Working Document Series Open Access Calibration and application of DSSAT Model to estimate area yield index insurance premium for common bean at different growth stages and weather perils J. Mburu · C.M. Mukankusi · N. Ntukamazina · R.N. Onwonga +2 more CROPGRO-Dry bean model of Decision Support Tool for Agro technology Transfer (DSSAT) was calibrated and validated using observed yield data collected from field experiments conducted in three bean growing areas of Rwanda. These experiments… RUF-39346 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of application of aquaculture effluent on nutrient uptake and grain yield of the common bean P. Akol · N. Alupo · F. Bugenyi · M. Iwadra +4 more A study was conducted to evaluate the fertilizer value of aquaculture effluent from African catfish (Clarius glerepenus) with respect to common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris). The study i) determined the crop nutrient value of aquaculture efflu… RUF-37453 2016 CC BY 4.0 10 Apr 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic analysis of resistance to common bean rust disease in Uganda S. Nkalubo · B. A. Odogwu · P. Rubaihayo Bean rust caused by Uromyces appendiculatus (Pers., Pers) Unger. is one of the major foliar diseases of common bean in Uganda. In the case of Uganda the framers’ preferred cultivars were from the Andean (small-seeded) cultivars which were … RUF-36328 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Comparison of selection indices for drought tolerance in common beans for the dry environments of Tanzania N. Lwiyiso Kilasi · M. Mwala · S. Nchimbi-Msolla This study assessed yield performance of common bean genotypes under different levels of drought stress (waster stress periods). Subsequently, drought susceptibility index (DSI), sensitivity index (SI) and drought intensity index (DII) wer… RUF-35211 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The effectiveness of locally made clay pots as a micro - irrigation equipment N. Kihipi · R. S. Mahatsindry · M. Tarimo This research established the water balance resulting from the clay irrigation for beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and Amaranths (hypochondriacus) grown under different plant density per pot and different precedent soil moisture. Results rev… RUF-35076 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium root rot in three common bean genotypes P. Gibson · S.T. Nkalubo · P.O. Ongom · P. Rubaihayo Fusarium solani f. sp phaseoli (FSP) is an important disease in Uganda causing in some cases 100% yield losses in beans. The study established the nature of inheritance to FSP resistance in genotypes RWR 719, NABE 14 and NABE 13. A 5x5 ful… RUF-34670 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Prevalence of bean anthracnose in Zambia and diversity of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in Southern Africa P. Kachapulula · M. Mwala · P. Okori Prevalence of bean anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum lindemuthianum was assessed in four agro-ecologies in Zambia. Subsequently, fungal isolates were tested for race specifically involving race differentials and DNA analysis using Simp… RUF-34555 2010 CC BY 4.0 4 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Introgressing resistance to Fusarium root rot in selected farmer preferred Andean bean genotypes from Meso-American line and mapping of associated resistance quantitative trait loci K. Kamfwa · C. Mukankusi · M. Mwala · P. Okori Two populations of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) from K20 x MLB-49-89A and K132 x MLB-49-89A were assessed for resistance to Fusarium solani f.sp. phaseoli. Additionally, 35 SSR markers were screened for polymorphisism in the parents. The res… RUF-34455 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Conservation Agriculture effects on earthworm populations in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda soils D. Ashilenje · W. N’getich · J. Norton · U. Norton +7 more Conventional cultivation in Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda over the years has resulted into decline in soil quality and food crop production. Studying soil biodiversity under Conservation Agriculture production systems (CAPS) will help u… RUF-34089 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Marker Aided Pyramiding of Anthracnose and Pythium Root Rot Resistance Genes on Plant Agronomic Characters among Advanced Common Bean Genotypes M. Kiryowa One of the factors that accounts for the low yields in common bean is the simultaneous occurrence of diseases on the common bean crop. Bean root rots and anthracnose are the most important common bean diseases that simultaneously occur on … RUF-33700 2015 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Potential Sources of high Iron and Zinc Content in Ugandan Bean Germplasm R. Edema · P. Gibson · F. Mukamuhirwa · C. Mukankusi +1 more The study was conducted at National Agricultural Research Laboratories (NARL) at Kawanda in order to identify potential sources of high iron and zinc content, Such varieties would contribute to improved health of bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) … RUF-32517 2012 CC BY 4.0 17 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of Tolerance to Drought Stress in Selected Common Bean Genotypes W. Amongi · S. Nkalubo · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula The levels of tolerance to cyclic drought stress in selected common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) lines were evaluated. Findings from this screening showed significant differences in levels of drought tolerance among the parental lines. The ge… RUF-32451 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Journal articles Open Access Evaluating Genetic Association between Fusarium and Pythium Root Rots Resistances in the Bean Genotype RWR 719 P.O. Ongom Resistance to Fusarium root rot (Fusarium solani f.s.p phaseoli) has been reported in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) sources and is usually associated with Pythium root rot resistance. Pythium root rot (Pythium ultimum var ultimum) re… RUF-31427 2012 CC BY 4.0 28 Sep 2013
Journal articles Open Access Improvement of Resistance to Fusarium Root Rot through Gene Pyramiding in Common Bean R. Edema · P. Gibson · C.M. Mukankusi · J. Obala +1 more Fusarium root rot (FRR), caused by Fusarium solani f.sp. phaseoli, is one of the most serious root rot diseases of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) throughout the world. Yield losses of up to 84% have been attributed to the disease. Dev… RUF-31417 2012 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2013
