Documents by RUFORUM Journal Articles

This collection contains journal articles published by Msc and PhD students as well as faculty in the RUFORUM network and members of the RUFORUM Secretariat about the research that they have conducted through RUFORUM programs.  Full text is included for those articles published in Open Access format.  For those articles that cannot be freely disseminated, we have included abstracts and links to the journal only.

Title: Economic analysis of different weed control methods used by smallholder maize farmers in Swaziland
Author(s): Khumalo, M.M., Kibirige, D., Masuku, M.B., Mloza-Banda, H.R., Mukabwe, W.O., Dlamini, B.P., Mncube, T.L.
Date: 2017
Subject Category: Agricultural economics and policies, Agricultural research, Weeds and weed control
Catalog: RUFORUM TAGDev Resources, RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: A compelling case for seed enterprises as a tool for rural development in the smallholder farming sector
Author(s): Munyaka, N., Mazarura, U., Mvumi, B.M.
Date: 2017
Subject Category:
Catalog: RUFORUM TAGDev Resources, RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Validation of the use of secondary traits and selection Indices for drought tolerance in tropical maize (Zea mays l.)
Author(s): Mhike, X., Okori, P., Magorokosho, C., Thokozile , Ndlela.
Date: 2012
Subject Category: Irrigation, Meteorology and climatology
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: An appraisal of farmer variety selection in drought prone areas and Its implication to breeding for drought tolerance
Author(s): Mhike, X., Okori, P., Girma Tesfahun , Kassie., Magorokosho, C., Chikobvu, Shamiso.
Date: 2012
Subject Category: Irrigation, Meteorology and climatology, Production economics
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Nature of resistance of cowpea Alectra vogelii infestation
Author(s): Mbwando, Ally., Lungu, D.M, Tryphone, G.M., Tembo, L.
Date: 2016
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Plant genetics and breeding, Weeds and weed control
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Farmer’s perceptions on dual-purpose sorghum and it’s potential in Zambia
Author(s): Chikuta, S., Odong, T.L., Kabi, F., Mwala, M., Rubaihayo, P.
Date: 2016
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Plant genetics and breeding
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Phenotypic Diversity of Selected Dual Purpose Forage and Grain Sorghum Genotypes
Author(s): Chikuta, S., Odong, T.L., Kabi, F., Rubaihayo, P.
Date: 2015
Subject Category: Agricultural research
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Resistance breeding strategy for Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum cob rots in tropical maize
Author(s): Tembo, L., Asea, G., Gibson, Paul T., Okori, P.
Date: 2012
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Plant diseases, Plant genetics and breeding
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Epidemiology of Epizootic Ulceration Syndrome on fish of the Zambezi river basin: A case study for Zambia
Author(s): Nsonga, A., Mfitilodze, W., Samui, K.L., Sikawa, D.
Date: 2013
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Animal husbandry, Aquaculture production, Irrigation, Nature conservation and land resources
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Agrobiodiversity conservation enhances food security in subsistence‑based farming systems of Eastern Kenya
Author(s): Mburu, Simon Wambui , Koskey, Gilbert , Kimiti, Jacinta Malia , Ombori, Omwoyo , Maingi, John, Njeru, Ezekiel Mugendi
Date: 2016
Subject Category: Agricultural research
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Effect of phosphorus deficiency on phenolics and antioxidants content of two African nightshade varieties grown in Kenya
Author(s): Ogembo Oyaro, J., Nawiri, P., Musila, W., Gweyi Onyango, J. P.
Date: 2017
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Plant physiology and biochemistry
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Potential of native rhizobia in enhancing nitrogen fixation and yields of climbing beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in contrasting environments of Eastern Kenya
Author(s): Koskey, Gilbert , Mburu, Simon W. , Njeru, Ezekiel Mugendi , Kimiti, Jacinta M. , Ombori, Omwoyo , Maingi, John
Date: 2017
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Crop husbandry, Soil science and management
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Household's socio-economic factors influencing the level of adaptation to climate variability in the dry zones of Eastern Kenya
Author(s): Mugi-Ngenga, E.W. , Mucheru-Muna, M.W., Mugwe, J.N., Ngetich, F. K., Mairura, F.S., Mugendi, D.N.
Date: 2015
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Irrigation, Meteorology and climatology
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Nutrient density of complementary foods formulated from a blend of teff, soybean and orange-fleshed sweet potato
Author(s): Tenagashaw, Mesfin W. , Kinyuru, J.N., Kenji, G.M., Melaku, E.T., Huyskens-Keil, S.
Date: 2017
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Food composition
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Influence of climate variability and length of rainy season on crop yields in semiarid Botswana
Author(s): Byakatonda, Jimmy, Paridaa, B.P., Kenabathob, Piet K., Moalafhib, D.B.
Date: 2017
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Crop husbandry, Meteorology and climatology
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Farmer knowledge of bacterial wilt and root-knot nematodes and practices to control the pathogens in high tunnel tomato production in the tropics
Author(s): Ireri, Davis Fundi
Date: 2018
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Plant diseases
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Determinants of adoption of multiple climate change adaptation strategies in Southern Malawi: An ordered probit analysis Francis Maguza-Tembo
Author(s): Maguza-Tembo, F.
Date: 2016
Subject Category: Agricultural research
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Adoption drivers and its intensity on smallholder goat farming in southern Malawi
Author(s): Kenamu , Edwin , Maguza-Tembo, F.
Date: 2016
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Animal husbandry, Extension
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Apparent digestibility and utilization of protein and phosphorus in diets of incorporated with sprouted sorghum, phytase and protease enzymes for African catfish (Clarias gariepinus)
Author(s): Kemigabo, C., Jere, W.L., Sikawa, D., Kang’ombe, J., Masembe, C.
Date: 2017
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Fisheries and aquaculture - General aspects
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Effects of protease enzyme supplementation on protein digestibility of legume and/or fish meal-based fish feeds
Author(s): Kemigabo, C., Kang’ombe, Jeremiah, Masembe, C., Jere, W.L., Sikawa, D.
Date: 2017
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Fisheries and aquaculture - General aspects
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Climate change and agriculture nexus in Sub-Saharan Africa: the agonizing reality for smallholder farmers
Author(s): Phiiri, George Kanyama, Egeru, A., Adipala, Ekwamu
Date: 2016
Subject Category: Agricultural research, Crop husbandry, Meteorology and climatology
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Towards effective stakeholder participation in co-management through fisheries management clinics
Author(s): Haambiya, Lloyd, Kaunda, E., Likongwe, Jeremy, Kambewa, D., Chama, Lackson
Date: 2015
Subject Category: Agricultural economics and policies, Agricultural research, Fisheries production
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Local-scale governance: a review of the Zambian approach to fisheries management
Author(s): Haambiya, Lloyd, Kaunda, E., Likongwe, Jeremy, Kambewa, D., Muyangali, K.
Date: 2015
Subject Category: Agricultural economics and policies, Agricultural research, Fisheries production
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Co-management driven enforcement of rules and regulations on Lake Tanganyika, Zambia
Author(s): Haambiya, Lloyd, Kaunda, E., Likongwe, Jeremy, Kambewa, D., Chama, Lackson
Date: 2015
Subject Category: Agricultural economics and policies, Fisheries and aquaculture - General aspects
Catalog: RUFORUM Journal Articles
Title: Assessment of profitability and efficiency of cassava production among government and non-government assisted farmers association in Osun State, Nigeria
Author(s): Ayodeji , Ogunleye, S., Adeyemo, Remi, Adebayo , S. Bamire, Kehinde, A.D.
Date: 2017
Subject Category:
Catalog: RUFORUM TAGDev Resources, RUFORUM Journal Articles

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Total: 270