Theses & Dissertations Open Access Pyramiding bean anthracnose and root rot resistance genes into susceptible market class common bean varieties using scar markers M. Kiryowa Bean anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemuthianum (Sacc. et. Magn) Lams.Scrib., is one of the most widespread and economically important fungal diseases of the common bean. It has a high genetic variability which renders single gen… RUF-35828 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterizing the genetic diversity of finger millet in Uganda Isaac Onziga Dramadri Finger millet [Eleusine corocana (L) Gaertn.] is a staple cereal, widely cultivated in the eastern, northern, northwestern, and southwestern parts of Uganda and in many other semi-arid regions of Eastern and Southern Africa as well as Sout… RUF-35826 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A comparative analysis of the competitiveness of tilapia and catfish enterprises in Mbale Sub-region Eastern Uganda Halasi Gidongo Zech Uganda’s capture fisheries are dwindling in supplies. With a population growth rate of 3.2%, an expected annual consumption of 580,234 tonnes with supplies limited to only 330,000 tonnes, creates a consumption gap of above 240,000 tonnes p… RUF-35824 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Challenges of documenting and disseminating agricultural indigenous knowledge for sustainable food security in Soroti District Eric Nelson Haumba The aim of the study was to investigate how Agricultural Indigenous Knowledge (AIK) is documented and disseminated and identified challenges faced in its management for sustainable food security in Soroti District. The objectives included:… RUF-35822 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Household headship and climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in Soroti district, Eastern Uganda D. Nabikolo Climate change adaptation is considered an appropriate response to climate change and variability, especially for smallholder farmers to enhance resilience or reduce vulnerability to its effects. However, the response decisions and actions… RUF-35821 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Breeding for resistance to stem rust in bread wheat F.M. Nzuve Stem rust disease caused by Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici (Eriks and E. Henn) poses the greatest threat to global wheat production due to the emergence of a highly virulent race of the Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici Ug99 race and its … RUF-35820 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
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 Variability in Phenotypic traits and resistance to blast in interspecific finger millet progenies Violet Akech Finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.)Gaertn.ssp. coracana) is an important food, food security and cash crop in eastern and southern Africa where small-scale farmers grow it in low input farming systems. The crop has food security, nutriti… RUF-35803 2015 CC BY 4.0 27 Jan 2016
Journal articles Open Access Determinants of farm-level decisions regarding cereal crops and varieties in semi-arid central Tanzania N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S. Tumbo We assess the potential and constraints of increased sorghum and pearl millet production to enhance food security and livelihoods in central Tanzania. These dryland cereals show a high potential to contribute to local food security. The st… RUF-35786 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Dec 2015
Journal articles Open Access Impacts of Climate Variability and Change on Rainfed Sorghum and Maize: Implications for Food Security Policy in Tanzania N. Kihupi · B. Msongaleli · F.B.R. Rwehumbiza · S.D. Tumbo Concern about food security has increased because of a changing climate, which poses a great threat to food crop productivity. Climate change projections from the Coupled Model Inter-comparison Project phase 5 (CMIP5) and crop models were … RUF-35785 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Dec 2015
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 Quantitative and qualitative prediction of cattle diets and performance by analysis of fecal near infrared spectra in southeastern drylands of Kenya Joseph N. Njoroge RUF-35783 2014 CC BY 4.0 24 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Indigenous knowledge and ecology of subterranean termites on grazing lands in semi-arid ecosystems of Central Uganda S. Mugerwa Development of sustainable termite management interventions in any ecosystem requires adequate knowledge of the ecological interactions between termites and other ecosystem components, diversity and composition of termite assemblages and p… RUF-35776 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Ethnopharmacology, phytochemical composition and toxicity of medicinal plants used against livestock helminths in drylands Agnes Sarah Nalule Medicinal plants are important natural resources in drylands for communities on which their livestock and other forms of livelihoods have been sustained based on traditional knowledge. However, lack of scientific basis of their biological … RUF-35775 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Impact of land use and cover change on soil quality And pasture productivity in semi-arid rangelands: the Case of Nakasongola district, Uganda E. Zziwa The impact of land use and cover change on soil quality and pasture production was investigated in the rangelands of Nakasongola District, Uganda. Landsat (TM) images of 1986 and 1990 and Landsat (ETM+) of 2000 and 2004 for Nakasongola Dis… RUF-35774 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 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
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effects of soil physicochemical properties and genetic characteristics on distribution of acacia senegal (L) willd. varieties in the dryland areas of Kenya E.W. Githae Acacia senegal is a dryland multipurpose tree species highly valued for gum Arabic production, agroforestry and desertification control. The aim of this study was to investigate the edaphic and genetic factors that affect distribution of t… RUF-35772 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Enhancing water use efficiency of cassava and Sorghum based cropping systems in Eastern Uganda R. Mulebeke Water flow and storage within the root zone constrains water availability and use in rain-fed crop production, especially in the dryland cropping systems, where farmers are resource-strained and are not motivated to practice soil and water… RUF-35771 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Utilization of woody plants during times of food scarcity from selected drylands of Iringa district, Tanzania V. E. Tairo Communities inhabiting marginal drylands are the most vulnerable to the impacts of drought and climate change. In order to survive they utilize various woody plants as food sources in times of food scarcity. This study was undertaken to as… RUF-35770 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of shoreline changes in the period 1969-2010 in Watamuarea, Kenya Alemayehu. Fikir · James Kinyanjui. Mwangi · R. Onwonga · V.O. Wasonga Watamu coastlineis a major attraction site for tourist and also a source of income for the local people. However, the shoreline has been changing due to erosion. This study sought to find the trend of shoreline changes, and the factors att… RUF-35769 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A comparative analysis of the use and management of wild edible plants on food security among transhumance and settled farmers in semiarid East Shewa, Ethiopia Feyssa Debela Hunde Drylands have a several livelihood problems where food insecurity features as one of the most serious impediments. Food security is among the key problems faced by semiarid people of Ethiopia in general and East Shewa in particular. Wild e… RUF-35767 2011 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of mangrove covers change and Biomass in Mida creek, Kenya Alemayehu. Fikir · P. Kinyanjui · R. Onwonga · V.O. Wasonga This study uses old aerial photographs, current high resolution satellite images and ground truthing to analyze the patterns and dynamics of Mida Creek mangrove forest changes over 41 years from 1969-2010. A non-distractive method was used… RUF-35763 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Nov 2015
