Working Document Series Open Access Sesame economic profitability analysis in Koulikoro area, Kolokani district, Mali M. Diallo · F. O. Fofana · B. Karambé · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more Sesame, an industrial crop grown mostly on poor soils with low yields, is a key crop in Mali. The sector represents a source of income through its strong demand on the national and international scale and because it occupies an important p… RUF-40755 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 Analysis of the production system and marketing of improved groundnut seed in Kolokani area O. Diarra · B. Karambé · T. P. Kassogué · Dagnoko. Sokona +1 more The present study analyzes the system for producing and marketing improved groundnut seed in Kolokani. Data from the study were collected from 30 groundnut seed producers in the above-mentioned locality in May 2019 using semi-structured in… RUF-40739 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Trade-offs and synergies between agricultural production and biodiversity conservation in contrasting socio-ecological landscapes of South-western Ethiopia B. J. Dereje According to the global sustainability goals, achieving food security and biodiversity conservation are among the most critical challenges of the 21st century. They are, there tore, central aspects of the US sustainable development goals, … RUF-40736 2019 CC BY 4.0 20 Nov 2023
Working Document Series Open Access Response of NSIC RC23 as influenced by combined use of organic and inorganic fertilizers A. G. Mactal · K. G. Nnabunnya The demand for rice increases with increasing population, yet the yield of aerobic rice keeps declining when grown continuously. These unstable yields of aerobic rice are attributed to water and nutrient stresses Justifiable rice productio… RUF-39762 2018 CC BY 4.0 17 Jan 2023
Working Document Series Open Access The effect of ghabich leaves extract on germination and seedlings growth of tomato E. H. Elsadig · O. M. Mohamed-Ahmed The aim of this study was to determine the effect of different concentrations of Ghabich (Guiera senegalensis J.F. Gmel) leaves extract on germination and seedling growth in tomato under laboratory conditions (in petri dishes). The concent… RUF-39746 2018 CC BY 4.0 16 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 Adoption and impact of improved pigeon peas on household poverty in South East Kenya J. R. Busienei · S. J. Matere · O. L. E. Mbatia About 60% of the population in South Eastern Kenya is estimated to be below the poverty line, with majority of the poor living in rural areas, where agriculture is the main source of livelihood. Most of the impoverished areas are largely s… RUF-39361 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 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
Journal articles Open Access Effect of Botanical Extracts on Late Blight (Phytopthora infestans) and Productivity of Tomato (Solanum esculentum) S. Chikuta · T. Choga · V. O. Gwatidzo · Gabriel Karubanga +4 more Late blight is caused by Phytopthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary which establishes quickly in Solanum esculentum L. (tomato); as a result, it makes the pathogen one of the most devastating plant diseases across the world. )e control of late … RUF-39298 2021 CC BY 4.0 15 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 Evaluation of suppressive potential of selected plant species against Phytophthora infestans in vitro S.O. Agong · R. Kahuthia-Gathu · M. Mwangi · J.W. Waceke Globally, Phytophthora infestans causes annual potato losses estimated at over $6 billion with fungicides alone accounting for over $1 billion. In Kenya, potato yield loss estimates reach 119,500 tons annually. Several fungicides recommend… RUF-39013 2018 CC BY 4.0 25 Feb 2021
Books and Book Chapters Open Access Kersting’s groundnut [Macrotyloma geocarpum (Harms) Maréchal & Baudet]: A versatile & underutilized grain legume for subhumid zones E.E. Agoyi · A.E. Assogbadjo · B. Sinsin · F. A. Sodédji +1 more Legume crops, with their high protein contents and ability to improve soil fertility, have great potential to contribute toward food security in Africa. Orphan crops have greater potential because of their resilience and contribution to fo… RUF-38803 2020 CC BY 4.0 27 Sep 2020
Journal articles Open Access Effects of Tithoniadiversifolia Extract and Trichodermaasperellum on Growth and Yield of Strawberry Fruit (Fragaria× ananassavarDuch) R.M. Gesimba · J. W. Wanjukia · J.N. Wolukau A study on the effect of Tithoniadiversifolia extracts and Trichodermaasperellum on growth, yield, and quality of strawberry fruit (Fragaria× ananassavarDuch) wasconducted in Horticulture, Research and Teaching field, Egerton University. T… RUF-38797 2020 CC BY 4.0 23 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the effectiveness of hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder versus grain based supplements for improved dairy cow production performance D. Chiumia · Y. S. Kamanga · J. P Mtimuni · A. Safalaoh An on-station feeding trial was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using hydroponically produced pigeon pea fodder as a feed supplement against grain-based feed supplements on dairy cow production performance in Malawi. Six multipa… RUF-38761 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of chickpea genotypes for tolerance to ascochyta blight P. Kimurto · K. Kiplagat · O. Kiplagat · J. Ochuodho In Kenya dry highlands where wheat, maize, and barley are the main crop, chickpeas are considered as off-season crop (October-February) before the next cropping season. Thus these crops provide an alternative source of income to farmers. C… RUF-38735 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access The existence and distribution of cassava bacterial blight in East Africa D. Kilalo · A. Livoi · A. W. Mwang’ombe Cassava bacterial blight is one of the major bacterial diseases in all cassava growing regions in the world. The disease is caused by Xanthomonas axonopodis PV. Manihotis, a gram-negative rod shaped and belongs to the Gammaproteobacteria. … RUF-38732 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Breeding for watermelon chlorotic stunt viral disease resistance in watermelon M.A. G. Abdelbagi · I. H. E. Babikir · Beshir Mayada M. · R. S. Omara +1 more The white fly transmitted watermelon chlorotic stunt virus (WmCSV) is the causal agent of the most devastating disease of watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) across many African and Middle Eastern countries including Sudan. Commercial cultivar… RUF-38727 2018 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Incorporating genomic markers and weather variables in genotype-by-environment interaction analyses for cassava brown streak disease D. Akdemir · W. Esuma · Jean-Luc Jannink · R. Kawuki +2 more Genotype-by-environment (GxE) interactions is a reality that scientists deal with when developing new and better varieties. With increase in scale of both phenotypic and genetic data, coupled with environmental data, prediction of environm… RUF-38704 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Efficacy of indigenous fungi isolates against root-knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp) in-vito A. N. Kariuki · M. Maina · J.W. Waceke Root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) are a serious problem in smallholder tomato farms causing 90-100% yield loss in tomato crop in Kenya. For sustainable food production, effective management of nematodes is primarily dependent on the a… RUF-38700 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of root knot nematode, Meloidogyne spp. on the growth and productivity of tea clones in Meru County of Kenya James Wangai Kimenju · I. H. Mogeni · W.M. Muiru Plant parasitic nematodes have been reported in tea plantations in Kenya and have been associated with loss of tea plants in some areas. Nematodes associated with tea have been found to be well distributed in Ngere catchment of Murang’a Co… RUF-38694 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of legume extracts on root rot pathogens and germination of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) W. J. Muthomi · R.D. Narla · J. Nderitu · J. Ojiem +1 more Application of undecomposed green manure have been reported to result in poor germination and crop establishment thus poor yields. To understand the mechanism through which low emergence occurs, various legume extracts from lablab, soybean… RUF-38672 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Increasing yellow passion yields by managing water stress using hydrogel, polythene and grass mulches in Embu and Kiambu Counties, Kenya N. Korir · J. M. Michoma · J.N. Mugwe · M. Mwangi ver the years, farmers in dry areas of Africa have depended on a narrow range of crops that tolerate water stress for nourishment and income generation. Yellow passion fruit production is a lucrative venture of much higher income compared … RUF-38668 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of controlled release urea on soil nitrogen mineralization and maize yield in Siaya County, Kenya A. N. Karanja · B. Mochoge · R.N. Onwonga · C. Shisanya +1 more Although nitrogen (N) is a major limiting nutrient in most soils in Kenya, it is often lost before it is used up by crops. This is due to the high dynamics of its transformations in the soil, making it easily lost from the soil. This usual… RUF-38651 2018 CC BY 4.0 12 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Moisture stress reduces stomata conductance, growth and yield of soybean K. E. Cheruiyot · L. H. Mwamlima · J.P. Ouma Soybean [Glycine max (L) Merrill] yield amongst smallholder farmers in Kenya is low and range from 445-1200 kg ha-1. These low yields are attributed to various factors including moisture stress and use of poor agronomic practices. Optimiza… RUF-38634 2018 CC BY 4.0 7 Sep 2020
