Working Document Series Open Access Village chickens: options to improve nutrition and health of HIV and AIDs affected individuals in Maracuene district, Mozambique R. Costa · F. Dos Anjos · V. Zandamela The prevalence of HIV is high in Mozambique. In young women, aged 15 to 24, the estimated HIV prevalence rate is 10.7%, compared to a prevalence rate of 3.6% among young men in the same age group. Nearly half of the people with HIV living … RUF-40577 2018 CC BY 4.0 9 Aug 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of oleic acid rich groundnut lines for adaptation and resistance to foliar diseases in Malawi J. Mwololo Groundnut is an important oilseed crop for both food and nutrition security. The development of nutrient dense varieties including oleic acid to meet dietary needs in Africa is important. The study was undertaken to evaluate oleic acid ric… RUF-39941 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Knowledge dissemination on improvement of traditional complementary foods for proper child feeding J.N. Kinyuru · H.S. Laswai · M.M. Mmari, Traditional complementary foods in most sub-Saharan African countries are deficient in protein, essential minerals and vitamins resulting into sub-optimal growth and increased premature deaths among children below five years of age. Poor q… RUF-39339 2018 CC BY 4.0 27 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Socio-cultural aspects in harvesting of Jackfruit in Busia County, Kenya C. Gitonga · V. O. Kirigua · G. Mbure · V. Ochieng +2 more This study assessed the socio-cultural dimensions of harvesting jackfruit in Busia County of Kenya. Data were collected using quantitative and quantitative methods with farmers (i.e., structured interviews, key informant interviews and fie… RUF-38653 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Status of production of Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) in Busia County, Kenya C. Gitonga · V. O. Kirigua · V. Ochieng · L. Wasilwa +1 more Jackfruit is one of the underutilised fruits in Kenya which has potential to contribute to food and nutrition security. However, little is known about the status of jackfruit production in the country. This study assessed the status of jac… RUF-38646 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access An assessment of the nutritional quality of ecotypes of Digitaria macroblephara at different phenological stages in southern Kenya O.K. Koech · W. N. Mnene · P.L.N. Ndung’u · V.O. Wasonga Livestock production is a key economic activity in drylands all over the world. Drylands support a majority of the world’s livestock population. Local and indigenous communities in these areas have for long relied on experientially acquire… RUF-38567 2018 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Strengthening quality protein maize development and utilisation for indigenous chickens in Zimbabwe T.N. Bidi · A.B. Dube · E. Gasura · N.A. Maibvisira +4 more Increasing household nutrition is a top priority in Zimbabwe where protein energy malnutrition is rampant among women and children. In rural areas, most people do not afford protein rich foods that include meat, meat products and other alt… RUF-37036 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of multipurpose uses and management of Zizphus spina-christi (L.) desf. in semi-arid Ethiopia: Implications for food security Feyssa Debela Hunde · J.T. Njoka · M.M. Nyangito · Asfaw Zemede Quantitative ethnobotanical study of Ziziphus spina-christi was undertaken in six areas of east Shewa, Ethiopia. Both structured questionnaire and focus-group interviews were conducted with about 200 households. Arable land cultivation, an… RUF-34380 2010 CC BY 4.0 20 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Food losses and waste in the context of sustainable food systems J. Ambuko Although accurate estimates of losses and waste in the food system are unavailable, the best evidence to date coming from Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) indicates that approximately 1.3 billion tonnes per year (one-third of the f… RUF-34124 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Technical reports Open Access Case studies on RUFORUM Regional PhD Programmes Rose Njeru Since 2008, RUFORUM has launched seven regional coursework based PhD programs which are hosted at different member universities. RUFORUM engaged a consultant to conduct case studies of five programs namely, PhD Dryland Resource Management … RUF-33591 2014 CC BY 4.0 19 Feb 2015
