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The atmospheric deposition of phosphorus and nitrogen on Lake Kivu
(RUFORUM, 2016)Phosphorus and nitrogen are most often identified as the nutrients limiting algal biomass and productivity in aquatic ecosystems. Sources of new nutrients for lakes include riverine input, atmospheric deposition, N fixation, ... -
Bacterial leaf streak disease of rice: A silent constraint to rice production in Uganda
(RUFORUM, 2016-08)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 ... -
Characteristics of effective nutrition-agricultural extension interventions: Lessons from civil society extension organizations in Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Conventional agricultural extension interventions have focused on production objectives with limited attention on nutrition. Recently, there has been a new thrust by the international and regional organizations as well ... -
Consumers’ knowledge and preferences for organic vegetables in Tanzania
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)In the last few years, organic food consumption has increased globally. This increase is due to widely reported incidents of some dangerous diseases related associated with consumption of food products produced with high ... -
Design and simulation of an integrated solar cooker - dryer system
(RUFORUM, 2016-08)Several solar drying technologies exist in Uganda, but marred with multiple deficiencies such as inefficient conversion of trapped solar radiations into thermal energy, prolonged drying times, among others. The aim of this ... -
Development and assessment of nutritional quality and sensory properties of orange-fleshed sweetpotato and bambara groundnut-based snacks for school children
(RUFORUM, 2016)Orange-fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) and bambara groundnut snacks could alleviate undernutrition among primary school children through food-based approaches. The objective of this research was to develop nutritious snacks ... -
Diversity of sorghum in farmers’ fields in Northern and Eastern Uganda
(RUFORUM, 2016)Crop genetic diversity is one of the key resources available to humanity for effective response to challenges associated with climate change and the ever-growing world population. Sorghum is a marginal environment crop ... -
Effect of amylase activity in germinated maize flour on viscosity, energy and nutrient density of complementary porridge
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)This study aimed at determining amylase activity in different maize varieties during germination and developing an energy and nutrient dense maize complementary porridge using different amounts of germinated maize flour. ... -
Effect of cultivar and thermotherapy combined with meristem-tip culture on eliminating prevalent viruses infecting potato in Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Potato (Solanum tuberosum) is an important crop in eastern and south-western highlands agro-ecological zone of Uganda where it is suitable for bridging periods of food shortage. However, production is constrained by ... -
Enhancing agricultural knowledge sharing among smallholder farmers in Uganda: An evaluation of mobile and web technologies
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Agricultural information is critical in improving smallholder agricultural production and linking increased production to markets. Publically funded research and indigenous knowledge are the main sources of agricultural ... -
Evaluation of biochemical components as a mechanism of cassava resistance to whitefly infestation in Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Bemisia tabaci is one of the most common whitefly species worldwide that have been identified to cause serious harm in various crops through direct damage and as a vector of viral diseases. In Uganda, cassava varieties ... -
Evaluation of Mungbean plant spacing for optimising yield in smallholder cropping systems
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016)Mungbean production in Uganda is done largely by smallholder farmers and characterized by low yields. In order to increase the production and adaptability of mungbeans, it is vital to determine the optimum spacing within ... -
Extent of commercialization of indigenous chicken production in Northern Uganda
(RUFORUM, 2016)Indigenous chicken production has been recognized as an avenue to improve livelihoods of the rural households in Northern Uganda, where they provide meat, eggs and income. Venturing into commercial indigenous chickens is ... -
The Fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2016
(RUFORUM, 2016-10)This is a detailed program book for the RUFORUM conference and biennial conference. -
The fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2016
(RUFORUM, 2016-10-18)This is a concept note of the fifth African Education week and RUFORUM biennial conference 2016. The note gives the background and introduction to the conference and meeting with a focus on the RUFORUM annual general ... -
The fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2016
(RUFORUM, 2016-09)This is a programme for the pre-events for the fifth African Higher Education Week and RUFORUM Biennial Conference 2016. -
Genetic diversity of mycobacterium tuberculosis, drug resistance and atypical mycobacteria in Rwanda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)The genus Mycobacterium has two main groups, Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and atypical mycobacteria. The MTBC species, the causative agents of tuberculosis (TB), has been further typed into different genotypes. ... -
In-vitro techniques for elimination of viruses causing cassava mosaic disease and cassava brown streak disease
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and cassava mosaic disease (CMD) are the two most important viral diseases affecting cassava (Manihot esculenta) production in Uganda. The two diseases persist in the plant system causing ... -
Nutrition education competences needed by agricultural extension workers: Perceptions of farmers and field extension workers in Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, RUFORUM, 2016-08-18)Multi-sectoral nutrition education approaches espoused by Uganda and other countries call for active involvement of agricultural extension workers in education and guidance of farmers on household nutrition. However, there ... -
Relationship between causal pathogens for maize ear rots and grain yield in tropical maize in Uganda
(RUFORUM, 2016-08)Maize ear rots caused by Aspergillus flavus, Fusarium graminearum and Stenocarpella maydis reduce the quality of maize through production of mycotoxins and carcinogenic compounds that are harmful to both humans and animals ...