Working Document Series Open Access Maize streak virus (MSV) diversity in Uganda and the assessment of gene silencing as a tool for development of resistance to MSV B.E. Owor · D.M. Shepherd · J.A. Thompson Through an extensive survey conducted in all maize-growing regions in Uganda as well as the application of gene silencing to develop a novel disease control option for maize streak disease, the diversity of Maize streak virus (MSV) in diff… RUF-32561 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of Phosphorus use Efficiency and Resistance to Anthracnose in Selected Sorghum Genotypes Grown in the Acid Soils of Western Kenya S. Gudu · A. Nyambok · P. Okori The acid soils of Western Kenya where most of the sorghum is grown have very low available phosphorus, and thus cannot support optimal sorghum productivity. In addition, foliar anthracnose (Colletotrichum sublineolum L.) also reduces sorgh… RUF-32546 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of Resistance to Rice Yellow Mottle Virus in Interspecific and Intraspecific Rice in Uganda R. Edema · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · E. Munganyinka Rice Yellow Mottle Virus sobemovirus (RYMV) has been noticed as major constraint of both upland and lowland rice. It is highly infectious, variable and several resistance-breaking strains have been identified. The effective control was mai… RUF-32530 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Development of Fusarium Root Rot Resistant Ideotypes in Common Bean C. Mukankusi · J. Obala The study is aiming at developing a superior breeding parent for Fusarium root rot resistance through pyramiding non-allelic resistance genes from five different parents. The rationale is to accumulate and fix resistance quantitative trait… RUF-32520 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening Breeding for Resistance to Turcicum Leaf Blight in Sorghum: Mapping of Resistance Quantitative Trait Loci M. Abdelbagi Ali · D. Kiambi · Beshir Mayada M. · P. Okori Sorghum cultivars grown in East and Central Africa are susceptiple to various foliar diseases, of which turcicum leaf blight, caused by Exerohlium turcicum, causes severe damage. The best way to control foliar diseases is by breeding resis… RUF-32499 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Generation Mean Analysis for Turcicum Leaf Blight in Ugandan Sorghum M. Abdelbagi Ali · Beshir Mayada M. · P. Okori Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is frequently devastated by Turcicum leaf blight, caused by Exserohilum turcicum, leading to considerable grain and fodder yield losses. However, the mechanism of inheritance of resistance to E. turcic… RUF-32494 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing soybean rust resistance through gene pyramiding M. Maphosa · H. Talwana · P. Tukamuhabwa The threat posed by soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) on soybean production is worsened by resistance breakdown associated with single gene resistance present in most cultivars. Few studies have, however, been undertaken to use mapped s… RUF-32490 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Combining Ability for Resistance to Soybean Rust in F2 and F3 Soybean Populations M. Maphosa · H. Talwana · P. Tukamuhabwa Combining ability for soybean rust resistance was estimated from a half diallel cross of eight soybean lines using disease severity and sporulation rates as indices for resistance. A consistent contribution of additive gene action was obse… RUF-32486 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of Bacterial Leaf Blight Resistance in Crosses Involving Interspecific and Intraspecific Rice Genotypes R. Edema · J. Lamo · R.K. Lussewa Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) of rice, caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is a destructive disease prevalent in most rice growing countries. It is a serious problem under all managements, but especially in irrigated and high fertilizer … RUF-32482 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of Tolerance to Intermittent Drought from Selected Potato (Solanum Tuberosum) Cultivars in South Western Uganda I.N. Kashaija · V.E. Kesiime · G. Tusiime The study objective of this study is to characterise new potato clones for drought tolerance under Ugandan conditions. Study genotypes were subjected to three water stress levels and also crossed with susceptible, locally adopted varieties… RUF-32474 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing resistance to angular leaf spot of common bean in Uganda G. Ddamulira · R. Edema · C. Mukankusi · G. Ochwo-Ssemakula +1 more Angular leaf spot (ALS) is an important disease of common bean in Uganda. The presence of resistance sources with narrow adaptability coupled with pathogen’s variability have greatly undermined previous breeding efforts leading to severe y… RUF-32461 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Early-generation Testing for Developing Maize Inbreds with Drought Tolerance and Resistance to Turcicum Leaf Blight and Streak Virus in Uganda G. Asea · B.L. Castiano · R. Edema In maize breeding, test crosses can be done in early stages of selfing or delayed until inbreds are close to homozygosity at F5 or F6. Although early generation testing may be efficient there is need to obtain information on genetic compon… RUF-32455 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Socioeconomic Impact of NewCastle Disease Vaccination of Village Poultry on Community Free-range Poultry Farmers in Iganga District D.K. Byarugaba · E.G. Mbabazi · J. Nakavuma · A. State This research is aimed at establishing the socioeconomic impact of Newcastle disease vaccination on community free-range poultry keepers in Eastern Uganda. In the baseline survey it was realised that majority of the farmers had lost poultr… RUF-32441 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Impact of ThermosTable New Castle Disease Vaccination on Productivity of Free Ranging Indigenous Chicken D.K. Byarugaba · B. Mali · J. Nakavuma This study was carried out in Bulyansiime village, Iganga District. A baseline survey was conducted to determine the serological status and flock dynamics of the free range chicken. This was followed by vaccination of all birds above 2 wee… RUF-32435 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Risk Factors Associated With Spread of Peste Des Petits Ruminants in Turkana District, Kenya L.C. Bebora · C.G. Gitao · S.M. Kihu · N. Maingi +4 more This research established the risk factors associated with PPR spread in Turkana district. A total of 54 variables describing key sheep and goat husbandry and production process in the pastoral set up in Turkana community being the activit… RUF-32426 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Capacity Building for Bean Improvement in Sub-Saharan Africa M. Abang · R. Burruchara · C.M. Mukankusi · R. Muthoni This paper highlights experiences focusing on the first author’s journey as an undergraduate student through postgraduate training. She was supported by the IPM CRSP and the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture … RUF-32401 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Parasite Control on Immune Response of Newcastle Disease Vaccination And Productivity of Free Range Chicken, Eastern Province, Kenya L.C. Bebora · H.W. Chege · J.M. Githinji · D.C. Kemboi +4 more This study was conducted to determine the effect of reducing parasite burden (through treatment) on effectiveness of Newcastle disease (ND) vaccination in free-range village chicken of Mbeere district, Eastern province, Kenya. Only one asp… RUF-32388 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Comparison of Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Disease Between Tanzania and Kenya M.O. Albano · L.C. Bebora · G.C. Gitao · E.D. Karimuribo +9 more Peste des petit ruminants (PPR) is a new disease of goats and sheep in East Africa that has been causing major losses since 2007 and yet the risk factors involved and disease manifestation have not been described. In this research conducte… RUF-32371 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Creation of research linkages in Africa by regional bodies L.S.M. Akunadabweni · C.G. Gitao Agriculture is the mainstay of most African countries and research in the sector is one of the key ways to make it more efficient and thus beneficial to the rural communities. Establishment of research linkages is key to enhancing efficien… RUF-32355 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory Control of Newcastle Disease in Vllage Poultry Using Thermostable Vaccines in Uganda D.K. Byarugaba · B. Mali · G. Mbabazi · J. Mugisha +2 more This study is investigating the limitations and challenges that constrain control of Newcastle disease (ND) in village freerange poultry. The project is implemented in Bulyansime village in Iganga District. Baseline data on knowledge, atti… RUF-32334 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Economic Analysis of Transboundary Animal Disease Control in Ntungamo and Rakai Districts in Uganda I. Bayiyana · W. Ekere Livestock plays an important role in the economies of many developing countries. It provides food, income, employment and foreign exchange. Transboundary animal diseases (TADs) are a major threat to livestock keepers. They have evident eco… RUF-32327 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Validation of the Profitability of Banana Growing in Kamwezi Sub-County, Kabale District, South Western Uganda S. Ahumuza · B. Bua Banana is an important food staple and source of cash income in most parts of Uganda, which do not experience serious drought. Uganda’s production accounts for 20% of world’s production providing income to rural families. As an industry ba… RUF-32307 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Factors Influencing Access to Integrated Soil Fertility Management Information and Knowledge and its Uptake Among Smallholder Farmers in Zimbabwe R. Chikowo · T. Gwandu · P. Mapfumo · T.C. Mashavave +2 more Lack of access to information and knowledge generated through formal research has been identified as a major drawback to adoption of agricultural technologies among smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe. This study evaluated how farmers acquire,… RUF-32277 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Local Processing of Plant Fibres: Current Status of the Industry in Swaziland M.T. Masarirambi · T.T. Mkhonta · D.A. Otieno · J.M. Thwala +2 more A variety of natural fibre based products are made in Swaziland for local and export markets. Minimal or no treatment is done to the fibres to improve quality and hence their low comfort properties which reduce their marketability. The ai… RUF-32089 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Towards Development of Site Specific Technologies for Identification of Fields Infested with Root-knot Nematodes (RKN) under Tomato Cropping System in Mwea, Kenya J.K. Birgen · F.W. Kariuki · G.M. Kariuki · G.W. Ngundo +2 more This study was conducted in Mwea, central Kenya with the aim of developing a soil-characteristic-based site specific technology for identification of root-knot nematode (RKN) Meloidogyne spp. infested soils. This involved analysis of eda… RUF-32078 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014
