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Staff Publications 2023

  1. “Jerome Kubiriba, Rockefeller Erima, Arthur Tugume, William Tinzaara, and Wilberforce Tushemereirwe. 2023. Changing dynamics in the spread and management of banana Xanthomonas wilt disease in Uganda over two decades. Phytobiomes Journal, https:/doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-06-22-0038-RVW”
  2. 2023 Rapid analysis of hydrogen cyanide in fresh cassavaroots using NIRSand machine learning algorithms: Meeting end user demand for low cyanogenic cassava. The Plant Genome, e20403. https:/doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.20403
  3. Abdul Walusansa, Jamilu. E. Ssenku, Arthur. K. Tugume, Savina Asiimwe, Hussein. M. Kafeero, Dickson Aruhomukama , Jesca. L. Nakavuma , Esezah K. Kakudidi 2023 Global evidence on the potential of some Ugandan herbal medicines to mitigate antibiotic resistance: a meta-analysis across 2½ decades 41. Journal of Herbal Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100698
  4. Akwongo Betty; Katuura Esther; Nsubuga Anthony M.; Tugume Patience; Andama Morgan; Anywar Godwin; Namaganda Mary; Asimwe Savina; Kakudidi Esezah Kyomugisha (2023). Ethnobotanical study of medicinal plants utilized in the management of candidiasis in Northern Uganda. DOI: 10.1186/s41182-022-00471-y
  5. Alfred A. Ozimati, Williams Esuma, Francis Manze, Paula Iragaba, Michael Kanaabi, Chukwuka Ugochukwu Ano, Chiedozie Egesi, Robert S. Kawuki. 2023. Advances in Cassava Genomics, Genetics and Breeding
  6. Anywar G 2023 Agapanthus orientalis (Lily of the Nile) In: Exploring Poisonous Plants 1st Edition CRC Press Taylor & Francis Group. DOI: 10.1201/b23017-24nhttps:/www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/b23017-10/agapanthus-orientalis-lily-nile-godwin-anywar
  7. Anywar G and Tugume P. 2023. Toxicodendron succedaneum (Rhus or Wax Tree) In: Exploring Poisonous Plants
  8. Anywar G, Ssenku J, Tugume P 2023 Trigonella foenum-graceum (Fenugreek) and stressful conditions. CRC Press Taylor & Francis In: Latef, A.A.H.A. (Ed.). (2023). Medicinal Plant Responses to Stressful Conditions (1st ed.). CRC Press. https:/doi.org/10.1201/9781003242963
  9. Arthur Tugume, Deusdedith Rugaihukamu Mbanzibwa, Titus Alicai, Christopher Omongo, and Maruthi Midatharahally Narase Gowda. Endemism and reemergence potential of the ipomovirus Sweet potato mild mottle virus (family Potyviridae) in Eastern Africa: half a century of mystery. https:/doi.org/10.1094/PBIOMES-05-22-0031-RVW.
  10. Barahukwa, A., Chapman, C.A., Namaganda, M., Eilu, G., Omeja, P.A., Lawes, M.J. 2023. The effects of the invasive species, Lantana camara, on regeneration of an African rainforest. 61. African Journal of Ecology https:/doi.org/10.1111/aje.13133
  11. Bayiyana, I.; Bua, A.; Ozimati, A.; Mugisha, J.; Colvin, J.; Omongo, C.A. Insecticide Use by Small-Scale Ugandan Cassava Growers: An Economic Analysis. 2023 Insecticide Use by Small-Scale Ugandan Cassava Growers: An Economic Analysis 13 1043. Agricultural Food Consumption, Public Policy, and Farm Household Economics, MDPI. https:/doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13051043
  12. Cyprian Osinde, Islam S. Sobhy, David Wari, Son Truong Dinh, Yuko Hojo,Dandy A. Osibe, Tomonori Shinya, Arthur K. Tugume, Anthony M. Nsubuga & Ivan Galis. 2023. Comparative analysis of sorghum (C4) and rice (C3) plant headspace volatiles induced by artificial herbivory 18 1 Plant signaling and Behavior. DOI: 10.1080/15592324.2023.2243064
  13. Cyprian Osinde, Wataru Sakamoto, Hiromi Kajiya-Kanegae, Islam S. Sobhy, Arthur K. Tugume, Anthony M. Nsubuga & Ivan Galis 2023 “Identification of quantitative trait loci associated with sorghum susceptibility to Asian stem borer damage” 18 (1). Journal of Plant interactions https:/doi.org/10.1080/17429145.2022.2153182
  14. Douglas O. Ochora, Caroline Murithi, Rael J. Masai, Farid Abdi, Agnes Cheruyiot, Esther Katuura, Savina Asiimwe, Alice Nabatanzi, Godwin Anywar, Hannington Oryem-Origa, Jane Namukobe, Esezah K. Kakudidi, Abiy Yenesew, Hoseah M. Akala, Edwin Kamau. 2023. Ex vivo and in vitro antiplasmodial activity and toxicity of Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) alston (Fabaceae). Journal of Pharmacology, Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2023.117007
  15. Duncan Mutiso Chalo, Katrin Franke , Vaderament-A. Nchiozem-Ngnitedem , Esezah Kakudidi, Hannington Origa-Oryem, Jane Namukobe, Florian Kloss , Abiy Yenesew &Ludger A. Wessjohann 2023 Prenylated Isoflavanones with Antimicrobial Potential from the Root Bark of Dalbergia melanoxylon 13 Metabolites https:/doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060678
  16. Edema, R., Adjei, E.A., Ozimati, A.A. et al. 2023 Genetic Diversity of Cowpea Parental Lines Assembled for Breeding in Uganda 12 343 Plant Mol Biol, Springerlink https:/doi.org/10.1007/s11105-023-01394-6
  17. Gumoshabe M, Anywar G., Tugume P 2023 Access to provisioning services by local communities from Mpanga central forest reserve in central Uganda. 617033:44:00. Frontiers. For. Glob. Change. https://doi.org/10.3389/ffgc.2023.1021664
  18. Kaggwa, B., Anywar, G., Munanura, EI., Wangalwa, R., Kyeyune, H., Okella, H. Kamba, P.F., Ogwang P E. 2023 Application of the herbal chemical marker ranking system (Herb MaRS) to the standardization of herbal raw materials: a case study. 23 348 BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies 1-25. doi: 10.1186/s12906-023-04178-3
  19. Kaggwa, B., Munanura, E.I., Kyeyune, H., Anywar, G., Okella, H., Ajayi, C.O., Wangalwa, R., Mulangwa, J., Sesaazi, C.D., Bagoloire, L.K. and Tolo, C.U. 2023. Evaluation of catechin, lupeol, and betulinic acid as markers for the chromatographic quality Control of Albizia coriaria raw materials; an experimental study. 17 5 Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. https://doi.org/10.5897/JMPR2022.7285
  20. Kaggwa, B., Nakayita, M.G., Ireeta, M.E., Kyeyune,H., Ajayi, C. O., Wangalwa, R., Walakira, D.P.,Anywar, G., Bagoloire, L.K., Kakazi, T., Ddamulira, G., Kamba, F.P., Ogwang, P.E. 2023 Chemometric Classification of Mangifera indica L. Leaf Cultivars, Based on Selected Phytochemical Parameters; Implications for Standardization of the Pharmaceutical Raw Materials” 2023 Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DOI: 10.1155/2023/7245876
  21. Kalungi, F., Nsubuga, A. & Anywar, G. 2023 Network analysis and molecular docking studies of quercetin as a potential treatment for prostate cancer. 11 24 In Silico Pharmacology. https:/doi.org/10.1007/s40203-023-00162-4. Springer Nature.
  22. Kyolo S. K, Bbosa G. S., Odda J., Mwebaza N., Kibendelwa Z. T., Nakasujja N. and Katuura E. (2023). Indigenous knowledge and perceptions toward mental illnesses within Goma city in Democratic Republic of Congo. Translational Medicine: Open Access (TMOA).ISSN: 2993-5407 DOI: 10.33140/TMOA
  23. Kyolo, S. K., Bbosa, G. S., Nakasujja, N., Mwebaza, N., Kibendelwa, Z. T., Odda, J., & Katuura, E. (2023). Phytochemical Analysis of Selected Medicinal Plants Used in Management of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders in Goma City, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Open Journal of Depression, 12, 23-40. https://www.scirp.org/pdf/ojd_2023081415102208.pdf
  24. Lutoti S, Kaggwa B, Kamba PF, Mukonzo J, Sesaazi CD, Katuura E. (2023) Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used in Breast Cancer Treatment by Traditional Health Practitioners in Central Uganda. Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 16:635-651. DOI: 10.2147/JMDH.S387256
  25. Lydia, N., Basamba, T. A., Nyakoojo, C., Mustafa, A. S., Saidi, N., Mutumba, G. M., & Ssenku, J. E. (2023). Ecological distribution and genetic diversity of Azolla in Uganda. BMC Plant Biology, 23(1), 131. https://bmcplantbiol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12870-023-04146-6
  26. Mustafa, A.S., Ssenku, J.E., Nyachwo, E.B., Ruto, CG., Bunani, N., Musimami G, Maseruka R., Anywar G 2023 Assessing knowledge and willingness to use genetically modified crops in Uganda. 12 28 BMC Agriculture & Food Security https:/doi.org/10.1186/s40066-023-00434-4
  27. Nyero, A., Achaye, I., Anywar Upoki, G., & Malinga, G. M. 2023. Inorganic nutrients and heavy metals in some wild edible plants consumed by rural communities in Northern Uganda: Implications for human health. Heliyon. https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e18999
  28. Nyero, A., Anywar,G. U., Malinga, G.M. 2023. Phytochemical composition and antioxidant activities of some wild edible plants locally consumed by rural communities in northern Uganda. 10 (403).Frontiers in Nutrition. https:/doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2023.1070031. DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2023.1070031
  29. Obakiro, S. B., Kiyimba, K., Lukwago, T. W., Lulenzi, J., Owor, R. O., Andima, M., Hokello, J. F., Kawuma, C., Nantale, G., Kibuule, D., Anywar, G., Waako, P., & Gavamukulya Y. 2023. Ethnobotanical study of plants used in management of diabetes mellitus in eastern Uganda. Phytomedicine. Plus, 100486. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.phyplu.2023.100486
  30. Ochora DO, Murithi C, Masai RJ, Abdi F, Cheruyiot A, Katuura E, Asiimwe S, Nabatanzi A, Anywar G, Oryem-Origa H, Namukobe J, Kakudidi EK, Yenesew A, Akala HM, Kamau E.(2023). Ex vivo and in vitro antiplasmodial activity and toxicity of Caesalpinia decapetala (Roth) alston (Fabaceae). J Ethnopharmacol. 5:117007. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2023.117007
  31. Odoi, J. B., Adjei, E. A., Hendre, P, Nantogo, J.S, Ozimati A.A, Badji A, Nakabonge G, Edema R, Gwali S, Odong T.L, 2023 Genetic diversity and population structure among Ugandan shea tree (Vitellaria paradpxa subsp.nilotica) accessions based on DaRTSeq Markers. 1-13 Crop Science Society of America. DOI: 10.1002/csc2.21013. https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/4182
  32. Okot DF, Namukobe J, Vudriko P, Anywar G, Heydenreich M, Omowumi OA, Byamukama R. 2023. In Vitro Anti-Venom Potentials of Aqueous Extract and Oils of Toona ciliata M. Roem against Cobra Venom and Chemical Constituents of Oils. 28 (7). Molecules. MDPI. https:/doi.org/10.3390/molecules28073089. DOI: 10.3390/molecules28073089
  33. Olatunde, A., Munir, N., Anywar, G., Hanif, M., Waqif, H., Tijjani, H., Sawicka, B. and Muhammad, A. 2023 Medicinal Herbs against Central Nervous System Disorders. In Phytochemical Drug Discovery for Central Nervous System Disorders (eds C. Egbuna and M. Rudrapal). Wiley & Sons. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119794127.ch15
  34. Romani, T., Mundry, R., Shaban, G. M., Konarzewski, M., Namaganda, M., Hobaiter, C., Gruber, T., & Hicks, T. C. 2023 Decay rates of arboreal and terrestrial nests of Eastern chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes schweinfurthii) in the Bugoma Central Forest Reserve, Uganda: Implications for population size estimates. 85. e23536 American Journal of Primatology. https://doi.org/10.1002/ajp.23536
  35. Ssenku, J. E., Naziriwo, B., Kutesakwe, J., Mustafa, A. S., Kayeera, D. & Tebandeke, E. (2023). Mercury accumulation in food crops and phytoremediation potential of wild plants thriving in artisanal and small-scale gold mining areas in Uganda. Pollutants, 3(2), 181-196. https://doi.org/10.3390/pollutants3020014
  36. Ssenku, J. E., Tugume, P., & Anywar, G. 2023 3 Anethum graveolens and Stressful Conditions In: Latef, A.A.H.A. (Ed.). Medicinal Plant Responses to Stressful Conditions (1st ed.). CRC Press. https:/doi.org/10.1201/9781003242963
  37. Tabuti, J.R.S., Obakiro, S.B., Nabatanzi, A. Godwin Anywar, Cissy Nambejja, Michael R. Mutyaba, Timothy Omara, and Paul Waako. 2023. Medicinal plants used for the treatment of malaria by indigenous communities of Tororo District, Eastern Uganda. Trop Med Health 51, 34. https:/doi.org/10.1186/s41182-023-00526-8, PMCID: PMC10258082
  38. Tugume, P., Ssenku, J. E., & Anywar, G. 2023. 8 Cuminum cyminum and Stressful Conditions. In: Latef, A.A.H.A. (Ed.). Medicinal Plant Responses to Stressful Conditions (1st ed.). CRC Press. https:/doi.org/10.1201/9781003242963.
  39. Walusansa, A., Ssenku, J. E., Tugume, A. K., Asiimwe, S., Kafeero, H. M., Aruhomukama, D., … & Kakudidi, E. K. (2023). Global evidence on the potential of some Ugandan herbal medicines to mitigate antibiotic resistance: a meta-analysis across 2½ decades. Journal of Herbal Medicine, 41, 100698. https:/doi.org/10.1016/j.hermed.2023.100698
  40. Chalo, D. M., Franke, K., Nchiozem-Ngnitedem, V. A., Kakudidi, E., Origa-Oryem, H., Namukobe, J., … & Wessjohann, L. A. (2023). Prenylated Isoflavanones with Antimicrobial Potential from the Root Bark of Dalbergia melanoxylon. Metabolites, 13(6), 678. https:/doi.org/10.3390/metabo13060678