Theses & Dissertations Open Access A comparative analysis of the competitiveness Of tilapia and catfish enterprises in Mbale sub region Eastern Uganda Halasi Gidongo Zech Uganda’s capture fisheries are dwindling in supplies. With a population growth rate of 3.2%, an expected annual consumption of 580,234 tonnes with supplies limited to only 330,000 tonnes, creates a consumption gap of above 240,000 tonnes p… RUF-35959 2014 CC BY 4.0 24 Jun 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Population genetics structure of wild and domesticated African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in Victoria and Albertine Drainage Basins Daniel Ojiambo Wildlife capture fisheries have declined tremendously due to overfishing resulting from high demand. Aquaculture is a viable option to meet this demand. The African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) is one of the major species cultured in sever… RUF-35894 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Assessment of climatic variability and development of localized climate prediction method for livestock production in Borana area, Southern Ethiopia Dandesa Tilahun This study examines seasonal climate prediction method and evaluates its social and economic values in reducing climate-related hazards on livestock productivity over Borana Zone using monthly rainfall and temperature data recorded over Bo… RUF-35873 2015 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Economic evaluation of soybean genotypes under soil fertility variability in northern and eastern Uganda Edward Tanyima Soybean (Glycine Max (L.) Merrill) is an important crop in Uganda as it is the cheapest source of plant protein and income to farmers. Despite breeding for high yielding and disease tolerant soybean genotypes, there has not been a signific… RUF-35862 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Cost effectiveness of and willingness to pay for vaccination of village free-range poultry against Newcastle disease in Iganga district E.G. Mbabazi Newcastle disease is the major constraint to village poultry production in the world but more so in developing countries. Eradication of this disease is unlikely but it can be effectively controlled through vaccination. This study was cond… RUF-35860 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effectiveness of information communication technologies in dissemination of agricultural information to smallholder farmers in Kilosa district, Tanzania C. Levi This study assessed the potential of information communication technologies (ICT) in contributing to agriculture and rural development by looking into the effectiveness of radio, television and mobile phone in dissemination of agricultural… RUF-35858 2015 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Gender dimensions of smallholder farmers’ perceptions, knowledge and adaptations to climate change in Soroti district, Eastern Uganda T. Kisauzi Perceptions and knowledge play a key role in shaping individual and collective response to climate change. Furthermore, understanding what types and forms of adaptation are possible, feasible and likely; and who would be involved in their … RUF-35857 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Market analysis of field peas in Uganda Julius Twinamasiko The study analyses the field pea market chain in Uganda using data collected from 72 producers in Kabale district, South-western Uganda, 72 traders from Kabale, Mbarara and Kampala markets who were randomly selected. The study also involve… RUF-35856 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Enhancement of somatic embryogenesis in recalcitrant east African highland bananas K. Sadik Lack of appropriate in vitro protocols has limited advances in the use of tissue culture in rapid multiplication of planting material and development of reliable genetic transformations for AAA-EA banana. Embryogenic callus induction in AA… RUF-35854 2013 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Transgenic breeding of sweet potato for resistance to African weevil (Cylas puncticollis) R.J. Rukarwa Sweetpotato weevil (Cylas puncticollis) Boheman is a serious pest throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. The pest causes up to 28% production losses annually in Uganda. Due to difficulties to implement pest management measures and the low level of… RUF-35853 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Resistance of soybean germplasm to the groundnut leaf miner (Aproaerema modicella) In Uganda Mercy Namara Soybean is an important food and cash crop. Its production trend in Uganda has been increasing for the past 10 years, though yields are still below the potential. Soybean productivity is con-strained by a number of both biotic and abiotic … RUF-35851 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Suitability assessment and projected impact of climate change on rice yield in two Agro-ecological zones in southkivu, Democratic Republic of Congo Iragi Daniel Muhindo Rice is one of the five most important staple foods in South-Kivu, with high and increasing demand. The gap between the demand and supply has led to increasing importation of rice in the region. Changes in climate are likely to further inc… RUF-35848 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Sediment and nutrient loading into Lake Kivu: A case study lwiro micro-catchment, Democratic Republic of Congo Jean Jacques Bagalwa Mashimango Lake Kivu is one of the deepest lakes in Africa with a maximum depth of 485 m and the most fragile and highly sensitive ecosystems in the African Great Lakes region in term of gaseous content. During the last decade, an increase in polluti… RUF-35846 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Inheritance of resistance to brown spot disease in upland rice in Uganda M.Marco Mwendo Brown spot disease, caused by Bipolaris oryzae, is among the biotic threats to rice production in Uganda. The disease is responsible for significant economic losses as it results in loss of both grain quality and yield. Cultural and chemic… RUF-35844 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterizing an f2 banana diploid population for identifying and validating molecular markers for weevil resistance Ivan Kabiita Arinaitwe The banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus Germar) is the most important insect pest of banana and plantain in Africa. Most East African highland bananas (EAHB) are highly susceptible to it. Sources of resistance to most pests and diseases a… RUF-35841 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Resistance in tropical maize to the maize weevil and larger grain borer J.K. Mwololo Storability of maize grain is constrained by two postharvest insect pests namely the maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) and larger grain borer (LGB) (Prostephanus truncatus). Host plant resistance is the most economic way to manage such pes… RUF-35832 2013 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Characterizing the genetic diversity of finger millet in Uganda Isaac Onziga Dramadri Finger millet [Eleusine corocana (L) Gaertn.] is a staple cereal, widely cultivated in the eastern, northern, northwestern, and southwestern parts of Uganda and in many other semi-arid regions of Eastern and Southern Africa as well as Sout… RUF-35826 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Household headship and climate change adaptation among smallholder farmers in Soroti district, Eastern Uganda D. Nabikolo Climate change adaptation is considered an appropriate response to climate change and variability, especially for smallholder farmers to enhance resilience or reduce vulnerability to its effects. However, the response decisions and actions… RUF-35821 2014 CC BY 4.0 28 Jan 2016
Multimedia Open Access Strengthening universities Community engagement for transformed Agriculture The video shows the Nepad Regional Fish Node at Bunda College in Malawi that launched a program aimed at empowering rural farmers in the country to embrace inland fish farming as a viable business. More so, the Community Action Research Pr… RUF-35694 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Oct 2015
Multimedia Open Access RUFORUM Training science leaders for Africa- Featuring Msekiwa Matsimbe The video features Msekiwa Matsimbe, a Malawian from Lilongwe University of Agriculture & Natural Resources, Bunda campus & also a RUFORUM grantee. she explains her love for agricultural science and a great need in the country in c… RUF-35686 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Oct 2015
Multimedia Open Access RUFORUM:Training science leaders for Africa - Featuring Dr. Abigael Otinga The video features Dr. Abigael Otinga, a soil scientist from University of Eldoret telling her academic story right from primary school. she narrates the desire and dreams she once had in achieving a higher education and with making her d… RUF-35680 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Oct 2015
Multimedia Open Access RUFORUM on investment in higher agricultural education for Africa The video is about RUFORUM capacity building in promoting higher agricultural education in Africa. RUF-35677 2015 CC BY 4.0 28 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Soybean germplasm reaction to rust in Uganda, associated yield loss, and rust control using fungicides R. Kawuki Currently, Uganda is experiencing a severe out break of soybean rust (phakopsora pachyrhizi sydow), a disease previously unknown in the country until 1996. As part of national efforts to contain the epidemic, three studies were conducted; … RUF-35390 2002 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Yield loss and spread patterns of sweet potato virus disease in areas around the Lake Victoria Crescent of Uganda Milly Nambogga Sweet potato virus disease (SPVD), the main disease constraint to sweet potato production in the area within the Lake Victoria Crescent (LVC), was first reported in Uganda in 1944 and since then, the disease has been reported to cause cons… RUF-35387 2004 CC BY 4.0 22 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access An epistemological paradigm shift from adaptive to systemic approach to agricultural curricula review and development in Higher Education Institutes R. Buruchara · G. Foerch · R. Hawkins · M. Karuhanga +3 more The limited impacts on poverty, hunger and land degradation from past efforts in agricultural training, research and outreach have been partly blamed on the education philosophy in higher education that is teacher centered and based on rig… RUF-35281 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
