Graduate Students

Completion: 19/21

1

Bombom Alexander

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

1

Uganda

M

MIS

Done

2012

2014

YES

Senior Research Scientis

National Livestock Resources Research Institute (NaLIRRI)

Interaction of mutant loci opaque-2 and waxy on kernel quality and disease susceptibility in maize

2

Chanda Richard

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

1

Zambia

M

RUFORUM

Done

2017

2018

YES

Seed Control and Certification Institute

Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Zambia

Molecular studies of genetic relatedness of Zambian maize (Zeamays L.) inbred lines

3

Ddamulira Gabriel

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Bean

1

Uganda

M

RUFORUM

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist

NARO/NaRCCI

Characterization of pseudocercospora griseola, identification of local sources of resistance and effectiveness of gene pyramiding in controlling angular leaf spot in common bean

4

Gasura Edmore

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

1

Zimbabwe

M

RUFORUM

Done

2014

2015

YES

Senior Lecturer

University of Zimbabwe, Harare

Developing selection criteria for improving grain yield of early matuing maize

5

Kawubi Geofrey

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Rice

1

Uganda

M

MIS

Done

2016

2017

YES

Senior Researcher & Lecturer

Gulu Univ.

Epidermology of napier grass stunt disease caused by rice yellow dwart phytoplasm in Uganda

6

Kiryowa Moses

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Beans

1

Uganda

M

MIS

Done

2019

2020

YES

Research Associate

Makerere University

Resistance spectrum to anthracnose disease and the genetic effect of pyramided genes on yield in common bean

7

Maphosa Mcebisi

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Soybean

1

Zimbabwe

M

RUFORUM

Done

2013

2014

YES

Dean

Bulawayo Univ. Zimbabwe

“Enhancing genetic resistance to soybean rust disease

8

Mhike Xavier

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Rice

1

Zimbabwe

M

RUFORUM

Done

2013

2015

YES

Research Scientist

DuPont Pioneer Overseas Coorporation

Use of morpho-physiological traits to enhance breeding for drought tolerance in tropical maize

9

Mudingotto Pyani Joshua

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sesame

1

Uganda

M

RUFORUM

Done

Ongoing

ongoing

NO

Lecturer

Kyambogo University-Uganda

A study of quality of sesame seeds produced in Uganda

10

Munyiri Shelmith Wanja

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

1

Kenya

F

RUFORUM

Done

2014

2015

YES

Lecturer

Chuka University-Kenya

Resistance to the spotted stem borer and African maixe stem borer in troical maize

11

Muturi Phyllis Wambui

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sorghum

1

Kenya

F

RUFORUM

Done

2013

2014

YES

Agricultural Resource Managemen

University of Embu, Kenya

Resistance to African and spotted stem borers in Sorghum in Kenya

12

Mwololo James Kyalo

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

1

Kenya

M

RUFORUM

Done

2013

2014

YES

Lecturer/Plant Breeder

Pwani University/ICRISAT, Malawi

Resistance in tropical maize to the maize weevil and larger grain borer

13

Njenga Wambui Peninah

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

1

Kenya

F

RUFORUM

Done

Pending viva

Pending viva

NO

Communication and marketing

Creatives Garage, Kenya

Combining ability for beta-carotene and important quantitative traits in a cassava F1 population 

14

Nzuve Mbute Felister

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Wheat

1

Kenya

F

RUFORUM & CIMMYT

Done

2015

2016

YES

Lecturer of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

University Of Nairobi,

Breeding for resistance to stem rust in bread wheat

15

Pariyo Anthony (RIP)

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

1

Uganda

M

MIS

Done

2017

2018

YES

DECEASED

NARO-NaRCCI-Uganda

Resolution of genetic structure for resistance to cassava brown streak disease: germplasm diversity, resistance stability and inheritance patterns.

16

Rukarwa Jolyn Runyararo

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sweetpotato

1

Zimbawe

F

RUFORUM

Done

2014

2015

YES

Manger, Research & Innovations

RUFORUM, MASTERCARD-Uganda

Transgenic breeding of sweet potato for resistance to African weevil (Cylas puncticollis).

17

Sadik Kassim

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Banana

1

Uganda

F

MIS

Done

2013

2014

YES

Director

NARO, AbiZAIDI-Uganda

Enhancement of somatic embryogenesis in recalcitrant East African highland bananas

18

Sefasi Abel Yoas

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sweetpotato

1

Malawi

F

RUFORUM

Done

2013

2014

YES

Dean

Univ. of Malawi

Regeneration and transformation systems for improving resistance to weevils in Ugandan sweet potato cultivars.

19

Tembo Langa

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

1

Zambia

M

RUFORUM

Done

2013

2014

YES

HoD

UoZ, Zambia

Resistance to Stenocarpella maydis and Fusarium graminearum cob rot pathogens in tropical maize

20

Turyagenda Laban Frank

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

1

Uganda

M

MIS

Done

2013

2014

YES

Director

NARO, Ngetta ZARDI, Uganda

Towards improvement of Ugandan Cassava germplasm for drought tolerance

21

Wagaba Henry

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

1

Uganda

M

Carnegie

Done

2017

2018

YES

Research Scientist

NARO, NaRCCI-Uganda

RNA interference and coat protein derived resistance to cassava brown streak viruses

22

Alphonse Nyombayire

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

1

Rwanda

M

AGRA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Research Scientist, Maize Program

“Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Rwanda (ISAR/RAB)”

Combing ability and genotype by environment interaction of selected maize inbred lines for performance underlow Nitrogen and drought stress

23

Damien Shumbusha

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sweetpotato

1

Rwanda

M

AGRA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Plant breeder/ Root & Tubers Program

RAB

Inheritance of root dry matter content in sweetpotato

24

Fulgence Niyongabo

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

1

Burundi

M

SCARDA

Done

2012

2013

YES

Team Leader

Burundi Agricultural Sciences Institute (ISABU)

Resistance to rice blast in upland rice

25

Gafishi Martin Kanyamasoro

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

1

Rwanda

M

SCARDA

Done

2012

2013

YES

Research Fellow, Maize Program

RAB

Inheritance of root dry matter content in sweetpotato

26

Innocent Habarurema

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

1

Rwanda

M

AGRA

Done

2012

2013

YES

Research Fellow, Wheat Program

RAB

Inheritance of resistance to rice bacterial leaf blight

27

Kwemoi Daniel Bomet

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

1

Uganda

M

AGRA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Research Scientist, Maize Program

NARO-NaRCCI-Uganda

Characterisation of a diverse set of maize germplasm for resistance to infection by Aspergillus flavus.

28

Luka Opio Atwako

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

1

South Sudan

M

SCARDA

Done

2012

2013

YES

PhD Studies

WACCI-Ghana

Combing ability for multiple resistance to Turcicum leaf blight (Exserohilum Turcicum) and maize streak virus disease

29

Mayada Mamoun Beshir

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

1

Sudan

F

SCARDA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Research Associate

Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC). Sudan

Development of molecular markers for introgressionsof resistance to Turcicum leaf blight in Sorghum

30

Micheline Inamahoro

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Banana

1

Rwanda

F

SCARDA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Research Scientist

Burundi Agricultural Sciences Institute (ISABU)

Genetic mapping of root development and resistance to Radopholus Similis in segregting Diploid banana population

31

Mogga Maurice Lado

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

1

South Sudan

M

SCARDA

Done

2010

2013

YES

Research Scientist

MoA, GoSS

Inheritance of resistance to rice yellow mottle virus disease in rice in Uganda

32

Namazzi Sylvia Birabwa

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

1

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2012

2013

YES

Research Scientist/Project Coordinator

IITA, Uganda

Analysis of drought tolerance in selected upland rice genotypes in Uganda

33

Namugga Prossy

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

1

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Research Scientist

NARO-Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (KAZARDI)

Selection of S1 and S2 Longe maize lines for tolerance to low soil nitrogen in Uganda

34

Nsabiyera Vallence

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Hot pepper

1

Uganda

M

AGRA

Done

2012

2013

YES

Research Scientist

NARO-NaBUIN-Uganda

Morphological diversity, performance and gene action for traits among Hot pepper genotypes in Uganda

35

Obala Jimmy

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

1

Uganda

M

AGRA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Research Scientist/Lecturer

Kabale University-Uganda

Improvement of resistance to fusarium root rot through gene pyrmiding and validation of SSR PVBR87 marker in common bean

36

Ongom Patrick Obia

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

1

Uganda

M

AGRA

Done

2010

2011

YES

Cowpea molecular breeder

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) Kano, Nigeria

Inheritance of fusarium root rot resistance in three common bean genotypes

37

Onaga Godfrey

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

1

Uganda

M

JICA/AGRA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Senior Research Scientist, Rice Breeder

NARO-NaRCC

38

Theophile Ndacyayisenga

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Potato

1

Rwanda

M

AGRA

Done

2011

2012

YES

Research Scientist, Potato Program

RAB

Characterization and determinationof mode of inheritance to late blight resistance in selected potato genotypes

39

Akatwijuka Rogers

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sorghum

2

Uganda

M

SELF

Done

2020

2021

NO

District Natural Resources Officer Kabale

Kabale Local Govt, Uganda

Selection for Early Flowering, Yield and Quality Traits of Segregating Sorghum Populations for South Western Highlands of Uganda

40

Caleb Olweny Achia

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sorghum

2

Kenya

M

KENYA SUGAR LTD

Done

2015

2016

YES

Lecturer - Department of Plant, Animal and Food Sciences

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Univ.

Studies on Genetic Diversity, Genotype by Environment Interaction, Combining Ability and Farmers’ Perception on Sweet Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench)

41

Mayada Mamoun Beshir Mohamed

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sorghum

2

Sudan

F

DAAD

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist, Biotechnology and Biosafety Research Center

Agricultural Research Corporation (ARC). Sudan

Genetic Analysis of Dual Resistance to Anthracnose and Turcicum Leaf Blight in Sorghum

42

Nantale Gauden

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cowpea

2

Uganda

F

SELF

Done

Ongoing

ongoing

NO

PhD Candidate/ Teaching Assistant

Busitema Univ. Uganda

Contributing to the nutritional value and maintaining cowpea genetic resources

43

Sally Chikuta

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sorghum

2

Zambia

F

DAAD & Carnegie

Done

2017

2018

YES

Senior Agric Officer

MoA, Zambia

Combining Ability and Heterosis of Selected Grain and Forage Dual Purpose Sorghum Genotypes

44

Walter Okello - Anyanga

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sesame

2

Uganda

M

ICRISAT Sesame Project & Carnegie

Done

2017

2018

YES

Senior Research Scientist

NARO, NaSARRI. Uganda

Genetic Diversity, Adaptability, Inheritance of Yield Traits in Sesame (Sesamumindicum L.) Germplasm of Uganda 

45

Eunice Kesiime Vasiter

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Potato

2

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2014

2015

YES

PhD Studies /Research Scientist-Bean Program

Makerere University/ NARO-NaCCRI, Uganda

Tolerance to drought stress in potato

46

Alfred Onzimati

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Groundnut

2

Uganda

M

AGRA

Done

2013

2014

YES

Research Scientist/ Post Doc Fellow

NARO-NaRCCI-Uganda

Resistance to A flavus and accumulation of aflatoxin in groundnuts

47

Amongi Winnyfred

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

2

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2013

2014

YES

PhD Candiadate/ Research Scientis-Bean Breeder

Makerere University/CIAT-Kawanda, Uganda

Tolerance to intermittent drought stress in beans

48

Aru John Charles

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Millet

2

Uganda

M

RUFORUM

Done

2015

2016

YES

Millet Breeder

NARO-NaSARRI-Uganda

Tolerance to intermittent drought stress in beans

49

Castiano Binaiissa Levene

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

2

Mozambique

M

AGRA

Done

2014

2015

YES

PhD Studies /Lecturer

University of Egerton/ Instituto Superior Politécnico de Manica, Mozambique

Selection strategy in early-generation testcrossing in maize

50

Dramadri Isaac

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Millet

2

Rwanda

M

AGRA

Done

2015

2016

YES

Team Leader, Research

MaRCCI-Uganda

Phenotypic and genetic diversity in finger millet

51

Esperance Munganyinka

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

2

Rwanda

F

AGRA

Done

2013

2014

YES

Research Scientist,

RAB

Gene action analysis of resistance to rice yellow mottle virus

52

Fidele Nizeyimana

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

2

Rwanda

M

AGRA

Done

2014

2015

YES

Research Scientist, Maize Program

RAB

Usefulness criterion for selection of best bi-parental populations in maize

53

Floride Mukamuhirwa

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

2

Rwanda

F

AGRA

Done

2013

2014

YES

Research Scientist, Bean Program

RAB

High iron and zinc content in beans

54

Kayondo Ismail Siraj

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Groundnut

2

Uganda

M

AGRA

Done

2013

2014

YES

Research Scientist/Post-Doctoral Scholar ITA Ghana

ITA -Nigeria

Resistance to rosette in drought-tolerant groundnuts

55

Lijalem Embaye

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Barley

2

Ethiopia

M

RUFORUM

Done

2014

2015

YES

Lecturer

Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Consistency for leaf scald resistance and earliness in barley

56

Liri Charles

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

2

Uganda

M

RUFORUM

Done

2013

2014

YES

PhD Studies /Research Scientist-Cassava Program

Makerere University/ NARO-NaRCCI-Uganda

Resilience to Striga, drought & Turcicum in sorghum

57

Nolipher Khaki

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Pigeonpea

2

Malawi

F

RUFORUM

Done

2014

2015

YES

Research Scientist

Plant Genetic Resources Centre, Chitedze Malawi

Mid-season drought tolerance in Malawi pigeon pea

58

Nyambok Anne Achieng

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

2

Kenya

F

RUFORUM

Done

2016

2017

YES

Independent scientific consultant

Kenya

Combining efficiency of phosphorus use and resistance to anthracnose in sorghum

59

Okot Francis

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Pigeon-pea

2

Uganda

M

RUFORUM

Done

Dropped out

NO

Research Scientist, Sorghum breeder

60

Opio Robert Oluge

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

2

Uganda

M

RUFORUM

Done

2016

2017

YES

District Agricultural Officer

Lira District Local Government-Uganda

Tolerance to aluminum toxicity in sorghum

61

Paula Iragaba

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Potato

2

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2014

2015

YES

Research Scientist/Post-Doctoral Scholar ITA Ghana

NARO-NaRCCI-Uganda

Earliness and resistance to late blight in potato

62

Rashid Killoh Lussewa

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

2

Tanzania

M

EAAPP-TZ

Done

2013

2014

YES

Research Scientist, Rice Breeder

LZARDI-Ukiriguru, Tanzania

Resistance to bacterial leaf blight in rice

63

Tesfakiros Semere

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

2

Ethiopia

F

RUFORUM

Done

Dropped out

NO

Research Scientist

Biotechnology Department, Mekelle University.

64

Waniale Allan

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Mungbean

2

Uganda

M

RUFORUM

Done

2014

2015

YES

PhD Studies

Makerere University/Product Development Officer, NASECO Seed, Nalweyo, Uganda

Phenotypic and genetic diversity in mungbean

65

Agoyi Etchikinto Eric

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Soybean

3

Benin

M

Carnegie & INTRA ACP Mobility

Done

2017

2018

YES

Researcher Scientist

University of Abomey Calavi, Benin

Genetic study of promiscuous nodulation in soybean

66

Emmanuel Afutu

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cowpea

3

Ghana

M

Carnegie

Done

2017

2018

YES

Senior Lecturer

Cape Coast Univ. Ghana

RESISTANCE OF COWPEA TO SCAB DISEASE AND DIVERSITY OF SPHACELOMA SP. OCCURRING IN UGANDA

67

Khalid Elsiddig Mohammed Musaad

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Groundnut

3

Sudan

M

INTRA ACP Mobility

Done

2021

2021

YES

Lecturer

University of Gezira, Sudan

Gene stacking for disease and drought resistance in groundnut ( Archishypogaaea L.) and it's yield penalty

68

Odogwu Blessing Adanta

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Bean

3

Nigeria

F

Carnegie

Done

2017

2018

YES

Lecturer

University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Resistance to Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Rust (Uromyces appendiculatus Pers. [Pers.]) Unger in Uganda 

69

Akech Violet

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Millet

3

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2015

2016

YES

Research Associate in Sendusu

IITA, Uganda

Resistance to blast in wild x cultivated F2’s of finger millet

70

Arinaitwe Ivan Kabiita

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Banana

3

Uganda

M

AGRA

Done

2015

2016

YES

Research Scientist- Banana Breeder/ PhD Studies

NARO-NARL, Uganda/ University of Nairobi

Identifying markers in banana for resistance to weevil

71

Awio Bruno

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

3

Uganda

M

SELF

Done

2017

2018

YES

Research Scientist/PhD Studies

Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, India

Farmer-participatory selection for yield and disease resistance in beans

72

Belarmino Amadeu Faife Divage

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Mozambique

M

AGRA

Done

2015

2016

YES

Research Scientist-Legume Breeder

IIAM, Mozambique

Resistance to common bacterial blight in beans

73

Bonny Micheal Oloka

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

3

Uganda

M

EAAPP

Done

2014

2016

YES

Research Scientist

NARO-NaRCCI-Uganda

Marker-assisted selection for resistance to rice yellow mottle virus

74

Chelangat Murenju Doreen

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

3

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2017

2018

YES

Research Scientist, Sweetpotato breeder

NARO-NaRCCI-Uganda

Resistance to stem maggot in beans

75

Chemutai Job Alunga

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Uganda

M

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

PhD Studies/ Crop Breeder

Makerere University/ NARO-NaCORI Uganda

Resistance to ear rots due to F. graminearum, S.maydis and A. flavus in maize

76

Emilio Susan Ayot Jackson

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

South Sudan

F

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist, Maize breeder

MoA, GoSS

Assessing elite maize inbreds for new synthetics

77

Gadet Reik Gabriel Joshua

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

3

South Sudan

M

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist

MoA, GoSS

Cassava adaptation to high altitude areas in Uganda

78

Kankundiye Lydie

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Rwanda

F

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist, Sweetpotato breeder

RAB

Combined resistance to stem borer and weevil in maize

79

Kim Peter Dak Kim

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

3

South Sudan

M

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

PhD Studies / Lecturer

WaCCI Ghana /Upper Nile University, South Sudan

Identification of resistance to Anthracnose in striga-resistant sorghum

80

Laku Nancy LinoLoro

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Groundnut

3

South Sudan

F

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist, Groundunt Breeder

MoA, GoSS

Combined resistance to rosette & late leaf spot in S Sudanese landraces of groundnuts

81

Molly Allen

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

3

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

PhD Studies/ Research Scientist

WaCCI Ghana/NARO-ZARDI-Uganda

High beta carotene and tolerance to brown streak virus in cassava

82

Mutua Peter Mwololo

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

3

Kenya

M

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

Breeder

Dry land Seeds, Kenya

Resistance to smut in sorghum

83

Mwendo Marco Martin

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

3

Tanzania

M

RUFORUM

Done

2014

2016

YES

Research Scientist, Rice Breeder

Min. of Agriculture, Tanzania

Resistance to brown spot in upland rice

84

Namara Mercy

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Soybean

3

Uganda

F

AGRA

Done

2015

2016

YES

Research Scientist, Soybean Program

Makerere University, Uganda

GxE interaction for resistance to groundnut leaf miner in soyabean

85

Ochaya Felix Francis

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

3

South Sudan

M

AGRA

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Scientist

MoA, GoSS

Inheritance of resistance to bruchids in beans

86

Stella Ayesiga Bigirwa

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Uganda

F

SELF

Done

2017

2018

YES

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Molecular assessment for quality control in commercial maize seed

87

Susan Akello

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

3

Uganda

F

EAAPP

Done

Ongoing

NO

Researcher , Rice Breeder

NaCCRI, NARO

High aroma content and grain width in rice

88

Ubor William Anderea

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sesame

3

South Sudan

M

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist

MoA, GoSS

Resistance to gall midge in sesame

89

Uwera Emma

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

3

Rwanda

F

AGRA

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist

RAB

Using wild species of beans for resistance to Fusarium and Pythium root rots

90

Yeannah, Nehkerwon George

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Liberia

M

WORLD BANK

Done

2020

2021

YES

91

Charles Ganteh Weelar

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

3

Liberia

M

WORLD BANK

Done

2016

2017

YES

Research Scientist

Liberia

Evaluation of rice genotypes for resistance to the stalk-eyed fly (Diopsis longicornis) in rice in Uganda

92

Moni Idres Yahya Ahmed

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Sudan

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2017

2018

YES

Assistant Lecturer

Gezira Univerisity, Sudan

Quality Deterioration of Hybrid Maize Seed During the Transfer from Seed Companies to Agro-Dealers in Uganda

93

Sodeji Kpedetin Ariel Frejus

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Benin

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2017

2018

YES

Research Associate/ResearchFellow

University of Abomey-Calavi/ Korea Institute of Science and Technology: Gangneung , Seoul, KR

Stability analysis for yield and resistance to storage weevils in provitamin A maize

94

Nkurunziza Gelase

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Burundi

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2016

2018

YES

Research Associate

Burundi Agricultural Sciences Institute (ISABU)

Combining ability among white and yellow maize conversions for yield and resistance to maize streak virus disease

95

Baguma Karubanga Julius

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

3

Uganda

M

NEXTGEN CASSAVA PJ

Done

2018

2019

YES

PhD Scholar/Research Assistant

NARO-NaRCCC-Uganda

Effects of wide crossing and spontaneous parthenogenesis in induction of doubled haploids in caasava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

96

Navin Tarin

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

3

Liberia

M

WORLD BANK

Done

Dropped out

NO

97

Agbahoungba Symphorien

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cowpea

4

Benin

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Scientist/Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Under RUFORUM-Uganda

Genetic Study of Cowpea Resistance to Flower bud thrips (Megalurothrips sjostedti Trybom)

98

Badji Arfang

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

4

Senegal

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Scientist/Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Under RUFORUM-Uganda

Identification of maize combined storage pest and stem borers resistance gene markers

99

Frank Kumi

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sorghum

4

Ghana

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2019

2020

YES

Research Scientist/Lecturer

University of Cape Coast, Ghana

Studies of sorghum resistance to downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) disease in Uganda

100

Gebremedhn Hailay Mehari

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Soybean

4

Ethiopia

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2019

2020

YES

Research Scientist/Lecturer

Mekelle University, Ethiopia

Genetic Resistance to Soybean Rust (Phakopsora Pachyrhizi) in Line UG-5

101

Kumwenda Victor

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Soybean

4

Malawi

M

INTRA ACP

Done

Dropped out

Dropped out

102

Ibanda Pembele Angella

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Soybean

4

DR Congo

F

INTRA ACP

Done

2020

2021

YES

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Under RUFORUM-Uganda

Genetics of Soybean Resistance to Groundnut Leaf Miner (Aprocaerema modicicella) Deventer

103

Mercy Ulemu Msiska

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Soybean

4

Malawi

F

INTRA ACP

Done

2019

2020

YES

Assistant Chief Agric. Officer-Crop protection/Post Doc Fellowship

MOAFS-MZADD,Malawi/ RUFORUM

Genetic Resistance To Adzuki Bean Bruchid ( Callosobruchus chinensis ) in Soybean

104

Meisho Belay

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cowpea

4

Ethiopia

M

DAAD

Done

2019

2020

YES

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Under RUFORUM-Uganda

Genetics of cowpea resistance to bruchid (Callosobruchus maculatus Fab.)

105

Alajo Agness

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sweetpotato

4

Uganda

F

SELF

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Research Assistant, Sweetpotato program

NARO, NaRCCI-Uganda

Mapping Alternaria Blight Resistance in Sweet Potato

106

Okii Denis

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Beans

4

Uganda

M

Hest Project

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Associate

Dept. of Agric Pdt, Makerere Univ. Uganda

The genetic diversity and population structure of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L) germplasm in Uganda

107

Abubakar Miikidadi

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

Tanzania

M

NEXTGEN

Done

2017

2018

YES

PhD Studies

Makerere University, Uganda

108

Achola Esther

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Groundnut

4

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

PhD Studies

Makerere University, Uganda

Molecular markers for high oleic acid in groundnut

109

Adima Morish

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

4

Uganda

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

Pending viva

NO

Seed Inspector

Abi-ZARDI Arua

Resistance to maize lethal necrotic virus

110

ALLADASSI Mahule Elyse Boris

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

4

Benin

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2017

2018

YES

PhD Studies

Iowa State University North Carolina

Combined leaf and pod resistance to common bacterial blight in beans

111

Amuge Esther Sarah

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

Uganda

F

NEXTGEN

Done

2019

2020

YES

Research Assistant

NaSARRI-Uganda

Root stocks and grafting techniques to enhance flowering and seed set in cassava

112

Evarist Basil Kavishe

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

4

Tanzania

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

Pending viva

NO

Research Officer

Tumbi – ARI Tanzania

Resistance to common mosaic virus in beans

113

Gabariel Iputo

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

4

Uganda

M

SELF

Done

Pending viva

NO

Private Consultant

Uganda

Effect of plant density on maize hybrid seed production

114

Isingoma Andrew

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

4

Rwanda

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Associate

RAB

Combining highland and mid-altitude maize hydrides for adaptation to transitional elevations

115

Kayaga Hellen Ninsiima

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

4

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

PhD Studies

Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Adaptability of maize hybrids to highland areas

116

Kitara Innocent Okongo

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

4

South Sudan

M

INTRA -ACP

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Scientist

MoA, GoSS

Near-infrared spectroscopy for pro-vitamin A carotenoids content in cassava

117

Magangi Wilfred Abincha

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

Kenya

M

NEXTGEN

Done

2018

2019

YES

PhD Studies

WaCCI, Ghana

Near-infrared spectroscopy for pro-vitamin A carotenoids content in cassava

118

Matina Grace David

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sesame

4

Tanzania

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2018

2019

YES

Seed technologist/seed quality controlle

Agricultural Agency headquarters Morogoro, Tanzania.

Resistance to webworm in sesame

119

Mrema Emmanuel Frank

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

Tanzania

M

NEXTGEN

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Scientist/ PhD Studies

WaCCI, Ghana

Between- and within-cluster crosses for resistance to cassava brown streak virus

120

Mughi Irene Mukai

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

4

Kenya

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2018

2019

YES

Administrator

Seed Systems Group, Kenya

Short cooking time and high iron and zinc content in beans

121

Muluneh Netsanet Abera

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

4

Ethiopia

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Associate, Sorghum and Finger Millet Breeder

Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR) , Pawe Research Center (PARC)

Yield stability of maize OPVs and their top crosses

122

Musa Yasmin Ibrahim

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

South Sudan

F

NEXTGEN

Done

2019

2020

YES

Research Scientist

MoA, GoSS

Barriers to flowering, seed set, and seed viability in cassava

123

Musabyemungu Anastasie

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sweetpotato

4

Rwanda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

Research Scientist, Biotechnology Rubona, Rwanda

RAB

Anthocyanin content in sweetpotato

124

Nakasagga Shakirah

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

4

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

PhD Studies

Texas A & M. USA

Rhizomatous trait and regrowth in wild x cultivated crosses in sorghum

125

Namasaka Roy Wanjala

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

4

Kenya

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

Lead Quality Assurance Officer

Agri- Seed Co Limited-Kenya

Resistance to Fusarium root rot in cowpea

126

Nanyonjo Ann Ritah

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

Uganda

F

NEXTGEN

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Assistant

NARO-NaRCCI-Uganda

Cassava palatability as perceived by men and women

127

Nyiramugisha Josiane

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

4

Rwanda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

Private Consultant

Rwanda

Inheritance for cold tolerance in rice

128

Odongo Peggy Awour

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

4

Kenya

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

Regulatory Affairs Specialist East and Southern African countries

Bayer crop Science-Monsanto Kenya

Resistance to downy mildew in sorghum

129

Okul Valentor Adhiambo

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

Kenya

F

NEXTGEN

Done

2017

2018

YES

Private Consultant

Kenya

Brown streak virus titre in leaf, stem and roots of cassava

130

Oriba Alice

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sweetpotato

4

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

Team Leader

Northern Uganda resilience Initiative, Arua-Uganda

Sweet potato root shape and resistance to weevil

131

Saul Eric Mwale

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

4

Malawi

M

INTRA -ACP

Done

2017

2018

YES

PhD Studies/Lecturer

Muzuzu University

Tolerance to drought stress in cowpea

132

Senyo Naomi Afi

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

4

Ghana

F

INTRA- ACP

Done

2017

2018

YES

Private Consultant

Ghana

Resistance to Cercospora leaf spot in cowpea

133

Severin Ntivuguruzwa

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

Rwanda

M

NEXTGEN

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Assistant, Cassava

RAB

Variability and stability of cassava in highland areas

134

Wani Aquilino Lado Legge

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

4

South Sudan

M

NEXTGEN

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Scientist

MoA, GoSS

Response of cassava flowering, seed set & crossing to diverse Agroecological area

135

Zelalem Zewdu Ayalew

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

4

Ethiopia

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2017

2018

YES

Research Associate, Rice Breeder- EIAR

EIAR

Resistance to rice blast in Korean x local varieties

136

Cyprien Ndikuraryo

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

4

Burundi

M

RUFORUM

Done

2018

2019

YES

Research Assistant

ISABU

Screening of new genotypes to RYMV and GXE studies in Uganda.

137

Buregyeya Henry

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Banana

5

Uganda

M

SELF

Done

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies/ Research Scientist

Makerere University-Uganda / National Banana Research Program, NARO

Quantitative trait loci (QTL) determination of fruit quality traits in Sukali ndizi (Apple banana AAB)

138

Hasim Ali Talep Allah

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Tomato

5

Sudan

M

INTRA ACP

Done

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies/

Makerere University-Uganda

Dual Resistance to wilt diseases in Tomato varieties in Uganda

139

Issahaku Abdul Rahaman

2022/2023

PhD PBB

5

Ghana

M

INTRA ACP

Dropped out

Dropped out

NO

PhD Studies

140

Modi Jackson Venusto

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Rice

5

South Sudan

M

INTRA ACP

Done

Thesis under Exam

NO

PhD Studies/ Lecturer

Makerere University-Uganda /Univ. of Juba, South Sudan

Relationship of Silicon content and Plant Resistance to Rice Blast

141

Kosgei Titus

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

5

Kenya

M

SELF

Done

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies/ Tutorial Assistant

Makerere University-Uganda / Moi University, Kenya

Assessing the utility of elite Drought and Nitrogen Tolerant germplasm in development of Dual Purpose Maize Varieties for small holder farmers in Kenya.

142

Abate Fentaw

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Barley

5

Ethiopia

M

INTRA ACP

Done

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic Resistance of Wheat Germplasms to Stem Rust (Puccinia graminis)

143

Akwero Agnes

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Rice

5

Uganda

F

SELF

Done

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies/ Assistant Lecturer

Makerere University-Uganda /Gulu Univ-Uganda

Genetic studies of Resistance to Rice Yellow Mottle Virus and Aroma in Lowland Rice

144

Mwila Natasha

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

5

Zambia

F

DAAD

Done

2019

2020

YES

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Under RUFORUM-Uganda

The role of metabolites in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) resistance to Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci)

145

Gwandu Catherine

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

5

Tanzania

F

CASSAVA PJ

Done

2021

Pending viva

Agriculture Research Officer

Mikocheni Agriculture Research Institute

146

Liri Charles

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

5

Uganda

M

DAAD

Done

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Expanding the market niche of sweet sorghum to improve food and income security in Uganda

147

Astere Bararyenya

2022/2023

PhD PBB

SweetPotato

5

Burundi

M

CIP

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Scientist

Burundi Agricultural Sciences Institute (ISABU)

Genetic Variability, Combining Ability and Heterosis Estimates of Determinate and Indeterminate Storage Root Formation and Bulking in Sweetpotato ( IPOMOEA BATATAS (L.) LAM ) in ganda

148

Kabod Pamela

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sorghum

5

Uganda

F

RUFORUM- GTA program.

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies/Lecturer

Makerere University-Uganda/ Uganda Christian University-Uhanda

characterizing postharvest physiological deterioration in Solanum aethiopicum Shum

149

Arinaitwe Abel

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

5

Uganda

M

SELF

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies/ Research Scientist/Lecturer

Makerere University-Uganda/Kachwekano Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (KAZARDI)/Bishop Stuart University. Uganda

Regeneration and transformation of 2 potato varieties from Uganda for resistance to potato late blight disease caused by Phytophthorainfestans

150

Ocan David

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Rice

5

Uganda

M

SELF

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies/ Lecturer

Makerere University-Uganda / Gulu University-Uganda

Accessing the Genetic and Chemical Basis of Aromatic Trait in Upland Rice

151

Namara Christine

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

5

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2021

2022

YES

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic anylsis for combined resistance to striga hermonthica and low nitrogen in tropical maize germplasm

152

Nakiyaga Solome

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

5

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2021

2022

YES

Research Assistant, Rice Program

NARO/JICA

Genetic analysis of resisatnce to rice blast disease ( Magnaporthe oryzate) among local resistance varieties in Uganda

153

Osaru Florence

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sweetpotato

5

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant, Sweetpotato program

NaRCCI-NARO , Uganda

Contribution of morphological factors for prediction of sweetpotato weevil resistance in Uganda

154

Joseph Mushaija

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

5

Uganda

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

Agronomist

FICA Seed Company, Uganda

Inheritance of earliness and improved grain yield of f1 maize hybrids dervied from tropical and temperate inbred lines in Uganda

155

Avosa Oside Millicent

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

5

Kenya

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant

MuZARDI-Uganda

Usefulness of multiple cowpea breeding populations for grain yield and agronomic traits improvement in Uganda

156

Cynthia Osundwa

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

5

Kenya

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant, Bean Program

KARO, Kenya

Inheritance of leaf and pod resistance to virulent strains of xanthomonas spp. In common bean

157

Mukayiranga Alice

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

5

Rwanda

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2021

2022

YES

Research Scientist

RAB

Analysis of Genetic progress in Bean breeding for key traits in Uganda

158

Amandin Rutayisire

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

5

Rwanda

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2021

2022

YES

Research Assistant

RAB

Genetic anylsis and response of improved sorghum to cold stress

159

Habineza Jean Claude

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Banana

5

Rwanda

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2019

2020

YES

Research Assistant

RAB

QTL (Quantitative Traits Locus) mapping for resistance to mematodes (Radopholus similis) in banana

160

Nigat Tilahun Metekia

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

5

Ethiopia

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2020

2021

YES

Assistant Researcher II

Holleta Agricultural Research Center, Ethiopia

Inheritance of Sclerotium root rot (Sclerotium rolfsiisacc) resistance in common bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Uganda

161

Desta Abebe Belete

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

5

Ethiopia

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2020

2021

YES

Assistant Researcher II

Assistant Researcher II, Pawe Agricultural research Centre, Ethiopia

Inheritance of resistance to African Rice gall midge (Orseolia oryzivora) in lowland rice in Uganda

162

Kidist Tolosa Entale

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

5

Ethiopia

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2020

2021

YES

Assistant Researcher II,

Pawe Agricultural research Centre

Phenotypic Characterization and GXE Interaction of selected rice geneotypes for cold tolerance in Uganda

163

Zabron Samson Ngamba

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sesame

5

Tanzania

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant

Ministry of Agriculture, Tanzania

heritance of resistance to fusarium wilt ( Fusarium oxysporum f.sp Sesame) in sesame (Ssamum indicum) in Uganda

164

Abel Elisante Ngowi

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

5

Tanzania

M

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

Pending viva

NO

Research Scientist

IVRDC, Tanzania

Genome-Wide Association Analysis of Resistance to Scab (Sphaceloma spp.) in a Cowpea Mini Core Collection

165

Mlaki Anna Bildadi

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

5

Tanzania

F

AGRA-IMCDA

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant

IITA-Tanazia

Inheritance study on tolerane to seedling submergence of rice genetypes in Uganda

166

Abiriga Francis

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

5

Uganda

M

ACE I

Done

2020

2021

YES

Agricultural Officer

Arua Local Govt-Uganda

Genetic stability and farmers' perception of advanced cowpea lines in multi environments of Uganda

167

Abiyo Samuel

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sesame

5

Uganda

M

ACE I

Done

Pending viva

Pending viva

NO

Senior Agricultural Officer

Arua Local Govt-Uganda

Inheritance of resistance to cercospora leaf spot disease in selected genotypes of sesame in Uganda

168

Muterarka Francoise

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

5

Burundi

F

ACE I

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant, Rice Program

ISABU

Heritability, stability and association of resistance to flower bud thrips in advanced generations of cowpea

169

Natuhwera Malson Gabiri

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sweetpotato

5

Uganda

F

ACE I

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant

NARO-NaRCCI, Uganda

Adaptability and Inheritance of storage root dry matter, starch and sugar content in a bi-parental sweetpotato poluation

170

Auma Sharon

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

5

Uganda

F

ACE I

Done

2020

2021

YES

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic analysis of resistance to fusarium root rot ) Fusarium Rodolens) in segregating populations of cowpea in Uganda

171

Roy Odama

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sweetpotato

5

Uganda

M

NaRCCI

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assitant

NARO-NaRCCI

Inheritance of weevil resistance and performance of a diallel population for resistance to sweetpotato weevil, total root yeild and dry matter content

172

Muhumuza Edgar

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Potato

5

Uganda

M

ACE I

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant

MuZARDI-Uganda

Inheritance of specific tuber processing attributes for selected potato genetypes

173

Richard Tusiime

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

5

Uganda

M

ACE I

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda/ MaRCCI

Assessment of Exotic Sorghum Germplasm for Grain Yield and its Component Traits in Uganda

174

Rukuba Doreen

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

5

Uganda

F

ACE I

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

Agricultural Inspector

MAAIF-Uganda

Genetic analysis foe combined resistance to striga and drought in Maize

175

Mwenje Gerald

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Banana

5

Uganda

M

ACE I

Done

2020

2021

YES

Research Assistant

IITA, Uganda

QTL analysis for banana resistance to weavil ( cosmopolite sordidus germar)

176

Akello Molly

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Bean

6

Kenya

F

INTRA AFRICA

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic studies of dolichos beans (Dolichos lablabL.) for drought resistance

177

Kityo Ronald

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cowpea

6

Uganda

M

DAAD/RUFORUM

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Quantitative trait loci and candidate genes associated with resistance of cowpea to aphids (Aphis craccivora Koch)

178

Odoi Juventine Boaz

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Shea Butter tree

6

Uganda

M

NaFORRI

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genomic selection in Shea butter tree (Vitellaria paradoxa)for high oil yield and rearly maturity

179

Okello Moses

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Rice

6

Uganda

M

IITA

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Stability of enhanced bacterial blight (Xanthomonas oryzae) resistant CRISPR edited rice (Oryza sativa) lines in Uganda

180

Nghituwamhata Selma Ndapewa

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

6

Nambia

F

INTRA ACP

Done

2021

2022

YES

RUFORUM

Makerere University-Uganda

Mechanization of cowpea resistance to cowpea Aphids

181

Mukuze Clever

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Soybean

6

Zimbabwe

M

INTRA ACP

Done

2019

2020

YES

Private Research Associate

Zimbabwe

Molecular characterization and genotype X Environment interaction of elite Soybean genetypes in Uganda

182

Rono Evalyne

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

6

Kenya

F

INTRA ACP

Done

Pending viva

Pending viva

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic progress for yeild and diversoty of elite sorghum genotypes in Ugnda

183

Lukanda Mathe

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Soybean

7

DRC

M

ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Diversity and Candiadate genomic regions of resistance to Caniothyrium glycines, the causal agents of Red leaf blotch in Soybean

184

Mugisa Immaculate

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

7

Uganda

F

ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic anlysis of sweetpotato resistance to the weevil, Cylas puncticollis

185

Ayesiga Stella Bigirwa

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Maize

7

Uganda

F

ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic studies on resistance to fusarium accumulation using GWAS and genomic prediction in maize germplasm

186

Achola Esther

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Groundnut

7

Uganda

F

ACE II/ IFAD-IBP

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic Mapping of Rosette Disease Resistance in Groundnut

187

Arusei Perpetua Chebet

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cowpea

7

Kenya

F

ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Association mapping of loci for fusarium root rot (fusarium redolens) resistance in cowpea

188

Cheelo Pride

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Beans

7

Zambia

M

ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

Research Scientist/PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetics of Drought Tolerance in Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)

189

Kesiime Eunice Vasiter

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Beans

7

Uganda

F

ACE II/ IFAD-IBP

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetics of cooking time and canning quality traits in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L. )

190

Sichwale Leonard Karoline

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

7

Tanzania

F

NEXTGEN/CORNEL UNIV.

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Mapping of the Genomic Regions Underlaying Cassava Brown Streak Disease Resistance

191

Mikidadi Abubakar Omari

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

7

Tanzania

M

NEXTGEN/CORNEL UNIV.

NO

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Inheritance study on tolerane to seedling submergence of rice genetypes in Uganda

192

Arwailayah Freeman

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cassava

7

Liberia

M

RUFORUM/ GTA

NO

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic traits associated with cassava resistance to CMD and CBSD

193

Amponsah Emmanuel Adjei

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Yam

7

Ghana

M

SCIFSA

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic Diversity and UsefulnessTraits in Uganda's Yam Genetic Resources

194

Astatke Dejene Kebede

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sorghum

7

Ethiopia

M

SCIFSA

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetics of Ergot Resistance (Claviceps africana) in Sorghum in Uganda

195

Okaron Vvelma

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Groundnut

7

Kenya

F

SCIFSA

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Resistance to Early and Late leaf spots in Groundnut ( Arachis hypogaea L ) in Eastern and Southern Africa

196

Wairimu Hellen Gitonga

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Cowpea

7

Kenya

F

DAAD

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

PhD Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetics of Cowpea Resistance to Flower Bud Thrips

197

Ahmed Bashier Omar Abd El majid

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

7

Sudan

M

INTRAC ACP/DGRT

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic Diversity for Drought Stress Characters og Rice (Oryza sativa L. )

198

Akech Winnifred

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sweetpotato

7

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetics of sweetpotato (ipomoea batatas) resistance to sweetpotato virus disease in the 'BT' Biparental Population

199

Artur Inácio Fernando

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Bean

7

Mozambique

M

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Scheduled for viva

Pending viva

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Assessment of Genetic purity ofseed of yellow common bean varities grown in Uganda and Tanzania

200

Chukwuka Ugochukwa Ano

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

7

Nigeria

M

NEXTGEN/CORNEL UIV.

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Categorization of Nigerian cassava germplasm response to cassava brown streak disease based on root severity expression and genomic prediction

201

Babirye Fatumah Namakula

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

7

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

2022

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Diversity of root softness and starch content in cassava ( Manihot esculenta) germplasm from Uganda

202

Essandoh Danielle Ama

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Groundnut

7

Ghana

F

INTRA AFRICA

Done

2021

2022

YES

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Performance of Groundnut interspecfic hybrids in Uganda

203

Ejiet Emmanuel

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Millet

7

Uganda

M

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II/Hope II/NaSaRRI

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Resistance to Blast Disease (Magnaporthe grisea) in Ugandan Finger millet

204

Eyoo Oscar

2022/2023

XVC

Cassava

7

Uganda

M

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II/VIRCA

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic Analysis of Cassava Mosaic disease resistance in Transgenic cassava breeding population

205

Gwandu Francisca Bura

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

7

Tanzania

F

NEXTGEN/CORNEL UIV.

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic variability for Provitamin A Carotenoids and dry matter content for the West African breeding popuation that is introduced to Uganda

206

Kutuka Kiema John

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

7

Kenya

M

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

To resubmit thesis

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Combining ability for resistance to Turcicium leaf blight in Maize under Highland Agro Ecologies of Uganda

207

Kweyu Sharon Valeria

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sorghum

7

Kenya

F

INTRA AFRICA

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Resistance to Leaf Blight (Exserohilum Turcicum) disease in Sorghum in Uganda

208

Limo Sheila Jebiwot

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

7

Kenya

F

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Stability and Genetic Diversity of Elite Cowpea in Uganda

209

Lomotey Tabitha

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Groundnut

7

Ghana

F

INTRA AFRICA

Done

2022

Pending viva

NO

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetics of Resistance to Rust in Groundnut

210

Imvikia Dorothy

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sweetpotato

7

Uganda

F

AGRA/ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

MSC. Studies/Agricultural Officer

Makerere University-Uganda/ Zombo Local Govt, Uganda

Identification of potential heterotic gene pools in Sweet potato

211

Manze Francis

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cassava

7

Uganda

M

NEXTGEN/CORNEL UIV.

Done

2022

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic progress in Cassava breeding from 1990 to 2015 in Uganda

212

Mitei Chemutai Rachel

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Groundnut

7

Kenya

F

INTRA AFRICA

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Performance of Nutrition Rich Groundnuts lines (Arachis hypogaea L. )for yeild and Resiatance to Major foliar diseases in Uganda and Malawi

213

Mugisha Paul

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

7

Uganda

M

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Determination of Response at Different Growth Stages and Genetic Control of Heat Stress of Cowpea Genotypes in Uganda

214

Mukamanasasira Godman

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Tomato

7

Uganda

M

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Introgression of Bacterial Wilt resistance into market (Solanum lycopersicum) in Uganda

215

Namusisi Margaret

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

7

Uganda

F

AGRAIMCDA/ACE II

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Identification of genomic regions for drought tolerance in Cowpea

216

Nassejje Shadia

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Wild Groundnut

7

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Variation and Genetic Control of Feed Nutrient Quality Traits in Tropical Maize

217

Orodriyo Harriet

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Mango

7

Uganda

F

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Mango (Mangifera indica) Genetic Diversity and Morphological traits for resistance to Anthracnose ( Colletotrichum gloeasporaides) in Uganda

218

Ojok Samson

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

7

Uganda

M

AGRA-IMCDA/IFAD

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genotypic and Phenotypic Characterization and Combining ability of rice parental lines in Uganda for Rice Yellow Mottle Virus Disease Resistance

219

Okello Samuel Baker

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Sandal Wood

7

Uganda

M

AGRA-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Genetic Diversity and Structure of East African Sandalwood ( Osyris lancelata) population in Uganda

220

Said Abdallah

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Rice

7

Tanzania

M

INTRA AFRICA /DGRT

Done

Submitted thesis

Pending viva

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Inheritance of Tolerance to Salinity in Rice (Oryza sativa)

221

Usiri Cecelia Lokyasaa

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Groundnut

7

Tanzania

F

AGR-IMCDA/ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

Assessment of Groundnut seed quality in Uganda

222

Ongom Joel

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Sweetpotato

8

Uganda

M

DAAD

NO

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

PhD Studies/Lecturer

Makerere university /Busitema University

223

Chemutai Job Alunga

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Coffee

8

Uganda

M

DAAD

NO

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

PhD Studies/Research Scientist

Makerere University/NaRCCI

224

Amongi Winnyfred

2022/2023

PhD PBB

Bean

8

Uganda

F

SELF

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

PhD Studies/Research Associate

Makerere University/CIAT-Kawanda, Uganda

225

Oriba Alice

2022/2023

PhD PBB

8

Uganda

F

DAAD

NO

Dropped out

Dropped out

Dropped out

PhD Studies/ Team leader Agricultural extension Supervisor

Makerere Uni./Northern Uganda Resilient Initiative (NURI)

226

Tambwe Masudi Fiston

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Maize

9

DRC

M

ACE II

Done

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

MSC. Studies

Makerere University-Uganda

227

Unzimai Innocent Valou

2022/2023

MSc. PBSS

Cowpea

9

Uganda