Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterization of Pseudocercospora griseola, identification of local sources of resistance and effectiveness of gene pyramiding in controlling angular leaf spot in common bean G. Ddamulira Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is one of the most widely grown legume crops for food and income by small holder farmers in Uganda. Despite its importance, bean production is still constraint by angular leaf spot (ALS), which still cau… RUF-35813 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic resistance to bean stem maggot (O.spencerella) in Ugandan bean genotypes Murenju Doreen Chelangat Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris.L) production has been greatly affected by the bean stem maggot (BSM), an insect pest which exists in 3 species namely O.spencerella, O.phaseoli and O.centrocematis. Among the 3 species, O.spencerella and O.… RUF-35811 2015 CC BY 4.0 27 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Studies on genetic diversity, genotype by environment interaction, combining ability and farmers’ perception on sweet sorghum (sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench) Calleb Ochia Olweny Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a cultivated sorghum recognized as potential alternative source of bio-fuel due to its high fermentable sugar content in the stalk. Sweet sorghum has elicited the interest of breeders due to i… RUF-35809 2015 CC BY 4.0 27 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cotton pests and natural enemy interaction in Uganda: A basis for biosafety risk assessment Simon Byabagambi Cotton in Uganda is attacked by many insect pests causing yield losses of between 30 – 80%. The biggest losses are caused by members of Lepidoptera. Use of chemical insecticides have been by been used as an approach to address the pest pr… RUF-35807 2013 CC BY 4.0 27 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Resistance to the African and spotted stem borers in sorghum in Kenya P.W. Muturi Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor, L. Moench) is a key cereal crop to over 500 million people in semi arid tropics. Sorghum production in subsistence farming is low and ranges between 0.5– 0.8 t/ha compared to potential yields of 10 t/ha. Diseases,… RUF-35784 2013 CC BY 4.0 27 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Influence of soil fertility management on striga reproduction and grain yield of sorghum in semiarid areas of Tanzania A. Kudra Influence of soil fertility management on Striga reproduction and sorghum grain yield in semiarid areas of Tanzania. PhD thesis, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi. Witchweed (Striga), a root parasite, has become a major biologi… RUF-35773 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
OER and Open Access Open Access Prevention and control of new castle disease sotoka in chicken Innocent. Kirungi RUF-35723 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Nov 2015
Journal articles Open Access New sources of resistance to spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus in sorghum J. Kibuka · S. Kyamanywa · M. Mgonja · P.W. Muturi +1 more The lepidopteran Chilo partellus Crambid, an introduced pest in East and southern Africa from Asia, is the most economically important stem borer species infesting cereals in Africa. Chilo partellus causes more than 40% yield loss in sorgh… RUF-35624 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Novel source of sorghum tolerance to the African stem borer, Busseola fusca C. T. Hash · S. Kyamanywa · M. Mgonja · P.W. Muturi +2 more Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) is an important cereal food crop in semi-arid tropics, but its productivity is curtailed mainly by insect pests and diseases. The African stem borer, Busseola fusca Fuller (Lepidopteran: Noctuidae), is among the m… RUF-35621 2012 CC BY 4.0 7 Oct 2015
Journal articles Open Access Reaction of Waxy and Opaque-2 Inbreds and their Derived Progenies to Multiple Foliar Diseases of Maize in Uganda A. BomBom · P. Gibson · P. Okori · P. Rubaihayo Specialty maize lines possessing important endosperm genes waxy and/or opaque-2 enhance processing and nutritional qualities of the grain. However, production and utilization of specialty maize varieties for food, feeds and various industr… RUF-35576 2012 CC BY 4.0 6 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Occurrence, identification and characterization of viruses infecting passion fruit in Uganda M.K.N. Ochwo-Ssemakula Horticulture is one of the fastest growing sub sectors in Uganda with an estimated annual growth rate of about 20%. Although its contribution to the economy has never been quantified, the role of horticulture in creating employment and gen… RUF-35556 2008 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Influence of plant population in incidence , progress and severity of cassava mosaic disease in central Uganda Joseph. Egabu Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) continues to be important food crop in Uganda, being only second to banana in total production and per capita consumption. However, cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMGs), family Germiniviridae: Genus Begomo… RUF-35552 2002 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Potential of phytosanitation in the management of cassava mosaic disease and sweet potato virus disease in Tanzania Innocent. Ndyetabula Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and sweet potato virus disease (SPVD) are among the most important cassava and sweet potato limitations in Tanzania. Field studies were conducted at four locations in Kagera Region in northwestern Tanzania to i… RUF-35540 2004 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Soybean genetic diversity and resistance to soybean rust disease Godfrey. Ssendege This study was conducted to enhance breeding for resistance to soybean rust, the greatest obstacle to soybean production in Uganda. To undertake this assignment, 91 exotic soybean accessions and 39 advanced lines available from the Nationa… RUF-35538 2015 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Resistance to the spotted stem borer and African maize stem borer in tropical maize S.W. Munyiri In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), maize (Zea mays L.) is the staple food for about 50% of the population. Lepidoptera stem borers pause major threats to sustained food sufficiency in SSA where they cause annual yield losses of 15% and particula… RUF-35525 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Transgenic breeding of sweet potato for resistance to African weevil (Cylas puncticollis) M.R. Nabbika Sweet potato weevil (Cylas puncticollis) Boheman is a serious pest throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The pest causes up to 28% production losses annually in Uganda. Due to difficulties to implement pest management measures and the low level o… RUF-35524 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic mapping of root development and resistance to Radopholus similis in a segregating diploid banana population Micheline Inamahoro Radopholus similis (and others nematodes) cause significant damage on banana wherever are grown worldwide. Genetic resistance to nematodes provides a more sustainable management option in resource poor farming systems. New evidence indicat… RUF-35519 2011 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Efficacy of manual seed sorting methods in reduction of transmission of rice and cowpea seed-borne diseases Geofrey. Kawube The production of rice and cowpea in Uganda is increasing in acreage rather than productivity. This is attributed to a number of factors, mainly seed-borne diseases. The farmers in Uganda mainly use farm saved seeds for planting. These see… RUF-35511 2005 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access The effect of barriers and mixed cropping on the epidemiology of Sweet potato virus disease (spvd) in central Uganda Ephrance. Tumuboine Field studies were conducted at Namulonge Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (NAARI) AND Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK), both located in central Uganda. The studies aimed at: a) de… RUF-35489 2003 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimisation of multiplex PCR and in vitro techniques for detection and elimination of sweetpotato viruses R.J. Rukarwa In sub-Saharan Africa, sweetpotato (Impomoea batatas L.) production is greatly constrained by sweetpotato virus disease (SPVD) complex. This study was conducted to assess the incidence of viruses in healthy-looking sweetpotato in Uganda an… RUF-35487 2008 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Introgression of the anthracnose resistance genes into selected commercial bean varieties using molecular markers Pheonah. Nabukalu The inheritance of anthracnose resistance of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) differential cultivar G 2333 to Colletotrichum lindemuthianum race 3 was studied in crosses of G2333 with the susceptible cultivars K132, K20D and GLP 585… RUF-35486 2008 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterization of southern African Colletotrichum lindemuthianum isolates using neutral and selective genetic markers P. Kachapulula Bean anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is an important disease of common beans in Zambia, and in many tropical regions of the world. Epidemics may occur in cool, wet and humid regions of the world where susceptible cultivators a… RUF-35484 2010 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Pathogenicity of yam parasitic nemtodes in Uganda Joseph. Mudiope Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a native tuber crop in Uganda that is considered a good candidate for overcoming food deficiencies in the famine stricken country. Despite its glory, nematodes have been a major hindrance to increased and sustainabl… RUF-35479 2005 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Field evaluation of some cowpea lines for resistance to yellow blister disease (Synclytrium dolichi (Cooke gaum) and rust (Uromyces phaseoli (pers.) Winter var. Vignae arth.) Gonahasa Zephania. Mukalere Two hundred lines of Vigna unguiculate (L) Walp. Were planted in three replicates and data on the relative incidence and severity of Synchytrium dolichi (cooke) Arth. On each line was collected at a 14 day interval, from day 40 to day 60 a… RUF-35467 1989 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of intercropping maize (Zea mays) and potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) on yield and incidence of major potato pests Michael Ebwongu A study to investigate the effect of intercropping maize and potato on crop yield and the incidence of potato aphids and leafhoppers was conducted at Namulonge Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (NAARI), during the 1994 … RUF-35464 1996 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
