Theses & Dissertations Open Access Symbiotic effectiveness of Elite rhizobia strains on productivity of improved chickpea (Cicer arietinum l.) Varieties. Case of Debre zeit and Wolayta sodo, Ethiopia. Funga Alemu Assefa Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.), is a multi-functional crop with important role in the diet as affordable protein source and in sustaining soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. However, its productivity in Ethiopia of 1.9 t ha-1 is lower… RUF-36535 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimal compaction pressure, particle size and binder ratio for quality briquettes made from maize cobs Wilson Mambo The quality of briquettes varies greatly among small scale producers in Uganda due to the different methods of production, absence of standardization, lack of technical knowledge and quality control procedures. The study aimed at investiga… RUF-36533 2016 CC BY 4.0 8 Dec 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic diversity for resistance to larger grain borer in maize hybrids and open pollinated varieties in Kenya S. Mugo · S.W. Munyiri · J.K. Mwololo · P. Okori +1 more Modern maize varieties and hybrids possess improved agronomic performance and tolerance to abiotic and biotic stresses. However, breeding for the traits that contribute to resistance to post harvest pests have not been given due attention.… RUF-34498 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Do triple bag hermetic storage Control Prostephanus truncatus (Horn) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) in stored maize in Mozambique? H. Affognon · D. Cugala · L. Muchiriuarapa Prostephanus truncatus is a serious and dominant pest of stored maize in Mozambique. Before the introduction of P. truncatus in Mozambique in 1999, weight loss in stored maize in small scale farmers’ system was about 10 to 12% and Sitophil… RUF-34159 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
