Working Document Series Open Access Effect of cation rich biochar and micronutrient blended inorganic fertilizer on rice yield in an acidic soil A. Bala · W. Bello, · K. Oludade, · O. Umeugochukwu This study investigatd the effect of rice husk biochar and sulfur (15) and Zinc (1Zn) blended inorganic fertilizer on rice yield in comparison to two treatments under normal farmers’ practice. The experiment was laid out in a complete rand… RUF-40548 2018 CC BY 4.0 28 Jul 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 abiotic and biotic constraints with pests and diseases being the most important. Rice yellow mottle disease (RYMD), caused by the Rice yellow… RUF-39963 2019 CC BY 4.0 28 Mar 2023
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
Journal articles Open Access Impact of agricultural credit access on agricultural productivity among Maize and Rice smallholder farmers in Rwanda E. Bett · I. Macharia · E. Majiwa · N. Taremwa This paper assesses the impact of access to agricultural credit on the agricultural productivity of 422 smallholder farmers that cultivate maize or rice in the Western and Eastern province of Rwanda. Stratified, simple random and convenien… RUF-39511 2021 CC BY 4.0 7 Mar 2022
Working Document Series Open Access Reaction of Rice Blast Pyricularia oryzae CAV. isolates on a set of improved rice varieties in Western Kenya indicator to presence of pathogenic strains M. G. Kariaga · R. Onamu · J. Wakhungu · H. K. Were Rice (Oryza sativa L.) remains the most favoured grain for human consumption in the world. The yields in Kenya and many African countries are below the world averages. Rice blast disease has been registered as a major cause for reducing yi… RUF-38722 2018 CC BY 4.0 13 Sep 2020
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the response of rice genotypes to bacterial leaf streak disease in Uganda M. Kanaabi · J. Lamo · P. Tukamuhabwa · G. Tusiime Destructive rice diseases like bacterial leaf streak (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola) have been reported to be on the increase. In 2014, researchers in Uganda spotted signs typical of bacterial leaf streak disease (BLS) in rice fields in… RUF-36941 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Bacterial leaf streak disease of Rice: A silent constraint to Rice production in Uganda J.L. Andaku · G. Onaga · P. Tukamuhabwa · G. Tusiime Bacterial leaf streak disease (BLS) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv oryzicola is one of the emergent biotic constraints to rice production in Africa. The disease, which can cause yield loss of up to 60% on susceptible cultivars, was observ… RUF-36938 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Sep 2017
Working Document Series Open Access Farmers’ perceptions and their implications on the use of rice postharvest handling technologies and practices in eastern Uganda F. Birungi Kyazze · P. Kibwika · G. Lusiba Ssebaggala Attempts to enhance food and income security among smallholder farming households in the sub-Saharan Africa region have focused on increasing production and productivity with limited attention to reducing Postharvest losses (PHL). Therefor… RUF-36411 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Mainstreaming seed demand forecasting in the agenda of private and public sector seed actors E.A. Asiedu · Willem Heemskerk · Dagnoko. Sokona In Mali, the total area planted annually to rice was estimated at 900,939 hectares in the cropping season 2015/2016. Five different rice production systems share this area as follows: uncontrolled flooding (31.6%), lowland rice (25.3%), ir… RUF-36276 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Oct 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Efficacy of manual seed sorting methods in reduction of transmission of rice and cowpea seed-borne diseases Geofrey. Kawube The production of rice and cowpea in Uganda is increasing in acreage rather than productivity. This is attributed to a number of factors, mainly seed-borne diseases. The farmers in Uganda mainly use farm saved seeds for planting. These see… RUF-35511 2005 CC BY 4.0 29 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access An analysis of use of good agricultural practices in rice production: a case study of Bagamoyo and Dakawa areas, Tanzania. Joseph Mphatso Mkanthama One major outcome of the challenges in rice production in Tanzania is low yield. One intervention to help improve rice yield is adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). However, little information exists about farmers’ awareness of G… RUF-35372 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter December, 2012 RUF-35302 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter November, 2010 RUF-35243 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Adapting soybean varieties to soil fertility variability for increased productivity in smallholder systems of Uganda P. Ebanyat · G. Elepu · P. Tukamuhabwa Biophysical conditions; climate and soil types underpin the suitability for growing of different crops at larger scales such as the agroecological regions while at the lower scales, crop production is governed by soil fertility status and … RUF-34712 2010 CC BY 4.0 10 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Soil survey information for sustainable agriculture in Ikwuano local Government area Abia State South East Nigeria G.E. Akinbola · B.O. Nuga A semi-detailed soil survey of the land of Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State South East Nigeria was undertaken. The soils were sampled with the aid of soil auger to identify major soil types and their morphological properties (e.g. … RUF-34655 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Analysis of drought tolerance in selected upland rice genotypes in Uganda Y. Baguma · J. Lamo · B.S. Namazzi · P. Okori Breeding for drought tolerance requires a clear understanding of the mode of gene action for this trait. To understand the action of drought tolerance genes in upland rice varieties in Uganda, a study was carried out to establish the gener… RUF-34652 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Adaptability of rice cultivars to different ecologies in western province of Zambia D.M Lungu · C. Mutale · F. P Muuka Rice in Zambia has traditionally been grown in lowland flooded or semi-flooded environments. These environments are unfortunately only a small portion of Zambia, occupying only 1% of the total land. The increase in food demand in the count… RUF-34643 2010 CC BY 4.0 9 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to bacterial blight and implication for rice improvement in Uganda G. Asea · R. Edema · P. Gibson · I. Habarurema +1 more Bacterial blight caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv.oryzae, is a destructive disease of rice worldwide. Resistant varieties are the best option to avert the disease. Thirty resistance genes identified face a wide genetic diversity exhibited b… RUF-34618 2010 CC BY 4.0 8 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Genetics of resistance to bacterial leaf blight in rice germplasm in Uganda G. Asea · P. Gibson · J. Lamo · P.J. Mudingotto +3 more Bacterial leaf blight (BLB) caused by Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzae is one of the most serious diseases of rice worldwide. The disease causes significant losses mostly in lowland rice. This study is investigating the mode of gene action of… RUF-34489 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to rice yellow mottle virus disease in selected rice cultivars in Uganda G. Asea · R. Edema · J. Lamo · M.L. Mogga Rice yellow mottle sobemovirus (RYMV) has been identified as the most destructive viral disease in lowland and upland rice. In this study, the mode of inheritance of resistance to a prevalent RYMV strain in Uganda was determined for five r… RUF-34477 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Yield response of different local and hybrid rice varieties to different ponding depths of water N. I. Kihupi · E. Mabvuto Nyirenda · A.K.P.R. Tarimo The combined increase in demand for food and scarcity of water worldwide necessitates saving water and increasing its productivity. This study determined varietal performance of four paddy cultivars - TXD306, TXD220, TXD88 and SUPA in term… RUF-34440 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Policy Briefs Open Access Research briefs for the Fourth Graduate Research Grants Call RUF-34334 2015 CC BY 4.0 19 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Inheritance of resistance to Brown Spot Disease in upland rice in Uganda J. Lamo · M.Marco Mwendo · M. Ochwo-Ssemakula Low yields in rice (Oryza sativa) are attributed by many factors including diseases which represent one of the main constraints. The Brown spot disease (caused by Helminthosporium oryzae) in most rice growing areas cause’s considerable los… RUF-34048 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of the repellent effects of four chemicals in the control of red-billed in rice in chókwè irrigation scheme T. F. Chiconela · A. K. Ngazero Red-billed (Quelea quelea) is one of the most damaging pests of rice in Mozambique. For its control, smallholder farmers rely on different frightening techniques to scare birds from their crops. Apart from providing a temporary relief, thi… RUF-34026 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access The use of rice and fish polyculture in rice fields to improve rice yields hence food security in Bunyala - Kenya F.W. Kariuki · A.N Leguuto Rice is an important food crop in Kenya’s drive to attain food security. However, its productivity remains low against an overall increase in national demand due to overdependence on rice monoculture leading to decline in soil fertility re… RUF-34024 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
