1. Mr. Abubakar Mikidadi (PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology)
Thesis title: Genetics of Pasting Properties of High-Quality Cassava Flour for Baking in Selected Cassava (Manihot Esculenta Crantz) Genotypes in Tanzania
Date, time and venue: Wednesday, 02nd September 2026, 9:00am, School of Agricultural Sciences Conference Room
Supervisors:
-Dr. Peter Wasswa – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University
-Dr. Esther Musumba – Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute
Abubakar Mikidadi PhD abstract
2. Ms. Nakyagaba Nabiteeko Winfred (PhD in Agriculture)
Thesis title: The Effect of Tree Shade on Biophysical Constraints to Robusta Coffee in Areas with Varying Rainfall in Uganda
Date, time and venue: Friday, 04th September 2026, 9:00am, School of Agricultural Sciences Conference Room
Supervisors:
-Prof. Samuel Kyamanywa – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University
-Assoc. Prof. Herbert Talwana – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Mak
Nakyagaba Nabiteeko Winfred PhD Abstract
3. Mr. Noberto Jose Palange (PhD in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology)
Thesis title: Genetic analysis of anti -nutritional factors in soybean
Date, time and venue: Friday, 11th September 2026, 9:00am, School of Agricultural Sciences Conference Room
Supervisors:
– Prof. Phinehas Tukamuhabwa – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University
– Dr. Tonny Obua – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University
Noberto Jose Palange PhD abstract
4. Mr. Kanaabi Micheal (PhD in Agriculture)
Thesis title: High Throughput Phenotyping and Genomics Assisted Breeding for Low Hydrogen Cyanide in Cassava
Date, time and venue: Friday, 25th September 2026, 9:00am, School of Agricultural Sciences Conference Room
Supervisors:
– Assoc. Prof. Ssetumba Mukasa – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University
– Dr. Ephraim Nuwamanya – College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University