Working Document Series Open Access Dynamics of land use and land cover change in semi-arid Karamoja sub-region, Uganda A. Egeru · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Mburu +1 more There is limited information on the patterns of land use and land cover changes taking place in the semi-arid ecosystem of Karamoja, a key livestock producing sub-region of Uganda. Thus, this study was designed to determine the pattern and… RUF-33872 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Climate change impact on land suitability for rainfed crop production in Lake Haramaya Watershed, Eastern Ethiopia L.N. Robai Understanding the effects of climate change on land suitability for crop production has become an important issue with respect to food security. The main objective of this study was to evaluate the impacts of climate change on land suitabi… RUF-33757 2015 CC BY 4.0 9 Jul 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Productivity and Phosphorus Use Efficiencies of Soybean Genotypes on Fields of Differing Soil Fertility in Two Agroecological zones of Uganda P. Ebanyat · J. Ssekamwa · P. Tukamuhabwa On- farm trials were conducted in the Northern moist farmlands (NMF) and South and Eastern Lake Kyoga basin (SELKB) agro-ecological zones of Uganda for two seasons of 2011 to determine the yield response of soybean genotypes to phosphorus … RUF-33180 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional value of Grewia Flavescens: Implications for Household Food Security in Northeastern Rift Valley of Ethiopia Feyssa Debela Hunde · J.T. Njoka · M.M. Nyangito · Asfaw Zemede Grewia flavescens A. Juss, commonly known as donkey berry is an under-utilised wild plant species in Ethiopia. It is used for food and fodder for humans and livestock, respectively. Agricultural expansion and increased frequencies of droug… RUF-33070 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Building Local Capacities for Innovative Research through RUFORUM: Experiences from South Sudan M.L. Mogga South Sudan is endowed with abundant natural resources that can sustain diverse agricultural activities. Decades of civil strife greatly hindered agricultural development until peace returned with the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Agr… RUF-32917 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Outcomes and Performance of Rwanda Agricultural Board Employees Trained by RUFORUM A. Cyamweshi Rusanganwa This paper describes outcomes of a capacity development effort undertaken by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), in collaboration with the Rwanda Government, the Forum for Agricultural Research i… RUF-32906 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Rainfed Sorghum Productivity in Central Tanzania N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S.D. Tumbo The central regions of the country stretching from Dodoma to Mwanza account for three-quarters of Tanzania’s 500,000 to 800,000 ton annual sorghum harvest. The zone is one of the most sensitive to climate variability and change mainly owin… RUF-32864 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access An overview of Pollution Loading into Lake Kivu Basin S. Bashwira · F. Kansiime · J.G.M. Majaliwa · M. Tenywa Increasing pollution loading is one of the factors which have led to instability of the Lake Kivu threatening the survival of millions of people living around it. This study will i) characterise and quantify historical land use and livelih… RUF-32858 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Estimation of Pollution loading into Lake Kivu Basin M. Bagalwa · S. Bashwira · F. Kansiime · K. Karume +2 more This study aimed at estimating sediment and nutrient loading into Lake Kivu from River Lwiro micro-catchment in Eastern DR Congo. Total Suspended Sediment (TSS), Total Nitrogen (TN), and Total phosphorus (TP) concentration, and Biological … RUF-32845 2012 CC BY 4.0 19 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Spatial Dynamic of the Mabalane Mopane Ecosystem Degradation and its Association with Wildfires in southern Mozambique: What Implications for Biodiversity and people’s Livelihoods Romana Rombe Bandeira · Inocência Muzime · Amadeu Ossene · Cláudio dos Santos Quenhe +1 more The study focused on the Mopane woodlands, a forest ecosystem in Mozambiques from which the rural poor extract various forest and non forests products. The size of the ecosystem has been reduced over the years due to extensive agriculture … RUF-32737 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Factors Influencing Farmers’ Adoption of Information for Mangrove Forests Conservation in Democratic Republic of Congo F.P. Banga · R.S. Lumbuenamo · G.O. Obati This study evaluated information flow within rural communities in the Moanda territory, Democratic Republic of Congo with an aim of aiding improved management and conservation of mangrove forests along the Atlantic coast. In this study, so… RUF-32647 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Rainfall Trends, Soil Organic Carbon and N15 Isotope Status in Selected Wetlands in Lesotho R. Mating · T. Nkheloane · A.O. Olaleye This research was carried out in Lesotho to characterize the SOC pool in three different agro-ecological zones of Lesotho. Specific objectives of this research are: (i) to determine the effect of land use on SOC pool; (ii) to establish the… RUF-32417 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of Land Management Practices in the Agricultural Highlands of Uganda: A Case of Kabale Highlands in Western Uganda S. Alobo · J. Mugisha The study investigated land management decisions in the agricultural highland area of Kabale district in South Western Uganda. Data were analysed using multivariate regression techniques.Results showed that demographic characteristics such… RUF-32323 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The impact of climate change and variability on agricultural production: Adaptation strategies in Teso sub-region of eastern Uganda W. Ekere · V. Ekiyar · C. Jumbe · J. Mangisoni +3 more Climate change is emerging as the most important environmental problem facing modern society. Africa in particular is highly vulnerable to climate change and variability due to heavy reliance on rainfed agriculture by the majority of its p… RUF-32296 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Land Use/Cover Change on Soil Carbon Stocks, Livelihoods and Opportunities for Mitigation in Mt. Elgon Region S. Balaba Tumwebaze The study was conducted to assess community perception on landuse/cover change and its impact on the their livelihood. Knowledge on community copping strategies in improving and maintaining soil carbon levels was also investigated. Analysi… RUF-32262 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Biodiversity and Cultural Importance of Wild Edible Trees in Benin (West Africa) A.E. Assogbadjo · R. Glèlè Kakaï · B. Sinsin · G.F. Vodouhê The present research aimed at assessing the biodiversity of wild edible trees and cultural values that support their maintenance in the traditional agroforesty systems of Benin. A number of selected sites in each of the 3 climatic zones of… RUF-32247 2012 CC BY 4.0 15 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Conserve and Screen Premium Value Indigenous Plant Biodiversity and Products on Smallholder Farming Systems of Lake Victoria Basin in East Africa L.S.M. Akundabweni · S. Munialo · A. Namutebi · J. Ssozi Indigenous plants (IPs) particularly African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) have been neglected in East Africa despite their food and nutritional value. This project was therefore initiated to promote cultivation and conservation of AIVs. Th… RUF-31953 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Investigating Viability of Premium Influenced Land use Structure in Production of Quality Indigenous Vegetable L.S.M. Akunadabweni · J. Mburu · S. Munialo · A. Namutebi Raised bed gardening is a form of land use structure that is becoming popular among home vegetable growers especially in parts of the world with greater population densities or less tillable land. Raised bed plots coined as Premium Influen… RUF-31942 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Developing Management Options for Optimising Water and Nitrogen Utilisation for Maize Production in Malawi F.C. Kahimba · J. Mthandi · B.A. Salim · A.K.P.R. Tarimo Nitrogen (N) is the most important determinant of plant growth and crop yield. Plants lacking N show stunted growth and yellowish leaves. Plant growth and crop yield usually increase when N is added. However, too much N lead to weak stems … RUF-31931 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of Land Use and Climate Change on Stream Flow, Sediment and Pollution Dynamics in Kagera River Watershed G. Kironchi · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa · K. Mwetu +1 more Kagera River is one of the most important incoming rivers to Lake Victoria with an annual inflow of about 7.5 km3 into the Lake and is also important to the River Nile which is the single outlet of Lake Victoria. The Kagera River is theref… RUF-31875 2012 CC BY 4.0 12 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Wild fire impact assessment on availability of the main Forest Resources in the Nniassa National Reserve R. Bandeira · Aniceto Chaúquem · A. Ribeiro · Natasha Ribeiro This study was conducted in Niassa National Reserve (NNR), located in the north of Mozambique. The main objective was to examine the availability of selected forest resources to local communities along a fire gradient. To achieve this obje… RUF-31757 2012 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Nature of Land Resource Ownership and Perceptions on its Management among Farming Families of South East Nigeria W. Doppler · O. Olajide Adeola Land has a cultural value in Nigeria in that its ownership cements the relationship of the owner with the community. But more importantly, land resource is critical to the livelihood of rural farmers because they depend on it for income an… RUF-31625 2012 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2013
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening Capacities of Agricultural Communities to Adapt to Climate Change in Bukinda Sub County, Kabele District J.G.M. Majaliwa · R.L. Mwerera · R.L. Tabuti This project, carried out as a follow-up to M.Sc thesis research, aimed at addressing issues identified as climate change priorities was a direct result of the urgent climate change adaptation priorities identified in Kabale district durin… RUF-31622 2012 CC BY 4.0 4 Nov 2013
