Journal articles Open Access Variations in Soil Chemical Properties, Bacteria and Fungi Populations Along Slope Positions and Profile Depths in Terraced and Non-terraced Lands of Rwanda highlands A. Fashaho · J.J. Lelei · A. O. Musandu · S.M. Mwonga +1 more The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of terracing on soil chemical and biological properties in the Rwanda highlands. The study was done in March 2017. Composite soil samples were collected from the top, middle and… RUF-38418 2019 CC BY 4.0 30 Jul 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters in concrete ponds stocked with Oreochromis shiranus fresh water fish J. Kang’ombe · E. Kaunda · M. Macuiane · A. Mtethiwa +2 more A study on the effect of formulated and supplementary feeds on water quality parameters of fresh water fish (Oreochromis shiranus) culture was conducted at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources Fish Farm for three months… RUF-37791 2016 CC BY 4.0 30 Oct 2018
Working Document Series Open Access Response of local and improved cowpea varieties to Rhizobia inoculation and phosphorus in West Nile region of Uganda R. Amayo · S. Nyamaizi · B. B. Obaa · G. Olupot +2 more Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L.Walp) is an important food security and cash crop among poor households especially in eastern and northern Uganda. However farmers have reported grain yields as low as 50 kg ha-1, far below the potential yield o… RUF-36965 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Inheritance of phosphorus use efficiency and resistance to anthracnose in selected sorghum genotypes grown in the acid soils of Western Kenya A. Nyambok The acid soils of western Kenya where most of the sorghum is grown have very low available phosphorus, at 2-5mg P/kg soil compared to the recommended levels of 10-15mg P/ kg soil required for optimal crop productivity. In these soils, sorg… RUF-35837 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Optimizing phosphorus availability for bean production on a high altitude andosol A. Cyamweshi Rusanganwa In Sub-Saharan Africa, common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a food security and income sourcing crop as well as a contributor to soil fertility improvement through biological nitrogen fixation. In Uganda, bean production is widespread, w… RUF-35503 2011 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access A study of the effects of Nitrogen , phosphorus and potassium fertilizers on the dry matter yield and chemical composition of amaranthus hybridus sub-species hybridus (green head) Ekwamu Adipala Plots of amaranthus hybridus sub-species hybridus (green head) were treated with N, P, and K fertilizers and sampled at a six day interval from day 42 to day 60 after sowing to determine the effect on DM yield and the resultant chemical co… RUF-35445 1980 CC BY 4.0 25 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Optimisation of rhizobium and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi benefits for grain legume production in acid soils M. C. Rwakaikara-Silver · J.S. Tenywa · M. Uwizerwa This study was conducted to evaluate the symbiotic effectiveness of Rhizobium isolates using soybean and Phaseolus bean as host plants grown in acid soil (pH 4.5 and 5) from two southern districts of Rwanda. For this purpose, 10 and 33 iso… RUF-35120 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of super phosphate and planting density on mini-tuber production from true potato seed T. A. Mtaita · M. Mutetwa · M. D. Shoko Improving tuber seed quality and availability is institutionally complex in the tropics and sub-tropics. The main objective of this work was to evaluate the effect of superphosphate and plant density on mini-tuber production from true pota… RUF-34649 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of maize and soybean crops to inorganic fertilisers in Western Kenya A.K. Kipkoech · P.O. Mongare · A.O. Nekesa · J.O. Ochuodho +2 more Fertiliser performance trials involving three Farmer Associations (FAs) were set-up starting 2011 long rains to assess the output potential of five commercially available fertilisers, namely Calcium Ammonium Nitrate-CAN, Triple Super Phosp… RUF-32967 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
