Working Document Series Open Access Effects of Urban Agriculture on poverty reduction in Mombasa County, Kenya A. R. Ogot Urban Agriculture has served as a vital input in the livelihood strategies of urban households in Mombasa, Kenya. Urban dwellers rely on the market for food but with the tremendous surge in food prices beyond the reach of the majority of t… RUF-37769 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of extension services on agricultural production: a case of maize in Ludewa District of Njombe Region, Tanzania M.B. Mbise The agricultural sector is Tanzania’s main economic pillar. However, the development of the sector cannot be achieved without transformation of smallholder agriculture, which make up the larger proportion of the sector in the country. Prov… RUF-37759 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Social media as platforms for improving visibility of research outputs in Africa E. J. Apio · N. Dhlamini · S. C. Mkandawire The global knowledge economy has broadened in the 21st century and has created a push for demand to process and share information in light of this, there is increasing expectation from stakeholders in higher eduation necessitating universi… RUF-37747 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access My experience as a publication assistant during formatting, editing and publishing RUFORUM Working Document Series: Biennial 2016 Conference papers B. Namubiru This paper shares the author’s perspective and experience during the formatting and editing of manuscripts for the Fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference held 17-21 October 2016 in Cape Town, South Africa. Thes… RUF-37746 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access The role of agricultural information and communication systems in disseminating climate change adaptation strategies to smallholder farmers of Coastal Kenya G. A. Achiando · R. Birech · Washington Ochola Climate change is the fluctuation around the mean climate state or pattern that has built over a long period of time, usually decades or longer, typically 30 years. The worlds’ climate is continuing to change at rates that are projected to… RUF-37737 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Administrative frontiers in a Regional Network Organisation R. Mwima Administrative roles are fundamental components for the efficiency and effectiveness of organizations. These roles include file maintenance, communications, clerical duties, office logistics management, financial management, procurement, h… RUF-37735 2016 CC BY 4.0 29 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Mobilizing academia and stakeholders to promote agricultural intensification in Africa Ekwamu Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah · M.Paul Nampala · Moses Osiru +1 more This volume presents six papers on sustainable agricultural intensification to improve Africa’s land productivity. It introduces papers, among others, presented at the 5th African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference in Ca… RUF-37729 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2018
Journal articles Open Access Trait association and stability of virus resistance among cowpea genotypes in Uganda Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) grain constitutes an important source of protein for several households in Sub-Saharan Africa. However, widespread occurrence of viral diseases is a serious constraint to productivity of the crop and its … RUF-37699 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Farmer knowledge of bacterial wilt and root-knot nematodes and practices to control the pathogens in high tunnel tomato production in the tropics Davis Fundi Ireri Sustainable production of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under high tunnels is threatened by bacterial wilt (caused by Ralstonia solanacearum) and root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.). Knowledge was generated about the concomitant occur… RUF-37698 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access A more complete definition for promiscuous soybean E. Afutu · E.E. Agoyi · A.E. Assogbadjo · Godfrey Chigeza +2 more Following a series of research on promiscuous nodulation, it came out that it is incomplete to define ‘promiscuous soybean’ as soybean cultivars with the sole ability to form nodules freely with indigenous Bradyrhizobium strains without re… RUF-37692 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jul 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of intercropping arrangements and fertilizer application on growth and yield of African nightshade (Solanumnigrum L.) in Kisii County, Kenya The study evaluated effects of intercropping arrangements and fertilizer combinations on growth and yields of Solanum nigrum L., soil nutrient balances and gross margins. The study was carried out at Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Resear… RUF-37681 CC BY 4.0 11 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Acute and sub-acute toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii extracts: an experimental study on albino mice and rats M. Chacha · Edwin Disela · P. Erasto · S. Temba The acute and subacute toxicity of Commiphora swynnertonii extracts on albino mice and rats was verified. For the acute toxicity study, oral administration of C. swynnertonii hexane and chloroform extract with doses of 500, 1000, and 2000 … RUF-37669 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Seasonal variations in the availability of fodder resources and practices of dairy cattle feeding among the smallholder farmers in Western Usambara Highlands, Tanzania D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +2 more The aim of this study was to assess the seasonal effects on quantity and quality of fodder resources and associated utilization practices among smallholder dairy farmers in Western Usambara Highlands (WUHs) in Tanzania. The WUHs are among … RUF-37668 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Agrobiodiversity conservation enhances food security in subsistence‑based farming systems of Eastern Kenya Jacinta Malia Kimiti · Gilbert Koskey · John Maingi · Simon Wambui Mburu +2 more Globally, there is great concern about expanding agricultural activities due to their impact in the conservation of agrobiodiversity. African continent is known for its richness in biodiversity. In Kenya, there is a continuous unabated exp… RUF-37667 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access Gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda I. Akite · I.P. Aryemo · D.R. Kugonza · E.K. Kule +2 more The study was conducted to explore gender dimensions in the local chicken value chain in northern Uganda. Specifically, it focused on characterizing local chicken value chain actors, ascertaining level and determinants of gender participat… RUF-37666 2018 CC BY 4.0 3 Jul 2018
Journal articles Open Access ICTs for conservation agriculture: influence of actor positioning in knowledge networks in Laikipia and Machakos counties, Kenya J.C. Achora · F. Birungi Kyazze · S. Mkomwa · D. Okello +1 more Knowledge networks play a significant role in the transfer of innovations such as conservation agriculture. In this paper, we examine the position of actors in the network and socio-economic factors influencing use of ICTs. ICTs potentiall… RUF-37665 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Jun 2018
Journal articles Open Access Cattle dung production, management and utilization practices in the smallholding dairy farming systems of East Africa: a situational analysis in Lushoto District, Tanzania Revocatus Machunda · K. Mtei · Patrick Rukiko This focus review aims to update the dung and manure production, management and utilization in the East African countries and its associated challenges particularly in the case of Lushoto district, in northern Tanzania. Attention and effor… RUF-37663 2018 CC BY 4.0 26 Jun 2018
Journal articles Open Access Smallholder dairy cattle feeding technologies and practices in Tanzania: failures, successes, challenges and prospects for sustainability D. Maleko · G. Msalya · K. Mtei · A. Mwilawa +1 more In Tanzania, milk production under smallholder farming systems is season sensitive, fluctuations of feeds in both quantity and quality being the major driver. A dry season decline in milk production of over 40% due to feed scarcity is a co… RUF-37657 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2018
Journal articles Open Access Genotype by environment effects on promiscuous nodulation in soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) E.E. Agoyi · Godfree Chigeza · Brian W. Diers · T.L. Odong +2 more Understanding factors influencing the expression of a trait is key in designing a breeding program. Genotype by environment interaction has great influence on most quantitative traits. Promiscuous nodulation is a trait of importance for so… RUF-37634 2017 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2018
Journal articles Open Access Indigenous knowledge on the uses of African Nightshades (Solanum nigram L.) species among three Kenyan communities D. Nyamongo · Edward Gizemba Ontita · R.N. Onwonga · C. M. Onyango In Kenya, the African nightshades (ANS) (Solanum nigram L.) are among the most widely distributed and consumed traditional vegetables. The current study was conducted to better understand the cultural variability in the use patterns and va… RUF-37633 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 May 2018
Journal articles Open Access Effect of cropping systems on accumulation of Fusarium head blight of wheat inocula in crop residues and soils N.K. Njeru 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-37629 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 May 2018
Journal articles Open Access Application of morpho-anatomical traits of maize plant to quality control and quality assurance in maize seed system I.Y.A Monir Good seed quality can be obtained through control of the entire seed production process. There are emerging issues in the seed sector due to seed quality in market. In many countries seed and planting materials available to farmers are oft… RUF-37628 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Limits of phytosanitation and host plant resistance towards the control of cassava viruses in Uganda G. Adiga · T. Alicai · Y. Baguma · A. Bua +8 more Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and the viruses that infect it, notably cassava mosaic virus and cassava brown streak viruses, have a unique history of co-evolution and co-existence. While cassava originated in South America, both virus… RUF-37600 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Devolution policy and its implication on watershed restoration in eastern Uganda J.G. Agea · S. Akello · H. Sseguya · Nelson Turyahabwe Whereas decentralisation has received support as an institutional panacea to natural resource management, devolution is seen as an effective solution to local collective action in watershed restoration. Despite conducive institutional and … RUF-37580 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
