Journal articles Open Access The contribution of agro-ecology as a solution to hunger in the world: a review Matabaro Wivine Adidja · J.G.M. Majaliwa · J. Mwine · Joseph Ssekandi Evidence from different studies has revealed a great contribution of agro-ecology in solving the world hunger sustainably. Agro-ecology addresses the problems and limitations of industrial agriculture such as inequalities, increased povert… RUF-38067 2019 CC BY 4.0 5 Jun 2019
Journal articles Open Access Topsoil removal and cultivation effects on structural and hydraulic properties P.O. Abam · S. Omovbude · Bassey Etim Udom Topsoil removal and intensive cultivation of fragile sandy loam soil may reduce water movement into and within the soil and decrease available water capacity. The purpose of this study was to determine if topsoil removal (SSR) and 10-year … RUF-38065 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soil physical properties and carbon/nitrogen relationships in stable aggregates under legume and grass fallow S. Omovbude · Bassey Etim Udom Short-season fallow with legumes and/or grasses can restore the soil organic C and nitrogen (N) and improve soil structure. In this study, we accessed the effects of 2-season legume and grass fallow on structural properties and C/N relatio… RUF-38062 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2019
Journal articles Open Access Plastic limits and aggregates of soil after five annual applications of poultry manure and spent mushroom substrate Joy John Oluchi · Bassey Etim Udom Background and Objective: Information concerning moisture properties of soil on account of their direct relation with changes of soil matrix can be obtained by evaluating the Atterberg limits of the soil. The study was carried out to evalu… RUF-38059 2019 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2019
Journal articles Open Access Critical moisture content, bulk density relationships and compaction of cultivated and uncultivated soils in the humid tropics Joy Ehilegbu · Bassey Etim Udom Soil compaction affects soil fertility through increasing bulk density and soil strength. It also decreases infiltration rate, total porosity and amount of water stored in the root zone for crop use. In this study, we evaluated the optimum… RUF-38055 2018 CC BY 4.0 29 May 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37913 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Past, present and future climate trends under varied representative concentration pathways for a sub-humid region in Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M.G.J. Majaliwa · J. Nampijja +2 more Long-term trend analysis at local scale for rainfall and temperature is critical for detecting climate change patterns. This study analysed historical (1980–2009), near future (2010–2039), mid- (1940–2069) and end-century (2070–2099) rainf… RUF-37912 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Community‑led data collection using Open Data Kit for surveillance of animal African trypanosomiasis in Shimba hills, Kenya Benard W. Kulohoma · Nicodemus Masila · Caroline K. Mirieri · Lillian Wambua +2 more Objective: In Sub-Saharan Africa, there is an increase in trypanosome non-susceptibility to multiple trypanocides, but limited information on judicious trypanocide use is accessible to smallholder farmers and agricultural stakeholders in d… RUF-37907 2019 CC BY 4.0 26 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil, runoff and nutrient losses from maize and banana based systems in the Lake Kivu Basin M.W. Adidja · E. Adipala · S. Bashwira · J.G.M. Majaliwa +1 more This study was carried out to determine the initial efficiency of commonly used practices to control soil erosion from Maize and Banana based cropping systems in Lwiro micro catchment in the Lake Kivu basin. Soil, runoff and nutrient losse… RUF-37900 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Social cognitive drivers of farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach in Uganda S. W. Kalule · Gabriel Karubanga · D. Ongeng · H. Sseguya Globally, universities are repositioning themselves for community outreach although with difficulty in responding to the unpredictable social features of host communities. Accordingly, this study aims to assess the role of social cognitive… RUF-37896 2019 CC BY 4.0 24 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soybean rust severity, rate of rust development, and tolerance as influenced by maturity period and season E. Adipala · R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa Studies were conducted in Uganda for three consecutive seasons to evaluate soybean lines of different maturation periods against rust. All the lines were highly susceptible to rust with only two lines graded as moderately resistant: TGx 18… RUF-37894 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Soybean rust severity, rate of rust development, and tolerance as influenced by maturity period and season E. Adipala · R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa Studies were conducted in Uganda for three consecutive seasons to evaluate soybean lines of different maturation periods against rust. All the lines were highly susceptible to rust with only two lines graded as moderately resistant: TGx 18… RUF-37893 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Responding to the soybean rust epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa: a review Ekwamu Adipala · R. Kawuki · J. Lamo · P. Tukamuhabwa Soybean rust ( Phakopsora pachyrhizi Sydow), a major threat to soybean production, is a new pathogen on the African continent, where it is increasingly threatening soybean production. The fungus is highly variable, and this complicates mos… RUF-37891 2003 CC BY 4.0 17 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potato market access, marketing efficiency and on-farm value addition in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Understanding barriers to market access for smallholder farmers and their marketing ef- ficiency when they participate in agricultural value chains is key to unlocking the market potential and overcoming market failures. This study aimed a… RUF-37888 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Potential determinants of profits and market efficiency of potato market chains in Uganda H. Kyomugisha · J. Mugisha · C. Sebatta Purpose – The study aimed at understanding the level of inefficiencies in the potato market chain. Farmers sell potato to traders but continue to complain of limited market access and low profits. The purpose of this paper is to determine … RUF-37886 2017 CC BY 4.0 16 Apr 2019
Journal articles Open Access Facilitating conditions for farmer learning behaviour in the student-to-farmer university outreach S. W. Kalule · Gabriel Karubanga · D. Ongeng · H. Sseguya Purpose: This study elucidates on how faculty supervision support to students during farm placements and other facilitating conditions influence farmer learning in the student-centred university outreach. Methodology/Design/Approach: Cross… RUF-37884 2019 CC BY 4.0 12 Apr 2019
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM Bi-Annual Conference Side Event for Female Vice Chancellors From Universities in Africa: Proceedings of the Forum for African Women Vice Chancellors (FAWoVC) The second Forum for African Women Vice Chancellors (FAWoVC) was held on October 21, 2018 in Nairobi. The preeminent leadership and networking event with a continental reach was founded in 2016 as a way of helping women surmount the prevai… RUF-37881 2018 CC BY 4.0 4 Apr 2019
TAGDev Resources Open Access Factsheets on capacitites in agricultural higher education Credible quantitative and qualitative information on existing capacities in agricultural higher education agencies in Africa are crucial for strategic planning, policy formulation, setting priorities and benchmarks, measuring progress towa… RUF-37877 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2019
Journal articles Open Access Heterospecific tree density and environmental factors affect Afzelia africana Sm. population structure in the Pendjari Biosphere Reserve, West Africa: implications for management and restoration A.E. Assogbadjo · Justin A. Atanasso · Akomian F. Azihou · Bruno A. Djossa +2 more Information on how abiotic and biotic factors affect species population structures and regeneration are critical for under- standing plant growth in natural habitats. Here, we used the data from three spatially distinct populations of Afze… RUF-37872 2019 CC BY 4.0 22 Feb 2019
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Quarterly Report for the Period October-December 2018 RUF-37867 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2019
Project reports Open Access RUFORUM Quarterly Report for the Period July-September 2018 RUF-37866 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2019
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Genetics of Cowpea Resistance to Bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus Fab.) Miesho Belay Weldekidan Cowpea Vigna unguiculata (L.) is an important indigenous legume crop providing dietary protein, minerals, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and income to many people in Africa, Asia, and Central and South America. However, its production is li… RUF-37865 2019 CC BY 4.0 15 Jan 2019
Working Document Series Open Access The Sixth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2018: summary conference report Summary report of the Sixth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference organized from 22-26 October 2018 at the Kenyatta International Convention Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The overall objective of the Conference was to p… RUF-37834 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Nov 2018
Project reports Open Access Communiqué: La Sixième Semaine de L’Enseignement Supérieur en Afrique et la Conférence Biennale de RUFORUM 2018 Communiqué de 20 Ministres de l'Enseignement Supérieur, plus de 30 hauts fonctionnaires et experts, 105 recteurs, 105 directeurs et doyens et 530 étudiants, fûmes réunis lors de la Sixième Semaine de l'Enseignement Supérieur en Afrique et … RUF-37831 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2018
Project reports Open Access Communique: The Sixth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2018 Communiqué from 20 Ministers of Higher Education, over 30 senior government officials and experts, 105 Vice Chancellors, 105 Principals and Deans, and 530 students, that met at the Sixth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial C… RUF-37830 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Nov 2018
