Journal articles Open Access Characterisation of ecosystem-based adaptations to drought in the central cattle corridor of Uganda A. Egeru · David Mfitumukiza · S. Nanfuka Ecosystems provide climate-change adaptation opportunities including ecosystem services, adaptation benefits and livelihood improvement especially for natural resource dependent communities. To contribute to the understanding of location s… RUF-38812 2020 CC BY 4.0 10 Oct 2020
Journal articles Open Access ‘Which journal is that?’ Politics of academic promotion in Uganda and the predicament of African publication outlets J. S. Ssentongo Research and publication are some of the practices that define university work and therefore are part and parcel of the key considerations for promoting university-based academics. Whereas this promotion standard is widely appreciated in v… RUF-38810 2020 CC BY 4.0 2 Oct 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Catalysing African Universities role and relevance across and beyond the RUFORUM network E. Adipala · Sylvanus Mensah This edition, Volume 17 Issue 1, captures papers presented during the Sixth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial conference, held in Nairobi in October 2018, under the theme “Aligning African Universities to Accelerate Attai… RUF-38807 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2020
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]: A versatile & underutilized grain legume for subhumid zones E.E. Agoyi · A.E. Assogbadjo · B. Sinsin · F. A. Sodédji +1 more Legume crops, with their high protein contents and ability to improve soil fertility, have great potential to contribute toward food security in Africa. Orphan crops have greater potential because of their resilience and contribution to fo… RUF-38803 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2020
Journal articles Open Access Revisiting biotic and abiotic drivers of seedling establishment, natural enemies and survival in a tropical tree species in a West Africa semi-arid biosphere reserve A.E. Assogbadjo · Justin A. Atanasso · Kangbéni Dimobe · R. Glèlè Kakaï +3 more Biotic and abiotic drivers of seedling establishment and survival are fundamental not only for elucidating processes occurring at plant early life stages, but also for assisting species natural regeneration. Keystone, multipurpose and econ… RUF-38800 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2020
Journal articles Open Access Effects of Tithoniadiversifolia Extract and Trichodermaasperellum on Growth and Yield of Strawberry Fruit (Fragaria× ananassavarDuch) R.M. Gesimba · J. W. Wanjukia · J.N. Wolukau A study on the effect of Tithoniadiversifolia extracts and Trichodermaasperellum on growth, yield, and quality of strawberry fruit (Fragaria× ananassavarDuch) wasconducted in Horticulture, Research and Teaching field, Egerton University. T… RUF-38797 2020 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2020
Technical reports Open Access Report of the ICT Capacity Survey conducted by RUFORUM Secretariat, 2019/2020 Over the last 15 years, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 129 universities in 38 African countries has established itself as a regional networking platform that seeks to facilitate… RUF-38795 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr) response to biofix (Bradyrhizobium japonicum), trianum (Trichordema harzianum t-22) and phosphorus in poorly responsive soils of western Kenya C Chepkoech · R. Njoroge Declining soybean yields in western Kenya due to low soil fertility is a threat to farmers’ goals of generating income for improved livelihoods. Though commendable success has been observed after use of both phosphate (P) fertilizers and B… RUF-38794 2018 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Losses in gum Arabic from Acacia Senegal inflicted by the Tree Locust Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon (Orthoptera: Acrididae) A. M. Abdalla · W. M. Haroon · M. Lecoq · J. M. Vassal This study was conducted in North Kordofan, Sudan during the season 2013\2014. The study aimed at assessing losses in gum productivity of Acacia senegal (g/tree) inflicted by the tree locust Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon. Experiment… RUF-38784 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Efficacy of Neem (Azadirachtin indica) biopesticide against tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta) in greenhouse conditions D. C. Kilalo · James Wangai Kimenju · D. M. Mutegi · C. N. Waturu The Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is one of the most devastating invasive new pest affecting tomato crops in Kenya. This study evaluated the insecticidal effect of neem (Azadirachtin indica) against Tuta absoluta at va… RUF-38783 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-economic impact of Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon outbreaks on local gum arabic producers in North Kordofan, Sudan A. M. Abdalla · W. M. Haroon · M. Lecoq · M. H. Mohamed +1 more The study was conducted in North Kordofan, Sudan during 2012/2013 season. The study aimed at assessing the socio-economic impacts of the tree locust, Anacridium melanorhodon melanorhodon on gum arabic producers. A key informant questionnai… RUF-38779 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Host plant resistance for management of quarantine fruit pests of hot pepper in Uganda M. H. Amici · J. Karungi · M.K.N. Ochwo-Ssemakula · C. F. Ragassi +3 more Hot pepper (Capsicum frutescens) dominates the world spice trade and is an important cash crop for small scale farmers in developing countries. However, its production and productivity remain low and this is attributed to lack of improved … RUF-38773 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access African swine fever dynamics: a major challenge to food and economic security to pig farmers in Uganda T. Aliro · C. Masembe · J. Mayega · V.B. Muwanika +2 more African swine fever (ASF) is a devastating hemorrhagic fever of pigs, caused by the African swine fever virus (ASFV). The frequent outbreaks of ASF affect the food and economic security of farmers yet the dynamics of the disease, its risk … RUF-38768 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of substituting fishmeal with black soldier fly larvae (Hermetia illucens) on growth performance of exotic layer chicks M. K. Ambula · D. M. Miano · I. M. Osuga · E. K. Sumbule +1 more An increase in consumption of animal products is expected by the year 2050, and as a result this will result in enormous demand for resources, feed being most challenging because of the limited availability of natural resources. The increa… RUF-38766 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of feed quality and challenges facing indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya J.O. Ochuodho · J.A. Omega · H.A. Rachuonyo · J.K. Tarus Besides generation of extra income, indigenous chicken provide food for majority of households in rural areas in form of quality meat and eggs. A baseline survey was conducted to determine status of indigenous chicken production in Busia, … RUF-38762 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the effectiveness of hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder versus grain based supplements for improved dairy cow production performance D. Chiumia · Y. S. Kamanga · J. P Mtimuni · A. Safalaoh An on-station feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder as a feed supplement against grain-based feed supplements on dairy cow production performance in Malawi. Six multipa… RUF-38761 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence and faecal egg counts of gastrointestinal parasites of Merino sheep in Lesotho M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more (GIPs) of sheep from two districts of Lesotho and ii) the effect of agro-ecological zones, host age and sex on prevalence and faecal egg loads of GIPs. It was conducted for a period of six months (July to December) in different agro-ecolog… RUF-38756 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Black soldier fly larvae meal as a cheap alternative to expensive conventional protein sources in poultry feeds S. Ekesi · K. M. M. Fiaboe · L. Munga · D. M. Mwangi +5 more In the recent past, high poultry feed costs are driving many vulnerable communities involved in poultry production out of business. The high cost is mainly driven by the protein source, which represents the most expensive component in not … RUF-38755 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The growth performance of indigenous chicken fed on diets containing black soldier fly larvae meal S. Ekesi · K. M. M. Fiaboe · L.W. Kabuage · D. M. Mwangi +5 more Indigenous chicken (IC) contribute significantly to human nutrition as a cheap source of animal protein. Demand for IC products has been on the increase in both rural and urban areas due to increased preference for white meat, low fat cont… RUF-38752 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of soybean and sweetpotato vine on growth of weaner rabbits P.C. Kale · J. Kitilit Rabbitry as an economic activity is fraught with significant challenges which include; lack of knowledge in rabbit husbandry, the high cost of rabbit feeds and are out of reach for many farmers. The objective of this study was to determine… RUF-38745 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of dietary incorporation of cockroach meal as protein source of Oreochromis shiranus (Trewavas 1983) diet D. Chifunga · J. Kang’ombe A study was conducted at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Aquaculture farm from 15 February 2018 to 11 May 2018 to determine the effect of dietary incorporation of cockroach meal as protein source in Oreochromis shi… RUF-38744 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Population of Aspergillus flavus and Fusarium verticillioides and contamination of maize with associated mycotoxins under push-pull cropping system in Siaya County, Western Kenya Z. R. Khan · C. A. O. Midega · J.W. Muthomi · N.K. Njeru +1 more Push-pull cropping system is a companion cropping system that effectively controls stemborers, fall armyworm and Striga weed, resulting in increased yield in cereal crops like maize and sorghum. Siaya County is one of the administrative lo… RUF-38742 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Response of selected tomato varieties (Solanum lycopersicum) to tomato yellow leaf curl virus N. J. Siganka Lack of tomato varieties that are tolerant to Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV) is the major problem that hinders the control and management of TYLCV severity on tomato plants. The pathogen is transmitted from leaf to leaf by a vector,… RUF-38738 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Severity expression of net blotch foliar infection as induced by initial exposure to aluminium toxicity and drought stress in barley S. Gyawali · J.O. Ochuodho · N.K. Rop · J.O. Were The interactions between aluminium toxicity, drought and net blotch may be the reasons for decreasing barley yields in Kenya despite availability of improved varieties. Such interactions induce diverse hormonal signaling and biochemical re… RUF-38736 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of chickpea genotypes for tolerance to ascochyta blight P. Kimurto · K. Kiplagat · O. Kiplagat · J. Ochuodho In Kenya dry highlands where wheat, maize, and barley are the main crop, chickpeas are considered as off-season crop (October-February) before the next cropping season. Thus these crops provide an alternative source of income to farmers. C… RUF-38735 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
