Journal articles Open Access Farmer knowledge of bacterial wilt and root-knot nematodes and practices to control the pathogens in high tunnel tomato production in the tropics Davis Fundi Ireri Sustainable production of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) under high tunnels is threatened by bacterial wilt (caused by Ralstonia solanacearum) and root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne spp.). Knowledge was generated about the concomitant occur… RUF-37698 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Jul 2018
TAGDev Resources Open Access Limits of phytosanitation and host plant resistance towards the control of cassava viruses in Uganda G. Adiga · T. Alicai · Y. Baguma · A. Bua +8 more Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) and the viruses that infect it, notably cassava mosaic virus and cassava brown streak viruses, have a unique history of co-evolution and co-existence. While cassava originated in South America, both virus… RUF-37600 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2018
Journal articles Open Access Next-generation sequencing reveals the first complete genome sequence of cowpea aphid-borne mosaic virus from Uganda J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · K.E. Mbeyagala · Settumba B. Mukasa +1 more We present here the first complete genome sequence of Cowpea aphidborne mosaic virus (CABMV) isolated from cowpea in Uganda and compare it with five CABMV complete genome sequences from Brazil (2), India (2), and Zimbabwe (1). It most rese… RUF-37344 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Jan 2018
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of the synergistic effect of host plant resistance, rhizobial inoculant and trichoderma on orobanche infestation of faba beans (Vicia faba l.) in Southern Tigray, Ethiopia Berhane Tsehaye Broomrape (Orobanche crenata F.) has been seriously limiting faba bean production in northern Ethiopia. As a result there is a need to further enhance faba bean production through the development of management options that can be effective… RUF-37297 2017 CC BY 4.0 14 Dec 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the response of rice genotypes to bacterial leaf streak disease in Uganda M. Kanaabi · J. Lamo · P. Tukamuhabwa · G. Tusiime Destructive rice diseases like bacterial leaf streak (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola) have been reported to be on the increase. In 2014, researchers in Uganda spotted signs typical of bacterial leaf streak disease (BLS) in rice fields in… RUF-36941 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Bacterial leaf streak disease of Rice: A silent constraint to Rice production in Uganda J.L. Andaku · G. Onaga · P. Tukamuhabwa · G. Tusiime Bacterial leaf streak disease (BLS) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzicola is one of the emergent biotic constraints to rice production in Africa. The disease, which can cause yield loss of up to 60% on susceptible cultivars, was observ… RUF-36938 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Relationship between causal pathogens for maize ear rots and grain yield in tropical maize in Uganda J.C. Alunga · G. Asea · P. Gibson · D.B. Kwemoi +1 more Maize ear rots caused by Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium graminearum and Stenocarpella maydis reduce the quality of maize through production of mycotoxins and carcinogenic compounds that are harmful to both humans and animals when consumed. T… RUF-36936 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Distribution of maize lethal necrosis disease, its causal viruses and alternative hosts in north and central regions of Tanzania M. A. Bekunda · P. Lava Kumar · Allan Mariki · S. Munissi +2 more Maize is an important income generating food crop in Tanzania. However, yields remain low due to several limiting factors including among others diseases caused by fungi and viruses. The threat caused by several biotic factors in the count… RUF-36924 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Pathogenicity of pineapple heart rot disease causal organisms in Central Uganda B. Bua · J. Oculi · A. Ocwa · G. Tusiime Pineapple (Ananas comosus L. Merrill) is one of the most important horticultural crops in many tropical and sub-tropical countries including Uganda. Currently, pineapple production in Uganda is being threatened by the outbreak of Pineapple… RUF-36920 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Distribution of maize lethal necrosis disease, its causal viruses and alternative hosts in the north - central regions of Tanzania Allan Mariki Maize is an important income generating food crop in Tanzania. However, yields remain low due to several limiting factors including among others diseases caused by fungi and viruses. The threat caused by several biotic factors in the count… RUF-36704 2017 CC BY 4.0 23 Jun 2017
TAGDev Resources Open Access Reaction of upland rice genotypes to the brown spot disease pathogen Bipolaris oryzae Richard Edema · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · M.Marco Mwendo +1 more Low yields in rice (Oryza sativa L.) are attributed to several factors but diseases represent one of the main constraints. The Brown spot disease (caused by Bipolaris oryzae (Breda de Haan) Shoem) in most cases causes considerable losses i… RUF-36654 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Resistance of cowpea to scab disease and diversity of Sphaceloma sp. occurring in Uganda E. Afutu Cowpea (Viga unguiculata L. Walp) is the third most important legume food crop in Uganda with the Eastern and Northern regions accounting for most of the production in the country. However, its mean yield is less than 400 Kg/ha though the … RUF-36592 2017 CC BY 4.0 3 Mar 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Diversity of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in Mozambique and associated in vitro response to fungicides, biocontrol-agents and phenolic compounds Moses Amugoli Otuba Panama disease or Fusarium wilt of banana is the most devastating disease of banana in the world. Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense (Foc), the causative organism, has the potential to survive in soil under unfavourable conditions for over … RUF-36551 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jan 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Distribution and characterization of cowpea genotypes for resistance to rootknot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) in Mozambique Joseph Kisitu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) is an important food crop in Mozambique. The crop is cultivated almost exclusively by smallholder farmers in warm marginal environments of the country. One of the key field hindrances to the success of… RUF-36549 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jan 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Identification of soft rot species found in the Harare area of Zimbabwe and an evaluation of the susceptibility of selected potato cultivars to the pathogens Vongai M. Paradza Experiments were conducted at the University of Zimbabwe, Crop Science Department from 2012- 2014 with the overall aim of identifying soft rot pathogens in the peri-urban Harare area and to screen some of the locally grown potato cultivars… RUF-36528 2015 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Phenotypic and serological screening of okra genotypes against Okra mosaic virus infection under field conditions F. Agyarko · A. Asare · E. Asare-Bediako · Frimpong Kwame Agyei +2 more Okra mosaic disease (OMD) caused by Okra mosaic virus (OkMV) is an important biotic constraint to okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.Moench) production in West Africa. Management of OMD with insecticides is very difficult and ineffective, thus… RUF-36516 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Application of next generation sequencing in identification of cowpea viruses V. Aritua · J. Bisikwa · T. Holton · P. Katari +4 more Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) is an important legume particularly in the eastern and northern regions of Uganda. Its production is greatly affected by the occurrence of several diseases caused mainly by viral pathogens. Previous studi… RUF-36504 2016 CC BY 4.0 23 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic analysis of resistance to common bean rust disease in Uganda S. Nkalubo · B. A. Odogwu · P. Rubaihayo Bean rust caused by Uromyces appendiculatus (Pers., Pers) Unger. is one of the major foliar diseases of common bean in Uganda. In the case of Uganda the framers’ preferred cultivars were from the Andean (small-seeded) cultivars which were … RUF-36328 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Journal articles Open Access Resistance to anthracnose and turcicum leaf blight in sorghum under dual infection Beshir Mayada M. A half diallel mating design was used to study the inheritance of anthracnose and turcicum leaf blight (TLB) in six sorghum cultivars. Applying pathogens inoculum separately and applying both pathogens simultaneously differently affected t… RUF-35971 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic analysis of dual resistance to anthracnose and turcicum leaf blight in sorghum Mayada Mamoun Beshir Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench (2n=20)) and fungal pathogens have continuously co-evolved in a battle for growth and survival. In this rivalry, sorghum evolved a stunning array of structural and gene-based defences designed to combat d… RUF-35968 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of Ugandan cowpea germplasm for yield and resistance to scab disease E. Afutu · M. Biruma · K.E. Mohammed · T.L. Odong +1 more Aims: This study was conducted to identify cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars with high yield potential and resistance to scab disease caused by Sphaceloma sp. in Uganda. 100 cowpea genotypes were evaluated at two locations (Kabanyolo an… RUF-35935 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Prevalence and severity of sorghum leaf blight in the sorghum growing areas of Central Sudan Nafisa Elmahi Ahmed · Abdelbagi Mukhtar Ali · Ibrahim Hassabelrasoul Babiker · Mayada Mamoun Beshir +2 more Turcicum leaf blight, though a common sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) disease in Sudan, there is little documented information on its occurrence and distribution in the country. Accordingly, a survey was commenced in 2014 with the objectives … RUF-35928 2015 CC BY 4.0 31 Mar 2016
Journal articles Open Access Simple sequence repeat markers associated with anthracnose and Turcicum leaf blight resistance in sorghum N.E. Ahmed · A.M. Ali · M.M. Beshir · P. Okori +1 more Deployment of host resistance remains the most cost effective strategy for management of foliar and grain diseases, especially for resource constrained farmers. There is paucity of information on dual resistance in sorghum to both diseases… RUF-35921 2016 CC BY 4.0 31 Mar 2016
Journal articles Open Access Resistance breeding strategy for Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum cob rots in tropical maize G. Asea · Paul T. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo Maize cob rot caused by Fusarium graminearum and Stenocarpella maydis affects grain yield and quality. The objective of this study was to investigate the appropriateness of multiple infection as a selection and breeding strategy for multip… RUF-35889 2012 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Quantitative trait loci for resistance to Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum cob rots in tropical maize G. Asea · P. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum are the predominant species causing maize (Zea mays L.) cob rots in the tropics and sub-Saharan Africa. Developing varieties resistant to cob rots is an alternative strategy that is practical a… RUF-35888 2014 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
