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Publications with reference to the Arboretum

Boedts B (2016) Bird Observations around Huye (Butare), Southern Rwanda. ABC Bulletin 23 (2).

Chalchat JC, Muhayimana A, Habimana JB, Chabard JL (1997) Aromatic Plants of Rwanda. II. Chemical Composition of Essential Oils of Ten Eucalyptus Species Growing in Ruhande Arboretum, Butare, Rwanda. Journal of Essential Oil Research 9(2): 159-165.

Dusenge ME, Wallin G, Gårdesten J, Niyonzima F, Adolfsson L, Nsabimana D, Uddling J (2015) Photosynthetic Capacity of Tropical Montane Tree Species in Relation to Leaf Nutrients, Successional Strategy and Growth Temperature. Oecologia 177: 1183-1194.

Dusengemungu L, Zaongo C (2006) Etat De La Recherche Agroforestière Au Rwanda; Etude Bibliographique, Période 1987-2003. Publié par le World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) 30.

Egli A, Pietrowicz P (1990) The Association of Trees and Food Crops at the Ruhande Arboretum, Butare, Rwanda. Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Rwanda (ISAR).

Habumugisha V, Mourad KA, Hashakimana L (2019) The Effects of Trees on Soil Chemistry. Current Environmental Engineering 6(1): 35-44(10).

Institute des Sciences Agronomiques du Rwanda (ed) (1987) L' arboretum De Ruhande. 3rd ed.

Kalinganire A (1996) Performance of Grevillea robusta in Plantations and on Farms under Varying Environmental Conditions in Rwanda. Forest Ecology and Management 80: 279-285.

Kalinganire A, Hall JB (1993) Growth and Biomass Production of Young Grevillea Robusta Provenances in Rwanda. Forest Ecology and Management 62 (1-4): 73-84.

Molangui T, Menut C, Bouchet P, Bessie JM, Habimana JB (1998) Aromatic Plants of Tropical Central Africa. Part XXX. Studies on Volatile Leaf Oils of 10 Species of Eucalyptus Naturalized in Rwanda. Flavour and Fragrance Journal 12: 433-437.

Mugunga CP (2009) Growth and Quality of Grevillea Robusta Provenances in Ruhande Arboretum, Butare, Rwanda. Life Science & Natural Sciences (17).

Mujawamariya M, Manishimwe A, Ntirugulirwa B, Zibera E, Ganszky D, Ntawuhiganayo Bahati E, Nyirambangutse B, Nsabimana D, Wallin G, Uddling J (2018) Climate Sensitivity of Tropical Trees Along an Elevation Gradient in Rwanda. Forests 9(10).

Mukuralinda A, Kuyah S, Ruzibiza M, Ndoli A, Nabahungu NL, Muthuri C (2021) Allometric Equations, Wood Density and Partitioning of Aboveground Biomass in the Arboretum of Ruhande, Rwanda. Trees, Forests and People 3.

Ndayishimiye JC, Nyirabuhoro P (2015) A Study on Interdependent and Asymmetrical Behaviours Associated with Land Use and Land Cover at Ruhande, Huye, Rwanda. International Journal of Innovative Research and Development (4).

Ndorimana JH (2013) Cooperation among Adult Male Vervet Monkeys (Chlorocebus Aethiops) in the Arboretum of Ruhande. National University of Rwanda.

Nsabimana D (2013) Influence of Seasonality and Eucalyptus Plantation Types on the Abundance and Diversity of Litter Insects at the Arboretum of Ruhande in Southern Rwanda. Journal of Natural Sciences Research 3(8).

Nsabimana D, Iradukunda CS, Gasogo A (2013) Diversity and Abundance of Litter Insects within Some Exotic Tree Species in the Arboretum of Ruhande, Rwanda. Rwanda Journal (1).

Nsabimana D, Tuyisingize D, Gasangwa Y (2013) Abundance, Distribution and Ecology of Flycatchers in the Arboretum of Ruhande in Rwanda. Rwanda Journal (1).

Nsabimana D (2013) Seasonal Variation of Litter Arthropods in Some Eucalyptus Plantations at the Arboretum of Ruhande in Rwanda. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare (3): 49-57.

Nsabimana D, Klemedtson L, Kaplin BA, Wallin G (2009) Soil CO2 Flux in Six Monospecific Forest Plantations in Southern Rwanda. Soil Biology and Biochemistry 41(2): 396-402.

Nsabimana D, Klemedtson L, Kaplin BA, Wallin G (2008) Soil Carbon and Nutrient Accumulation under Forest Plantations in Southern Rwanda. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology (2).

Nsengimana V, Kaplin BA, Nsabimana D, Dekoninck W, Francis F (2021) Diversity and Abundance of Soil-Litter Arthropods and Their Relationships with Soil Physicochemical Properties under Different Land Uses in Rwanda. Biodiversity: 1-12.

Nsengimana V (2020) Effects of Tree Forest Plantations on Soil Physicochemical Properties in the Arboretumof Ruhande,Southern Province of Rwanda. Rwanda Journal of Engineering, Science, Technology and Environment 3.

Nsengimana V (2020) Impacts of Forest and Agricultural Land Use on Soil and Litter Arthropod Assemblages in Southern Province of Rwanda. Rwanda Journal of Engineering, Science, Technology and Environment 3(1).

Nsengimana V, Dekoninck W (2020) A Preliminary Checklist of Ants from Rwanda (Hymenoptera, Formicidae). Belgian Journal of Entomology 101: 1-22.

Nsengimana V (2018) Use of Soil and Litter Arthropods as Biological Indicators of Soil Quality in Southern Rwanda. Université de Liège, Gembloux, Belgique, 2018.

Nsengimana V, Kaplin BA, Francis F, Lombart KMM, Dekoninck W, Nsabimana D (2018) Use of Soil and Litter Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) as Biological Indicators of Soil Quality under Different Land Uses in Southern Rwanda. Environmental Entomology 47(6): 1394-1401.

Nsengimana V, Kaplin BA, Francis F, Nsabimana D (2017) A Comparative Study between Sampling Methods for Soil Litter Arthropods in Conserved Tree Plots and Banana Crop Plantations in Rwanda. International Journal of Development and Sustainability 6(8): 900-913.

Ntawuhiganayo EB, Uwizeye FK, Zibera E, Dusenge ME, Ziegler C, Ntirugulirwa B, Nsabimana D, Wallin G, Uddling J (2019) Traits Controlling Shade Tolerance in Tropical Montane Trees. Tree Physiology 40(2): 183–197.

Ntirugulirwa B, Gakwerere E, Mwiza WK, Bambe JC, Kugonza DR (2017) Short Communication: Comparative Yield of Honey for Two Locations in Ruhande Arboretum across Twelve Months.

Seburanga JL (2015) Black Wattle (Acacia mearnsii De Wild.) in Rwanda's Forestry: Implications for Nature Conservation. Journal of Sustainable Forestry 34(3): 276-299.

Tedrow R, Kabanguka N, Nasasira R, Svenson GJ (2015) A Survey of the Praying Mantises of Rwanda, Including New Records (Insecta, Mantodea). Zootaxa 4027(1): 67-100.

Tomani JCD, Bonnet O, Nyirimigabo A, Deschamps W, Tchinda AT, Jansen O, Ledoux A, Mukazayire MJ, Vanhamme L, Frédérich M, Muganga R, Souopgui J (2021) In Vitro Antiplasmodial and Cytotoxic Activities of Compounds from the Roots of Eriosema montanum Baker F. (Fabaceae). Molecules 26 (9).

Tomani JCD, Kagisha V, Tchinda AT, Jansen O, Ledoux A, Mukazayire MJ, Vanhamme L, Frédérich M, Muganga R, Souopgui J (2020) The Inhibition of Nlrp3 Inflammasome and Il-6 Production by Hibiscus noldeae Baker F. Derived Constituents Provides a Link to Its Anti-Inflammatory Therapeutic Potentials. Molecules 25(20).

Tuyizere JD, Kayitete L, Uhawenimana PM, Bazizane F, Uwiragiye P, Mukashyaka C, Nshutiyayesu S (2018) Mapping of Distribution of Invasive Species in Ruhande Arboretum. EAJST Special 8(2): 15-27.

Umereweneza D, Muhizi T, Kamizikunze T, Nkurunziza JP (2019) Chemical Composition and Antifungal Activity of Essential Oils Extracted from Leaves of Eucalyptus melliodora and Eucalyptus anceps Grown in Rwanda. Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants 22(1): 151-158.

Vårhammar A, Wallin A, McLean CM, Dusenge ME, Medlyn BE, Hasper TB, Nsabimana D, Uddling J (2015) Photosynthetic Temperature Responses of Tree Species in Rwanda: Evidence of Pronounced Negative Effects of High Temperature in Montane Rainforest Climax Species. New Phytologist 206(3): 1000–1012.

Publications about other related topics

Egli A, Kalinganire A (1988) Les Arbres et Arbustes agroforestiers au Rwanda, Butare, Rwanda. Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Rwanda (ISAR).

Fischer E, Killmann D, Leh B, Janssens SB (2021) Carapa wohllebenii (Meliaceae), a new tree species from montane forests in the
Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Burundi. Phytotaxa 511(1): 020-036.

Fischer E, Killmann D (2008) Illustrated Field Guide to the Plants of Nyungwe National Park Rwanda. Koblenz Geographical Colloquia, Series Biogeographical Monographs 1, 1st ed.

Hill KD, Johnson LAS (1995) Systematic studies in the eucalypts. 7. A revision of the bloodwoods, genus Corymbia (Myrtaceae)
Telopea 6 (2–3): 240–242.

Monfort N (1990) Arbres et Arbustes des Régions de l'Est du Rwanda, un Patrimoine forestier pour le Pays, Kigali, Rwanda. Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Rwanda (ISAR).

Rwangabo PC (1993) La médecine traditionelle au Rwanda. Karthala et ACCT.

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