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 Cowpea marketing in Uganda: a case study of soroti and pallisa districts Charles Francis. Emaju Cowpea is a very important crop in Uganda, particularly among the north and northeastern tribes because of its versatility and economic importance. An increase in production of cowpea demands that reliable information on the marketing of c… RUF-35408 2000 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 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 Agronomic performance and genotype x environment interaction analysis of 12 elite potato genotypes in Uganda Grace. Abalo High yielding potato (Solanum tuberosum) genotypes with good levels of resistance to late blight were identified at Kalengyere Research Station in southwestern Uganda. The yield stability of these genotypes, however, remains uncertain. F… RUF-35391 2001 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation for selected elite potato genotypes in eastern Uganda George Kimoone Potato (Solanum tuberosum) yield in Uganda averages 7 t ha-!, which compares poorly with the on-station production (>25 t ha-!) This study evaluated the performance of eight elite and two local potato genotypes under farmer conditions i… RUF-35388 2003 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Generation of passport data on agronomic performance of sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) clones being conserved ex situ at Makerere University agriculture research institute Kabanyolo Ruth Kaggwa A field experiment was carried out at Makerere University Agricultural Research Institute Kabanyolo (MUARIK) during 2003B and 2004A cropping seasons to generate passport data on agronomic performance of 155 sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) c… RUF-35385 2004 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetic diversity of Phytophthora infestans in Uganda M.K.N. Ochwo-Ssemakula Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary isolates were recovered from late blight infected leaf samples collected from the districts of Kisoro, Kabale, Mbale and Mbarara in the Eastern and Western highlands of Uganda in 2001. Genetic analysi… RUF-35382 2002 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 Identification of potato genotypes resistant to, occurrence of latent infection and races of Pseudomonas solabacearum in Uganda G. Tusiime Studies were conducted for three seasons to screen 26 potato genotypes for resistance to bacterial wilt, study the occurence of latent infection in potato seed tubers and common weeds on hihland Uganda; and characterise isolates of the bac… RUF-35378 1997 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Multinomial Logit Model Application: Usage In Beef Market Choice Analysis In Kampala, Uganda Fred Alinda Beef markets in Uganda comprises of supermarkets, abattoirs and butcheries with the latter constituting the biggest share in beef supply and demand. Each market alternative can be identified with distinct attributes of beef quality. Distin… RUF-35337 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An epistemological paradigm shift from adaptive to systemic approach to agricultural curricula review and development in Higher Education Institutes R. Buruchara · G. Foerch · R. Hawkins · M. Karuhanga +3 more The limited impacts on poverty, hunger and land degradation from past efforts in agricultural training, research and outreach have been partly blamed on the education philosophy in higher education that is teacher centered and based on rig… RUF-35281 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The African Renaissance: Engaging communities to strengthen agricultural tertiary Education P. Ebanyat · E. Kaunda · C. Ntwali · W. Okalebo +1 more Poverty remains a central character to the Sub-Saharan African landscape. Despite the allocation of close to US$50 per person on the African continent from various donors in 2008, much remains unchanged. The United States alone quadrupled … RUF-35276 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Monitoring and evaluating capacity development programmes: A conceptual basis and experiences from the RUFORUM M&E strategy development Agnes Akwang Obua-Ogwal · Washington O. Ochola In responding to the demand for tools, strategy and capacity for monitoring and evaluating (M&E) performance, the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) has embarked on development of a robust M&… RUF-35271 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences and lessons from implementing RUFORUM supported regional MSc. and PhD programmes E. Adipala · S.C. Chindime · Nodumo Dhlamini · W.N. Ekaya +1 more This paper gives an overview on the implementation of joint postgraduate degree training programmes being run by RUFORUM, a consortium of 25 universities in the eastern, central and southern Africa region. These programmes involve joint tr… RUF-35266 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Key challenges and issues facing African Universities: A case study of selected African Universities E. Adipala · R. Batte · F. Judith · Washington Ochola +1 more This study assessed the “health” of seven universities in eastern, central and southern Africa with respect to agricultural training and skill enhancement opportunities, appropriateness of curricula, staffing and access to learning resourc… RUF-35259 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Breaking out of poverty through enhanced scientific networking in Africa: The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture E. Adipala · M. Blackie This paper considers the issue of the need for cohesion between research and policy to achieve development impact. It draws heavily on practical experience. The programme has evolved from an earlier Rockefeller Foundation university develo… RUF-35245 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing graduate training and agricultural research in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa: Lessons and new thrusts M. Blackie · Paul Woomer This paper was commissioned by the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), an association of 25 Universities engaged in natural resource management in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa to explore oppo… RUF-35244 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Diallel analysis of root dry matter content in sweetpotato R. Edema · P. Gibson · R. O. M. Mwanga · D. Shumbusha +1 more There has been much emphasis on breeding for increased sweetpotato storage root yields, but less on the dry matter yield, and its inheritance. High dry matter content (DMC) is associated with consumer preferences, and is important for proc… RUF-35241 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory selection and development of drought tolerant cassava varieties for farmers in marginal areas Y. Baguma · E. Balyejusa-Kizito · J. Bisikwa · D.S.O. Osiru +1 more Most breeding experiments suffer from the disadvantage that the major stakeholders are not involved in the selection and development of the varieties. This scenario leads to poor adoption and diffusion of the resulting technologies. Partic… RUF-35240 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Determination of genetic structure of germplasm collections: Are traditional hierarchical clustering methods appropriate for genetic marker data? J. Jansen · T.L. Odong · F.A. van Eeuwijk · J. van Heerwaarden +1 more We studied the performance of traditional hierarchical clustering techniques using molecular marker data. In this study, we showed that the cophenetic correlation coefficient is directly related to subgroup differentiation and can thus be … RUF-35236 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
