Browsing Conferences and Workshops by Issue Date "2016-08"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
RUFORUM is transforming agriculture in Eastern, Central, Western and Southern Africa
(RUFORUM, 2016-08)This is a RUFORUM flyer on the theme: RUFORUM is transforming agriculture in eastern, central, western and southern Africa, training the next generation of scientists for Africa