Working Document Series Open Access Plant parasitic nematodes associated with cassava in the west senatorial district of Rivers State, Nigeria Idier-Ipelm Brown · A A. Tanimola · E.C. Wokoma Nigeria, though not listed among the five highest yield per hectare producers of cassava is the world’s largest producer of the crop while Thailand is the largest exporting country of dried cassava. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are sev… RUF-36335 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 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
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of cassava genotype response to hot water therapy for efficient cassava virus elimination G. Nakabonge · R. Nangonzi · S. Tumwebaze Cassava Brown Streak (CBSV) and Cassava Mosaic Viruses (CMV) are serious constraints to cassava production. In this work, the rate of shoot regeneration and disease incidence on shoots following hot water therapy as a technique for virus e… RUF-36307 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Factors influencing farm genetic diversity of sorghum in northern and eastern Uganda P.C. Apunyo · M. Businge · P. Isubikalu · T.L. Odong +1 more Loss of diversity in plant genetic resources has become a matter of increasing concern for nations due to challenges associated with climate change and feeding the ever increasing world population. The diversity within plant genetic resour… RUF-36265 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Yield stability of promiscuous soybean genotypes in Uganda E.E. Agoyi · P. Tukamuhabwa · J.B. Tumuhairwe A field experiment was conducted in five major soybean growing areas in Uganda with 12 promiscuous soybean genotypes. Seeds of genotypes were inoculated with fresh culture of Bradyrhizobium sp. strain USDA 3456 and grown in the fields for … RUF-36239 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Cowpea resistance to scab fungus in Uganda: Can resistance be achieved using landraces as source of genes? E. Adipala · E. Afutu · M. Biruma · P.R. Rubaihayo Cowpea (Viga unguiculata L. Walp), the third most important legume food crop in Uganda is faced with a lot of challenges, paramount among them being scab disease. Mean yield is less than 400 kg/ha though the crop has a yield potential of 3… RUF-36238 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Oct 2016
Journal articles Open Access Mode of inheritance of promiscuous nodulation and combining abilities in soybean genotypes E.E. Agoyi · Godfree Chigeza · K.E. Mohammed · T.L. Odong +2 more Knowledge of the mode of inheritance of a trait can be a powerful decision-making tool in a breeding program, as it helps predicting selection gain, defining breeding strategy and choosing parental lines. This study aimed at estimating gen… RUF-36023 2016 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2016
Journal articles Open Access Genetic diversity and heterotic grouping of the core set of southern African and temperate maize (Zea mays L) Inbred lines using SNP markers Richard Chanda · Thomas Lubberstedt · M.S. Mwala · D.S. Osiru The establishment of heterotic groups and heterotic patterns is crucial to a successful maize hybrid breeding programme. Molecular markers can be used for differentiating maize into heterotic groups which can be used for maximum exploitati… RUF-36008 2016 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 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
Journal articles Open Access Genetic diversity among sorghum landraces of southwestern highlands of Uganda R. Akatwijuka · T.L. Odong · P.R. Rubaihayo Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an economic and staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa. The genetic diversity in its germplasm is an invaluable aid for its crop improvement. The objective of this study was to assess the existing genetic … RUF-35946 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Farmer’s perceptions on dual-purpose sorghum and it’s potential in Zambia S. Chikuta · F. Kabi · M. Mwala · T.L. Odong +1 more Food feed crops play a cardinal role in mixed crop-livestock production systems yet views of farmers on their usage are limited. Farmers’ perceptions in predominant sorghum growing areas of Zambia were solicited on socio-economic factors a… RUF-35944 2016 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Screening soybean genotypes for promiscuous symbiotic association with Bradyrhizobium strains E. Afutu · E.E. Agoyi · T.L. Odong · P. Tukamuhabwa +1 more The current low soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) yields in Sub-Saharan Africa can be alleviated by developing promiscuous genotypes. The research trend in Africa is towards developing promiscuous varieties for less labour and high yields i… RUF-35937 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 May 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
Case Studies Open Access Strengthening the design and management of PhD programmes in African universities: a case study of three RUFORUM Regional PhD Programmes Patrick Okori This document presents highlights of a study commissioned by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) as part of its effort to improve the level and quality of Doctoral training in Africa. It involved … RUF-35929 2016 CC BY 4.0 12 Apr 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 Assessment of Uganda’s farmers’ perception and knowledge on maize cob rots towards breeding for resistance G. Asea · P. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum maize cob rots are two most devastating cob rots in maize which causes yield losses and reduce grain quality as a result of mycotoxins which is produced from this fungus. Developing varieties r… RUF-35878 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Economic evaluation of soybean genotypes under soil fertility variability in northern and eastern Uganda Edward Tanyima Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merrill) is an important crop in Uganda as it is the cheapest source of plant protein and income to farmers. Despite breeding for high yielding and disease tolerant soybean genotypes, there has not been a signific… RUF-35862 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Enhancing genetic resistance to soybean rust disease M. Maphosa Soybean (Glycine max L.) is increasingly playing an important nutritive role in the food and feed industry in most countries. However, the crop is currently threatened by soybean rust disease (Phakopsora pachyrhizi). The rapid spread of so… RUF-35859 2013 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Transgenic breeding of sweet potato for resistance to African weevil (Cylas puncticollis) R.J. Rukarwa Sweetpotato 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 of… RUF-35853 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Stability of barley genotypes for earliness, yield and resistance to leaf scald disease in Ethiopia G. Lijalem Scald, caused by Rhynchosporium secalis (Oud) Davis, is the most widely distributed and destructive disease of barley (Hordeum vulgare) in Ethiopia. Developing genetic resistance in early maturing genotypes is a viable long term strategy t… RUF-35852 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Resistance of soybean germplasm to the groundnut leaf miner (Aproaerema modicella) In Uganda Mercy Namara Soybean is an important food and cash crop. Its production trend in Uganda has been increasing for the past 10 years, though yields are still below the potential. Soybean productivity is con-strained by a number of both biotic and abiotic … RUF-35851 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Inheritance of resistance to brown spot disease in upland rice in Uganda M.Marco Mwendo Brown spot disease, caused by Bipolaris oryzae, is among the biotic threats to rice production in Uganda. The disease is responsible for significant economic losses as it results in loss of both grain quality and yield. Cultural and chemic… RUF-35844 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic analysis of sorghum tolerance to aluminium toxicity among Ugandan breeding lines Robert Louis Oluge opio Aluminium (Al) toxicity is a major abiotic constraint that limits grain sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) production on acid soils. It inhibits water and mineral uptake and ultimately, reduces plant vigour and yield. A preliminary study … RUF-35840 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Inheritance of phosphorus use efficiency and resistance to anthracnose in selected sorghum genotypes grown in the acid soils of Western Kenya A. Nyambok The acid soils of western Kenya where most of the sorghum is grown have very low available phosphorus, at 2-5mg P/kg soil compared to the recommended levels of 10-15mg P/ kg soil required for optimal crop productivity. In these soils, sorg… RUF-35837 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
