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2003 Publications list

Agrobiodiversity and Biotechnology

Articles in Refereed Journals

Fregene, M.A.; Suárez, M.C.; Mkumbira, J.; Kulembeka, H.; Ndedya, E.; Kulaya, A.; Mitchel, S.; Gullberg, U.; Rosling, H.; Dixon, A.G.O.; Dean, R.; Kresovich, S. 2003. Simple sequence repeat marker diversity in cassava landraces: Genetic diversity and differentiation in an asexually propagated crop. Theoretical and Applied Genetics* 107 (7):1083-1093. Springer Verlag.

Kelemu, S.; Mahuku, G.; Fregene, M.A.; Pachico, D.; Johnson, N.; Calvert, L.A.; Rao, I.; Buruchara, R.A.; Amede, T.; Kimani, P.; Kirkby, R.; Kaaria, S.K.; Ampofo, J. 2003. Harmonizing the agricultural biotechnology debate for the benefit of African farmers. African Journal of Biotechnology. 2(11):394-416. Academic Journals

Okogbenin, E. and Fregene, M.A. 2003. Genetic mapping of QTLs affecting productivity and plant architecture in a full-sib cross from non-inbred parents in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). Theoretical and Applied Genetics* 107(8):1452-142. Springer Verlag.

Workshops and Conferences

Namayanja, A.R.; Buruchara, R.A.; Rubaihayo, P.R.; Mayanja, S. 2003. Validating the utility of angular leaf spot resistance linked marker assisted breeding in common bean. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tusiime, G., Buruchara, R., Adipala, E., Carder, J., Spence, N. and Opio, F. 2003. Variation of Fusarium solani from beans with root rot symptoms inferred from AFLP analysis, pathogenicity and DNA sequences. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Bean Improvement

Articles in Refereed Journals

Kiprop, E. K., A. W. Mwang'ombe, J. P. Baudoin, P.M. Kimani and G. Mergeai. 2002. Cultural characteristics, pathogenecity and vegetative compatibility of Fusarium udum isolates from pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp) in Kenya. European J. Plant Pathology 108: 147-154.

Kimani, E. W., A.W. Mwang'ombe and P.M. Kimani. 2003. Cultural studies of pigeonpea, Mycovellosiella cajani (Henn) Ranger Extrotter. East Afr. Agric. For. J. 67: 1-10.

Minja, E.M., Silim, S.N. and Karuru, O.M. 2002. Efficacy of Tephrosia vogelii crude leaf extract on insects feeding on pigeonpea in Kenya . International Chickpea and Pigeonpea Newsletter. Number 9:49-51.

Minja, E.M., van der Merwe, P.J.A., Ferguson, M.E. and Mviha, P.J. 2002. Screening wild Arachis for resistance to groundnut plant hopper Hilda patruelis in Malawi. International Arachis Newsletter Number 22:49-51.

Namayanja, A., P. Tukamuhabwa, F. Opio, M.A. Ugen, P.M. Kimani, A. Babirye, X. Kitinda, P. Kabayi and R. Takusewanya. 2003. Selection for low soil fertility bean tolerant to root rot. In: BIC (Bean Improvement Cooperative). Annual report. East Lansing, MI, USA. v. 43: 95-96.

Otsyula, R., Buruchara, R.A., Rubaiyo, P. 2003. Genetic mode of resistance to bean genotype MLB49-89A to Phythium root rot [CD-ROM]. In: Bean Improvement Cooperative. Annual Report. East Lansing, MI, USA : BIC, 2003. v. 46, p. 219-220.

Snapp, S.S., Jones, R.B., Minja, E.M., Rusike, J. and Silim, S.N. 2003. Pigeon Pea for Africa: A Versatile Vegetable - And More. HortScience, Vol 38(6): 1-7.

Book Chapters

Johnson, N.L., Pachico, D., and Wortmann, C.S.. 2003. The impact of CIAT's genetic improvement research on beans. In: Evenson, R.E., Gollin, D. (eds.). Crop variety improvement and its effect on productivity: The impact of international agricultural research. Wallingford, GB : CABI Publishing, p. 257-274. [SB 185 .7 C7]

Saad, N., Sperling, L. and Ashby, J. 2003. Farmers and Plant Genetic Resources. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, Developed under the auspices of the UNESCO, EOLSS Publishers, Oxford, UK.

Proceedings, Abstracts, and Others

Scott, J., Kambewa, P., Chirwa, R.M; revised by S. David. 2003. Local seed systems for beans in Malawi. CIAT Africa Occasional Publication Series, No. 40.

Reuben, O.; Buruchara, R.A.; Rubaiyo, P. 2003. Genetic mode of resistance to bean genotype MLB49-89A to Pythium root rot [CD-ROM]. In: BIC (Bean Improvement Cooperative). Annual Report. East Lansing, MI, USA. v. 46, p. 219-220.

Workshops and Conferences

Amede, T., E. Amézquita, J. Ashby, M. Ayarza, E. Barrios, A. Bationo, S. Beebe, A. Bellotti, M. Blair, R. delve, S. Fujisaka, R. Howeler, N. Johnson, S. Kaaria, S. Kelemu, P. Kerridge, R. Kirkby, C. Lascano, R. Lefroy, G. Mahuku, H. Murwira, T. Obertur, D. Pachico, M. Peters, J. Ramisch, I. Rao, M. Rondon, P. Sanginga, M. Swift and B. Vanlauwe. 2002. Biological nitrogen fixation: A key input to integrated soil fertility management in the tropics. Position paper by CIAT-TSBF Working Group on BNF-CP for " International Workshop on Biological Nitrogen Fixation for Increased Crop Productivity, Enhanced Human Health and Sustained Soil Fertility". ENSA-INRA, Montpellier, France (10-14 June, 2002).

Asrat, A. and P. M. Kimani. 2003. Estimation of genetic parameters for some quantitative traits in large seeded bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) lines by factorial analysis of generation means. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Buruchara, R.A., Bua, B., Otsyula, R. Opio, F. and Kimani 2003. Sources of resistance in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to Pythium root rot caused by Pythium spp in eastern and central African highlands. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Buruchara, R. A. 2003. Integrated disease management in food legumes. Presented at the Second National Review Workshop on Food and Forage Legumes, 22 - 26 September 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Chirwa, R., Godwill, M. and J. C. Rubyogo. 2003. Good production practices for quality bean seed in Zimbabwe. Workshop organized by Future Harvest centers (CIAT, CIMMYT, ICRISAT and IITA) for stakeholders in community-based seed production of OPV and self-pollinated crops, held in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 2003.

Chirwa, R., Kanenga, K., and J. C. Rubyogo. 2003. Good production practices for quality bean seed in Zambia. Workshop organized by Future Harvest centers (CIAT, CIMMYT, ICRISAT and IITA) for stakeholders in community-based seed production of OPV and self-pollinated crops, held in Chipata, Zambia, August 2003.

Chirwa, Rowland, Paul Kimani, Robin Buruchara and Mukishi Pyndji. 2003. Bean Breeding in Africa - Where are we? A paper presented at the Bean Biofortification Workshop, held at Great Rift Valley Lodge, Naivasha, Kenya, 30 Sept- 4 Oct 2003.

Kibiego, M. B., M.O. Odhiambo and P.M. Kimani. 2003. Analysis of structure, conduct and performance of bean marketing in Nairobi. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Kimani, P. M. 2003. Analysis of quantitative data in participatory plant breeding experiments. Presented at Participatory Breeding Training Workshop, 12-15 May, Kakamega, Kenya.

Kimani, P. M. 2003. Screening Africa bean germplasm for iron and zinc. Presented at Biofortification Challenge Program, bean planning meeting, 30 Sept- 4 Oct 2003, Naivasha, Kenya.

Kimani, P.M., R. Buruchara, R. Otsyula, G. Rachier and R.D. Macharia. 2003. Breeding bean cultivars resistant to angular leaf spot, root rots and low soil fertility in East and central Africa. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Kimani J. M., P. M. Kimani, S. M. Githiri and J. W. Kimenju. 2003. Genetic basis for tolerance to low soil nitrogen in common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Kiprop, E. K., A. W. Mwang'ombe, J. P. Baudoin, P. M. Kimani and G. Mergeai. 2003. Genetic variability among Fusarium udum isolates from pigeonpea. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Korir, M. K., M. O. Odhiambo, P.M. Kimani and M. Pyndji. 2003. Spatial price integration: A co-integration approach to bean markets in Kenya and Tanzania. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Macharia, R. D., P.M. Kimani, R. Buruchara and J. W. Kimenju. 2003. Breeding red mottled and red kidney bean cultivars resistant to anthracnose, angular leaf spot and tolerance to low soil fertility. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mauyo, L. W., H. K. Maritim, J. R. Okalebo, P.M. Kimani, R. Kirkby and M. Ugen. 2003. Structure and conduct of cross-border bean marketing in East Africa: The case of Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Muimui, K., P.M. Kimani, J. Muthomi and R. Chirwa. 2003. Breeding for resistance to angular leafspot, common bacterial blight and rust in yellow, brown and tan bean types in southern, eastern and central Africa. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mukalazi, J., Adipala, E., Buruchara, R., Carder, J., Opio, F. and Spence, N.J. Variation and identification of Pythium species associated with bean root rot disease in Uganda. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Musoni, A., Kimani, P.M., R.A. Buruchara, R.A., R.D. Narla and I. N. Wagara. 2003. Breeding marketable climbing beans resistant to angular leaf spot, Pythium root rot, anthracnose and Fusarium wilt. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Namayanja, A. R. Buruchara, P. Rubaihayo, S. Mayanja. 2003. Validating the utility of angular leaf spot resistance linked markers for marker assisted breeding in common bean. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Otsyula, R., R. Buruchara, P. Rubaihayo and P. M. Kimani. 2003. Inheritance of resistance to Pythium root rots in bean genotypes (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Tusiime, G., Buruchara, R., Adipala, E., Carder, J., Spence, N. and Opio, F. 2003. Variation of Fusarium solani from beans with root rot symptoms inferred from AFLP analysis, pathogenicity and DNA sequences. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Wagara, I. N., A. W. Mwang'ombe, J. W. Kimenju, R. A. Buruchara and P.M. Kimani. 2003. Pathogenic variability in Phaeoisariopsis griseola and response of bean germplasm to different races of the pathogen. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Editorial Contributions

Kimani, P. National Variety Lists of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, 2003
Regional variety Catalogue 2003.

Sperling, L. Reviewed papers for Euphytica, Africa Crop Science Journal.

Posters

The Pan-African Bean Research Alliance (PABRA): A partnership that links small farmers with research and with markets to improve nutrition, income and community decision making. [2003].

Other Publications

Amede, T., Kimani, P., Ronno, W., Lunze, L. and Mbikayi, N. 2004. Coping with drought: Strategies to improve genetic adaptation of common bean in drought-prone regions of Africa. 2004. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Kampala, Uganda. CIAT Africa Occasional Publications Series, No. 38.

Assefa, H.; Buruchara, R.A.; Kirkby, R.A. 2003. New bean varieties for Ethiopia. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT) and the Ethiopian Agricultural Research Organization (EARO). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 3).

David, S. 2003. Growing beans in the city: A case study of Kampala, Uganda. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Kampala, Uganda. 22 p. CIAT Africa Occasional Publications Series, No. 39.

Cassava Improvement

Articles in Refereed Journals

Fregene, M.A.; Suárez, M.C.; Mkumbira, J.; Kulembeka, H.; Ndedya, E.; Kulaya, A.; Mitchel, S.; Gullberg, U.; Rosling, H.; Dixon, A.G.O.; Dean, R.; Kresovich, S. 2003. Simple sequence repeat marker diversity in cassava landraces: Genetic diversity and differentiation in an asexually propagated crop. Theoretical and Applied Genetics* 107(7):1083-1093. Springer Verlag.

Okogbenin, E. and Fregene, M.A. 2003. Genetic mapping of QTLs affecting productivity and plant architecture in a full-sib cross from non-inbred parents in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). Theoretical and Applied Genetics* 107(8):1452-142. Springer Verlag.

Tropical Forages

Articles in Refereed Journals

Peters, M.; Lascano, C.E.; Roothaert, R.L.; De Haan, N.C. 2003. Linking research on forage germplasm to farmers: The pathway to increased adoption-a CIAT, ILRI and IITA perspective. Field Crops Research* 84(1-2):179-188. Elsevier Science

Roothaert, R.L.; Franzel, S.; Kiura, M. 2003. On-farm evaluation of fodder trees and shrubs preferred by farmers in Central Kenya. Experimental Agriculture 39(4):423-440.

Integrated Pest and Disease Management

Other Publications

Ampofo, K.O. 2003. Disseminating bean IPM technologies: An adaptive approach with farmers. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 1).

Buruchara, R.A. 2003. Integrated disease management in food legumes. Presented at the Second National Review Workshop on Food and Forage Legumes, 22 - 26 September 2003, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (+)

Buruchara, R.A. 2003. Integrated management strategies for bean root rots in Africa. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 2).

Kimani, P.M.; Buruchara, R.A.; Otsyula, R.M.; Rachier, G.O.; Macharia, R.D. 2003. Breeding bean cultivars resistant to angular leaf spot rots and low soil fertility in East and Central Africa. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya. (+)

Macharia, R.D.; Kimani, P.M.; Buruchara, R.A.; Kimenju, J.W. 2003. Breeding red mottled and red kidney bean cultivars resistant to anthracnose, angular leaf spot and tolerance to low soil fertility. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Minja, E.M. and Green, S.V. 2003. Armoured Bush Cricket Control - A Farmer Perspective. Paper presented at the Symposium on IPM of Armoured Bush Crickets 6-9th July 2003 at the Congress of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa, University of Pretoria, South Africa.

Mukalazi, J.; Adipala, E.; Buruchara, R.A.; Carder, J.; Opio, F.; Spence, N.J. 2003. Variation and identification of pythium species associated with bean root rot disease in Uganda. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Namayanja, A.; Tukamuhabwa, P.; Opio, F.; Ugen, M.A.; Kimani, P.M.; Babirye, A.; Kitinda, X.; Kabayi, P.; Takusewanya, R. 2003. Selection for low soil fertility bean tolerant to root rots [CD-ROM]. In: BIC (Bean Improvement Cooperative). Annual Report. East Lansing, MI, USA. v. 46, p. 95-96.

Participatory Research

Proceedings

Sperling, L. (editor). 2003. The Quality of Science in Participatory Plant Breeding. Workshop held at IPGRI Headquarters, Rome, Italy, September 30-October 4, 2002. Co-hosted by CGIAR/Systemwide Program on Participatory Research and Gender Analysis in Technology Development and Institutional Innovation (CGIAR/PRGA) and CGIAR Systemwide Genetic Resources Programme (CGIAR/SGRP).

Sperling, L.; Leskien, D. 2003. Property rights and participatory plant breeding. In: Sperling, Louise (ed.). The quality of science in participatory plant breeding: workshop held September 30-October 4, 2002, IPGRI Headquarters, Rome, Italy.

Books and Monographs

Saad, N., Sperling, L. and Ashby, J. 2003. Farmers and Plant Genetic Resources. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, Developed under the auspices of the UNESCO, EOLSS Publishers, Oxford, UK.

Weltzien R., E.; Smith, M.E.; Meitzner, L.S.; Sperling, L. 2003. Technical and institutional issues in participatory plant breeding-from the perspective of formal plant breeding: A global analysis of issues, results, and current experience. CGIAR Systemwide Program on Participatory Research and Gender Analysis for Technology Development and Institutional Innovation; Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, CO. v. (Monograph no. 1).

Other Publications

Atakunda, G., Baseke, F., David, S., Jagwe, J., Kalyebara, M., Kaweesa, M., Miiro, R., Musoke, P., Nabulo, G., Namagembe, A., Niringiye, C., Nyapendi, R., Odongo, B., Owori, C., Azsuba-Ssemwanga, M. and Tumwesigye, S. 2003. Farming in the city: Participatory appraisal of urban and peri-urban agriculture in Kampala. CIAT and Urban Harvest. CIAT Africa Occasional Publications Series, No. 42.

Best, R. [2003]. Identifying market opportunities for Kampala's urban and peri-urban farmers. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 12).

David, S. 2003. Poverty and rural livelihoods in Uganda, Malawi and Tanzania: A baseline study of BAPPA project sites. CIAT Africa Occasional Publications Series, No. 41.

David, S. 2004. Using impact diagrams to evaluate change in people's livelihoods. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 13).

Kimani, P.M. 2003. Analysis of quantitative data in participatory plant breeding experiments. Presented at Participatory Breeding Training Workshop, 12-15 May, Kakamega, Kenya. (+)

Sanginga, P.C. [2003]. Farmer research group dynamics in Eastern Africa. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 8). (+)

Rural Agroenterprises

Articles in Proceedings

Nyapendi, R.; Jagwe, J.; Ferris, S.; Best, R. 2003. Identifying market opportunities for urban and peri-urban farmers in Kampala, Uganda. In: The International working Meeting, Improving Food Systems in Sub Saharan Africa: Responding to a Changing Environment. Workshop held in Yaounde, Cameroon, 2003.

Posters

Empowering small farmers seed producer groups: Income from reaching those not served by seed companies. 2003. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Kampala, UG.

Enabling rural innovation: A partnership that links small farmers with markets to improve food security, incomes and natural resources. 2003. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Kampala, UG.

Other Publications

Best, R. 2003. Farmer participation in market research to identify income-generating opportunities. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 9).

Korir, M.K.; Odhiambo, M.O.; Kimani, P.M.; Pyndji, M. 2003. Spatial price integration: A co-integration approach to bean markets in Kenya and Tanzania. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Mauyo, L.W.; Maritim, H.K.; Okalebo, J.R.; Kimani, P.M.; Kirkby, R.A.; Ugen, M.A. 2003. Structure and conduct of cross-border bean marketing in East Africa: The case of Western Kenya and Eastern Uganda. Presented at the Afr. Crop Science Conference, 12-17 Oct 2003, Nairobi, Kenya.

Nyapendi, R., Kaganzi, E. and Best, R. 2003. Identifying market opportunities for Kampala's urban and peri-urban farmers. CIAT, FOODNET and Urban Harvest. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 12).

Seed Systems

Book Chapters

Saad, N., Sperling, L. and Ashby, J. 2003. Farmers and Plant Genetic Resources. In: Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems, Developed under the auspices of the UNESCO, EOLSS Publishers, Oxford, UK.

Workshops and Conferences

Chirwa, R., Godwill, M. and J. C. Rubyogo. 2003. Good production practices for quality bean seed in Zimbabwe. Workshop organized by Future Harvest centers (CIAT, CIMMYT, ICRISAT and IITA) for stakeholders in community-based seed production of OPV and self-pollinated crops, held in Harare, Zimbabwe, August 2003.

Chirwa, R., Kanenga, K., and J. C. Rubyogo. 2003. Good production practices for quality bean seed in Zambia. Workshop organized by Future Harvest centers (CIAT, CIMMYT, ICRISAT and IITA) for stakeholders in community-based seed production of OPV and self-pollinated crops, held in Chipata, Zambia, August 2003.

Sperling, L., and Cooper, D. 2003. Understanding seed systems and strengthening seed security. In Improving the effectiveness and sustainability of seed relief. Proceedings of a stakeholders' workshop, Rome, 26-28 May 2003. Rome: Food and Agriculture Organization.

Sperling, L., Remington, T., Bramel, P., Jones, R. S. de Brabantane. 2002. Making emergency seed aid and germplasm response more effective. In conference: Humanitarian Action in an Increasingly Complex World. Organized by the Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. November 21-22. Washington DC.

Sperling, L., 2003. Seed security assessment framework. Seed Relief Review and Strategy organized by Catholic Relief Services, February 24, 2003. Bujumbura, Burundi.

Sperling, L., 2003. Understanding seed systems and stress. Keynote address in Conference: Effective and Sustainable Seed Relief: A Stakeholder Workshop. Organized by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, Rome, 26-28 May 2003.

Sperling, L. (ed.). 2001. Targeted seed aid and seed-system interventions: Strengthening small-farmer seed systems in East and Central Africa. Proceedings of a workshop held in Kampala, Uganda, 21-24 June 2000. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Uganda. 104 p.

Posters

Empowering small farmers seed producer groups: Income from reaching those not served by seed companies. 2003. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Kampala, UG

Other Publications

Buruchara, R.A.; Sperling, L.; Ewell, P.; Kirkby, R. 2002. The role of research institutions in seed-related disaster relief: Seeds of hope experiences in Rwanda. 15 p. Also in Disasters 26(4):288-301. 2002.

David, S. 2003. Scaling up varietal dissemination. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 4)

David, S. [2003]. Developing sustainable seed supply systems. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 5)

Rubyogo, J.-C.; Sperling, L.; Remington, T. (comps.). 2004. Seed systems and seed relief: An annotated bibliography. Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Care Norway, Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Uganda. 27 p.

Scott, J., Kambewa, P., Chirwa, R.M; revised by S. David. 2003. Local seed systems for beans in Malawi. CIAT Africa Occasional Publication Series, No. 40.

Sperling, L.; Cooper, D. 2003. Understanding seed systems and strengthening seed security. Background Paper prepared for conference: Effective and Sustainable Seed Relief: A Stakeholder Workshop. FAO, Rome, 26-28 May 2003 (+)

Sperling, L. 2002. Emergency seed aid in Kenya: A case study of lessons learned. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Uganda. 90 p.

Sperling, L. 2000. Emergency seed aid in Kenya: Some case study insights on lessons learned during the 1990's. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Cali, Colombia. 15 p. Also in Disasters 26(4):329-342. 2002.

Soil Fertility/Management

Articles in Refereed Journals

Carsky, R.J.; Douthwaite, B.; Manyong, V.M.; Sanginga, N.; Schulz, S.; Vanlauwe, B.; Diels, J.; Keatinge, J.D.H. 2003. Amélioration de la gestion des sols par l'introduction de légumineuses dans les systèmes céréaliers des savanes africaines. Cahiers Agricultures 12(4):227-235.

Sanginga, N. 2003. Role of biological nitrogen fixation in legume based cropping systems; a case study of West Africa farming systems. Plant and Soil*. 252(1):25-39. Kluwer Academic Publishers.

Sanginga, N.; Dashiell, K.; Diels, J.; Vanlauwe, B.; Lyasse, O.; Carsky, R.J.; Tarawali, S.; Asafo-Adjei, B.; Menkir, A.; Schulz, S.; Singh, B.B.; Chikoye, D.; Keatinge, D.; Ortiz, R. 2003. Sustainable resource management coupled to resilient germplasm to provide new intensive cereal-grain legume-livestock systems in the dry savanna. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment.

Yamoah, C.F.; Bationo, A.; Shapiro, B.I.; Koala, S. 2003. Soil management practices to improve nutrient-use efficiencies and reduce risk in millet-based cropping systems in the Sahel. Tropicultura 21(2):66-72.

Yamoah, C.F.; Bationo, A.; Wyatt, T.J.; Shapiro, B.I.; Koala, S. 2003. Simulated weather variables effects on millet fertilized with phosphate rock in the Sahel. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems* 67(2):167-176. Kluwer Academic Publishers

Articles in Non-Refereed Journals

TSBF-CIAT defines strategic direction for 2003-2007. 2003. The Comminutor: Newsletter of the TSBF Institute of CIAT 7(1):1-5.

Books and Monographs

Bationo, A. (ed.). 2003. Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Nairobi. CIAT, Kenya. 608 p.

Gichuru, M.P.; Bationo, A.; Bekunda, M.A.; Goma, H.C.; Mafongoya, P.L.; Mugendi, D.N.; Murwira, H.K.; Nandwa, S.M.; Nyathi, P.; Swift, M.J. (eds.). 2003. Soil fertility management in Africa: A regional perspective. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT); Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Nairobi, Kenya. 306 p.

Book Chapters

Amede, T.; Kirkby, R.A. 2003. Guidelines for integration of legumes into the farming systems of East African highlands. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 43-64.

Ayuke, F.O.; Rao, M.R.; Swift, M.J.; Opondo-M., M.L. 2003. Assessment of biomass transfer from green manure to soil macrofauna in agroecosystem-soil macrofauna biomass. In: Bationo, André (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 411-422.

Ayuke, F.O.; Rao, M.R.; Swift, M.J.; Opondo-Mbai, M.L. 2003. Effect of organic and inorganic nutrient sources on soil mineral nitrogen and maize yields in Western Kenya. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 65-76.

Bationo, A.; Kimetu , J.; Ikerra, S.; Kimani, S.K.; Mugendi, D.N.; Odendo, M.; Silver, M.; Swift, M.J.; Sanginga, N. 2003. The African network for soil biology and fertility: New challenges and opportunities. In: Bationo, A.(ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 1-24.

Bationo, A.; Mokwunye, U.; Vlek, P.L.G.; Koala, Sa.; Shapiro, B.I. 2003. Soil fertility management for sustainable land use in the West African Sudano-Sahelian zone. In: Gichuri, M.P.; Bationo, André; Bekunda, M.A.; Goma, H.C.; Mafongoya, P.L.; Mugendi, D.N.; Murwuira, H.K.; Nandwa, S.M.; Nyathi, P.; Swift, M.J. (eds.). Soil fertility management in Africa: A regional perspective. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT); Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 253-292.

Bekunda, M.A.; Wortmann, C.S.; Bwamiki, D.P.; Okwakol, M. 2003. Potentials and challenges of soil fertility management in the banana-based cropping systems of Eastern Africa. In: Gichuri, M.P.; Bationo, André; Bekunda, M.A.; Goma, H.C.; Mafongoya, P.L.; Mugendi, D.N.; Murwuira, H.K.; Nandwa, S.M.; Nyathi, P.; Swift, M.J. (eds.). Soil fertility management in Africa: A regional perspective. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT); Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 123-147.

Chivenge, P.P.; Murwira, H.K.; Giller, K.E. 2003. Tillage effects on soil organic carbon and nitrogen distribution in particle size fractions of a red clay soil profile in Zimbabwe. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 113-126.

Delve, R.J. 2003. Combating nutrient depletion in East Africa: The work of the SWNM program. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 127-136.

Kimani, S.K.; Gachengo, C.N.; Delve, R.J. 2003. Simulated partitioning coefficients for manure quality compared with measured C:N ratio effects. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 199-206.

Kimani, S.K.; Nandwa, S.M.; Mugendi, D.N.; Obanyi, S.N.; Ojiem, J.; Murwira, H.K.; Bationo, A. 2003. Principles of integrated soil fertility management. In: Gichuri, M.P.; Bationo, A.; Bekunda, M.A.; Goma, H.C.; Mafongoya, P.L.; Mugendi, D.N.; Murwuira, H.K.; Nandwa, S.M.; Nyathi, P.; Swift, M.J. (eds.). Soil fertility management in Africa: A regional perspective. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT); Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 51-72.

Kimetu, J.M.; Mugendi, D.N.; Palm, C.A.; Mutuo, P.K.; Gachengo, C.N.; Nandwa, S.M.; Kungu, J.B. 2003. Nitrogen fertilizer equivalency values for different organic materials based on maize performance at Kabete, Kenya. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 207-224.

Miiro, R.; Kabuye, F.; Jama, B.A.; Musenero, E.; Zake, J.Y.K.; Nkwiine, C.; Kakinda, M.J.; Onyango, O.; Delve, R.J. 2003. Early farmer evaluation of integrated nutrient management technologies in Eastern Uganda. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 545-556.

Murwira, H.K. 2003. Managing Africa's soils: Approaches and challenges. In: Gichuri, M.P.; Bationo, A.; Bekunda, M.A.; Goma, H.C.; Mafongoya, P.L.; Mugendi, D.N.; Murwuira, H.K.; Nandwa, S.M.; Nyathi, P.; Swift, M.J. (eds.). Soil fertility management in Africa: A regional perspective. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT); Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 293-306.

Mutiro, K.; Murwira, H.K. 2003. The profitability of manure use on maize in the small-holder sector of Zimbabwe. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 571-582.

Mwangi, M.; Mugendi, D.N.; Kung'u, J.B.; Swift, M.J.; Albrecht, A. 2003. Soil invertebrate macrofauna composition within agroforestry and forested ecosystems and their role in litter decomposition in Embu, Kenya. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 447-466.

Nhamo, N.; Murwira, H.K.; Giller, K.E. 2003. The relationship between nitrogen mineralization patterns and quality indices of cattle manures from different smallholder farms in Zimbabwe: NARFP case study. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 299-315.

Nyathi, P.; Kimani, S.K.; Jama, B.; Mapfumo, P.; Murwira, H.K.; Okalebo, J.R.; Bationo, A. 2003. Soil fertility management in semi arid areas of East and Southern Africa. In: Gichuri, M.P.; Bationo, A.; Bekunda, M.A.; Goma, H.C.; Mafongoya, P.L.; Mugendi, D.N.; Murwuira, H.K.; Nandwa, S.M.; Nyathi, P.; Swift, M.J. (eds.). Soil fertility management in Africa: A regional perspective. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT); Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility (TSBF), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 219-252.

Nziguheba, G.; Merckx, R.; Palm, C.A.; Mutuo, P. 2003. Combined use of Tithonia diversifolia and inorganic fertilizers for improving maize production in a phosphorus deficient soil in Wesstern Kenya. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 329-346.

Ojiem, J.O.; Palm, C.A.; Okwuosa, E.A.; Mudeheri, M.A. 2003. Effect of combining organic and inorganic phosphorus sources on maize grain yield in a humic-nitisol in Western Kenya. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 347-358.

Tabu, I.M.; Obura, R.K.; Swift, M.J. 2003. Macrofaunal abundance and diversity in selected farmer perceived soil fertility niches in western Kenya. In: Bationo, A.(ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 487-500.

Vanlauwe, B. 2003 Integrated soil fertility management research at TSBF: The framework, the principles, and their application. In: Bationo, A. (ed.). Managing nutrient cycles to sustain soil fertility in sub-Saharan Africa. Academy Science Publishers (ASP); Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT), Nairobi, Kenya. p. 25-42.

Proceedings

Amede, T. (ed.). 2003. Natural resource degradation and environmental concerns in the Amhara region state, Ethiopia: Impact on food security. Ethiopian Soil Science Society. 276 p.

Articles in Proceedings

Amede, T. 2003. Opportunities and challenges in reversing land degradation: the regional experience. In: Amede, T. (ed.). Natural resource degradation and environmental concerns in the Amhara region state, Ethiopia: Impact on food security. Ethiopian Soil Science Society. p. 173-183.

Amede, T.; Amézquita C., E.; Ashby, J.A.; Ayarza, M.A.; Barrios, E.; Bationo, A.; Beebe, S.; Bellotti, A.C.; Blair, M.W.; Delve, R.J.; Fujisaka, S.; Howeler, R.H.; Johnson, N.L.; Kaaria, S.K.; Kelemu, S.; Kerridge, P.C.; Kirkby, R.A.; Lascano, C.E.; Lefroy, R.; Mahuku, G.; Murwira, H.; Oberthür, T.; Pachico, D.H.; Peters, M.; Ramisch, J.; Rao, I.M.; Rondon, M.; Sanginga, P.C.; Swift, M.; Vanlauwe, B. 2003. Biological nitrogen fixation: A key input to integrated soil fertility management in the tropics. In: Workshop on Biological Nitrogen Fixation for Increased Crop Productivity, Nehanced Human Health and Sustained Soil Fertility (2002, France). Papers presented. Institut National de Recherche Agronomique (INRA), Montpellier, FR.; International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Patancheru, India.

Other Publications

Amede, T. 2003. Restoring soil fertility in the East African Highlands through participatory research. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 7).

Amede, T. 2003. Differential entry points to address complex natural resource constraints in the highlands of Eastern Africa. AHI briefs no. C1, African Highlands Initiative, Kampala, Uganda.

Delve, R.J. 2003. Farmer evaluations and innovations with legume cover crops. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 6).

Delve, R.J. 2003. Scaling up improved fallow technology. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 11).

Esilaba, A. 2003. Resource flows and nutrient balances as tools for better understanding of farmers' decision making in soil fertility management. Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical (CIAT). (Highlights: CIAT in Africa no. 10).

Kimani, J.M.; Kimani, P.M.; Githiri, S.M.; Kimenju, J.W. 2003. Genetic basis for tolerance to low soil nitrogen in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).

Pali, Pamela Nabifo. 2003. The acceptance and profitability of alternative soil improvement practices in Tororo district, Uganda. (A dissertation submitted to the school of post-graduate studies in part fulfillment for award of Master of Science in Agricultural Economics degree, Makerere University).

Technical Development and Transfer

Poster

The agricultural technology development and transfer project (ATDT): Sharing technology for higher productivity improved marketing and better income for farming communities in Rwanda. 2003.

Proceedings

Amede, T. (ed.). 2003. Natural resource degradation and environmental concerns in the Amhara region state, Ethiopia: Impact on food security. Ethiopian Soil Sciente Society. 276 p.

Other Publications

Amede, T. 2003. Differential entry points to address complex natural resource constraints in the highlands of Eastern Africa. (AHI briefs no. C1).

 

 

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