Dr. Patience Tugume, PhD

Position: Senior Lecturer

Email: patience.tugume@mak.ac.ug

Categories: Teaching Staff

Department: Plant Sciences & Biotechnology, School of Biosciences

Short Biography

I am a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology and a 2023 Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Early Career researcher. I hold a PhD in Botany, MSc. Botany (Plant Pathology & Microbiology), MBA (Finance & Accounting) and BSc. (Botany/Zoology). I have published several papers in international peer-reviewed academic journals and book chapters in the fields of Ethnobotany and ethnomedicine, Resource valuation and economics of biodiversity conservation. My research interests are in the fields of Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Ethnobotany, Marketing, food microbiology and Business management. I am a member of the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD), International Society of Ethnobiologists, Natural Products Research for East and Central Africa (NAPRECA), International Society of Ethnobiology (ISE), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU). I have served as a reviewer for various journals. I am an Adjunct Research Scientist for the African Institute for Capacity Development (AICAD). I am multi-skilled and able to conduct multi-disciplinary research.

Education Background

PhD (Botany)

MSc (Botany)-Plant pathology & Microbiology Option

MBA (Accounting & Finance)

BSc (Botany/Zoology)

ACCA

Publications
BOOK CHAPTERS
i.Godwin, A., Samuel, O., Patience, T., Jamilu, S., & Esezah, K. (2025). Beach Moonflower (Ipomoea violacea L. Convolvulaceae). In Comprehensive Guide to Hallucinogenic Plants (pp. 101-105). CRC Press.
ii.Anywar, G., Namukobe, J., Tugume, P., Ssenku, J., Okol, M., & Mulindwa, J. (2024).Biosorption of Volatile Organic Compounds. In Biosorbents (pp. 228-248). CRC Press.
iii.Godwin Anywar, Arthur K. Tugume, Patrick Mucunguzi, Patience Tugume, Jamilu E. Ssenku, Esezah K. Kakudidi & Hannington Oryem-Origa (2024). “12 Building the Future in Training Skilled Basic Scientists in Makerere University: A Case of the Department of Plant Sciences, Microbiology and Biotechnology (PMB).” In Tibasiima, Isaac, Helen Byamugisha, Dominica Dipio, Josephine Ahikire, and A. B. K. Kasozi. (Eds) Makerere’s Century of Service to East Africa and Beyond, 1922–2022, pp. 247-272. Makerere University Press, 2024.
iv.Anywar, G., & Tugume, P. (2023). Toxicodendron succedaneum (Rhus or Wax Tree). In Exploring Poisonous Plants (pp. 339-344). CRC Press.

v.Tugume, P., Ssenku, J. E., & Anywar, G. (2023). Cuminum cyminum and Stressful Conditions. In: Medicinal Plant Responses to Stressful Conditions (Ed. Latef. A.H.A).CRC press, Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton.

vi.Anywar G., Ssenku , J.E. & Tugume, P., (2023). Trigonelle foenum-graceum and stressful conditions. (Ed. Latef. A.H.A).CRC press, Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton.

vii.Ssenku, J. E., Tugume, P., & Anywar, G. (2023). Anethum graveolens and Stressful Conditions. Medicinal Plant Responses to Stressful Conditions, (Ed. Latef. A.H.A).CRC press, Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton.

viii.Tugume, P., Kamatenesi-Mugisha, M., Bazirake, G. B., Noah, W., & Asiimwe, S. (2022). The Potency and Efficacy of Essential Oils from Selected Aromatic Crop Species Commercially Grown in Uganda: A Review of their Use in Animal and Human Therapeutics. Challenges and Advances in Pharmaceutical Research Vol. 4, 180-204.

ix.Kakudidi, E., Tugume, P., Asiimwe, S., & Anywar, G. (2022). Traditional and Modern Health Uses of Cannabis Sativa L. in Africa and Its Phytochemical and Pharmacological Profile. In Cannabis/Marijuana for Healthcare (pp. 189-210). Springer, Singapore.

x.Anywar, G., Kakudidi, E., Tugume, P., & Asiimwe, S. (2022). The Cannabis/Marijuana (Cannabis sativa L.) Landscape in Africa: An Overview of its Cultivation and Legal Aspects. Cannabis/Hemp for Sustainable Agriculture and Materials, 297.

xi.Asiimwe, S., Tugume, P., Kakudidi, E., & Anywar, G. (2022). Potential Impacts of Cannabis sativa L. Cultivation on the Environment in Africa: A Review. Cannabis/Hemp for Sustainable Agriculture and Materials, 311.

xii.Asiimwe, S., Anywar, G. U., Kakudidi, E. K., & Tugume, P. (2021). Medicinal Plants in Uganda as Potential Therapeutics against Neurological Disorders. Medicinal Herbs and Fungi, 421-443.

xiii.Tugume, P., Anywar, G., Ojelel, S., & Kakudidi, E.K. (2020) Tamarind (Tamarindus indica L.): A review of its use as a spice, a culinary herb and medicinal applications. In: Atta-ur-Rahman, F.R.S., Choudhary, M.I., & Yousuf, S. (eds). Science of Spices and Culinary herbs, Vol 2, Betham Science Publishers pte Ltd, Singapore.
PEER REVIEWED PAPERS

xiv.Tugume, P., Mustafa, A. S., Walusansa, A., Ojelel, S., Nyachwo, E. B., Muhumuza, E., … & Ssenku, J. E. (2024). Unravelling taboos and cultural beliefs associated with hidden hunger among pregnant and breast-feeding women in Buyende district Eastern Uganda. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 20(1), 46.

xv.Gumoshabe, M., Anywar, G., & Tugume, P. (2023). Access to provisioning services by local communities from Mpanga central forest reserve in central Uganda. Frontiers in Forests and Global Change, 6, 1021664.

xvi.Akwongo, B., Katuura, E., Nsubuga, A. M., Tugume, P., Andama, M., Anywar, G., … & Kakudidi, E. K. (2022). Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants utilized in the management of candidiasis in Northern Uganda. Tropical Medicine and Health, 50(1), 1-22.

xvii.Tugume, P., Kakudidi, E., & Nyakoojo, C (2022). Analysis of the value, visitor expenditure patterns and employment benefits from forest recreation in mabira central forest reserve, Uganda. Forestry Ideas, 28, No 1 (63): 215–230

xviii.Ssenku, J.E., Okurut, S.A., Namuli, A., Kudamba, A., Tugume, P., Matovu, P., Wasige, G., Kafeero, H.M., & Walusansa, A.(2022). Medicinal plant use, conservation, and the associated traditional knowledge in rural communities in Eastern Uganda. Trop Med Health 50, 39 https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-022-00428-1

xix.Anywar, G., Tugume, P., & Kakudidi, E. K. (2021). A review of Aloe species used in traditional medicine in East Africa. South African Journal of Botany.

xx.Mucunguzi, P., Tugume, P., & Ogola, L. (2021). Environmental Management by Faith Based Organizations in Uganda: A SWOT Analysis. International Journal of Environmental Protection and Policy, 9(1), 5.

xxi.Tugume, P., & Nyakoojo, C. (2020). Traditional use of wild edible plants in the communities adjacent to Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda. Ethnobotany Research & Applications, 20:15

xxii.Kaziba, J., & Tugume, P. (2020) Effect of financial releases and Social Accountability practices on service delivery in Mayuge Local Government, Uganda. Journal of Research innovations & Implications in education, 4(2):119-127.

xxiii.Mugaiga, K., & Tugume, P. (2020). Factors Affecting the Performance of Small And Micro Enterprises In Rukiri Sub-County Ibanda District, Uganda. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications, 4(6):101-108

xxiv.Tugume P., & Nyakoojo, C. (2019). Ethno-pharmacological survey of herbal remedies used in the treatment of paediatric diseases in Buhunga parish, Rukungiri District, Uganda. BMC Complementary & Alternative Medicine. 19.253 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-019-2763-6.

xxv.Tugume, P., Buyinza, M., & Kakudidi, E.K. (2019). Creating awareness of the value of Non timber forest products to rural communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda. Forestry Ideas 25 No.1(57): 119-135.

xxvi.Nambejja, C., Tugume, P., Nyakoojo, C., & Kamatgenesi-Mugisha, M. (2019). Medicinal plant species used in the treatment of skin diseases in Katabi Sub-County, Wakiso District, Uganda. Ethnobotany Research & Applications 18:20.

xxvii.Tugume, P., Buyinza, M., & Kakudidi, E.K. (2019). Non-Timber Forest Products Markets: Actors and Income determinants. Journal of Forestry, 6:1-19.

xxviii.Tugume, P., Buyinza, M., Namaalwa, J., Kakudidi,E.K., Mucunguzi, P., Kalema,J., & Kamatenesi, M. (2016). Non timber forest products trade and community livelihoods around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda. Journal of Agricultural Studies, Vol.4 (4): 1-13. Doi :10.5296/jas.V4i4.9482.

xxix.Tugume, P., Kakudidi, E.K., Buyinza,M., Namaalwa, J., Kamatenesi, M., Mucunguzi, P. & Kalema, J. (2016). Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plant species used by communities around Mabira Central Forest Reserve, Uganda. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine, 12:5 DOI 10.1186/s13002-015-0077-4.

xxx.Tugume, P.,Buyinza, M., Namaalwa,J., Kakudidi, E.K., Mucunguzi, P., Kalema, J., & Kamatenesi, M. (2015). Socio-economic predictors of dependence on Non-timber forest products: lessons from Mabira Central Forest Reserve Communities. Journal of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Vol. 4, No.2,pp.195-214DOI:0.15640/jaes.v4n2a23URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.15640/jaes.v4n2a23

Projects /Grants
2024: Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) Early Career Fellowship Award worth USD 50,000 to implement a project titled: Bioinnovation of Bio-gas, Bio-fertiliser and Bio-pesticide from Bio-wastes.

2023: MAKRIF Round 5 Award amounting to UGX 85,051,000 for a project titled: Knowledge, attitudes and conservation of commonly traded Medicinal Plants in a Climate Changing Environment in Eastern Uganda.

Mentorship / Supervision
On-going supervision
i.Ekom Tonny Dickson: Assessment of plant species richness, uses and diversity in rural and urban home gardens in Lira city, Northern Uganda.(MSc. Botany)
ii.Butono Paul: Predictive distribution and macro ecology modelling of the impact of climate change in selected medicinal plant species in Uganda. (PhD Botany).
iii.Ssekandi Erias: Oil prospecting:The impoact of resettled communities on natural vegetation in Hoima district-Uganda(PhD Botany).
iv. Ritah Bagaba Atukwatse: Assessing the diversity and distribution of woody species in selected forest fragments along the shores of Lake Victoria. (MSc. Botany).
v.Patricia Nalumansi Anywar: The impact of Hydropower dams on conservation of floristic diversity along the Victoria Nile in Uganda. (PhD Botany)
vi.Tumuhimbise Mellon: The diversity, distribution, biopesticidal activity and phytochemical composition of selected invasive plant species, from queen Elizabeth national park. (PhD Botany)
vii.Muhumuza Robert: Comparative analysis of energy production from selected food wastes and wood fuel: a case of Mbarara district (MSc. Botany)
viii.Namanya Alex: Direct use values of Sereri wetland in murora sub county, Kisoro district, south western Uganda.(MSc. Botany)

Completed
ix.Nkuboye Allan (2023). Distribution and characterisation of bean anthracnose pathogen, Colletotrichum lindemuthianum in major agro-ecologies of Uganda (MSc. Botany-).
x.Isout Sylas (2022). Analysis of Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Seed and Grain Quality from five major bean-producing districts in Uganda (MSc. Botany)-Makerere University.

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