Theses & Dissertations Open Access Typology, genetic diversity and genome wide scan for signatures of selection of productivity traits in indigenous goats in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon Genetic characterization and assessment of signatures of selection in domestic animals adapted to local environments provide a large amount of knowledge and give a clear perspective on the population structure that assists in the decision-… RUF-39689 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Typology, management and smallholder farmerpreferred traits for selection of indigenous goats (Capra hisrcus) in three agro-ecological zones in the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon The present study aimed to assess the typology, production management, and smallholder farmerpreferred traits in selecting indigenous goats in three agro-ecological zones (AEZs) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). Based on a st… RUF-39688 2021 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Haplotype analysis of the mitochondrial DNA d- loop region reveals the maternal origin and historical dynamics among the indigenous goat populations in east and west of the Democratic Republic of Congo P. Baenyi Simon · D. Kabange · E. M. Machuka · K. Musale +6 more This study aimed at assessing haplotype diversity and population dynamics of three Congolese indigenous goat populations that included Kasai goat (KG), small goat (SG), and dwarf goat (DG) of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The 116… RUF-39687 2022 CC BY 4.0 1 Oct 2022
Journal articles Open Access Relative palatability and preference by red Maasai sheep offered brachiaria and Rhodes grass hay supplemented with calliandra leaves in Kenya M. K. Ambula · R. S. Kenana · P. A. Onjoro A study was conducted to evaluate the effect on palatability and preference of supplementing Brachiaria (Brachiaria ruziziensis) hay and Rhodes (Chloris gayana) hay with different levels of Calliandra (Calliandra calothyrsus) leaves on Red… RUF-38979 2020 CC BY 4.0 14 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of feed quality and challenges facing indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya J.O. Ochuodho · J.A. Omega · H.A. Rachuonyo · J.K. Tarus Besides generation of extra income, indigenous chicken provide food for majority of households in rural areas in form of quality meat and eggs. A baseline survey was conducted to determine status of indigenous chicken production in Busia, … RUF-38584 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of land use types and seasons on species diversity and abundance of dung beetles in Eldoret, Kenya F. Ayuke · H. Churu · N. Karanja · K. Odhiambo Dung beetles are crucial in livestock systems due to their contribution to dung removal, nutrients cycling, carbon sequestration and sustainable pasture production. There are limited studies to elucidate abundance and species diversity acr… RUF-38544 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing pig production and marketing for smallholder farmers in Northern Uganda D. Mutetikka · E.K. Ndyomugyenyi · W. Odongo · D.M. Okello +2 more Pig production is suited to smallholder production because pigs have unique characteristics such as faster growth rates, ability to be kept on small pieces of land, high multiplication rates, ability to feed on many feedstuffs, and pig pro… RUF-38480 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2020
Journal articles Open Access Short report on implications of COVID-19 and emerging zoonotic infectious diseases for pastoralists and Africa S. W. Dejene · A. Egeru · Aggrey Siya Many emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases occur in Africa. These are projected to increase as human–animal host contact increases owing to increasing environmental degradation that shrinks nature habitats for wildlife over… RUF-38306 2020 CC BY 4.0 12 Jun 2020
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Epidemiological study of peste des petits ruminants in goats and sheep in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo B.A Bwihangane Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute, contagious transboundary disease of sheep, goats and some wild (Gazelles, Springbuck, Impala) animals caused by Peste des petits ruminants virus (PPRV). The disease was first officially reporte… RUF-37710 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo L. Bebora · N.P. Bisimwa · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao +1 more Objective: We aimed at determining the prevalence and characterizing the CaPV, determining the CaPV - PPRV coinfection prevalence and providing data about phylogenetic relationship betwee n the fusion protein of PPRV and … RUF-37709 2017 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Journal articles Open Access Mitochondrial DNA variation of indigenous goat populations from Peste-des-petits-ruminants outbreak in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo L.C. Bebora · B.A Bwihangane · G.C. Gitao This study was conducted to investigate the genetic diversity at d-loop of mitochondrial DNA and establish the possible maternal lineages of indigenous goat breeds in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo). Phylogenetic relationships among… RUF-37707 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Aug 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological characteristics of indigenous cattle in Eritrea M.G. Gicheha · S. Goitom · G. Teclehimanot Indigenous cattle are the main livestock reared among African communities. Indigenous cattle have some distinguishing characteristics that can be used for attribution and grouping. A total of 243 indigenous cattle from 27 populations sprea… RUF-37040 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of indigenous chicken production in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Indigenous chicken (Gallus gallus domesticus) are valued in Kenya for their important role of providing food in form of eggs and meat and also income to rural households especially in Western Kenya. However their productivity is low and th… RUF-37031 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Decision Enhancement for Poultry Farmers in East Africa Rebecca Pearl Tumwebaze This research was based on the premise that successful management of poultry farms can only be attained with effective and timely decision making by farmers. In this dissertation, the Poultry Decision Enhancement Studio (PDES) was designed… RUF-36498 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterizing the genetic diversity of finger millet in Uganda Isaac Onziga Dramadri Finger millet [Eleusine corocana (L) Gaertn.] is a staple cereal, widely cultivated in the eastern, northern, northwestern, and southwestern parts of Uganda and in many other semi-arid regions of Eastern and Southern Africa as well as Sout… RUF-35826 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Studies on genetic diversity, genotype by environment interaction, combining ability and farmers’ perception on sweet sorghum (sorghum bicolor (l.) Moench) Calleb Ochia Olweny Sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a cultivated sorghum recognized as potential alternative source of bio-fuel due to its high fermentable sugar content in the stalk. Sweet sorghum has elicited the interest of breeders due to i… RUF-35809 2015 CC BY 4.0 27 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Resistance to the spotted stem borer and African maize stem borer in tropical maize S.W. Munyiri In sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), maize (Zea mays L.) is the staple food for about 50% of the population. Lepidoptera stem borers pause major threats to sustained food sufficiency in SSA where they cause annual yield losses of 15% and particula… RUF-35525 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Transgenic breeding of sweet potato for resistance to African weevil (Cylas puncticollis) M.R. Nabbika Sweet potato weevil (Cylas puncticollis) Boheman is a serious pest throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The pest causes up to 28% production losses annually in Uganda. Due to difficulties to implement pest management measures and the low level o… RUF-35524 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Yield stability analysis of late blight resistant potato selections J.M.K. Mulema Potato is an important source of food and income in the highlands of East Africa. Identification of superior genotypes for improved agronomic characteristics will enhance tuber yield. Seven promising clones from population B potato selecti… RUF-35498 2007 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Pathogenicity of yam parasitic nemtodes in Uganda Joseph. Mudiope Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a native tuber crop in Uganda that is considered a good candidate for overcoming food deficiencies in the famine stricken country. Despite its glory, nematodes have been a major hindrance to increased and sustainabl… RUF-35479 2005 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Response of yam landraces and hybrid lines to nematode attack in Uganda Joseph. Mudiope Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a major food crop in Africa and in Uganda, it is considered a famine-researve food crop. However, the crop faces a complex of constraints, especially susceptibility to nematodes and limited research attention. In an… RUF-35443 1998 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Analysis of farmers’ adoption of zero grazing and knowledge of cattle reproductive parameters in western Kenya J. Nalunkuuma Besides soil replenishment through manure application , the zero grazing production system also contributes towards smallholders' standards of living and poverty reduction. Its benefits are many and substantial; in western Kenya, the lives… RUF-35374 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences from implementing regional training in the SADC region: MSc. in plant breeding and seed systems at the University of Zambia J.C.N. Lungu · M. Mataa · M.S. Mwala With SADC-ICART support, the University of Zambia designed a plant breeding M.Sc. programme that incorporated both technical and social skills. The programme has graduated 12 M.Sc. students, all of whom are already employed. The paper desc… RUF-35267 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Participatory selection and development of drought tolerant cassava varieties for farmers in marginal areas Y. Baguma · E. Balyejusa-Kizito · J. Bisikwa · D.S.O. Osiru +1 more Most breeding experiments suffer from the disadvantage that the major stakeholders are not involved in the selection and development of the varieties. This scenario leads to poor adoption and diffusion of the resulting technologies. Partic… RUF-35240 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development, promotion and dissemination of improved Fusarium wilt resistant pigeon pea lines in drought prone areas of Uganda T. Areke · R. Edema · C. Mukankusi · N. S. Said Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) remains a relatively untapped food legume crop in Uganda and in many parts of Africa mainly due to lack of promotion and availability of varieties that meet producer and consumers needs. The crop is a rich source… RUF-35110 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
