Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Development in Agriculture (RUFORUM): Recent submissions
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Documenting and disseminating agricultural Indigenous knowledge for sustainable food security in Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Indigenous Knowledge (IK) has for long been an integral part for maintaining and strengthening sustainable livelihood opportunities in rural communities. Indigenous Knowledge is socio-economically affordable, sustainable, ... -
Microbiological quality and storage stability of fresh fruit and vegetable juice blends sold in Kampala, Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Fresh fruit and vegetable juices rich in health, nutritional and minerals of benefits are consumed by all age groups in Kampala, Uganda. However, exposure to microbiological contamination, light and temperature effects may ... -
Sensory properties and consumer acceptability of nutrient dense porridge from locally available foods for infants in Tanzania
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Childhood under nutrition during the first two years of life has been associated with irreversible harm and is linked to higher rates of morbidity, mortality, impaired cognitive ability and poor school performance in ... -
Evaluation of the response of rice genotypes to bacterial leaf streak disease in Uganda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)Destructive rice diseases like bacterial leaf streak (Xanthomonas oryzae pv. oryzicola) have been reported to be on the increase. In 2014, researchers in Uganda spotted signs typical of bacterial leaf streak disease (BLS) ... -
Status of water quality in the springs of Huye Town, Rwanda
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)The treatment and supply of drinking water in Rwanda is carried out by Water and Sanitation Corporation (WASAC), a state owned public company. However, WASAC is not able to supply water to all households. Consequently, the ... -
Growth performance of Clarias gariepinus hatchlings fed on enzyme pre-digested dry diets from first feeding
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-08-18)Lack of affordable larval diets is largely held responsible for the low survival (10-30%) and slow growth of catfish (Clarias gariepinus) fry, required for production of farmed human food fish and as bait for the Nile Perch ... -
Recruitment pattern and abundance of the black tiger shrimp in Andoni River System, Niger Delta region of Nigeria
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-08-18)The investigation on the recruitment pattern and catch per unit effort of the black tiger shrimp(Penaeus monodon) was conducted over the period of twelve months in Andoni River System, Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Total ... -
Adoption and welfare effects of integrated soil fertility management technologies among smallholder maize and pigeon pea farmers in Tanzania
(Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture, 2016-10)This study analyzed farmer adoption of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) and its impact on household welfare in Babati district, Tanzania. Cross-sectional survey data collected from a random sample of 500 maize ... -
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 ... -
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. -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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, ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
RUFORUM annual report 2013 - 2014: training the next generation of scientists for Africa
(RUFORUM, 2016-08-18)The RUFORUM annual report for the period 2013 to 2014 includes a message from the Executive Secretary; introduction to RUFORUM; high quality regional collaboration degree programme; innovative research through competitive ... -
Influence of mountainous ecosystems in the production of Arabica coffee
(RUFORUM, 2016)The aim of this study is to gain an understanding of how land use intensity in high altitude areas and soil management influences abundance and diversity of natural enemies, including pests of coffee and influences on ...