Publications

2024

  1. Aboshady, H.M., Gavriilidou, A., Ghanem, N., Agamy, R., Elnahas, A., Gavriilidou, A., Fahim, N.H., Elsawy, M.H., Shaarawy, A-M.B.M., Abdel-Hafeez A.M., Kantanen, J., Ginja, C., Makgahlela, M.L., and Kugonza, D.R., Gonzalez-Prendes, R., Crooijmans, R.P.M.A. 2024. Gut microbiota diversity of local Egyptian cattle managed in different ecosystems. Animals, 14, 2752. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14182752.

  1. Abubakar, M., Wasswa, P., Masumba, E., Ongom, P., Mkamilo, G., Kanju, E. E., Abincha, W., Edema, R., Sichalwe, C., Tukamuhabwa, P., Kayondo, S. I., Rabbi, I., Kulembeka, H. (2024). Use of low-cost near-infrared spectroscopy to predict pasting properties of high-quality cassava flour. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 67299. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-67299-w

  1. Adjei E.A., Odong T.L., Esuma W., Bhattacharjee R., Agre P.A., Adebola P.O., Chamba E.B., Asfaw A., Dramadri I.O., Mbabazi S.T., Edema R., Ozimati A.A., Ochwo-Ssemakula M., Alicai T. (2024) Genome-wide mapping uncovers significant quantitative trait loci associated with yam mosaic virus infection, yield and dry matter content in White Guinea yam (Dioscorea rotundata Poir.). Frontiers in Horticulture 3. DOI:10.3389/fhort.2024.1365567.

  1. Ajam, A. L., Karungi, J., Ogwal, G., Adumo, S., Paparu, P., & Otim, M. H. (2024). Population dynamics of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in maize fields in Uganda. Insects, 15(5), 301. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15050301

  1. Akandwanaho, I., Mukhebi, A.W., Kalibwani, R., Nuwemuhwezi, G., Obel-Ogor, C., and Kugonza, D.R. (2024). The Effect of Cultural Factors on the Consumption of Consumable Insects: Evidence from Rural Southwestern Uganda. International Journal of Sustainable Development Research, 10(4): 65–70.

  1. Ali, Mayambala., Kibwika, P., Talwana, H., & Matsiko, F. (2024). Gendered uptake of sustainable intensification practices among maize-commercializing smallholder farmers in Eastern districts of Uganda. Journal of Sustainable Development, 17(4), 73-73. https://doi.org/10.5539/jsd.v17n4p73.

  1. Aloo, B. N., Nyongesa, B. W., Were, B. A., & Tumuhairwe, J. B. (2024). Phosphate-solubilizing rhizobacteria: Diversity, mechanisms, and prospects for regenerative agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003309581-5

  1. Aseete, P., Ilukor, J., Bagamba, F., Lwiza, F., Walusimbi, S., Ng’andwe, P. K., … & Sebudde, R. K. (2024). Institutional arrangements and economic analysis of the management of livestock water infrastructure investments in agro-pastoral areas of Teso and Karamoja in Uganda. Pastoralism: Research, Policy and Practice, 14, 12891.

  1. Aserse, A., Nimusiima, J., Tumuhairwe, J., Yli-Halla, M., & Lindström, K. (2024). Phylogenetic diversity of Rhizobium species recovered from nodules of common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in fields in Uganda: R. phaseoli, R. etli, and R. hidalgonense. FEMS Microbiology Ecology, 100, fiae120. https://doi.org/10.1093/femsec/fiae120

  1. Atamanov, A., Cochinard, F., Ilukor, J., Kemigisha, A., Mupere, A., & Ponzini, G. (2024). Monitoring impacts of COVID-19 and other shocks on households in Uganda: Findings from the 17th round of the high-frequency phone survey, Round 17, January – February 2024 (Report No. 41666). World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/41666.

  1. Baguma, J.K.; Mukasa, S.B.; Nuwamanya, E.; Alicai, T.; Omongo, C.A.; Ochwo-Ssemakula, M.; Ozimati, A.; Esuma, W.; Kanaabi, M.; Wembabazi, E.; Baguma, Y. and Kawuki, R. 2024. Identification of Genomic Regions for Traits Associated with Flowering in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz). Plants 13 (6):https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13060796

  1. Baguma, J.K.; Mukasa, S.B.; Ochwo-Ssemakula, M.; Nuwamanya, E.; Iragaba, P.; Wembabazi, E.; Kanaabi, M.; Hyde, P.T.; Setter, T.L.; Alicai, T.; Yada, B., Esuma, W., Baguma, Y. and Kawuki, R.S. 2024. Assessment of Cassava Pollen Viability and Ovule Fertilizability under Red-Light, 6-Benzyl Adenine, and Silver Thiosulphate Treatments. Plants 13 (14): 1988. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13141988

  1. Bitzer, V., Kruijssen, F., Mugisha, J., Waswa, L., Aliso, J., & Nakazzi, B. (2024). Vulnerability and resilience among farmers and market actors in local agri-food value chains in the face of COVID-19 disruptions: Findings from Uganda and Kenya. Food Security, 16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12571-023-01414-z

  1. Businge, M., Kugonza, D.R., Kasoro, I., Ouma, E.A., and Marshall, K. (2024). Adoption of pig insemination technologies among animal health service providers and farming households. International Livestock Research Institute, ILRI, Nairobi.

  1. Chapu, I., Chandel, A., Sie, E., Kalule, D., Oteng-Frimpong, R., Okello, R. C. O., Hoisington, D., & Balota, M. (2024). Comparing regression and classification models to estimate leaf spot disease in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.) for implementation in breeding selection. Agronomy, 14(5), 947. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14050947

  1. Ekwangu, J., Tumwebaze, S., Basamba, T. A., Tenywa, J. S., & Baguma, S. D. (2024). Spatial distribution of soil organic carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus levels in the finger-millet growing areas of Eastern Uganda. Journal of Agronomy, 23(1), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.3923/ja.2024.1.9

  1. FiBL, 2024. Cultivating change with agroecology and organic agriculture in the tropics: Bridging science and policy for sustainable production systems. Research Institute of Organic Agriculture FiBL, Frick, FiBL article no.: 2000 DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10521540 , https://orgprints.org/ id/eprint/52257/

  1. Gaspar, D., Gonzalez-Prendes, R., Usié, A., Guimarães, S., Pires, A.E., Bruno de Sousa, C., Makgahlela, M.L., Kantanen, J., Kugonza, D.R., Ghanem, N., Crooijmans, R., and Ginja, C. (2024). Detection of Runs of Homozygosity and Selection Signatures in the Portuguese Mertolenga Cattle. REGAD 2024 – Conservation of Biological and Cultural Diversity of Animal Genetic Resources for Sustainable Development. October 21-26, 2024, San Carlos, Alajuela, Costa Rica. Centro de Transferencia Tecnologica y Educacion Continua Campus Tecnologico Local San Carlos. https://conbiand.site/?page_id=3875

  1. Gelase Nkurunziza, E.K. Mbeyagala, E. Amponsah Adjei, I.O. Dramadri, R. Edema, R. Agaba, A. Bararyenya, M. Ochwo-Ssemakula, J.B. Tumuhairwe and T.L. Odong. 2024. Genetic and Environmental Effects on Nodulation and Yield among Selected Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata [L.] Walp) Genotypes in Uganda. International Journal of Agronomy Volume 2024, Article ID 6942564. https://doi.org/10.1155/ioa/6942564

  1. Gonhi T., Odong T.L., Dramadri I.O., Ochwo-Ssemakula M., Chiteka Z.A., Adjei E.A., Muungani D., Menkir A., Baffour B.-A., Adejumobi I., Uwimana B., Dhliwayo T., Wegary D., Derera J. (2025) Assessment of genetic diversity and heterotic alignment of CIMMYT and IITA maize inbred lines adapted to sub-Saharan Africa. Crop Science 65:e21401. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/csc2.21401.

  1. Halerimana, C., Kyamanywa, S., & Otim, M. H. (2024). The effect of spray regimes on the population dynamics of selected field pests and their effect on grain yield and yield components of common bean in Uganda. Insects, 15(12), Article 976. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects15120976

  1. Hamba, S., Kasule, F., Mayanja, I., Biruma, M., Natabirwa, H., Nasirumbi Sanya, L., Rubin, D., Occelli, M., & Adikini, S. (2024). Farmer-preferred traits and variety choices for finger millet in Uganda. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 8, 1282268. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1282268