Theses & Dissertations Open Access Brown spot disease of sugarcane caused by Cercospora longipes (butler) Mansoor. Simbwa-Bunnya The objective of this project was to investigate the biology, epidemiology and control of brown spot disease of sugarcane caused by Cercospora longipies so as to provide basic information which would enable cane breeders to recognize culti… RUF-35462 1976 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Variation in pathogenicity of Exserohilum turicicum and resistance of ohs10 and inbred maize lines to the pathogen in Uganda Fred. Ssango Northern leaf light of maize, incited by the fungus Exserohilum turcicum (Pass) Leonard and Suggs, is a devastating disease of maize in all maize growing regions of Uganda. Variation in pathogen firness, level of resistance to E.turcicum o… RUF-35451 1994 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integration of cultural practices with insecticide applications in the management of cowpea pests Jeninah Karungi A diagnostic survey and on-station trials done in Eastern Uganda in phase one of the cowpea project identified Aphis craccivora (koch), Megarulothrips sjostedti (Trybom), Maruca vitrata (Fabricius) and pod sucking bugs (Clavigralla tomento… RUF-35439 1999 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Influence of planting date and spacing on the incidence and severity of angular leaf spot and rust disease of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) S. Kiyingi-Ddamulira A 2X2X3 Factorial experiment was conducted at Kisozi Ranch, Gomba, during the 2nd rains of 1986 to determine the influence of two cultivators, two planting dates and three spacing’s on the incidence and severity of angular leaf spot (Phaeo… RUF-35438 1987 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Sources of resistance to and spread of Cercospora zeae-maydis from inoculum source in maize Josephine A.O. Ayiga-Aluba Two field experiments were conducted to evaluate the performance of 142 progenies of Vo613Y x Pa405 bred in Ohio, USA for resistance to gray leaf spot (GLS) and study the spread of GLS form inoculated foci at two locations in central Ugand… RUF-35428 2000 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Population dynamics of pod bugs (hemiptera) and their damage on cowpea in Uganda M.Paul Nampala Field experiments were conducted during the growing seasons of 1999 and 2000 to study the population dynamics of pod bugs (Hemiptera) and their damage on cowpea in Uganda. The study aimed at determining the incidence, abundance and damage … RUF-35426 2002 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integrating of host resistance, cultural methods and fungidal application for the management of late blight of potatoes in Uganda Peace. Kankwatsa Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary is the most damaging disease of potato in the highlands of Uganda. The objective of this study was to identify plausible disease management options for development of an integrat… RUF-35422 2001 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Reaction of maize genotypes in young stages to Cercospora zeae-maydis and influence of infested maize residue on progress and spread of gray leaf spot in central Uganda G. Asea Two studies were conducted to investigate the reaction of young and adult maize plants to Cercospora zeae-maydis in greenhouse and field conditions at two conditions at two locations in central Uganda. The greenhouse experiments were condu… RUF-35419 2001 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of time of harvest, storage duration and fungicide treatment on soybean health Ruth Kutuusa Kasenge Globally, one of the most recognized problems in soybean production is loss of seed viability. Similarly, In Uganda, this problem was noticed in the 1970s soon after the introduction of the crop in the country. Although several interventio… RUF-35416 2003 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Management of bacterial wilt of potato using rotation crops in southwestern Uganda Maureen. Katafiire Studies were conducted in the field, shade house and laboratory to explore different Ralstonia solanacearum management options for southwestern Uganda. The major objectives were to determine the effect of the crops commonly grown in rotati… RUF-35411 2004 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Occurrence of sweet potato to virus disease (spvd) and other viruses on sweet potato and the role of resistance and phytosanitation to control spvd in Uganda B. Bua This study was conducted to establish the prevalence and distribution of sweetpotato virus disease and other viruses infecting sweetpotato in Uganda, assess the level of resistance in the most commonly grown sweetpotato landraces in areas … RUF-35406 2004 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Determination of economic injury levels and economic thresholds of Aphis craccivora and Maruca vitrata on cowpea Martin Ameu Experiments were carried out in Serere Agricultural and Animal Production Research Institute (SAARI) with the aim of establishing the economic injury levels and economic thresholds of aphids and pod borers on cowpea. The experiment to est… RUF-35403 2004 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access On-farm evaluation of orange-fleshed sweetpotato varieties in northeastern Uganda Emmanuel Gilbert. Omiat Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) varieties currently represent the least expensive, year-round source of dietary vitamin A available to poor families in Eastern Africa. An on-farm study was conducted in North-Eastern Uganda to assess fiel… RUF-35400 2004 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Significance of infected planting materials and alternative hosts of fusarium Xylariodes steyaery in transmission of coffee wilt disease Geofrey. Lubadde In Uganda, Coffee is a major export crop with robusta coffee forming the greater bulk of the coffee export, However, production is constrained by coffee wilt disease (tracheomycosis) caused by Fusarium xylarioides Steyaert. The disease was… RUF-35395 2004 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessment of the infection avenues of Fusarium xylarioides into coffee and histopathology of the inoculated coffee tissues. A. Wasukira The aim of this study was to identify infection avenues of the fungus Fusarium Xylarioides and subsequent pathogen development within coffee tissues. Two commercial clonal varieties robusta coffee 1s/3, 257/53, one arabica (SL14) at 4 mont… RUF-35393 2004 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integrated field management of cowpea pests using selected synthetic and botanical pesticides H. N. Opolot This study evaluated the effect of integrating synthetic and botanical pesticide sprays in the management of cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) field and storage pests. Cypermethrin (Ambush CY 5% EC) and unitary crude concoctions of tobacco (Nicot… RUF-35379 2004 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Statistical models for yield, pest abundance and disease incidence of tomato Juma William Yabeja Analysis of variance (ANOVA) is one of the general linear models used to nearly unimaginable range of problems in many different disciplines and has been a fundamental method used by plant pathologists and other researchers for analysis of… RUF-35373 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Food security and plant biotechnology applications in Africa A. Kasem Zaki Africa is, paradoxically, a continent rich in resources, and yet, lacking and lagging in overall development. African Agriculture in facing great challenges. Accordingly, African countries have developed policies aimed at transforming agri… RUF-35210 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Ethnopharmacology, phytochemical and toxicity of medicinal plants used against livestock helminthes in drylands of Uganda A.S. Nalule An ethno-pharmacological practices of pastoral communities is being studied in Nakasongola, Uganda. It is documenting indigenous knowledge about helminthoses diagnosis and management. Thirty seven (37) medicinal plants have been identified… RUF-34936 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Spatial variability in subterranean termite assemblage on grazing lands in semi-arid Nakasongola, Uganda C. Bakuneta · D. Mpairwe · S. Mugerwa · J. Nderitu +2 more Surges in termite activity and the associated destructive behavior have resulted into enormous deterioration of grazing lands in semi-arid Nakasongola in the drylands of central Uganda. Termites frequently attack and severely damage grasse… RUF-34780 2010 CC BY 4.0 11 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Identification of drought related and drought responsive genes in cassava Harvey. Jagger · E.B. Kizito · Ferguson. Morag · L. Turyagyenda Conventional cassava breeding has yielded a lot of progress for many traits including pest and disease resistance and high yields but little progress has been made with respect to drought tolerance. It is believed that molecular breeding o… RUF-34689 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of selected arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi on the growth of Calliandra calothyrsus and Sorghum bicolor in eastern Uganda E. Adipala · G. Eilu · C.L. Kizza · J.G.M. Majaliwa +2 more Successful consistent revegetation of drastically disturbed areas throughout the world has been achieved using biological “tools” including mycorrhizal fungus inoculated tree seeds, seedlings, native shrubs, and grass species. However, the… RUF-34583 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Studies into slow rusting resistance among selected wheat lines F.M. Nzuve · D. Singh · G. Tusiime Wheat is an important staple crop in East Africa whose consumption outweighs its production partly due to the emergence of a virulent strain of Puccinia graminis fsp tritici, strain ug99 that cause stem rust disease. A study was carried ou… RUF-34573 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Biotic constraints to banana production in Eastern and Central Provinces of Kenya R. Gathu · J. Mbaka · R. Muasya · Maina Mwangi +1 more Banana is an important crop whose production faces major challenges, especially pests and diseases. A banana pests survey was carried out in Eastern and Central Provinces of Kenya. Results showed Fusarium wilt as the most widespread diseas… RUF-34571 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Tomato curl stunt virus management strategies for all year round tomato production in Mozambique C. Ecole · B. Francisco · A. Mondjana · B. Nhaulaho +1 more Tomato is the most popular vegetable in the home garden all over the World as well as in Mozambique. Tomato production in Mozambique has been recently affected by Tomato curl stunt virus (ToCSV) disease, a devastating viral disease that is… RUF-34569 2010 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2015
