Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of trends in crop type and land cover change using GIS in Yatta sub-county, Kenya G. N. Karuku · V. M. Kathumo · B. A. Liavoga · R.N. Onwonga +2 more Assessment of the distribution and dynamics of vegetation using remote sensing techniques and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) have proven to be efficient tools in monitoring agricultural activities as they provide methods for analys… RUF-34258 2014 CC BY 4.0 17 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The status of indegnous chicken production in northern Uganda A. Kayitesi · D.R. Kugonza · H. Mulindwa · C. Nakkazi +1 more Indegnous chicken production is important for many rural households. Although it is a small and sometimes unorganized sector, it makes a substantial contribution to food security by providing eggs and meat for home consumption and, to some… RUF-34162 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Protein nutritional quality of soy fortified complementary flours from Western Kenya E.H. Kamau · C.A. Serrem · F.W. Wamunga Protein Energy Malnutrition accounts for 50% of the annual deaths of children aged below 5 years. Complementary foods for such young children should be protein efficient and nutrient dense. Compositing complementary flours with legumes of … RUF-34147 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Components of resistance that reduce the rate of blast epidemic in GULU-E finger millet variety of northern Uganda J. C. Aru · P. Okori · N. Wanyera There is a large demand for finger millet in East Africa, which is produced in the lake region countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda among others. In Uganda, finger millet is second only to maize as a major cereal crop, and occu… RUF-33826 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
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 Tracking University Development Contributions: Emerging Indicators from Moi University M. Namumbya Kapiriri Agricultural universities have a tripartite mandate to design and deliver effective and development relevant academic, research and outreach programmes. Conventional university training, tracking, grading and reporting emphasizes the acade… RUF-32919 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Germination on the Protein Digestibility of some Finger Millet Varieties Grown in Kenya A.O. Makokha The protein digestibility of seven ungerminated and germinated dried finger millet (Eleusine coracana) grain was determined in this study. All the finger millet varieties had low to medium tannin content, ranging from 0.1% Catechin equival… RUF-32212 2012 CC BY 4.0 14 May 2014
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Improving Scientific Research at Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI) – Kakamega Research Centre: a Research Methods Approach Hildah Nyende Wambani MSc in Research Methods is a unique problem solving program that increases the capacity to plan, implement and generate quality research. Lack of current and necessary statistical skills in data analysis, interpretation and reporting and e… RUF-31738 2011 CC BY 4.0 8 Apr 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Diversity of Finger Millet for Crop Improvement in Uganda I.O. Dramadri · P. Okori · N. Wanyera Finger millet (Eleusine corocana L), though highly nutritious and indigenous to Uganda, has not been fully exploited due to limited breeding efforts, and little information about the diversity existing within the germplasm collection. This… RUF-31511 2012 CC BY 4.0 5 Oct 2013
