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P. Namanya

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P. Namanya — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 8
Works: 31
Citations: 403

Most-cited papers

Golden bananas in the field: elevated fruit pro‐vitamin A from the expression of a single banana transgene
Jean‐Yves Paul, H. Khanna, Jennifer Kleidon, P. Hoang +14 more
2016Plant Biotechnology Journal173 citations Open access
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Reproductive efficiency and breeding potential of East African highland (Musa AAA-EA) bananas
R. Ssebuliba, D. Talengera, D. Makumbi, P. Namanya +3 more
200666 citations
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Pro‐vitamin A carotenoids in East African highland banana and other Musa cultivars grown in Uganda
Ruth Mbabazi, R. Harding, H. Khanna, P. Namanya +4 more
2019Food Science & Nutrition25 citations Open access
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First report of banana bunchy top disease caused by Banana bunchy top virus in Uganda
W. Ocimati, A. Tazuba, W. Tushemereirwe, J. Tugume +11 more
2021New Disease Reports17 citations Open access
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Somatic embryogenesis from immature male inflorescences of East African highland banana CV ‘ Nakyetengu'
P. Namanya, S. Magambo, G. Mutumba, W. Tushemereirwe
200417 citations Open access
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Allometric relationships and carbon content for biomass-carbon estimation of East African Highland Bananas (Musa spp. AAA-EAHB) cv. Kibuzi, Nakitembe, Enyeru and Nakinyika
D. Kamusingize, J. Majaliwa, E. Komutunga, S. Tumwebaze +3 more
201812 citations Open access
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Selection of cooking banana genotypes for yield and black Sigatoka resistance in different locations in Uganda
R. Tumuhimbise, Henry Buregyeya, Alex Barekye, Reuben T. Ssali +9 more
201612 citations
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Golden bananas in the ﬁeld: elevated fruit pro-vitamin A from the expression of a single banana transgene
Jean‐Yves Paul, H. Khanna, Jennifer Kleidon, P. Hoang +14 more
9 citations
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Banana pests and diseases spread to higher altitudes due to increasing temperature over the last 20 years
R. Erima, J. Kubiriba, E. Komutunga, K. Nowakunda +5 more
20178 citations Open access
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Towards improving highland bananas
R. Ssebuliba, D. Vuylsteke, J. Hartman, D. Makumbi +6 more
20008 citations
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‘NABIO808’ (Syn. ‘NAROBAN5’): A tasty cooking banana cultivar with resistance to pests and diseases
R. Tumuhimbise, H. Buregyeya, J. Kubiriba, W. Tushemereirwe +19 more
2019Crop Breeding and Applied Biotechnology7 citations Open access
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Developing a cell suspension system for Musa-AAA-EA cv. ‘Nakyetengu’: a critical step for genetic improvement of Matooke East African Highland bananas
P. Namanya, G. Mutumba, S. Magambo, Wilberforce Tushemereirwe
2014In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant7 citations
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Variation and Abundance of Resistant Starch in Selected Banana Cultivars in Uganda
Ali Kajubi, R. Baingana, M. Matovu, Ronald Katwaza +2 more
2024Foods6 citations Open access
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Studies on host range of the banana lesion nematode, Pratylenchus goodeyi.
J. Namaganda, E. Karamura, P. Namanya, S. Gowen
20006 citations
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Carbon sequestration potential of East African Highland Banana cultivars (Musa spp. AAA-EAHB) cv. Kibuzi, Nakitembe, Enyeru and Nakinyika in Uganda
D. Kamusingize, J. Majaliwa, E. Komutunga, S. Tumwebaze +3 more
20175 citations Open access
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Towards the biofortification of banana fruit for enhanced micronutrient content
P. Namanya
20115 citations
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Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing of phytoene desaturase in Musa-AAA: a critical step for genetic improvement of east African highland bananas
Frank Kalungi, J. Mulindwa, Samwel K. Muiruri, Valentine Otang Ntui +6 more
2025Frontiers in Plant Science4 citations Open access
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Operationalising the East African bioeconomy strategy: An assessment of industrial readiness of Uganda's banana fibre sector
D. Kamusingize, E. Ronner, G. Taulya, R. D. De Vos +3 more
2025Cleaner and Circular Bioeconomy4 citations Open access
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Genotypic variability estimates of agronomic traits in secondary triploid banana Matooke (Musa sp., AAA-EA) hybrids
R. Ssali, A. Barekye, Henry Buregeya, R. Erima +2 more
20164 citations Open access
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Field selection of elite events of East African highland bananas expressing elevated levels of pro‐vitamin A
Stephen Buah, Jimmy Moses Tindamanyire, P. Namanya, Jerome Kubiriba +5 more
2025Plant Biotechnology Journal3 citations Open access
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TARIBAN1, TARIBAN2, TARIBAN3, and TARIBAN4 ‘Matooke’ Cooking Banana Cultivars for the Great Lakes Region of Africa
Noel A. Madalla, C. Massawe, M. Shimwela, D. Mbongo +18 more
2022Hortscience3 citations Open access
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Female Reproductive Potential and 3x by 2x Breeding Approach for Hybrid Seeds Development in Sukali Ndizi Genotype (Musa genome AAB)
H. Buregyeya, Naboth Oyesigye, Doreen Amumpiare, P. Namanya +4 more
20231 citations
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Internal Quality Assessment of East African Highland Cooking Banana (Musa spp.) Flour: Significance for Breeding and Industrial Applications
E. Khakasa, C. Muyanja, R. Mugabi, Yusuf Mukasa +6 more
2023Foods1 citations Open access
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Management of nematodes in banana systems in Uganda
J. Namaganda, S. Gowen, P. Namanya, I. Kashaija +1 more
20031 citations
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Correction: Efficient CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing of phytoene desaturase in Musa-AAA: a critical step for genetic improvement of East African highland bananas
Frank Kalungi, J. Mulindwa, Samwel K. Muiruri, Valentine Otang Ntui +6 more
2026Frontiers in Plant Science0 citations
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‘NAROBAN 6’ (‘NARITA 17’): A Conventionally Bred ‘Matooke’ Hybrid for East African Banana Consumers
Alex Barekye, A. Waniale, Elyeza Bakaze, K. Nowakunda +6 more
2026Hortscience0 citations Open access
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Banana fibre yield and recovery in diversified farming systems of Uganda: Protocol, allometry and determinants
D. Kamusingize, G. Taulya, E. Ronner, Hugo A. Dorado Betancourt +3 more
2026Industrial crops and products (Print)0 citations Open access
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Prediction of Acceptable Colour of Cooking Bananas (Matooke) Using Instrumental and Sensory Measurements
E. Khakasa, C. Muyanja, R. Mugabi, M. P. Babirye +7 more
2024Food and Humanity0 citations
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Biofortified East African highland bananas to alleviate vitamin A deficiency in Uganda
Stephen Buah, Jimmy Moses Tindamanyire, P. Namanya, J. Kubiriba +3 more
20190 citations Open access
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Physical Effectiveness of Soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Drought Prone Areas of Western and Central Uganda
E. Komutunga, W. Tushemereirwe, J. Kubiriba, P. Namanya +5 more
20150 citations Open access
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Developing a cell suspension system for Musa-AAA-EA cv. ‘Nakyetengu’: a critical step for genetic improvement of Matooke East African Highland bananas
P. Namanya, G. Mutumba, S. Magambo, W. Tushemereirwe
2014In Vitro Cellular & Developmental Biology - Plant0 citations
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