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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 ... -
Response to cold stress at reproductive stage of introduced and adapted rice genotypes in Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Exposure of rice (Oryza sativa) to cold stress has significant negative impacts on its development and yield. Prospects of increasing production by growing rice in highland areas of Uganda have not been fruitful due to ... -
The role of environmental education in soil conservation and management in Kalisizo, Rakai district, Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)This study examined the role of environmental education in soil conservation and management in Rakai District. Data were collected through a mixed methods approach involving the use of cross-sectional survey, focus group ... -
The role of Information and Communication Technology in enhancing university-smallholder farming community engagement
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)In the modern information economy, communication and information sharing is key in improving one’s way of working, thinking and living. Studies indicate that despite the flourishing Information Communication Technology ... -
RUFORUM achievements on target milestones for the financial year 2015/2016
(RUFORUM, 2016-08-18)This document highlights the RUFORUM achievements on target milestones for the financial year 2015/2016. Archievements are outlined for every target set in a given period. -
RUFORUM summary of progress on activities for the financial year 2015/ 2016
(RUFORUM, 2016-08-18)This report presents a summary of progress, key achievements for the year 2015/2016 and targets for the coming period for the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM), a network of 60 ... -
RUFORUM targets for the financial year 2016/17
(RUFORUM, 2016-08-18)This is an outline of the Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) targets for the financial year 2016/17. -
Socio-economic drivers of ecosystem service provision
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Land degradation is one of the major problems affecting not only Uganda but the whole of Sub Saharan Africa (SSA). This challenge is partly due to high population densities and overexploitation of natural resources. ...