Working Document Series Open Access Mutation breeding in irish potatoes M. Kinyua · O. Kiplagat · F. K. Kiunga The cultivated potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) originated from the Andean region of South America. Kenyan farmers started potato cultivation in 1920 and entered the export market in 1923. However, while average potato yields in North America… RUF-33950 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Does long-term low-rate organic and inorganic nitrogen management guarantee maize yield under semi-arid conditions of eastern Kenya? M. Oscar Kisaka · F.S. Mairura · M.W. Mucheru-Muna · D.N. Mugendi +2 more Drier parts of Embu County endure high atmospheric heat, prolonged dry spells, declining soil fertility and erratic rainfall. Integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) technologies have been developed, and tested, with standardized appli… RUF-33948 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Application of mutation techniques to determine the optimum sensitivity dose for sorghum E. Chepkoech · S. Kimno Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) is the fifth most important cereal crop of the world and serves as a major staple food and fodder resource, especially in arid and semi-arid regions. This crop has a big potential to be grown and cultivated owi… RUF-33946 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Determinants of the non-timber forest resources conservation of the Falgore Game Reserve Kano, Nigeria G. Kironchi · A. Suleiman · M.S. Suleiman This study is designed to assess the determinants of non-timber forest resources conservation of the Falgore Game Reserve (FGR) Kano, Nigeria. Specifically the study seeks to determine the spatial temporal quantity of non-timber forest res… RUF-33945 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Developing ecological management strategies for virus diseases of tomato in Uganda S. Ahabwe · H. Jurua · J. Karungi · M.K.N. Ochwo-Ssemakula +1 more Tomato (Lycoperscum esculentum) is one of the priority crops considered to drive development and food security in Uganda. However, severe levels of viral diseases have been found to constrain productivity in Uganda: A survey found mean inc… RUF-33944 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Sampling scheme for mapping variability of soil hydraulic properties in an agricultural area in Tanzania D. J. Brus · J. Kaingo · B. P. Mbilinyi · S.D. Tumbo Management of water in cropping systems necessitates a characterisation of spatial variability of soil hydraulic properties (SHP) (water retention and hydraulic conductivity). Digital soil mapping (DSM) provides a toolset of statistical me… RUF-33939 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Dry season performance of new chili pepper varieties in Mali Traoré. Adama Perry · M. Famanta · E. Mitcham · P. Nadou Sanogo +1 more Among the three species of pepper (Capsicum sp.) grown in West Africa, Capsicum chinense and C. frutescens are the most popular in Mali; C. annuum being hardly known to consumers. However, the latter is the easiest to grow, harvest, and pr… RUF-33937 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of the socio-economic impact of the invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera:Tephritidae) in Mozambique D. Cugala · M. De Meyer · L. Jose · L. Santos Fruit flies are among the most important pests of fruits and vegetables in the world. The invasive fruit fly Bactrocera invadens (Diptera:Tephritidae) was first detected in Africa in 2003 in Kenya, has spread to at least 27 countries attac… RUF-33931 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Towards resilient and profitable family farming systems in Central Mozambique M. Hauser · F. Mazuze · J Onofre Rainde · D. Rodriguez +3 more This research improves our understanding of diversity across Mozambique’s family farming systems in terms of local agro-ecological potentials, existing market opportunities and production objectives as well as the household level resource … RUF-33930 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Identification of tomato varieties resistant to Tomato Curl Stunt Virus in Mozambique J. Bokossi · E. Chilembwe · C. Ecole · B. Filipe +5 more The importance of tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) as source of food and income generation in Mozambique is threatened by proliferation of a viral disease called Tomato Curly Stunt virus (ToCSV) which belongs to the Geminiviridae Family (B… RUF-33922 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Characterisation of historical and projected climate of rice prone areas in South-Kivu province, DRC A. Katusabe Amoding · J.G.M. Majaliwa · I. Muhindo · B. Nkuba +1 more The nature of climate variability in South-Kivu is not yet well understood and how the impacts of climate variability affect agriculture, especially rice production has not been well documented. This study aimed therefore at characterizing… RUF-33921 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of tepary beans to plant density in Middleveld, Swaziland D. M. Dlamini · O. T. Edje A landrace of tepary beans [Phaseolus acutifolius ] locally known as nsambasamba, literally meaning high yielding, is a relatively new crop in parts of Swaziland. The white, small-seeded [34 g/100 seeds], is popular in drought-prone areas … RUF-33910 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The dissonance between concept and practice: The WATERCAP project as an example of a partial paradigm shift towards system innovation N. Faltmann · L. Haller · Probst. Lorenz · M. Wurzinger Approaches related to system innovation, including participatory action and monitoring have become mainstream in planning and implementing development projects. It is far from clear, however, what different stakeholders mean when they comm… RUF-33904 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Conservation agriculture I: Effects of legume crop species on ground cover, soil moisture retention, weed suppression and litter fall on maize yield in Swaziland D. M. Bhekizizwe · O. T. Edje The reintroduction of conservation agriculture in Swaziland required information on crop species that could provide ground cover, suppress weeds and conserve soil moisture. A field experiment was conducted at the Malkerns Research Station … RUF-33903 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Implementation and accomplishment of the MSc Agrometeorology and Natural Risk Management Program at Harmaya University, Ethiopia Shimeles Beneberu · Kibret. Kibebew · Nigatu Lisanework Africa is the most vulnerable region to climate change/variability/hazards. More than ever, improved understanding of early warning systems including weather and climate prediction and initiatives highlighting the effects of global warming… RUF-33896 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of establishment of released parasitoid as biological control agent against the invasive fruit fly D. Cugala · R. Cumbe Fruit flies (Bactrocera invadens) are considered the most important and devastating pests of fruits and vegetables in the World due to their potential to cause damage in fruits. In Mozambique, classical biological control is viewed as a po… RUF-33895 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of applying different levels of P fertiliser on growth and yield of soybean varieties in Mozambique O. Chichongue · M. Clarinda Pereira · Oya Tetsuji Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) can be successfully grown in many provinces in Mozambique using low agricultural input. Soybean cultivation in Mozambique has expanded as a result of its nutritive and economic importance and diverse domest… RUF-33892 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The effects of climate variability on Prosopis juliflora spread, vegetation trends and livestock dynamics in the drylands of Kenya J. Kinama · R. Kyuma · R.G. Wahome · V.O. Wasonga The effects of climate variability and Prosopis juliflora invasion on pastoral livestock production and pastoral livelihoods have not been assessed. A study was conducted to determine the effect of climate variability and Prosopis juliflor… RUF-33891 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Selection for pod quality, pod yield and disease resistance in climbing snap beans J. J. Cheptoo · P. M. Kimani · R.D. Narla Although climbing snap bean have the potential of increasing productivity and competitiveness in domestic and export markets, suitable varieties with market demanded pod quality characteristics and preferred agronomic traits are not availa… RUF-33885 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Constraints and opportunities for sustainable partnership between Universities, small-holder farming communities and development agencies: The case of the WATERCAP Project in Uganda F. Birungi Kyazze · P. Kibwika · N. Kiggundu Efforts were undertaken through the auspices of a collaborative project “Strengthening Universities Capacities for Mitigating Climate Induced Change Water Vulnerability – WATERCAP” to address a key challenge of water scarcity in dryland ar… RUF-33884 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Pod quality, pod yield and disease resistance of new bush snap bean lines in Kenya J. J. Cheptoo · P. M. Kimani · R.D. Narla This study was conducted at Mwea and Embu where twenty F6.7 lines selected from 31 bulk populations were evaluated for reaction to diseases, pod quality and pod yield in onfarm trials during the 2013 long rain and short rain seasons. Disea… RUF-33881 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Climate warming and range shifts of four medicinal plants in Africa: Insights from predictive bioclimatic models B.E Isabirye · N.C. Mweya · I. Rwomushana · J.R.S. Tabuti +1 more Medicinal plant species constitute an accessible and affordable health-care alternative, and are an important source of livelihood for indigenous and rural populations. However, over harvesting and habitat losses due to land use and fragme… RUF-33880 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Dynamics of land use and land cover change in semi-arid Karamoja sub-region, Uganda A. Egeru · L. MacOpiyo · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Mburu +1 more There is limited information on the patterns of land use and land cover changes taking place in the semi-arid ecosystem of Karamoja, a key livestock producing sub-region of Uganda. Thus, this study was designed to determine the pattern and… RUF-33872 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Diversity assessment of cassava mutants, hybrids and landraces using morphological markers E. E. Arunga · M. Chelulei · E. Chepkoech · S. Kimno +2 more Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a very important crop in terms of adaptability to various micro-environments, flexibility in management, returns, and multiple uses as food and in various industries. Knowledge of levels of genetic variation … RUF-33871 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Leveraging mining infrastructure and procurement for long-term agricultural supply chain productivity and development D. Doepel · J.G Howieson · M.P McHenry · J. Walls +1 more Harnessing natural resources in mining and agriculture is a key driver of economic growth, generating large government revenues and export earnings, leading to considerable investment, growth, employment, and social benefit. However, in ma… RUF-33864 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
