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 Enhancing genetic resistance to soybean rust disease M. Maphosa Soybean (Glycine max L.) is increasingly playing an important nutritive role in the food and feed industry in most countries. However, the crop is currently threatened by soybean rust disease (Phakopsora pachyrhizi). The rapid spread of so… RUF-35859 2013 CC BY 4.0 29 Jan 2016
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
Working Document Series Open Access Genetic variability of soybean for yield and yield components under irrigation conditions of Gezira, Sudan Yousif Balla. Mohamed · I. Seifeldin Elrayah A field experiment was conducted to study the genetic variability among 21 soybean verities at the Gezira Research Station Farm, Sudan for two successive seasons in 2009 and 2010. Six traits were studied including grain yield/ha, days to 5… RUF-35217 2010 CC BY 4.0 17 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Optimisation of rhizobium and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi benefits for grain legume production in acid soils M. C. Rwakaikara-Silver · J.S. Tenywa · M. Uwizerwa This study was conducted to evaluate the symbiotic effectiveness of Rhizobium isolates using soybean and Phaseolus bean as host plants grown in acid soil (pH 4.5 and 5) from two southern districts of Rwanda. For this purpose, 10 and 33 iso… RUF-35120 2010 CC BY 4.0 16 Sep 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Developing a broad soybean germplasm base and durable resistance to soybean rust disease in Uganda R. Kawuki · P. Tukamuhabwa · G. Tusiime Soybean rust, Phakopsora pachyrhizi is a major threat to soybean production world-wide. In Uganda breeding for soybean rust resistance has taken priority over other objectives since the first disease rust outbreak in 1996. Three resistant … RUF-34535 2010 CC BY 4.0 25 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing genetic resistance to soybean rust disease R. Bandyopadhyay · M. Maphosa · C. Mukankusi · H. Talwana Soybean is an important crop worldwide with unrivalled protein quality and content. Sustenance of soybean productivity is, however, compromised by the devastating soybean rust disease caused by the fungus Phakopsora pachyrhizi. Some resist… RUF-34472 2010 CC BY 4.0 21 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of introduced soybean varieties to inoculation with rhizobium in Sud Kivu province, Democratic Republic of Congo A.A. Angelani · K.D. Bamuleke · B.J. Bashagaluke · B.L. Shukuru +1 more Soybeans are a major source of protein; they contribute to combating malnutrition especially among children. They play very important roles in NRM because they contribute to biological nitrogen fixation through the inoculation with rhizobi… RUF-34121 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Biomass accumulation and nitrogen fixation of soybean varieties, grain yields of soybean and maize intercropped at different planting densities in western Kenya F. Baijukya · R. Onwonga · M. Simbine Biomass accumulation and nitrogen fixation of soybean (Glycine max) and grain yields of maize (Zea mays) and soybean intercropped at different planting densities was assessed in two villages of Butere and Mumias district of western Kenya d… RUF-34108 2014 CC BY 4.0 13 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Response of commonly cultivated legumes in Zambia to non-indigenous legume inoculants J. S. K. Banda · Ndashe Kapulu · Malama Mulenga · A. Mutiti Mweetwa +2 more The use of inoculants is a critical strategy in legume production. Several factors determine the efficiency of an inoculant, including the competitiveness of the inoculated against indigenous strains. Although Rhizobia seems to be widely d… RUF-33969 2014 CC BY 4.0 12 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effects of applying different levels of P fertiliser on growth and yield of soybean varieties in Mozambique O. Chichongue · M. Clarinda Pereira · Oya Tetsuji Soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill) can be successfully grown in many provinces in Mozambique using low agricultural input. Soybean cultivation in Mozambique has expanded as a result of its nutritive and economic importance and diverse domest… RUF-33892 2014 CC BY 4.0 11 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of entrepreneurship training of smallholder farmers on soybean productivity and household incomes in Lango Sub-region, Northern Uganda P. Ebanyat · W. Ekere · L. Rokani · P. Walekwa The soybean value chain has a potential to increase smallholder farmers’ incomes and has significant growth potential yet soybean farming households lack services such as education which is tailored to address the real challenges they face… RUF-33858 2014 CC BY 4.0 10 Aug 2015
Working Document Series Open Access Productivity and Phosphorus Use Efficiencies of Soybean Genotypes on Fields of Differing Soil Fertility in Two Agroecological zones of Uganda P. Ebanyat · J. Ssekamwa · P. Tukamuhabwa On- farm trials were conducted in the Northern moist farmlands (NMF) and South and Eastern Lake Kyoga basin (SELKB) agro-ecological zones of Uganda for two seasons of 2011 to determine the yield response of soybean genotypes to phosphorus … RUF-33180 2012 CC BY 4.0 22 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Phakopsora Pachyrhizi Diversity and Rust Resistance in Soybean Genotypes in Uganda T. Obua · P. Tukamuhabwa · G. Tusiime The objectives of this study were twofold: (i) to validate use of SSR markers in assessing Phakopsora pachyrhizi diversity in Uganda and (ii) to assess elite soybean lines for resistance to rust in diverse locations in Uganda. A dendogram … RUF-32971 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Response of maize and soybean crops to inorganic fertilisers in Western Kenya A.K. Kipkoech · P.O. Mongare · A.O. Nekesa · J.O. Ochuodho +2 more Fertiliser performance trials involving three Farmer Associations (FAs) were set-up starting 2011 long rains to assess the output potential of five commercially available fertilisers, namely Calcium Ammonium Nitrate-CAN, Triple Super Phosp… RUF-32967 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Effect of Integrated Water and Nutrient Management Technologies on Soil Profile Moisture Content and Grain Water Productivity in Zimbabwe L. Mhaka · I. Nyagumbo · P. Nyamugafata This paper reports results of an on-farm experiment done to quantify soil moisture storage, water and water productivity of maize and soybean as affected by tillage and fertility management systems during 2009/2010 and 2010/2011 cropping s… RUF-32954 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Influence of Number of Days from Planting to Harvest on Growth, Development, Stage of Maturity and Nutritional Value of Three Vegetable Soybean Cultivars in Zimbabwe A.T. Chikoshana · Z.A. Chiteka · J.S. Tichagwa A study was carried out in the 2008/09 season at Rattray Arnold Research Station in Zimbabwe, to determine the optimum days to harvest for three vegetable soybean varieties, SC Edamame 1, Santa, and Siesta. The experimental design was a ra… RUF-32925 2012 CC BY 4.0 20 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Enhancing soybean rust resistance through gene pyramiding M. Maphosa · H. Talwana · P. Tukamuhabwa The threat posed by soybean rust (Phakopsora pachyrhizi) on soybean production is worsened by resistance breakdown associated with single gene resistance present in most cultivars. Few studies have, however, been undertaken to use mapped s… RUF-32490 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Combining Ability for Resistance to Soybean Rust in F2 and F3 Soybean Populations M. Maphosa · H. Talwana · P. Tukamuhabwa Combining ability for soybean rust resistance was estimated from a half diallel cross of eight soybean lines using disease severity and sporulation rates as indices for resistance. A consistent contribution of additive gene action was obse… RUF-32486 2012 CC BY 4.0 16 May 2014
Working Document Series Open Access Overview of Impact Indicators of Soybean Rust Resistant Varieties on Uganda's Economy B. Bashaasha · R. Kawuki · D. Nanfumba · T. Obua +1 more Herein, we document the contribution of soybean (Glycine max) genetic improvement to the economic changes at the community level in Uganda. We have illustrated the case of soybean rust, which has been, and continues to be the greatest obst… RUF-31636 2012 CC BY 4.0 13 Nov 2013
