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Published: 2025-05-16


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Srinivasan R. Thoppe

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Assessment of the relationship between soil reaction, organic carbon, and other soil chemical attributes in potato farms in Rwanda

A. Turamyenyirijuru, G. Nyagatare, J.de D. Bazimenyera, A. Fashaho, H. Rukangantambara, E. D. Bugenimana, B. Rwubatse

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Oil absorption and moisture loss of French fries and crisps from selected potato (Solanum tuberosum l.) cultivars grown in Rwanda

V. Ndungutse, P. M.N. Ngoda, H. Vasanthakaalam, B. Rwubatse, A. Karangwa, D. Ndahimana, P. Nsabimana, J.D.A. Manirere, S. Habimana, M.G. Umuhozariho, C. Bitwayiki, G. Nyagatare

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Evaluation of nutrient content in cooking banana peels as food and food additives

C. Musabwayire, F. Niyitanga, J.B.e Ndahetuye, J. D’Amour Manirere, V. Ndungutse, C. Bucagu

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Determinants of travertine adoption: Evidence from smallholder farmers in Rwanda

J.D. Niyomugabo, B. Ufitinema, J.D. Nshimiyimana, E. Kabanda Kagiraneza

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Quality assessment of biscuits enriched with taro flour

J.B. Dusabumuremyi, V. Mukangenzi, B. Rwubatse, A. Nayabo, V. Ndungutse, A. Karangwa, C. Bigirimana, M. G. Umuhozariho, S. Habimana, A. Uwamahoro, J. B. Ndahetuye, J.D. Iyakaremye, A. D. Gace

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Development and evaluation of the nutritional quality of maize-based flour

S. Ndindiriyimana, M. Dusingizimana, A. Uwamahoro, B. Rwubatse, V. Ndungutse, A. Karangwa, M. G. Umuhozariho, S. Habimana, C. Bigirimana, A. Turamyenyirijuru, J. D. Iyakaremye, J. Djangwani, I. Habinshuti

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Comparative assessment of organic and inorganic fertilizers on production and economic performance of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) under regenerative agriculture in Rubavu and Rutsiro Districts, Rwanda

A. Karangwa, S. Habimana, A. Fashaho, A. N. Niyokuri, V. Ndungutse, B. Rwubatse, V. Nsengimana, C. Imanishimwe, F. M. Rwalinda, G. Nyagatare

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The potential of sustainable maize production under regenerative agriculture through mulching practices at the model farm of Busogo campus in Rwanda

S. Musanabaganwa, S. Habimana, A. Karangwa, A. Fashaho, F. M. Rwalinda, B. Rwubatse, V. Ndugutse, K. N. J. Umuhoza, E. D. Bugenimana, A. N. Niyokuri, E. N. Bapfakurera, H. Hirwa

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Opportunities and challenges in native species reforestation on smallholder farms in Rwanda: A Review

E.N. Bapfakurera, S. Habimana, P. C. Uwamahoro, V. Uwizeyimana, C. Musabwayire, M.C Zaninka, N.K. Taremwa, S. Nibitangaza, J. Uwihirwe

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Nutrient distribution under boundary-based Grevillea robusta agroforestry systems in semi-arid regions of Rwanda

D.B. Ihumure, J. Gatesi, G. Mukansoro, H.M. Yarma, A. Mukuralinda, A. Ndori, F. X. Naramabuye

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