Working Document Series Open Access Empowering smallholder farmers in the management of livestock ticks M. Chacha · P.E. Kazyoba · D. Swai · S. Temba The Government of Tanzania through the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries Development and livestock industry stakeholders developed a National Livestock Policy (NLP) of 2006 that availed opportunities and challenges for accelerating the g… RUF-36500 2016 CC BY 4.0 22 Nov 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contribution of natural products in the management of livestock diseases M. Chacha · P. Erasto · D. Swai Before the introduction of synthetic veterinary drugs (SDs), plants were used as the basis of traditional remedy for the management of livestock diseases in Africa. Despite the fact that most of the commercially SDs are effective, smallhol… RUF-36386 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Contamination of indigenous chicken feeds with mycotoxigenic fungi and mycotoxins in Western Kenya L. Gohole · J.W. Munyasi · J.O. Ochuodho · E.O. Okello +5 more Feed safety, quality and supply are closely related, ranging from origin, handling, processing and storage measures. In addition, safety awareness can influence feed quality and quantity at different levels. In Western Kenya, mid plant bas… RUF-36383 2016 CC BY 4.0 21 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Awareness and control methods of gastrointestinal parasites of merino sheep among farmers of Maseru district, Lesotho M.A. Mahlehla · A.M. Matebesi · M.J. Moiloa · S. Molapo +2 more This study evaluated the prevalence and control methods for gastrointestinal parasites (GIPs) in sheep in the two agro-ecological zones of the district of Maseru, Lesotho. Data were collected among 174 randomly selected farmers of Matsieng… RUF-36366 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Rabbit production practices among smallholder famers in Kenya P.C. Kale · S.J. Kebeney · J.K. Kitilit Rabbit production is gaining popularity in Kenya owing to its significant contribution to nutrition and income among smallholder households. Rabbit farming is a viable option because of their prolificacy, fast growth rate and maturity, hig… RUF-36359 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of milk yield from cattle fed on forage fertilized with specific mineral elements in Western Kenya M. Chemutai · J.K. Kitilit · S. Njogo · R. Njoroge +3 more The study evaluated the effects of Desmodium (Desmodium intortum) as feed supplement to Napier grass (Pennisetum perpeureum) on milk yield and density and effects of fertilizer application levels on forage yield. Desmodium was planted usin… RUF-36356 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Growth promotive effects of neem and stinging nettle in indigenous chickens in Kenya L.C. Bebora · M.O. Bwana · P.M. Kitala · P.G. Mbuthia +4 more The study was designed to investigate the role of aqueous suspensions of Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) powders fed in drinking water on the growth performance of indigenous chicken. Twelve indigenous chicks … RUF-36350 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Plant parasitic nematodes associated with cassava in the west senatorial district of Rivers State, Nigeria Idier-Ipelm Brown · A A. Tanimola · E.C. Wokoma Nigeria, though not listed among the five highest yield per hectare producers of cassava is the world’s largest producer of the crop while Thailand is the largest exporting country of dried cassava. Plant parasitic nematodes (PPNs) are sev… RUF-36335 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic analysis of resistance to common bean rust disease in Uganda S. Nkalubo · B. A. Odogwu · P. Rubaihayo Bean rust caused by Uromyces appendiculatus (Pers., Pers) Unger. is one of the major foliar diseases of common bean in Uganda. In the case of Uganda the framers’ preferred cultivars were from the Andean (small-seeded) cultivars which were … RUF-36328 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Blackberry germplasm diversity and its importance to cultivar development R.M. Gesimba · P.C. Korir · J.A. Ochieng’ · M.E. Oyoo The assessment of morphological and genetic diversity is an important component for cultivar development. It is a precursor to knowledge of the inheritance of key horticultural traits which is a basic requirement for cultivar development e… RUF-36327 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Macro and micronutrient fertilization and soil amendments for combating poor soil responsiveness in Maize-Desmodium intercrop in western Kenya M. Chemutai · J.K. Kitilit · S. Njogo · R. Njoroge +3 more Poor soil responsiveness (PRS) is a major constraint to sustained crop production in subSaharan Africa (SSA). Combating PRS can be achieved through a combined application of organic and inorganic resources aimed at supplying both macro and… RUF-36322 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of cassava genotype response to hot water therapy for efficient cassava virus elimination G. Nakabonge · R. Nangonzi · S. Tumwebaze Cassava Brown Streak (CBSV) and Cassava Mosaic Viruses (CMV) are serious constraints to cassava production. In this work, the rate of shoot regeneration and disease incidence on shoots following hot water therapy as a technique for virus e… RUF-36307 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Collection and morphological characterization of cassava landraces in Uganda Y. Baguma · G. Nakabonge · C. Samukoya On farm conservation by traditional farmers plays a major role in retaining genetic diversity of any crop. Collecting germplasm that had evolved over time on farmers’ fields is an important strategy to prevent genetic losses and also to ma… RUF-36304 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Nitrogen timing on weed density and diversity in finger millet production in Lake Kyoga basin in Uganda G. Aguttu · D.L. Nabirye · J.S. Tenywa Finger millet (Eleusine coracana L.) is the second most important of the millets after pearl millet and a major food crop grown in the semi-arid an arid regions of the world. It is a staple food for the resource poor people in East Africa.… RUF-36301 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of performance of soyabean under farmers specific biosphysical and social environment K. Longwe · W. Mhango · H. Mwale · G.Y.K. Phiri An on farm study was conducted in Kasungu at Mkanakhoti and Kandeu Extension Planning Areas in Malawi to investigate the effect of multi-environment (biophysical and social economic) factors on performance of soybean. The community was sen… RUF-36300 2016 CC BY 4.0 20 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Incidence and severity of citrus quick decline virus in Abura-AsebuKwamankese district, Ghana F. Kumi · J.N.L. Lamptey · C. Tettey · G. Van der-Puije Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) is one of the most important causal agents of citrus diseases and has varying strains of the tristeza virus. Production of sweet orange in Abura-AsebuKwamankese District is highly constrained by quick decline an… RUF-36284 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Allocative efficiency in potato production in lowland areas of Uganda F. Bagamba · C. Kemigabo · J. Mugisha Potato (Solanum tuberasum) is an important crop in Uganda. Although it was traditionally grown in highland areas, its cultivation has now spread to lowlands. However there is limited information on the performance of potato within the low… RUF-36279 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Gene action of selected grain and forage dual purpose sorghum genotypes S. Chikuta · F. Kabi · T.L. Odong · P. Rubaihayo Sorghum is an important food and feed source in mixed crop-livestock production systems where its dual usage is a preferred option, especially among the resource poor small-scale farmers. This study was undertaken to estimate the combining… RUF-36274 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Evaluation of polymorphisms among South African winter wheat varieties M. Chemonges · L. Herselman · Z.A. Pretorius · B. Visser Wheat production globally is constrained by among other factors stem rust. Stem rust is a major disease of wheat that can result in up to 100% yield losses. Though stem rust had been managed before using host resistance genes, most of thes… RUF-36273 2016 CC BY 4.0 19 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Integrated management of broomrape and seed and soil borne diseases of faba bean in northern Ethiopia Kiros-Meles Ayimut · G/medhin Genet · Araya Tesfay · Berhane Tsehaye Broomrape (Orobanche crenata) and fungal diseases are among the most limiting factors to faba bean production particularly in northern Ethiopia with a serious impact on household food-security. The absence of a legume rotation crop contrib… RUF-36254 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access The state of knowledge on key pests and parasites afflicting honeybee colonies in Uganda A. Agaba · A. Akol · R. Kajobe · D. Namayanja RUF-36249 2016 CC BY 4.0 18 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access Status of weeds and weed management practices in finger millet growing areas in eastern Uganda G. Aguttu · J. Bisikwa · D.L. Nabirye · H. Oryem-Origa +1 more Finger millet (Eleusine coracana (L.) is a staple food crop and income earner in most drought stressed areas in Uganda. Unfortunately, rural communities are increasingly abandoning production of the crop due to complications with weeding … RUF-36243 CC BY 4.0 18 Oct 2016
Working Document Series Open Access The role of mobile phones in accessing agricultural information by smallholder farmers in Ethiopia M. Amir · W. Muluken · N. Peter Information and communication issues have been key topics for agricultural education and extension for decades. Farmers need information on weather forecasts, inputs, improved cultivation practices, pest and disease management and market p… RUF-36164 2016 CC BY 4.0 15 Oct 2016
