Journal articles Open Access Genetic diversity among sorghum landraces of southwestern highlands of Uganda R. Akatwijuka · T.L. Odong · P.R. Rubaihayo Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is an economic and staple crop in sub-Saharan Africa. The genetic diversity in its germplasm is an invaluable aid for its crop improvement. The objective of this study was to assess the existing genetic … RUF-35946 2016 CC BY 4.0 26 May 2016
Journal articles Open Access Evaluation of Ugandan cowpea germplasm for yield and resistance to scab disease E. Afutu · M. Biruma · K.E. Mohammed · T.L. Odong +1 more Aims: This study was conducted to identify cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) cultivars with high yield potential and resistance to scab disease caused by Sphaceloma sp. in Uganda. 100 cowpea genotypes were evaluated at two locations (Kabanyolo an… RUF-35935 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 May 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Integrating striga management strategies for improved maize production in Western Kenya W. Sunda Maize is an important crop in Kenya but is adversely affected by Striga hermonthica weed that reduces yields considerably, especially in Western Kenya. Single stand-alone management strategies for the weed have been used, but each has had … RUF-35908 2014 CC BY 4.0 29 Feb 2016
Journal articles Open Access Assessment of Uganda’s farmers’ perception and knowledge on maize cob rots towards breeding for resistance G. Asea · P. Gibson · P. Okori · L. Tembo Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum maize cob rots are two most devastating cob rots in maize which causes yield losses and reduce grain quality as a result of mycotoxins which is produced from this fungus. Developing varieties r… RUF-35878 2016 CC BY 4.0 3 Feb 2016
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Effect of organic and inorganic nitrogen sources on growth, yield and oil content of sunflower grown in highly weathered soils of Morogoro Mwahija Almasi Irika Sunflower contributes about 40% of total national cooking oil requirement in Tanzania, ranking as one of the most important cooking oil with very high nutritional value. However, its production per unit area ranges between 800 and 1100 kg/… RUF-35636 2015 CC BY 4.0 8 Oct 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Soybean genetic diversity and resistance to soybean rust disease Godfrey. Ssendege This study was conducted to enhance breeding for resistance to soybean rust, the greatest obstacle to soybean production in Uganda. To undertake this assignment, 91 exotic soybean accessions and 39 advanced lines available from the Nationa… RUF-35538 2015 CC BY 4.0 30 Sep 2015
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 Diversity of Colletotrichum lindemuthianum and reaction of common bean germplasm to anthracnose disease J.B. Mwesigwa The production of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Uganda is largely constrained by bean anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum (Sacc.and Magn.), among other diseases. This pathogen is capable of causing total crop loss on suscep… RUF-35477 2009 CC BY 4.0 28 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
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Using community health workers to access the effectiveness of the community health strategy in kibera, lang'ata district using two statistical models Esther Nthambi Nthuku About 70% of child deaths in the community occur at home caused by preventable or easily curable diseases like malaria, diarrhea and malnutrition. The government of Kenya came up with a plan referred to as Community Health Strategy in 2006… RUF-35354 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Morphological characteristics, growth and yield of elite grain and leaf Amaranth in Northern Tanzania Omary Ijumaa Mbwambo Amaranth is considered one of the most commonly produced and consumed indigenous vegetables on the African continent. In Tanzania amaranth constitutes about 6% of total hectares of vegetable planted annually. The genus consists of nearly 6… RUF-35348 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Theses & Dissertations Open Access Evaluation of physiological and agronomic responses as screening techniques for yield and water stress tolerance in wheat Cultivars In Tigray, Ethiopia Mohammed Mebrahtu Mossa Water stress is one of the major environmental factors that inhibits metabolic processes and constrains plant growth and crop productivity in the majority of agricultural fields. Wheat is generally grown on arid-agricultural fields and wat… RUF-35334 2013 CC BY 4.0 21 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter February, 2013 RUF-35304 2013 CC BY 4.0 18 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, 2012 RUF-35301 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter February, 2012 RUF-35289 2012 CC BY 4.0 18 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences from implementing regional training in the SADC region: MSc. in plant breeding and seed systems at the University of Zambia J.C.N. Lungu · M. Mataa · M.S. Mwala With SADC-ICART support, the University of Zambia designed a plant breeding M.Sc. programme that incorporated both technical and social skills. The programme has graduated 12 M.Sc. students, all of whom are already employed. The paper desc… RUF-35267 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Experiences and lessons from implementing RUFORUM supported regional MSc. and PhD programmes E. Adipala · S.C. Chindime · Nodumo Dhlamini · W.N. Ekaya +1 more This paper gives an overview on the implementation of joint postgraduate degree training programmes being run by RUFORUM, a consortium of 25 universities in the eastern, central and southern Africa region. These programmes involve joint tr… RUF-35266 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Newsletters Open Access The RUFORUM monthly Newsletter February, 2011 RUF-35258 2011 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Innovative breeding for drought tolerance and fertilizer use efficiency in maize S.C. Muchena This paper highlights outcome of research that was initiated as part of a graduate PhD research thesis, but has today led to development of commercial maize varieties in Southern Africa. It clearly demonstrates that university-based resear… RUF-35218 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Soil micronutrient supply and grain quality for human nutrition in selected parts of Morogoro, Tanzania M.L.E. Imakumbili · J.M.R. Semoka · E Semu Soils worldwide have become depleted of micronutrients. This has resulted in an increase in micronutrient deficiency diseases for people consuming micronutrient poor foods as a sole source of nutrition. This study was carried out to determ… RUF-35135 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Strategic repositioning of African indigenous vegetables in the Horticulture Sector M.O. Abukutsa-Onyango African indigenous vegetables that formed an integral part of African diets lost popularity with introduction of exotic crops including vegetables. With over half the populace living below the poverty line, there is need for paradigm shift… RUF-35134 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Seed-borne viruses detected on farm-retained seeds from smallholder farmers in Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Bangladesh and Vietnam W. Manyangarirwa · C.N. Mortensen · J. Sibiya The smallholder farming sector in much of the developing world relies on the use of farm-retained seed. The availability of good quality disease free seed is important in enhancing food security but seed-borne viruses can be a major proble… RUF-35119 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Development of least cost formulated feed for Tilapia rendalli in tank based grow- out culture system J. Kang’ombe · T. Soko An experiment was conducted at Bunda fish farm from November 2009 to February 2010. Juveniles of Tillapia rendalli of average weight 9.5 ± SD 0.5g were stocked in outdoor concrete tanks and fed on diets of different plant protein sources f… RUF-35086 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Improving soil hydrological properties of denuded semi-arid rangeland in southeastern Kenya using reseeding technology W.N. Ekaya · K.Z. Mganga · N.K.R. Musimba · A. W. Mwang’ombe +2 more A study was conducted to establish the contribution of Eragrostis superba, Enteropogon macrostachyus and Cenchrus ciliaris in improving soil hydrological properties in semi-arid Kenya. Kamphorst rainfall simulator was used on bare ground a… RUF-35085 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
