Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Secretariat summary report for the period April-June 2016 This report presents a summary of activities conducted by the RUFORUM Secretariat in the Fourth Quarter (April-June 2016) of Financial/Activity Year 2015/16. The report is arranged based on the Secretariat's core programme areas. RUF-36026 2016 CC BY 4.0 5 Sep 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluating the productivity and economic benefits of cereal-legume intercropping with and without supplementary irrigation in the semi-arid highlands of Tigray, Ethiopia Solomon Etany Farmers in the northern dryland areas of Ethiopia practice a cereal based rainfed crop-livestock mixed farming and are predominantly rainfed. However, low soil fertility and limited water availability are the major hampering factors to cro… RUF-36025 2016 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2016
Journal articles Open Access Mode of inheritance of promiscuous nodulation and combining abilities in soybean genotypes E.E. Agoyi · Godfree Chigeza · K.E. Mohammed · T.L. Odong +2 more Knowledge of the mode of inheritance of a trait can be a powerful decision-making tool in a breeding program, as it helps predicting selection gain, defining breeding strategy and choosing parental lines. This study aimed at estimating gen… RUF-36023 2016 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of the occurence of parasitoids associated with the invasive coconut whitefly (Aleurotrachelus atratus) in Inhambane Province, Mozambique Ronald Kityo The coconut whitefly, Aleurotrachelus atratus Hempel (Homoptera; Aleyrodidea) is a highly invasive pest of coconut and ornamental palms (Arecaceae). In Mozambique, it was first detected in 2011 and 100% of infested plants have been reporte… RUF-36020 2016 CC BY 4.0 1 Sep 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of soil incorporated faba bean and soybean biomass on yields of subsequent maize in Western Ethiopia Tolera Goshu Abera The decline of soil fertility is severe in western Ethiopia due to inappropriate cropping practices (monocropping, unbalanced nutrient application, continuous cultivation, removal of crop residues from the fields and suboptimal of fertiliz… RUF-36016 2016 CC BY 4.0 31 Aug 2016
Journal articles Open Access Positioning smallholder farmers in the dairy innovation system in Malawi: a perspective of actors and their roles Mizeck Chagunda · Sylvia Chindime · P. Kibwika The preference of an innovation systems approach to development is based on its inclusiveness and the interactions of actors to co-influence each other, to learn and innovate and to bring about tangible benefits. As more actors with divers… RUF-36015 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Aug 2016
Journal articles Open Access Genetic diversity and heterotic grouping of the core set of southern African and temperate maize (Zea mays L) Inbred lines using SNP markers Richard Chanda · Thomas Lubberstedt · M.S. Mwala · D.S. Osiru The establishment of heterotic groups and heterotic patterns is crucial to a successful maize hybrid breeding programme. Molecular markers can be used for differentiating maize into heterotic groups which can be used for maximum exploitati… RUF-36008 2016 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2016
Journal articles Open Access Contribution of rangelands to household food basket and income in a pastoral area in Uganda A. Egeru · Betty Mbolanyi · David Mfitumukiza Rangelands are important ecosystems as they offer livelihood options and food security to many people in Uganda. There is barely any study that has analyzed the intricate relationship between household food basket, income and rangelands in… RUF-36006 2016 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2016
Project reports Open Access Enhancing wheat productivity, end-use quality and value chain through community action research in Northern Ethiopia Dereje Assefa RUF-36001 2016 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Milk production and caprine mastitis occurrance in the production stage of the Gaborone region goat milk value chain Wazha Mugabe T1he first study was initiated with the objectives of analyzing the production stage of the goat milk value chain and prevalence of caprine mastitis and its impact on the value chain. The study was conducted in the Gaborone agricultural re… RUF-35996 2015 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Brochures and Fact Sheets Open Access Risk of Uranium Contamination in Selected Agricultural Soils of Bahi District in Central Tanzania and its Transfer in Food Chains B.E. Chove · A. Kaaya · E. Marwa RUF-35991 2014 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Avaliação dos Produtos Florestais Não Madeireiros mais explorados em diferentes níveis de degradação da vegetação de mopane em Mabalane Gerente Joaquim Guarinare Actualmente verifica-se maior preocupação sobre a degradação das florestas de Moçambique, assim como da vegetação de mopane do Distrito de Mabalane em resultado de diversas actividades como a grande pressão do corte de lenha, produção do c… RUF-35990 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Avaliação da Incidência de Queimadas no Ecossistema de Mopane no Distrito de Mabalane de 2002 a 2011 Amadeu Ossene Moçambique é um dos países da África Austral em que se regista anualmente a incidência de queimadas descontroladas e o distrito de Mabalane, sendo parte do País, não está isento das queimadas. O objectivo do estudo foi de avaliar a incidên… RUF-35988 2015 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Cropping Systems on Accumulation of Fusarium Head Blight of Wheat Inocula in Crop Residues and Soils C.K. Mutegi · J.W. Muthomi · N.K. Njeru · J.M. Wagacha Fusarium head blight (FHB) is an economically important disease of wheat, which causes reduction in grain yield both quantitatively through reduced seed weight and qualitatively by contaminating grains with mycotoxins. The effect of croppi… RUF-35985 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Incidência da entomofauna no ecossistema de Mopane no distrito de Mabalane Tomo Mirian Insects play an important role in terrestrial ecosystems. Studies on the effect of insect diversity in Mopane ecosystem can provide a rich base of information assisting in the conservation of biodiversity and are important in indicating th… RUF-35982 2014 CC BY 4.0 22 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The Contribution of Mobile Money Transfer in Marketing Agricultural Products of Women Involved in Agribusiness in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania Luambano Kihoma Mobile money transfer services are popular services in Tanzania used to facilitate financial transactions for business activities and family matters. Despite of the fact that the services have many advantages to users; their contributions … RUF-35980 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterizing Current and Future Rainfall Variability and its Effect on Wheat and Barley Production in Sinana District, South Eastern Ethiopia Fitsum Bekele This study was undertaken in Sinana district to analyze current and future rainfall variability and its effect on wheat and barley production in Sinana district. Data on rainfall and crop yield were obtained from National Meteorological Ag… RUF-35977 2015 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2016
Technical reports Open Access Experiential learning, action research and outreach: A comparative and gap analysis R. Hawkins This consultancy was carried out as part of the project “Shifting from Outreach to Engagement: Transforming Universities’ response to current development trends in agricultural research and training in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa”… RUF-35975 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Can cities become self-reliant in energy? A technological scenario analysis for Kampala, Uganda N. Banadda · Nicholas Munu Energy self-reliance is important for economic growth and development for any nation. An energy self-reliance technological analysis for Kampala the capital city of Uganda is presented. Three renewable energy sources: Municipal Solid Waste… RUF-35974 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Resistance to anthracnose and turcicum leaf blight in sorghum under dual infection Beshir Mayada M. A half diallel mating design was used to study the inheritance of anthracnose and turcicum leaf blight (TLB) in six sorghum cultivars. Applying pathogens inoculum separately and applying both pathogens simultaneously differently affected t… RUF-35971 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic analysis of dual resistance to anthracnose and turcicum leaf blight in sorghum Mayada Mamoun Beshir Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench (2n=20)) and fungal pathogens have continuously co-evolved in a battle for growth and survival. In this rivalry, sorghum evolved a stunning array of structural and gene-based defences designed to combat d… RUF-35968 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Uranium contamination in drinking water and foodstuffs in Bahi District, Central Tanzania B.E. Chove · A.K. Kaaya · E.M.M. Marwa · Z.J. Mziray A field survey was conducted in Bahi District in Central Tanzania to investigate uranium levels in drinking water and to evaluate its contamination in some foodstuffs as proxy to their safety for human and animal consumption. Regularly con… RUF-35962 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Journal articles Open Access Effects of catchment characteristics and climatic conditions on reservoir water capacity in a drought prone area Singa. Darwin Dodoma · M. Lowole · H. Mahoo · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza +1 more Crop production in semi-arid sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is limited by over-reliance on erratic and inadequate rainfall, which often results in yield reduction or total crop failure. The effects of frequent droughts and dry spells need to be … RUF-35960 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A comparative analysis of the competitiveness Of tilapia and catfish enterprises in Mbale sub region Eastern Uganda Halasi Gidongo Zech Uganda’s capture fisheries are dwindling in supplies. With a population growth rate of 3.2%, an expected annual consumption of 580,234 tonnes with supplies limited to only 330,000 tonnes, creates a consumption gap of above 240,000 tonnes p… RUF-35959 2014 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Journal articles Open Access Comparative study of two modeling approaches for predicting heavy metals contaminant migration from polyethylene bags N. Banadda · J. Kigozi · F. Lule · C. Sempala Plasto-Foam brand, medium size of 30 mm thickness (black and green) commonly used polyethylene bags for preparing foods were selected from those available in local markets. The polyethylene bag samples were crushed into pieces, ashed and t… RUF-35958 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
