Working Document Series Open Access Pig value chain in Uganda: Considering smallholders’ functional upgrading prospects S. W. Kalule · J. Mugonya · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi Pig production and marketing have the potential to accelerate Uganda’s economic development through the improvement of the family welfare of smallholder farmers and provision of employment. However, this potential is undermined by systemic… RUF-39747 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of ghabich leaves extract on germination and seedlings growth of tomato E. H. Elsadig · O. M. Mohamed-Ahmed The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different concentrations of Ghabich (Guiera senegalensis J.F. Gmel) leaves extract on germination and seedling growth in tomato under laboratory conditions (in petri dishes). The concent… RUF-39746 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Seasonal distribution and yields of common roughages in coastal Lowlands of Kenya M. S. Badamana · C. K Gachuiri · J. D. Mande · L. M. Mburu +1 more In the Coastal Lowlands of Kenya, small-scale integrated crop-livestock system is the dominant form of agricultural production. Feed quantity and quality are inadequate and rarely meet the nutrient demands of lactating cows especially in t… RUF-39741 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Botanical fungicide for sustainable production of fresh vegetables G. M. Lengai · J.W. Muthomi Pests and diseases are a major challenge to vegetable production. Growers rely on chemical pesticides for management but despite their efficacy, synthetic pesticides have negative effects on the applicator, consumers and environment. Some … RUF-39736 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding the virulence dynamics of bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum and the host plant defense responses C. Allen · B. Dalsing · L. M. Kiirika Bacteria wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum has continued to pose a significant threat to a wide range of agricultural crops. The direct and indirect damage caused by various R. solanacearum strains result in reduced yields and quality … RUF-39734 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of improved seed system on potato yields in Uganda M. Kigambo · J. Mugisha · J. Obala · P. Wasswa Potato seed quality is an important determinant of crop performance, final yield and quality. The quality of seed used by farmers depend on the existing seed system. In Uganda, since the formal sector has limited capacity to produce and de… RUF-39730 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cassava value chain upgrading for secure food, nutrition, income and resilience of smallholder farmers in the ASALs of Nakuru County: A baseline Report P. Arama · B. Bebe · P. Kaburu · C. Ngare +2 more Cassava is a food security crop in Kenya, mainly grown for subsistence and limited commerce in the western, eastern and coastal regions. Its demand is increasing in non traditional growing regions like Nakuru County where cassava agribusin… RUF-39728 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of plant and seed characteristics on cowpea weevil infestation of Vigna unguiculata M. Abakutsa-Onyango · S. Buleti · E. Mamati Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a self-pollinated popular legume that can be consumed as vegetable, grains stew or otherwise used for animal forage. It is only propagated by seed. Cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) is a field and stora… RUF-39721 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agronomic performance of cowpea populations with resistance to Fusarium redolens in three agro-ecological zones in Uganda S. Auma · B. Awio · Z.A. Chiteka · R. Edema +3 more Breeding populations of cowpea with resistance to Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium redolens were developed at Makerere Regional Center for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI). These were evaluated for agronomic performance at three sites in Ugan… RUF-39717 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium root rot (Fusarium redolens) in selected genotypes of cowpea in Uganda S. Auma · B. Awio · Z.A. Chiteka · R. Edema +3 more Cowpea production in Uganda is constrained by Fusarium root rot disease caused by Fusarium redolens. The use of resistant cultivars is the most economical long-term strategy to manage the disease and knowledge of the inheritance of resista… RUF-39716 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Coming to speed with the state of cassava breeding in Uganda M. O. Akello · R.S. Kawuki · S.B. Mukasa Uganda is the 5th largest producer of cassava in Africa and cassava is the second most important source of starch after banana (matooke) in terms of area occupied, total production and per capita consumption. It is an important food securi… RUF-39713 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of agricultural extension services towards agricultural productivity and rural livelihood development: The case of Arua District, Uganda G. Adriko The role of Agricultural extension services in teaching farmers how to improve their productivity and markets is key in enhancing farmer livelihoods. Extension is also critical to move research from the lab to the field and to ensure a ret… RUF-39711 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Serological and molecular detection of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus in western Kenya A. K. Adego · D. Fargette · E. Hebrard · B. Mukoye +4 more Rice production remains very low with yields ranging from 1.5-3.5 ton ha-1.The low yields are due to abiotic and biotic constraints with pests and diseases being the most important. Rice yellow mottle disease (RYMD), caused by the Rice yel… RUF-39709 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access • Socio-Economic role of Acacia Senegal Gardens to Small-Scale of Gum Arabic Producers in Ennuhud Locality, West Kordofan, Sudan H. E. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin · M. Y. A. Elnour · M. El. S. Eltahir +2 more The study was carried out during 2017 – 2018 in Ennuhud Locality, West Kordofan Sudan to assess socio economic profile and silvicultural practices of small-scale gum Arabic producers. Questionnaires were distributed randomly to 186 respond… RUF-39701 2022 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of Land Use and Land Cover Changes in Errahad Locality, Sudan, Using Remote Sensing and GIS H. E. A. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin · E. S. Eltahir · Y. M. Osman The study aimed to identify, assess and mapping of land use and land cover in the period of 1985 to 2015 in Errahad Locality in North Kordofan State, Sudan. In addition, to investigate the impacts of socio-economic activities on land use a… RUF-39695 2022 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Quantification of Aloin in Aloe barbadensis Miller Leaf Gel and Latex from Selected Regions of Kenya J. K. Cherutoi · V. J. Kosgei · C. K. Nakiguli · J. Odda Aloe barbadensis Miller (A. barbadensis) has been reported for use in the traditional management of malaria in Kenya. Aloin (an anthraquinone-C-glycoside) is one of the therapeutic molecules in Aloe species that is responsible for their an… RUF-39675 2022 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Phytochemical Composition and Antioxidant Activities of Phosphate Buffered Saline and Aqueous Extracts of Aloe barbadensis Miller Leaf Latex and Gel from Three Counties of Kenya J. K. Cherutoi · V. J. Kosgei · C. K. Nakiguli · J. Odda Aims: Aloe barbadensis Miller (A. barbadensis) is one of the most treasured species from the Aloe genus that has been used in management of various ailments. However, there are few reports on the secondary metabolites, total phenolic conte… RUF-39674 2022 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2022
TAGDev Resources Open Access Preferred Attributes for Sustainable Wetland Management in Mpologoma Catchment, Uganda: A Discrete Choice Experiment R. Asiimwe · J. Bunyangha · A. Egeru · N.N. Gichuki +3 more Sustainable wetland management is a focus of many countries worldwide. These mainly use protection as a key policy directive for conservation. However, avoidance directives tend to disenfranchise local populations. Thus, such management is… RUF-39669 2022 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access Pre-Breeding Prospects of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) Accessions in Tanzania: Morphological Characterization and Genetic Diversity Analysis Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Under-exploited crops such as Lablab purpureus are regarded a pathway towards alleviating the food and nutritional security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at evaluating the morphoagronomic diversity present in 277 lablab accession… RUF-39666 2022 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access A review of available knowledge on aroma in rice J. Lamo · D Ocan · P.R. Rubaihayo The 2-acetyll-1-pyrroline (2AP) is a compound responsible for the sweet popcorn aroma in aromatic rice and has attracted interest globally. Consequently, research efforts have been directed to improving aroma characteristics in rice throug… RUF-39661 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological and nutritional characteristics of new Papaya Hybrid Fruits G. O. Asudi · J. Chepng’etich Kosgei · F. R. Karambu · O. E. Musenya +1 more Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a popular and economically important tropical fruit. Its production in Kenya is practiced at both small and large scale. The major challenge is getting good planting materials and producing quality papaya fruit… RUF-39660 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Development of food based dietary guidelines for rural Kenyan women using linear programming I. D. Brouwer · S. Ngala · A. Syda Developing countries women (of child bearing age) are vulnerable to micronutrient deficiencies which can have major adverse health consequences. The aim of this study was to improve dietary quality of women of childbearing age in rural Ken… RUF-39655 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access The university role on capacity building, value addition and utilization of orange fleshed sweet potatoes among small scale farmers in Kakamega county, Kenya A. C. Ndiema · U. C. Samoey Capacity building in agriculture is done using informal methods which in most cases depend on the community. A participatory study was initiated by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology to train farmers on value addition and … RUF-39643 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Efficacy of sodium bicarbonate and chlorine based sanitizers on postharvest microbial load and quality attributes of packaged tomato fruits J. Ambuko · S. N. Inzaule · W.M. Muiru · W.O. Owino The high potential of tomato production is not realized in Kenya due to various factors in the value chain such as high postharvest losses estimated to be 40-50%. These losses are as a result of many factors including poor postharvest hand… RUF-39642 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Edible grasshopper meal (Ruspolia nitidula) “nsenene” a potential source of protein in the diet of Japanese quails in Africa: A review R. Kityo · J. A. Kwaku · N. Munu The diet of Sub Saharan Africans has been noted to contain low levels of protein compared to those in the first world. This situation has affected the proper growth of children who are malnourished and the health of adults living under pov… RUF-39641 2018 CC BY 4.0 20 Sep 2022
