College of Agriculture, Animal Science and Veterinary Medicine: Recent submissions

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Evaluation of Performance of Five Determinate Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum L) Varieties Cultivated in the Glasshouse and Open Field Under Environmental Conditions of Busogo, Musanze district, Rwanda

Sibomana, Philippe (2021)

The tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L) remains an important horticultural crop in Rwanda and its domestic demand is increasing with the population growth. However, climate change is having a significant impact on agricultural ...
Potential of Acacia angustissima, Leucaena pallida and Mimosa scabrella in agroforestry systems on a Rwandan Ferralsol

Mukangango, Marguerite (Department of Soil and Environment, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2019-05-20)

Agroforestry using coppicing legume trees and shrubs is a way to improve livestock fodder quality and soil fertility in the tropics. However, tree establishment and appropriate management are challenging, hampering their ...
Performance of Ankole and crossbred cattle in Rwanda

Manzi, Maximillian (Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2018-12-14)

The general aim of this thesis was to evaluate how effective crossbreeding could be for increasing productivity in meat and milk production in Rwanda. This was done by assessing performance of Ankole (A) and its crossbreds ...
Mastitis in dairy cows in Rwanda: prevalence, aetiology, antimicrobial resistance, molecular epidemiology and effects on milk quality

Ndahetuye, Jean-Baptiste (Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2019-11-27)

The milk sector in Rwanda can be made competitive through improved udder health resulting in higher milk yields. This thesis investigated prevalence and aetiology of subclinical mastitis (SCM) in dairy cows, antimicrobial ...
Essays on household demand and agricultural policy implications in developing countries

NSABIMANA, Aimable (Department of Economics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, 2018-05-18)

This thesis comprises four papers that contribute to the economic literature in the area of food demand and agricultural policy related issues. Paper I examines the main forces driving farmers’ decision to adopt modern ...
Effect of multi-stakeholder assessment in agroforestry practices to enhancing watershed management for sustainable farmer’s livelihoods in highland of north- western of Rwanda: Case study: Mugogo watershed

TUYISENGE, Eric (UR-CAVM, 2019)

Multistakeholder partnership model in agroforestry is a useful approach in watershed management to promote sustainable use of various resources and to improve the economic wellbeing of the local people. Properly designed ...
Contribution of restoration activities to ecosystem functioning in silvopastoral system of Gishwati-Mukura landscape in Western Rwanda

MBERWA, JOSUE William (UR-CAVM, 2019-10-22)

This research examines changes in soil arthropods and the soil chemical properties due to silvopasturc management systems. The general objective was to evaluate the contribution of Landscape Approach to ...
Impact of land management on soil quality in Migina catchment at Kansi Sector, Gisagara District

TUWAMINE, Everygiste (UR-CAVM, 2019-10)

Rwandan economy and livelihood are depending on the agriculture. Environment/ natural resources which are currently under stress could negatively affect the agriculture production. In order to contribute to their protection ...
Soil suitability investigation for land use options in Mbazi sector

HABIYAREMYE, Theophile (UR-CAVM, 2019-10)

This research was carried out in the Mbazi Sector, Huye District, and Southern Province. The objectives of the study is to investigate the soil suitability for land use planning for agriculture. The investigation of the ...
Land suitability assessment for tea plantation in Rwanda: case study: Gisakura Tea Plantation

INGABIRE, Marie Ange (UR-CAVM, 2019-09)

Abstract Lack of information on land suitability for Tea plantation has induced yield variability and unproductive expansion in different agro ecological zones of Rwanda. This study was conducted in Gisakura tea plantation ...
Investigation of the pastoralists’perception and adoption of silvopastoral system in Gishwati -Mukura landscape

KABANDA KAGIRANEZA, Emmanuel (UR-CAVM, 2019-09)

People in Gishwati-Mukura are good pastoralists compared to the rest of the country. However, their pastoral areas need to be maintained. REMA through the LAFREC project planted of agroforestry trees species, indigenous ...
Assessment of bioefficacy of Silixol granules on growth and yield in rice (Oryza sativa L)

ABAYISENGA, Jean Claude (UR-CAVM, 2019-10)

Rice is one of the leading food crops in the world and greatly contributes to the agricultural sector in Rwanda. However, its yield is reduced due to fertilizer use imbalances and degradation of soil. Silicon is known ...
Effects of Farm Household Heterogeneity on Agricultural inputs Adoption in Rwanda

NIYOMUGABO, Jean de Dieu (UR-CAVM, 2019-09)

This study aims to assess the farm household-based factors that affect adoption of agricultural inputs (e.g. inorganic and organic fertilizers, travertine, and improved seeds). The adoption of agricultural inputs for ...
Assessment of impacts of removing Eucalyptus species on natural regeneration of native species at Gishwati-Mukura national park

HAGUMUBUZIMA, Fulgence (University of Rwanda - College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 2019-09)

The aim of this research was to assess the impacts of removing the Eucalyptus species on the natural regeneration of native species at Gishwati-Mukura National Park. The eighteen study sites were selected from the ...
Assessment of sustainable integrated watershed management approach: case study Sebeya watershed

IRATUZI, Jean Claude (University of Rwanda-College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 2019)

Nowadays, integrated watershed management approach is key element for sustainable watershed management for achieving social, economic and environment aspect within watershed .The purpose of this research is to evaluate ...
Effect of multi-stakeholder assessment in agroforestry practices to enhancing watershed management for sustainable farmer’s livelihoods in highland of north- western of Rwanda. Case study: Mugogo watershed.

TUMUSENGE, Eric (University of Rwanda-College of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, 2019)

Multistakeholder partnership model in agroforestry is a useful approach in watershed management to promote sustainable use of various resources and to improve the economic wellbeing of the local people. Properly designed ...
Rice response on Nitrogen application method under Huye ecological conditions

Mukakalinda, Aline (University of Rwanda, 2019-10)

As one of important food crop, rice (Oryza sativa L.) is cultivated across Rwanda, it plays a critical role in nation food security. The use of fertilizers is sensitized for increasing production, however there is a need ...
Herbivory and biodiversity conservation of the savannah habitats in Akagera National Park, Rwanda

Gatali, Callixte (University of Gothenburg, 2013-04-05)

Savannahs make up about 20% of the world’s land surface, whereas African savannahs constitute 50% of the land area and have been used as parks to conserve nature and for outdoor recreation. However, conserving biodiversity ...
Characterization of sheath rot pathogens from major ricegrowing areas in Rwanda Thesis submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor (PhD) in Applied Biological Sciences

Bigirimana, Vincent de Paul (2016)
Tailoring Agroforestry Technologies to the Diversity of Rwandan Smallholder Agriculture Charles Bucagu

Bucagu, Charles (Wageningen University, 2013-07-01)

Smallholder livelihoods in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are constrained by a number of factors that limit food production and thereby threaten food security. Soil fertility is one of the major factors explaining the decrease ...

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