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
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 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
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 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
Working Document Series Open Access The existence and distribution of cassava bacterial blight in East Africa D. Kilalo · A. Livoi · A. W. Mwang’ombe Cassava bacterial blight is one of the major bacterial diseases in all cassava growing regions in the world. The disease is caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis PV. Manihotis, a gram-negative rod shaped and belongs to the Gammaproteobacteria. … RUF-38732 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Efficacy of hot water treatment in management of sugarcane ratoon stunting disease J.W. Muthomi · R.D. Narla · E. S. Philip · G. M. Riungu Sugarcane ratoon stunting disease (RSD) caused by the bacterium Leifsonia xyli subsp. xyli causes huge losses to sugarcane ratoon crops. Hot water treatment is commonly used in many countries to control RSD but conflicting results show tha… RUF-38730 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Breeding for watermelon chlorotic stunt viral disease resistance in watermelon M.A. G. Abdelbagi · I. H. E. Babikir · Beshir Mayada M. · R. S. Omara +1 more The white fly transmitted watermelon chlorotic stunt virus (WmCSV) is the causal agent of the most devastating disease of watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) across many African and Middle Eastern countries including Sudan. Commercial cultivar… RUF-38727 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Importance of cowpea production, breeding and production constrains under dry areas in Africa L. N. Horn · H. A. Shimelis Cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] is an important grain legume which is widely grown in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) for food and feed. Its grain is composed of high levels of protein, energy and micro- and macro-nutrients. Young and succu… RUF-38725 2018 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Reaction of Rice Blast Pyricularia oryzae CAV. isolates on a set of improved rice varieties in Western Kenya indicator to presence of pathogenic strains M. G. Kariaga · R. Onamu · J. Wakhungu · H. K. Were Rice (Oryza sativa L.) remains the most favoured grain for human consumption in the world. The yields in Kenya and many African countries are below the world averages. Rice blast disease has been registered as a major cause for reducing yi… RUF-38722 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Management of bacterial wilt of tomato using resistant rootstocks J.W. Muthomi · E. W. Mutitu · J. N. Onduso Bacterial wilt (Ralstonia solanacearum) is a devastating disease of tomato that is quickly spreading and affecting many fields causing a reduction in yield and income to farmers. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of us… RUF-38718 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2020
