Working Document Series Open Access Improving soil hydrological properties of denuded semi-arid rangeland in southeastern Kenya using reseeding technology W.N. Ekaya · K.Z. Mganga · N.K.R. Musimba · A. W. Mwang’ombe +2 more A study was conducted to establish the contribution of Eragrostis superba, Enteropogon macrostachyus and Cenchrus ciliaris in improving soil hydrological properties in semi-arid Kenya. Kamphorst rainfall simulator was used on bare ground a… RUF-35085 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enzymatic processing of plant fibres for diversified uses M.T. Masarirambi · T.T. Mkhonta · T. Ndlovu · D.A. Otieno +3 more Harsh fibre production processes contributing to challenges in the ecosystem have rekindled the interest on green fibres and eco-friendly products globally. This interest has propelled some developing countries, including Swaziland, to exp… RUF-34202 2014 CC BY 4.0 14 Aug 2015
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 Short-Term Effects of Soil Fertility, Tillage and Residue Management on Soil Organic Carbon, Aggregate Stability and Water Infiltration on a Sandy Soil in Urban Agriculture, Harare S. Madyiwa · J. Nyamangara · B. Nyamasoka · P. Nyamugafata +1 more Manure is a key nutrient resource to urban farmers due to its multiple benefits, especially on inherently infertile sandy soils. Research on cattle manure in sub-Saharan Africa has mainly focused on its role in supplying N required by crop… RUF-32009 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 May 2014