Working Document Series Open Access Savannah phenological characteristics in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · John Paul Magaya · Justine J. Namaalwa Phenological properties such as the timing and rate of green up, aptitude and duration of vegetation growth, and timing and rate of vegetation senescence are important indicators of global environmental changes. It is vital to study these … RUF-38528 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Savannah phenological characteristics in Karamoja sub-region, Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · John Paul Magaya · Justine J. Namaalwa Phenological properties such as the timing and rate of green up, aptitude and duration of vegetation growth, and timing and rate of vegetation senescence are important indicators of global environmental changes. It is vital to study these … RUF-38527 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Intercropping potato with grain legumes for enhanced productivity and climate change adaptation in smallholder farms, Kenya C.K.K. Gachene · E. Geldermann · H.I Gitari · N.N. Karanja +2 more This study evaluated the effect of potato-grain legume intercropping systems on best land equivalent yield ratios, crop water productivity and net profits in field trials conducted in three agro-ecologies of Kenya: upper highland with seas… RUF-38517 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of strategies used in mitigating dry spells occurrences on rainfed agriculture in Homa Bay County, Kenya E. M. Mugalavai · J. O. Ogenga Dry spells have been on the increase in both spatial and temporal scales in the last few decades exacerbating rainfall variability. Homa Bay County which is located in the Western part of Kenya in the Lake Victoria Basin is a sub humid reg… RUF-38511 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Land use/cover change in Aswa III sub-catchment, Northern Uganda Bernard Barasa · A. Egeru · M. Nyeko · A. Obia +1 more In post-conflict northern Uganda accelerated land use and land cover changes are observable but hardly quantified. This study used remote sensing technology to analyze land use/cover changes in Aswa III sub-catchment of Aswa catchment in n… RUF-38500 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Impacts of land use/land cover dynamics on desertification in gum Arabic belt, Ennuhud locality, West Kordofan State, Sudan O. E. A. Abdelkareem · H. E. A. Adam · H. M. A. Elamin Desertification is a challenging issue in sub-Sahara Africa and Arab world. It is results from destruction of natural resources, agricultural lands and their political and social disturbances. Monitoring of desertification and land degrada… RUF-38496 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Dynamically processing agricultural data from controlled legume sites C. Béra · W. De Meuter · E. Gonzalez Boix · K. Kambona +3 more Smart agriculture is becoming a discipline with increased data processing requirements due to the need to understand complex agricultural ecosystems. In these ecosystems, modern digital technologies, that extend conventional tools (e.g., r… RUF-38432 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Promoting the African endogenous innovation for sustainable development: The AFRICA-ai-JAPAN initiative T. Losenge · S. Shiomi · M. Tsunoda The economic development of Africa is dependent on “home-grown” innovations geared to solving the Africa’s development challenges. A partnership among the Japanese academic institution, development partners, the private sector and the Jomo… RUF-36111 CC BY 4.0 14 Oct 2016
Journal articles Open Access Can cities become self-reliant in energy? A technological scenario analysis for Kampala, Uganda N. Banadda · Nicholas Munu Energy self-reliance is important for economic growth and development for any nation. An energy self-reliance technological analysis for Kampala the capital city of Uganda is presented. Three renewable energy sources: Municipal Solid Waste… RUF-35974 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Jul 2016
Journal articles Open Access Membrane fouling control in low pressure membranes: a review on pretreatment techniques for fouling abatement N. Banadda · Samuel. Gyebi Arhin · Isa. Kabenge · Allan John. Komakech +1 more Conventional treatment techniques cannot meet the stringent modern water quality regulations emanating from the need to provide high quality drinking water. Therefore, a number of studies have suggested low pressure membrane filtration as … RUF-35956 2016 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of constraints in use of electronic agricultural information resources at selected institutions of Higher Learning in Kenya N.J. Kamar · G. Owour · M. Tabu This study aims at identifying the constraints in use of agricultural electronic resources in academic institutions and their contributions to development in agriculture. Limited access to agricultural e-resources has led to poor research … RUF-35156 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the performance of Centre Pivot Sprinkler irrigation system and its effects on crop yield at Kagera, Tanzania E. Ernest · H. Mahoo · P. M. Reuben · S. Y. Thadei The study evaluated the performance of the centre pivot sprinkler irrigation system and its effects on sugar cane yield at Kagera Sugar Estate. The study also examined soil parameters that influence cane yield and the quality of irrigation… RUF-35105 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Technology adoption by smallholder farmers: Lessons from the soyabean research/promotion program in Zimbabwe S. Mpepereki Agricultural research programs in universities in sub-Saharan Africa generate technologies few of which are adopted by the smallholder farmers. A technology that demands significant additional inputs be they financial or physical is less l… RUF-34943 2010 CC BY 4.0 14 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Harnessing agricultural science for the people: Are African Universities doing enough? S. Mpepereki Agricultural research in many African universities has been project-based and piece-meal, failing to focus on understanding the socio-cultural context of African agricultural systems and their interaction with the physical environment, and… RUF-34315 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The bio-processing of fibres from Agave sisalana and Agave americana M.T. Masarirambi · T. Ndlovu · J.M. Thwala · V.S. Vilane +1 more Plant fibres play a major role in the lives of many rural peoples, especially women in Swaziland. It is known to produce strong and hard fibres which tend to limit the users in terms of product development. This research study, therefore, … RUF-34194 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing Efficient Energy Coping Mechanisms in Olio Sub-County, Eastern Uganda A. Egeru · J.G.M. Majaliwa This field attachment programme aimed at disseminating the MSc. study findings and train women and local artisans in constructing improved cook stoves. The programme thus provided an opportunity to the community to discuss the issues affec… RUF-32592 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
