Working Document Series Open Access Innovation Platform as an Approach to Enhance Food Security in Rwanda: Experiences from Maize Platform with Research into Use Project (2008-2010) L. Dusengemungu · P. Kibwika · F.B. Kyazze In spite of the many efforts made by the government, different projects and several NGOs, adoption of maize agricultural technologies by smallholder farmers in Rwanda had not been very successful. It was hypothesised that inadequate cooper… RUF-33184 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Productivity and Phosphorus Use Efficiencies of Soybean Genotypes on Fields of Differing Soil Fertility in Two Agroecological zones of Uganda P. Ebanyat · J. Ssekamwa · P. Tukamuhabwa On- farm trials were conducted in the Northern moist farmlands (NMF) and South and Eastern Lake Kyoga basin (SELKB) agro-ecological zones of Uganda for two seasons of 2011 to determine the yield response of soybean genotypes to phosphorus … RUF-33180 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Chemical Properties of Travertine from Different Sources in Rwanda with Regards to Their Calcium Oxide and Magnesium Oxide Contents E. Marwa · F.X. Naramabuye · E Semu · N.S. Sirikare This study was conducted in the districts of Rusizi, Korongi and Musanze districts, Rwanda in areas where travertine is found. The objective of the study was to characterize the chemical compositions of travertine for use in amending soil … RUF-33176 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Higher Education Partnerships: Experiences and Impact in Sub-Saharan Africa Teshome Alemneh · Tully Cornick Tertiary-level human capital in Africa, particularly in sub- Saharan Africa (SSA), is extremely low and, when available, it is variable in terms of quality and competitiveness. African countries are facing challenges related to ineffective… RUF-33171 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Advancing Nutrition, Human Rights and Governance Studies as A Sustainable Capacity Building Partnership to Improve Food and Nutrition Programming:Experiences from A North-South-South Inter-Universities Project in Africa and Europe Bard Anders Andreassen · Wenche Barth Eide · Per Ole Iversen · A. Kaaya +6 more A South-South-North inter-university project 2010-2014 has launched an innovative model combining nutrition, human rights and governance in existing master programmes at Makerere and Kyambogo Universities in Uganda, Stellenbosch University… RUF-33168 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening S&T Capacity in Africa: Engaging Women and Youth - Strategies, Lessons and Experiences from YPARD and YPARD Africa M. Cherbonnier · C. Paisley Though the African agricultural sector has been growing steadily in the last decade, the contribution of young people to this sector remains limited. The literature points to a considerable decline in interest by African youths in agricult… RUF-33157 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Providing Opportunities to African Youths and Other Disadvantaged Groups:The Uganda Martyrs University Approach/ Strategy C.L.M. Olweny Youth is a period of building “self concept” often influenced by parents, peers, gender and culture. The United Nations (UN) youth agenda is guided by the World Programme of Action for Youths (WPAY) adopted by the UN General Assembly in 19… RUF-33154 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access RUFORUM Field Attachment Programme Award: An Internship Programme for MSc. Students E. Adipala · E. Nambi · P. Nampala · C.A. Ntwali At the core of its operations and business RUFORUM manages a Competitive Grants System (CGS) comprising three competitive granting mechanisms. These are the Graduate Research Grant (GRG); Community Action Research Grant (CARP); and the Fie… RUF-33152 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Agricultural research and higher education in Africa: trends, challenges and ways of moving forward Beintema Nienke Agricultural R&D is critical to increasing smallholder productivity and generating agricultural growth in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), but governments continue to underinvest in agriculture, more specifically in agricultural research and … RUF-33143 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access CSIR and Collaboration with Universities in Agricultural Research in Ghana R.E. Mamaa Entsua-Mensah The paper provides an overview on capacities and operations of research institutes under the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in Ghana. It highlights the link between the research institutes and capacity development in… RUF-33134 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Towards Harmonising Quality Assurance for Postgraduate Training and Researching RUFORUM Member Universities E. Adipala · J. Cossam · W.N. Ekaya · S.C. Mkandawire +2 more Quality assurance is key to RUFORUM’s training and research initiatives. In the East African region the IUCEA, jointly with National Commissions have developed Quality Assurance Mechanisms and Credit Accumulation Transfer frameworks largel… RUF-33115 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Roles of Agricultural Universities in Extension of S&T Achievements and Transformation of Agricultural Development Patterns: A Case Study in Henan, China H.E. Dexian Taking Henan Agricultural University (HAU) as an example, the paper discusses roles of Chinese agricultural universities in extension of S&T achievements and transformation of agricultural development patterns in China. In the first ha… RUF-33108 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Determination of Uranium Concentration in Selected Agriculture Soils of Bah District in Tanzania and its uptake by Food Crops A.K. Kaaya · C.A. Makoti · E.M.M. Marwa This research aims to determine the level of uranium (U) contamination in selected agricultural soils of Bahi District and its uptake by food crops for its proper management. The research will involve determination of spatial distribution … RUF-33093 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Development and Evaluation of Models for Predicting Chemical Contaminant Migration in Foods N. Banadda · J.B. Kigozi · F. Lule · C. Ssempala Polyethylene bags have become very popular for wrapping ready food or during cooking. Polythene materials are known to contain a wide range of potential migrants such as residues from the polymerisation process, degradation compounds and a… RUF-33088 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Handling Practices and Microbiological Safety Associated with Pastoral Traditional Fermented Milk (Suusa) Product for Rural and Urban Market in Kenya B.O. Bebe · J.W. Matofari · P.S. Muliro · L.W. Mwangi Suusa is a fermented camel milk product produced and consumed in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) of Northern and Eastern Kenya. It is produced as a small-scale commercial commodity in these areas but has found its way to urban markets.… RUF-33085 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Risk of Feed and Milk Contamination by Mycotoxins on Smallholder Dairy Farmers in Kenya T.P. Lanyasunya · T.K. Mutunga Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by fungi in warm environments. Due to the warm climate highly favourable for growth of moulds, the threat of mycotoxin poisoning (livestock and human) is real and of major concern in Keny… RUF-33082 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Postharvest Losses of Mangro Fruit (Mangifera indica) in Morogoro Region E. Kimaro · T. Msogoya The study was conducted to determine mango fruit damages at the different stages of the supply chain. The goal of the study was to develop suitable practices for reduction of postharvest losses at wholesale market in Morogoro region. The t… RUF-33076 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Nutritional value of Grewia Flavescens: Implications for Household Food Security in Northeastern Rift Valley of Ethiopia Feyssa Debela Hunde · J.T. Njoka · M.M. Nyangito · Asfaw Zemede Grewia flavescens A. Juss, commonly known as donkey berry is an under-utilised wild plant species in Ethiopia. It is used for food and fodder for humans and livestock, respectively. Agricultural expansion and increased frequencies of droug… RUF-33070 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of Uranium Transfer in Food Chains and its Effects on the Health of Bahi Community in Tanzania D. Chaula · B.E. Chove · Z.J. Mziray This research will be conducted in Bahi District in Central Tanzania where uranium (U) deposits have been confirmed. The study will assess uranium transfer in food chains and its effects to the health of the Bahi community. Uranium content… RUF-33065 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Vitamin and Mineral contents of “Okpa” Prepared with Fluted Pumpkin and Scent Leaves M.O. Chukwu · G.A. Obi-Adumanya The bambara nut flour is often processed into “Okpa” by the inhabitants of the eastern part of Nigeria. In this study, the vitamin and mineral contents of “Okpa” prepared with fluted pumpkin and scent leaves were determined. The result sho… RUF-33063 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Proximate Analysis and Sensory Evaluation of “Okpa” Prepared with Fluted Pumpkin and Scent Leaves O.C.U. Adumanya · P.C. Nwachukwu · G.A. Obi-Adumanya “Okpa” is a well cherished food, especially among the inhabitants of the eastern part of Nigeria. It is prepared using flour from bambara nut. The proximate analysis and sensory evaluation of the “Okpa” prepared with vegetables fluted pump… RUF-33057 2012 CC BY 4.0 21 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Potential Application of Natural Variability of Arabidopsis Thaliana Accessions in Genomics of Xanthomonas Campestris pv Pusacearum M.R. Grant · J. Kubiriba · G. Tusiime · A. Wasukira The banana Xanthomonas wilt epidemic in the Great Lake region of Africa has destroyed banana and is affecting livelihoods of thousands of people who depend on the crop. Currently, there are no banana varieties resistant to the disease. Gen… RUF-33007 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Estimation of Teff Yield Using Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques in Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia G. Yohannes Zenebe Teff is one of the most important cereal crops in Ethiopia where about 66% of the population relies on it for food. . It is a glutenfree food crop which has attracted much interest in the international market. Forecasting Teff crop yield w… RUF-33002 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access The Use of Enzymes in the Bio-processing of Agave Americana and Agave Sisalana Fibres in Swaziland D.A. Otieno · J.M. Thwala · V. Vilane · P.E. Zwane This research was done in different agro-ecological zones in Swaziland where there are women and men Agave fibre decorticators and weavers. Current methods used to extract fibre from Agave spp. tend to pollute the environment since they us… RUF-33000 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Unraveling the Vector Transmission Biology of the Ipomovirus Sweet Potato Mild Mottle Virus (Potyviridae) in Sweetpotato (Lam.) Settumba B. Mukasa · C.A. Omongo · A.K. Tugume This study undertakes to unravel vector transmission biology of Sweet potato mild mottle virus (SPMMV), a type member of the genus Ipomovirus in the family Potyviridae. This study will be conducted in four selected districts of Uganda for … RUF-32994 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
