Journal articles Open Access Comparative Studies of the Physicochemical Properties and Heavy Metals adsorption Capacity of Chemical Activated Carbon from Palm Kernel, Coconut and Groundnut Shells Kwasi Opoku Boadu · David Kofi Essumang · Benson Osa Evbuomwan · Ogbonna Friday Joel Comparative studies of the physicochemical properties of chemical activated carbon from palm kernel (PKS), coconut (CNS) and groundnut (GNS) shells were investigated. The properties investigated were pH, moisture content, specific gravity,… RUF-38220 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Apr 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access REMOVAL OF CONTAMINANTS IN USED LUBRICATING OIL WITH CHEMICAL ACTIVATED CARBONS FROM PALM KERNEL AND COCONUT SHELLS Kwasi Opoku Boadu This research work examined the heavy metals contaminants and physico-chemical parameters of virgin and used lubricating oils using Atomic Adsorption Spectrometer for copper, cadmium, zinc, lead, magnesium, iron and chromium elements using… RUF-38216 2020 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2020
Project reports Open Access Development of African Tailored Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs): Announcement of the eight courses to be developed into MOOCs Kampala 08, April 2020 The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) in partnership with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) is implementing a Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) capacity building ini… RUF-38212 2020 CC BY 4.0 9 Apr 2020
Journal articles Open Access Improving shrimp fishers’ fishing and bargaining abilities through social networks knowledge transfer in Rivers State, Nigeria P. Isubikalu · G. W. Komi The knowledge of the use of fishing gear and the ability to negotiate price depend on the information available to the fishers. They draw on social relationships to acquire information relating to fishing opportunities, contributing to kno… RUF-38211 2019 CC BY 4.0 9 Apr 2020
Journal articles Open Access Improving shrimp fishers’ fishing and bargaining abilities through social networks knowledge transfer in Rivers State, Nigeria P. Isubikalu · G. W. Komi The knowledge of the use of fishing gear and the ability to negotiate price depend on the information available to the fishers. They draw on social relationships to acquire information relating to fishing opportunities, contributing to kno… RUF-38210 2019 CC BY 4.0 9 Apr 2020
Project reports Open Access Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture Secretariat Quarterly Report (1st January- 31st March 2020) This report is a synthesis of key achievements and progress made during the period 1st January- 31st March 2020 (the third quarter of the Financial Year 2019/2020, and the second year of implementing the operational plan-2018-2022 of RUFOR… RUF-38209 2020 CC BY 4.0 1 Apr 2020
Project reports Open Access Analytical Report for the development of African Tailored Master-level MOOCs in collaboration with Mohammed VI Polytechnic University Number of valid survey respondents: 50 Completion rate: 100% Number of institutions: 38 Number of countries: 18 RUF-38208 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 Mar 2020
Journal articles Open Access The role of camel production on household resilience to droughts in pastoral and agro-pastoral households in Uganda J.H. Ainembabazi · D. Aleper · Robert Asiimwe · G.M. Diiro +3 more Recurrent and prolonged droughts have exacerbated the problems of pasture and water scarcity in arid and semiarid lands (ASALs), hence, the need for immediate and long-term adaption strategies to such shocks. Camels are increasingly being … RUF-38207 2020 CC BY 4.0 31 Mar 2020
Journal articles Open Access Prevalence and monetary loss due to cystic Echinococcosis in slaughter house livestock: A case study of Migori County, Kenya Banda Liveness Jessika · Erume Joseph · Odero Joseph Kere · Kagira John Maina Cystic Echinococcosis (CE/Hydatidosis) is a parasitic zoonosis of public health importance that causes considerable economic loss worldwide. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence and monetary loss of CE in livestock slaughtered in… RUF-38205 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Mar 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic Diversity and Genotype × Environment Interaction of Advanced Elite Soybean Genotypes in Uganda Clever Mukuze Soybean is an important food and cash crop in Uganda. Despite its importance, soybean production is highly affected by ever-changing biotic and abiotic stresses. The main objective of this study was to enhance soybean production and produc… RUF-38176 2019 CC BY 4.0 19 Mar 2020
Journal articles Open Access Tsetse Invasion as an Emerging Threat to Socioecological Resilience of Pastoral Communities in Karamoja, Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · John Paul Magaya · Justine J. Namaalwa +2 more Over 70% of Uganda is infested by the tsetse fly, which has negative effects on human and livestock health. From colonial to post-independent Uganda, the Government of Uganda has worked to eradicate the tsetse menace. Despite these efforts, r… RUF-38174 2020 CC BY 4.0 9 Mar 2020
Journal articles Open Access Variations in Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Response to Short-Term Changes in Weather Variables at Three Elevation Ranges, Wakiso District, Uganda Patrick A. Ndakidemi · K. Munishi Linus · Fatumah Nakiguli Weather conditions are among the major factors leading to the increasing greenhouse gas (GHG) fluxes from the agricultural soils. In this study, variations in the soil GHG fluxes with precipitation and soil temperatures at different elevat… RUF-38169 2019 CC BY 4.0 4 Mar 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access RESPONSE OF GROUNDNUT (Acharis hypogea L.) GENOTYPES TO YELLOW WITCHWEED (Alectra vogelii (Benth.) INFESTATIONS William Makaza Witch weed (Alectra vogelii Benth) is a parasitic weed of legumes which causes severe decrease in yield of groundnut in Africa, where the crop is an important source of protein for resource poor farmers. The use of Alectra resistant groun… RUF-38165 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access IN VITRО АND IN VIVО EVАLUАTIОN ОF АNTIFUNGАL АCTIVITY ОF BОTАNICАL EXTRАCTS IN THE CОNTRОL ОF LАTE BLIGHT (Phythоpthоrа infestаns) ОF TОMАTО (Solanum esculentum) Choga Tedious Late blight caused by Phythopthora infestans establishes quickly in tomato (Solanum esculentum) as a result, it is one of the most devastating plant diseases across the world. The control of late blight is not easy because P.infestans has… RUF-38163 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Screening finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) genotypes for resistance to witch weed (Striga asiatica L. Kuntze) infection under controlled environments Makani Kudzai Witch weed (Striga asiatica L. Kuntze) is an obligate hemi-parasitic weed that causes severe yield losses in cereals. The use of tolerant or resistant genotypes is perceived to be the most economically feasible and effective method of cont… RUF-38161 2019 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2020
Project reports Open Access RAPPORT DE SYNTHESE SUR L’ÉVALUATION DES RÉSULTATS RUF-38138 2020 CC BY 4.0 13 Jan 2020
Project reports Open Access RAPPORT SOMMAIRE SUR LA MISE EN ŒUVRE DE L’INITIATIVE STISA - 2024 RUF-38137 2020 CC BY 4.0 13 Jan 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of nutritional value of spent oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) substrate-based diets and nutrient digestibility by Tswana lambs Keletso Ntokome Cereal stover contributes immensely to ruminant nutrition but are harvested when they are low in nutritive value. This affects rumen fermentation and animal productivity. Bio-conversion of cereal stover through mushroom may increase its nu… RUF-38134 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Oct 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access VALUE-ADDITION OF CEREAL CROP RESIDUES USING LOW TECHNOLOGY OYSTER MUSHROOM (PLEUROTUS SPP.) PRODUCTION TO IMPROVE SMALL-SCALE FARMERS’ INCOME AND NUTRITION IN BOTSWANA Thobo Motlhalamme The average cereal grain yields for Botswana small-scale farmers is 108kg/ha with gross income of P233.95/ha, respectively. The low yields are due to frequent droughts and pest outbreaks resulting in food and nutrition insecurity. Cereal c… RUF-38132 2019 CC BY 4.0 25 Oct 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Caractérisation génétique moléculaire des accessions de niébé (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) utilisant des marqueurs microsatellites (SSRs) Pulchérie Jésugnon HOUINDE Le niébé (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) est une légumineuse produite au Bénin dans les différentes zones de agro-écologiques et présente de nombreux cultivars. La présente étude a pour but de contribuer à la connaissance approfondie de cette … RUF-38130 2019 CC BY 4.0 16 Oct 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae for integrated management of termites (Isoptera: Termitidae) in maize in Siaya County A.W. Khaenje Maize (Zea mays L) is one of the major staple crops in Africa contributing significantly to food security; however its production has been declining in the recent past. Termites are one of the major yield reducers accounting for 50-100% lo… RUF-38120 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2019
Journal articles Open Access Perceived effects of elephants (Loxodonta africana Cuvier) presence and impacts on ecosystem services supply in the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, West Africa A.E. Assogbadjo · Fortuné Azihou · R. Glèlè Kakaï · Isidore Gnonlonfoun +2 more Information on how biotic factors influence delivery of ecosystem services (ES) in natural systems is important for holistic landscape management. In this study, we assessed the perceived effects of elephants’ presence on ES supply in the … RUF-38112 2019 CC BY 4.0 5 Sep 2019
Journal articles Open Access Promoting co-existence among shrimp fishers through social networking: a qualitative study on influence of bonding on linkage in Rivers State O.M. Adesope · P. Isubikalu · G. W. Komi · Nelson Turyahabwe Social network is an effective strategy in promoting coexistence among shrimp fishers in Rivers State Nigeria. The study assessed how network bonding is stimulating the bridging and linking among actors in eight fishing settlements of Rive… RUF-38105 2019 CC BY 4.0 27 Aug 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic resistance to adzuki bean bruchid (Callosobruchus chinensis) in soybean M.U. Msiska Soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill], an annual legume that belongs to the family Fabaceae is grown in every continent for its high protein (40%) and oil (20%) content. Soybean was introduced to Uganda in the 1900s. However, for the first ti… RUF-38102 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2019
