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R. Tumuhimbise

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h-index: 17
Works: 65
Citations: 926

Most-cited papers

Eleven years of breeding efforts to combat cassava brown streak disease
R. Kawuki, T. Kaweesi, W. Esuma, A. Pariyo +19 more
2016Breeding Science84 citations Open access
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Genotype × environment interaction effects on early fresh storage root yield and related traits in cassava
R. Tumuhimbise, R. Melis, P. Shanahan, R. Kawuki
201482 citations Open access
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Bananas and Plantains (Musa spp.)
Allan F. Brown, R. Tumuhimbise, D. Amah, B. Uwimana +6 more
201775 citations
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Crossbreeding East African Highland Bananas: Lessons Learnt Relevant to the Botany of the Crop After 21 Years of Genetic Enhancement
M. Batte, R. Swennen, B. Uwimana, Violet Akech +5 more
2019Frontiers in Plant Science73 citations Open access
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Breeding banana ( Musa spp.) for drought tolerance: A review
Moureen Nansamba, J. Sibiya, R. Tumuhimbise, D. Karamura +2 more
202059 citations Open access
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Gender and Trait Preferences for Banana Cultivation and Use in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Literature Review1
Pricilla Marimo, C. Caron, I. van den Bergh, R. Crichton +3 more
2020Economic Botany45 citations Open access
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The East African highland cooking bananas ‘Matooke’ preferences of farmers and traders: Implications for variety development
K. Akankwasa, Pricilla Marimo, R. Tumuhimbise, Moreen Asasira +7 more
2020International Journal of Food Science & Technology39 citations Open access
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Improved Propagation Techniques to Enhance the Productivity of Banana (Musa spp.)
R. Tumuhimbise, D. Talengera
201834 citations Open access
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Farmers' Perceptions on Early Storage Root Bulking in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in East and Central Uganda and their Implication for Cassava Breeding
R. Tumuhimbise, R. Melis, P. Shanahan, R. Kawuki
201228 citations
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Production Status and Prospects of Cocoyam (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott.) in East Africa
H. Talwana, A. Serem, B. Ndabikunze, J. Nandi +4 more
200928 citations
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Evaluation of banana germplasm and genetic analysis of an F1 population for resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense race 1
I. Arinaitwe, C. Teo, F. Kayat, R. Tumuhimbise +5 more
2019Euphytica26 citations Open access
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Genetic variation in cassava for postharvest physiological deterioration
R. Tumuhimbise, R. Melis, P. Shanahan
201526 citations
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Performance of NARITA banana hybrids in the preliminary yield trial for three cycles in Uganda
W. Tushemereirwe, A. Batte, M. Nyine, R. Tumuhimbise +7 more
201525 citations
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Growth and development of wetland-grown taro under different plant populations and seedbed types in Uganda
R. Tumuhimbise, HL Talwana, D. Osiru, AK Serem +3 more
201025 citations Open access
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Understanding gendered trait preferences: Implications for client-responsive breeding programs
C. McDougall, Juliet B. Kariuki, B. M. Lenjiso, Pricilla Marimo +13 more
2022PLOS Sustainability and Transformation23 citations Open access
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Combining Ability Analysis of Storage Root Yield and Related Traits in Cassava at the Seedling Evaluation Stage of Breeding
R. Tumuhimbise, P. Shanahan, R. Melis, R. Kawuki
201420 citations
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Genetic variation and association among factors influencing storage root bulking in cassava
R. Tumuhimbise, P. Shanahan, R. Melis, R. Kawuki
2014Journal of Agricultural Sciences18 citations
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Assessing drought effects on banana production and on-farm coping strategies by farmers — a study in the cattle corridor of Uganda
Moureen Nansamba, J. Sibiya, R. Tumuhimbise, W. Ocimati +3 more
2021Climatic Change17 citations Open access
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New High-yield Cooking Banana Cultivars with Multiple Resistances to Pests and Diseases (‘NAROBan1’, ‘NAROBan2’, ‘NAROBan3’, and ‘NAROBan4’) Released in Uganda
R. Tumuhimbise, A. Barekye, J. Kubiriba, K. Akankwasa +3 more
2018Hortscience16 citations Open access
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The first transcriptomes from field-collected individual whiteflies ( Bemisia tabaci, Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae): a case study of the endosymbiont composition
P. Sseruwagi, J. Wainaina, J. Ndunguru, R. Tumuhimbise +9 more
2017Gates Open Research16 citations Open access
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Diallel analysis of early storage root yield and disease resistance traits in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz)
R. Tumuhimbise, R. Melis, P. Shanahan
201416 citations
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Breeding and evaluation of cassava for high storage root yield and early bulking in Uganda
R. Tumuhimbise
201315 citations
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Evaluation of Mchare and Matooke Bananas for Resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense Race 1
P. Ndayihanzamaso, D. Mostert, Megan Matthews, G. Mahuku +8 more
2020Plants14 citations Open access
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Post-harvest use of banana in Uganda and Tanzania: Product characteristics and cultivar preferences of male and female farmers
Pricilla Marimo, D. Karamura, R. Tumuhimbise, M. Shimwela +6 more
201914 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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Plant Spacing and Planting Depth Effects on Corm Yield of Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott)
R. Tumuhimbise
201512 citations
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Farmers' preferences for East African highland cooking banana 'Matooke' hybrids and local cultivars
Noel A. Madalla, R. Swennen, Allan F. Brown, S. Carpentier +13 more
2023Agriculture & Food Security9 citations Open access
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Seed Set Patterns in East African Highland Cooking Bananas Show Asymmetric Distribution in Bunches and Fruits
A. Waniale, R. Swennen, S. Mukasa, A. Tugume +5 more
2021Agronomy9 citations Open access
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Yield Stability of East African Highland Cooking Banana ‘Matooke’ Hybrids
Noel A. Madalla, R. Swennen, Allan F. Brown, C. Massawe +12 more
2022Journal of the American Society for Horticultural Science8 citations Open access
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Application of Pollen Germination Media on Stigmas during Pollination Increases Seed Set in East African Highland Cooking Bananas (Musa spp.)
A. Waniale, R. Swennen, S. Mukasa, A. Tugume +4 more
2021Agronomy7 citations Open access
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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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Promising and Failed Breeding Techniques for Overcoming Sterility and Increasing Seed Set in Bananas (Musa spp.)
A. Waniale, S. Mukasa, A. Tugume, A. Barekye +1 more
2024Horticulturae5 citations Open access
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Analysis of association of sensory and laboratory assessments for quality and consumer acceptability of steamed East Africa Highland Bananas.
Akankwasa Kenneth, Pricilla Marimo, Alexandre Bouniol, R. Tumuhimbise +11 more
2023The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture4 citations Open access
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East African highland cooking banana: towards an efficient selection of hybrids with user-preferred food quality traits.
K. Nowakunda, E. Khakasa, Hernán Ceballos, K. Akankwasa +10 more
2023The Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture4 citations Open access
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Use of timelapse photography to determine flower opening time and pattern in banana (Musa spp.) for efficient hand pollination
A. Waniale, R. Swennen, S. Mukasa, A. Tugume +6 more
2021Scientific Reports4 citations Open access
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Seed Set Patterns in East African Highland Cooking Bananas Are Dependent on Weather before, during and after Pollination
A. Waniale, R. Swennen, S. Mukasa, A. Tugume +5 more
2021Horticulturae4 citations Open access
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Assessment of Production Systems , Constraints and Farmers ’ Preferences for Taro ( Colocasia esculenta ( L . ) Schott ) in Uganda
R. Tumuhimbise, Racheal Gwokyalya, Dan Kazigaba, M. Basoga +2 more
20164 citations
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Physicochemical analysis of Ugandan tea (Camellia sinensis) germplasm reveals potential commercial green and black tea varieties
Racheal Grace Nalugo, T. Kaweesi, R. Kawooya, Ephraim Nuwamanya +5 more
2022Journal of Crop Improvement3 citations
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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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Glucose performs better than fructose, sucrose, and diluted nectar for germination of banana pollen
A. Waniale, S. Mukasa, A. Tugume, R. Tumuhimbise +2 more
20203 citations
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Assessing New Banana Genotypes for Relevant Traits: Implication for Variety Selection
R. Tumuhimbise, A. Barekye, D. Talengera, K. Akankwasa +4 more
2020Agricultural Science3 citations Open access
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Development of two high-yielding, consumer-acceptable apple banana hybrids (Musa species, AAB genome group) with resistance to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense race 1
H. Buregyeya, R. Tumuhimbise, J. Kubiriba, D. Talengera +6 more
20183 citations Open access
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Farmers’ Perceptions, Preferences and Choices of Commercial Tea Clones in Uganda: From the Smallholder Out-Growers’ Perspective
K. Akankwasa, T. Kaweesi, V. Tumwine, Peter B. Ssenyonga +8 more
2025Horticulturae2 citations Open access
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Early Withering of Enlarged Ovules in Pollinated Fruits of Bananas (Musa spp.) Suggest Abortion after Fertilization
A. Waniale, S. Mukasa, A. Tugume, J. Kubiriba +2 more
2022Horticulturae2 citations Open access
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Molecular Markers and Their Application in Fusarium Wilt Studies in Musa spp
I. Arinaitwe, C. Teo, F. Kayat, R. Tumuhimbise +4 more
2019Sains Malaysiana2 citations Open access
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Effect of prolonged cooking on pro-vitamin A levels of biofortified East African highland bananas
Stephen Buah, Janefer Kiwummulo, Jean‐Yves Paul, Joel Walugembe +3 more
2025GM crops & food1 citations
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Response of banana (Musa spp.) to drought stress based on phenotypic and physiological traits
Moureen Nansamba, J. Sibiya, R. Tumuhimbise, D. Karamura +3 more
2022Journal of Crop Improvement1 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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Profitability Analysis of Animal Traction for Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Uganda: A Case of Busoga Sub-region
S. Okurut, R. Walozi, R. Saasa, Alphonse Candia +5 more
2026Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology0 citations Open access
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Determinants of Hybrid Banana Adoption and Intensity Among Smallholder Farmers in Uganda: A Censored Regression Analysis
Irene Bayiyana, A. Kasharu, Catherine Namuyimbwa, S. Kiconco +7 more
2026Agriculture0 citations Open access
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