Working Document Series Open Access Components of resistance that reduce the rate of blast epidemic in GULU-E finger millet variety of northern Uganda J. C. Aru · P. Okori · N. Wanyera There is a large demand for finger millet in East Africa, which is produced in the lake region countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda among others. In Uganda, finger millet is second only to maize as a major cereal crop, and occu… RUF-33826 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Sudanese Withania somnifera: a potential control agent for plant microorganisms E. A. Adil Bala · R. Delorme · P-H. Ducrot · J. Einhorn +4 more For centuries plants have been used throughout the world as pesticides, drugs and remedies for various diseases. However, pesticides and drugs in general, tend to be very expensive particularly so for the developing countries. Comparative … RUF-33804 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Journal articles Open Access Effect of perforation-mediated modified atmosphere packaging and storage duration on physicochemical properties and microbial quality of fresh minimally processed ‘Acco’ pomegranate arils Jacobs Karin · Manley Marena · J. Caleb Oluwafemi · Linus Opara Umezuruike +1 more This study investigated the effects of number of perforations (P-0, -3, -6 and -9 per 160.1 cm2) and storage duration on the physicochemical quality attributes and microbiological quality of fresh minimally processed pomegranate (Punica gr… RUF-33775 2015 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2015
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Marker Aided Pyramiding of Anthracnose and Pythium Root Rot Resistance Genes on Plant Agronomic Characters among Advanced Common Bean Genotypes M. Kiryowa One of the factors that accounts for the low yields in common bean is the simultaneous occurrence of diseases on the common bean crop. Bean root rots and anthracnose are the most important common bean diseases that simultaneously occur on … RUF-33700 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2015
Journal articles Open Access Distribution and Variability of Pseudocercospora griseola in Uganda G. Ddamulira Pseudocercospora griseola the casual pathogen for angular leaf spot (ALS) on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) is highly variable with many different races occurring in different agro-ecological zones. Therefore, for an effective breeding p… RUF-33649 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Apr 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The Risk of Feed and Milk Contamination by Mycotoxins on Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Kenya T.P. Lanyasunya · T.K. Mutunga Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi in warm environments. Due to the warm climate highly favourable for growth of moulds, the threat of mycotoxin poisoning (livestock and human) is real and of major concern in Keny… RUF-33082 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Phakopsora Pachyrhizi Diversity and Rust Resistance in Soybean Genotypes in Uganda T. Obua · P. Tukamuhabwa · G. Tusiime The objectives of this study were twofold: (i) to validate use of SSR markers in assessing Phakopsora pachyrhizi diversity in Uganda and (ii) to assess elite soybean lines for resistance to rust in diverse locations in Uganda. A dendogram … RUF-32971 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessing the Impact of Integrated Pest Management Programme for Suppressing the Invasive Fruit Fly (Bactrocera invadens) on Mango in Mozambique H. Cocorrea · D. Cugala · S. Ekesi · L. Jose The invasive fruit fly, Bactrocera invadens (Diptera: Tephritidae) is a devastating quarantine pest that continues to threaten fruit and vegetable production in Mozambique. In Mozambique, since its first detection in the Northern region, n… RUF-32928 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Determination of sugarcane yield advantages of Mycorrhiza inoculants on Ferralsols S.O. Kibirango · C.L. Kizza · J.G.M. Majaliwa · E. Sebuliba +1 more Sugar cane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is the source of sugar in all tropical and subtropical countries of the world. Understanding the performance of sugarcane in Uganda is therefore vital in light of the new challenges for the development… RUF-32743 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing Efficient Energy Coping Mechanisms in Olio Sub-County, Eastern Uganda A. Egeru · J.G.M. Majaliwa This field attachment programme aimed at disseminating the MSc. study findings and train women and local artisans in constructing improved cook stoves. The programme thus provided an opportunity to the community to discuss the issues affec… RUF-32592 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of Phosphorus use Efficiency and Resistance to Anthracnose in Selected Sorghum Genotypes Grown in the Acid Soils of Western Kenya S. Gudu · A. Nyambok · P. Okori The acid soils of Western Kenya where most of the sorghum is grown have very low available phosphorus, and thus cannot support optimal sorghum productivity. In addition, foliar anthracnose (Colletotrichum sublineolum L.) also reduces sorgh… RUF-32546 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Development of Fusarium Root Rot Resistant Ideotypes in Common Bean C. Mukankusi · J. Obala The study is aiming at developing a superior breeding parent for Fusarium root rot resistance through pyramiding non-allelic resistance genes from five different parents. The rationale is to accumulate and fix resistance quantitative trait… RUF-32520 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening Breeding for Resistance to Turcicum Leaf Blight in Sorghum: Mapping of Resistance Quantitative Trait Loci M. Abdelbagi Ali · D. Kiambi · Beshir Mayada M. · P. Okori Sorghum cultivars grown in East and Central Africa are susceptiple to various foliar diseases, of which turcicum leaf blight, caused by Exerohlium turcicum, causes severe damage. The best way to control foliar diseases is by breeding resis… RUF-32499 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Generation Mean Analysis for Turcicum Leaf Blight in Ugandan Sorghum M. Abdelbagi Ali · Beshir Mayada M. · P. Okori Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is frequently devastated by Turcicum leaf blight, caused by Exserohilum turcicum, leading to considerable grain and fodder yield losses. However, the mechanism of inheritance of resistance to E. turcic… RUF-32494 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing soybean rust resistance through gene pyramiding M. Maphosa · H. Talwana · P. Tukamuhabwa The threat posed by soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) on soybean production is worsened by resistance breakdown associated with single gene resistance present in most cultivars. Few studies have, however, been undertaken to use mapped s… RUF-32490 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Combining Ability for Resistance to Soybean Rust in F2 and F3 Soybean Populations M. Maphosa · H. Talwana · P. Tukamuhabwa Combining ability for soybean rust resistance was estimated from a half diallel cross of eight soybean lines using disease severity and sporulation rates as indices for resistance. A consistent contribution of additive gene action was obse… RUF-32486 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of Tolerance to Intermittent Drought from Selected Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) Cultivars in South Western Uganda I.N. Kashaija · V.E. Kesiime · G. Tusiime The study objective of this study is to characterise new potato clones for drought tolerance under Ugandan conditions. Study genotypes were subjected to three water stress levels and also crossed with susceptible, locally adopted varieties… RUF-32474 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance and Stability of Earliness in Solanum Potato P. Iragaba · R. Kakuhenzire · G. Tusiime Potato is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Recent climatic variability characterised by erratic rainfall and elevated temperatures have been recognised as a major threat to potato production and productivity. Breeding for adaptat… RUF-32470 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Capacity Building for Bean Improvement in Sub-Saharan Africa M. Abang · R. Burruchara · C.M. Mukankusi · R. Muthoni This paper highlights experiences focusing on the first author’s journey as an undergraduate student through postgraduate training. She was supported by the IPM CRSP and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture … RUF-32401 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Diversity of Pathogens and Symptoms Associated with Dieback on Passion Fruit in Kenya R.K. Gathu · J. Mbaka · R. Muasya · M. Mwangi +1 more Passion fruit is very important in Kenya as a source of nutrition and income. Currently, local demand for the fruit highly exceeds its supply. Diseases and pests are the most important constraints to passion fruit production. Among diseas… RUF-32057 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Management of Mycotoxins in wheat: Assessment of the Role of Plant Residues, Cropping Systems and Diversity of Fungal Species on Mycotoxin Contamination of Wheat C.K. Mutegi · J.W. Muthomi · J.M. Wagacha The proposed project aims at assessing the role of crop residues, cropping systems and diversity of fungal species on mycotoxin contamination of wheat. Jointly done with wheat farmers, the project aims at recommending appropriate cropping … RUF-32042 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Soybean Rust Diversity and Adaptation of Elite Soybean Lines to the Ugandan Environment Tonny Obua Soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow) is a major threat to soybean production worldwide. The objectives of this study were to; a) assess P. pachyrhizi diversity in the major soybean growing areas of Uganda usin SSR markers; b) assess … RUF-31686 2013 CC BY 4.0 26 Feb 2014
Journal articles Open Access Evaluating Genetic Association between Fusarium and Pythium Root Rots Resistances in the Bean Genotype RWR 719 P.O. Ongom Resistance to Fusarium root rot (Fusarium solani f.s.p phaseoli) has been reported in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) sources and is usually associated with Pythium root rot resistance. Pythium root rot (Pythium ultimum var ultimum) re… RUF-31427 2012 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2013
