-34701 2015 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Characterisation of micronutrient (zinc and iron), dense tropical maize hybrids grown in two different environments in Zambia L. Sinyinda Iron and zinc deficiencies that are prevalent in most sub-Saharan African countries have been attributed to the low grain micronutrient levels in local varieties. The study characterised micronutrient (iron and zinc) dense maize germplasm … RUF-34697 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Regeneration dynamics of woody species in degraded natural forests in western Kenya Wellington Ekaya · J. Kinyamario · J. Otuoma Deforestation has become rampant in many areas in Kenya due to pressure on land resulting from human population increase. Efforts to rehabilitate areas that have been deforested have had little success due to the limited knowledge of veget… RUF-34678 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Lime requirement of selected acid soils of Lesotho and response of field beans to lime application M.V. Marake · T. Nkheloane A greenhouse experiment was undertaken to evaluate the effects of lime application (at different rates) on soil pH, exchangeable aluminium (Al3+) and plant response to lime application across four of the strongly acidic soils series of Les… RUF-34651 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Adaptability of rice cultivars to different ecologies in western province of Zambia D.M Lungu · C. Mutale · F. P Muuka Rice in Zambia has traditionally been grown in lowland flooded or semi-flooded environments. These environments are unfortunately only a small portion of Zambia, occupying only 1% of the total land. The increase in food demand in the count… RUF-34643 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of tied ridges for rainwater harvesting on maize yields in Swaziland O. T. Edje · E.M. Ossom This study assessed options for use of tied-ridges for on-farm water harvesting in Swaziland. Results showed that farmers in sandy and loamy soils need different sizes of ridges, 4 m and 2 m, respectively. RUF-34582 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Strategy for improving bush bean production on a phosphorus fixing Andosol with aquic moisture regime A. Cyamweshi Rusanganwa · J.S. Tenywa In Uganda, bean is a food security and income sourcing crop, particularly for the rural poor. The highlands of southwestern Uganda are major producers and consumers of the crop. The arable soils in the highlands bordering Rwanda and DR Con… RUF-34570 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of aluminium toxicity tolerance system for sorghum in agro ecological region three of Zambia S. Chikuta The overall objective of this study was to characterize selected sorghum varieties for Aluminium (Al) tolerance. The specific objectives were to determine performance of selected sorghum varieties grown in Al prone environments, identify r… RUF-34568 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Genetics of resistance to bacterial leaf blight in rice germplasm in Uganda G. Asea · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · P.J. Mudingotto +3 more Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is one of the most serious diseases of rice worldwide. The disease causes significant losses mostly in lowland rice. This study is investigating the mode of gene action of… RUF-34489 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of Metarhizium anisopliae for integrated management of termites on maize and Grevillea robusta in Uganda and Kenya H. Agaba · L. Gohole · N.K. Maniania · P. Nyeko +1 more Termites are a major constraint to subsistence agriculture, causing yield losses up to 100%. Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of the fungus, Metarhizium anisopliae for controlling termites, but little is yet known about sustai… RUF-34376 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Distribution and potential invasion of Opuntia spp. on selected Namibian sites L.R. Brown · P.J. Du Preez · I.U. Kavirindi The distribution, density and size attributes of an alien invasive species, Opuntia spp., were assessed on each of north, west, south and eastern communal and commercial farming sites in Namibia. A chemical control trial on this species wa… RUF-34363 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Diversity and colonization of permanent and semi-permanent breeding habitats by Anopheles mosquitoes in a semi-arid ecosystem of Baringo district in Kenya S.O. Arum · E.D. Kokwaro · F. Mulwa Diversity, occurrence and utilization of mosquito breeding habitats is an essential component of vector ecology and important in designing and implementation of vector management programs. A one year larval survey was conducted to determin… RUF-34341 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
