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
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences in the ‘One health approach’: Situational analysis of preparedness for Epi-Zoonotic emergencies in six Eastern Africa countries W. Bazeyo · G. Burnham · J. Keyyu · J. Kiguli +9 more This paper reports on a situation analysis that assessed the capacity for response to zoonotic emergencies in 6 countries, namely Uganda, Kenya, DR Congo, Ethiopia, Rwanda and Tanzania. Most of the countries did not have policies for prepa… RUF-34908 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
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
Technical reports Open Access Project document for regional MSc and PhD programmes in plant breeding and biotechnology The RUFORUM Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Seed Systems Strategy (RUPBBS) is an implementation framework for building regional capacity in Plant Breeding, Biotechnology and Seed Systems. RUPBBS has been developed by RUFORUM in conjuncti… RUF-33598 2008 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Technical reports Open Access Case studies on RUFORUM Regional PhD Programmes Rose Njeru Since 2008, RUFORUM has launched seven regional coursework based PhD programs which are hosted at different member universities. RUFORUM engaged a consultant to conduct case studies of five programs namely, PhD Dryland Resource Management … RUF-33591 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Temporal Population Dynamics of Storage Insect Pests and their Management Using Safer Grain Protectants in Maize Smallholder Systems of Zimbabwe B.M. Mvumi · R. Rwafa The study aims to determine peak flight activity periods and develop a safer and more efficacious grain protection strategies using different combinations of new and commercial diatomaceous earths (DEs), biopesticides and minimal pyrethroi… RUF-32944 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Leaf Leachate of Prosopis Juliflora (Swartz DC) and Acacia Raddiana (Brenan) on Early Growth of Sorghum Sudanense (Piper Stapf) Mustafa Hasabelrasoul Fadlelmula · Ali Rona Abdallah Bushra Prosopis juliflora (Swartz) DC provokes contradictive allegations on its ecological significance. To contribute in elucidating the dispute on its allelopathic behaviour, leachate was extracted from the leaves of both P. juliflora and Acaci… RUF-31910 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
