Journal articles Open Access Detection, isolation and baseline characterization of indigenous PhlD+ fluorescent Pseudomonas species for the control of bean root rot and coffee wilt disease in Uganda R. Edema · S. N. Kamenya Fluorescent Pseudomonas spp. which produces antibiotics such as 2,4-diacetylphloroglucinol (DAPG/phl) have biocontrol activity against many important soil-borne fungal pathogens. We isolated several Pseudomonas spp. carrying genes for DAPG… RUF-40833 2021 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Journal articles Open Access Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement: A model Training and Research Hub for Next Generation of Plant Breeders for Africa E. Adipala · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema · S. T. Mbabazi +2 more Africa has a significant shortage of first-class plant breeding professionals. To meet future food demand in Africa, there is need to train more expert plant breeders. The Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) h… RUF-40831 2023 CC BY 4.0 2 Feb 2024
Working Document Series Open Access Generation of Future Science Leaders through Mentorship and Research: The case of Carnegie Post-Doctoral Fellowship J. Mwololo · T. Odong · P. Okori A postdoctoral fellowship was awarded to support research focusing on grain legumes and dryland cereals. Training of young scientists towards masters and doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees was embedded within the fellowship. Collaborative … RUF-40785 2019 CC BY 4.0 21 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Progress with establishment of the Makerere University Regional Centre for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI) - an East and Southern Africa African Centre of Excellence S. Akello · A. Z. Chitake · Isaac Onziga Dramadri · R. Edema +1 more Low agricultural productivity in Eastern and Southern Africa has led to recurrent chronic food insecurity, poor nutrition, and widespread poverty that continue to affect a significant proportion of the population. This low productivity is … RUF-40744 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The potential role of Abuscular Mycorrhizae and native rhizobia in upscaling maize and cowpea production in semiarid zone of Eastern Kenya J. M. Maingi · M. M. Muindi · M. Muthini · E. M. Njeru +2 more Legumes are an essential component of many cropping systems due to their ability to form symbiotic associations with nitrogen fixing bacteria. Key constraint faced by smallholder farmers in Sub-Sahara Africa is lack of resources so they ca… RUF-39752 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Understanding the virulence dynamics of bacterial wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum and the host plant defense responses C. Allen · B. Dalsing · L. M. Kiirika Bacteria wilt caused by Ralstonia solanacearum has continued to pose a significant threat to a wide range of agricultural crops. The direct and indirect damage caused by various R. solanacearum strains result in reduced yields and quality … RUF-39734 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of plant and seed characteristics on cowpea weevil infestation of Vigna unguiculata M. Abakutsa-Onyango · S. Buleti · E. Mamati Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is a self-pollinated popular legume that can be consumed as vegetable, grains stew or otherwise used for animal forage. It is only propagated by seed. Cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) is a field and stora… RUF-39721 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Agronomic performance of cowpea populations with resistance to Fusarium redolens in three agro-ecological zones in Uganda S. Auma · B. Awio · Z.A. Chiteka · R. Edema +3 more Breeding populations of cowpea with resistance to Fusarium root rot caused by Fusarium redolens were developed at Makerere Regional Center for Crop Improvement (MaRCCI). These were evaluated for agronomic performance at three sites in Ugan… RUF-39717 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to Fusarium root rot (Fusarium redolens) in selected genotypes of cowpea in Uganda S. Auma · B. Awio · Z.A. Chiteka · R. Edema +3 more Cowpea production in Uganda is constrained by Fusarium root rot disease caused by Fusarium redolens. The use of resistant cultivars is the most economical long-term strategy to manage the disease and knowledge of the inheritance of resista… RUF-39716 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Coming to speed with the state of cassava breeding in Uganda M. O. Akello · R.S. Kawuki · S.B. Mukasa Uganda is the 5th largest producer of cassava in Africa and cassava is the second most important source of starch after banana (matooke) in terms of area occupied, total production and per capita consumption. It is an important food securi… RUF-39713 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Cowpea seed systems in Ghana: Challenges and prospects E. Afutu Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata), the second most consumed legume in Ghana, has production deficit to meet consumption demands, a challenge which is fundamentally due to the traits of cowpea genotypes developed locally compared to consumer prefe… RUF-39712 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Serological and molecular detection of Rice Yellow Mottle Virus in western Kenya A. K. Adego · D. Fargette · E. Hebrard · B. Mukoye +4 more Rice production remains very low with yields ranging from 1.5-3.5 ton ha-1.The low yields are due to abiotic and biotic constraints with pests and diseases being the most important. Rice yellow mottle disease (RYMD), caused by the Rice yel… RUF-39709 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Jan 2023
Journal articles Open Access Pre-Breeding Prospects of Lablab (Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet) Accessions in Tanzania: Morphological Characterization and Genetic Diversity Analysis Patrick A. Ndakidemi · Fanuel K. Letting · Pavithravani B. Venkataramana Under-exploited crops such as Lablab purpureus are regarded a pathway towards alleviating the food and nutritional security in Sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed at evaluating the morphoagronomic diversity present in 277 lablab accession… RUF-39666 2022 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access A review of available knowledge on aroma in rice J. Lamo · D Ocan · P.R. Rubaihayo The 2-acetyll-1-pyrroline (2AP) is a compound responsible for the sweet popcorn aroma in aromatic rice and has attracted interest globally. Consequently, research efforts have been directed to improving aroma characteristics in rice throug… RUF-39661 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Morphological and nutritional characteristics of new Papaya Hybrid Fruits G. O. Asudi · J. Chepng’etich Kosgei · F. R. Karambu · O. E. Musenya +1 more Papaya (Carica papaya L.) is a popular and economically important tropical fruit. Its production in Kenya is practiced at both small and large scale. The major challenge is getting good planting materials and producing quality papaya fruit… RUF-39660 2018 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2022
Journal articles Open Access GWAS provides biological insights into mechanisms of the parasitic plant (Striga) resistance in sorghum J. Kavuluko · M. Kibe · W. Kibet · T. Magomere +6 more Background: Sorghum yields in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are greatly reduced by parasitic plants of the genus Striga (witchweed). Vast global sorghum genetic diversity collections, as well as the availability of modern sequencing technologie… RUF-39417 2021 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2021
Journal articles Open Access Knowledge Gaps in Taxonomy, Ecology, Population Distribution Drivers and Genetic Diversity of African Sandalwood (Osyris lanceolata Hochst. & Steud.): A Scoping Review for Conservation M. Curto · A. Egeru · J. I. Kanya · S. K. Kiboi +3 more The increasing demand for ornamental, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products is driving exploitation of plant species globally. Sub-Saharan Africa harbours unique and valuable plant resources and is now a target of plant resource depletion. … RUF-39399 2021 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2021
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 Influence of Auxin (2.4-D,NAA and TDZ) on callus induction from different explants of Hibiscus sabdariffa M. K. Mohammed · T. Remaz · F. A. A. Sayed · O. E. Sayeda The production of Hibiscus sabdariffa (Roselle) in Sudan has increased during the last few years mainly by increasing the area under production. The crop is sold in both domestic and foreign markets. It is also important as a natural color… RUF-39345 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 2021
Journal articles Open Access New sources and stability of resistance to aphids in Cowpea Germplasm across locations in Uganda R. Agaba · I.O. Dramadri · R. Edema · P. Gibson +7 more The cowpea aphid (Aphis craccivora Koch) is an economically important pest, whose feeding effects cause stunting, delayed flower initiation and yield reduction in cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp). Host plant resistance offers an alternat… RUF-39308 2021 CC BY 4.0 21 Jun 2021
Journal articles Open Access Nutritional and Technological Characteristics of New Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Lines and Varieties Grown in Eastern Kenya P. K. Biama · A. K. Faraj · R. W. Kuruma · C. M. Mutungi +1 more Protein sources in the diet of people living in semi-arid land of Kenya are lacking and if available it is costly to them. In terms of safe food and a healthy food supply, cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata.) are a significant source of protein, c… RUF-39257 2020 CC BY 4.0 2 May 2021
Working Document Series Open Access The interaction between host plant resistance and biological control presents opportunities for plant breeders in Africa’s integrated pest management programs J. Amoah · R. Edema · J. Karungi · R. Kityo +3 more The concept of integrated pest management (IPM) presents a holistic approach to management of pests, optimizing actions associated with at least two pest management tactics without ecological backlash. However, efficient integration of IPM… RUF-39111 2018 CC BY 4.0 1 Mar 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Assessment of morphological traits of coffee used in determining the performance of Arabusta hybrids generated from crosses between the tetraploid Robusta and Arabica coffee J.J. Cheserek · N. Kahiu · J. Muthomi Coffee is one of the most important commodities in the world being traded second after oil. One of the objectives of coffee breeding programs is to select for good quality coffee with high yields. The aim of this study was to determine var… RUF-39046 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Working Document Series Open Access Crop improvement through use of mutation breeding-a Review S.N.T.T. Addy · M. Adu · E. Afutu · G. Amenorpe +3 more The sustainability of agriculture in sub-Sahara Africa is threatened by rapid population explosion and climatic change, resulting in challenges with food sustainability and malnutrition. Conventional breeding approaches alone cannot produc… RUF-39010 2018 CC BY 4.0 24 Feb 2021
Journal articles Open Access Factors Influencing Genomic Prediction Accuracies of Tropical Maize Resistance to Fall Armyworm and Weevils S Agbahoungba · G. Asea · A. Badji · A. Bararyenya +14 more Genomic selection (GS) can accelerate variety improvement when training set (TS) size and its relationship with the breeding set (BS) are optimized for prediction accuracies (PAs) of genomic prediction (GP) models. Sixteen GP algorithms we… RUF-38958 2020 CC BY 4.0 7 Feb 2021
