Dr. Richard Edema
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Dr. Richard Edema

Director
Department of Agricultural Production, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from The Ohio State University, USA

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Area of Interest:

Agricultural Sciences
100%
Molecular Plant Pathology
62%
Plant Pathology
90%
Crop Science
75%
Agronomy
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
108
Abstracts
19

Selected Publications

  1. Gitonga, H.W., S. Kyamanywa, P. Arusei, M.M. Lukanda, R. Edema and I.O. Dramadri, 2022. Genotype environment interaction influence secondary metabolite in cowpea infested by flower bud thrips. Agronomy, Vol. 12. 10.3390/agronomy12123210.
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  2. Kesiime, V.E., G. Tusiime, I.N. Kashaija, R. Edema, P. Gibson, P. Namugga and R. Kakuhenzire, 2016. Characterization and evaluation of potato genotypes (Solanum tuberosum L.) for Tolerance to drought in Uganda. Am. J. Potato Res., 93: 543-551.
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  3. Gasura, E., P.S. Setimela, A. Tarekegne, D. Icishahayo, R. Edema, P.T. Gibson and P. Okori, 2014. Variability of grain-filling traits in early maturing CIMMYT tropical maize inbred lines. Crop Sci., 54: 530-536.
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  4. Onaga, G., R. Edema and G. Asea, 2013. Tolerance of rice germplasm to iron toxicity stress and the relationship between tolerance, Fe2+, P and K content in the leaves and roots. Arch. Agron. Soil Sci., 59: 213-229.
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  5. Gasura, E., P. Setimela, R. Edema, P.T. Gibson, P. Okori and A. Tarekegne, 2013. Exploiting grain-filling rate and effective grain-filling duration to improve grain yield of early-maturing maize. Crop Sci., 53: 2295-2303.
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  6. Ochwo-Ssemakula, M., T. Sengooba, J.J. Hakiza, E. Adipala and R. Edema et al., 2012. Characterization and distribution of a Potyvirus associated with passion fruit woodiness disease in Uganda. Plant Dis., 96: 659-665.
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  7. Mbeyagala, E.K., D.D. Kiambi, P. Okori and R. Edema, 2012. Molecular diversity among sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) moench) landraces in Uganda. Int. J. Bot., 8: 85-95.
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  8. Adriko, J., W.S. Sserubombwe, E. Adipala, A. Bua, J.M. Thresh and R. Edema, 2011. Response of improved cassava varieties in Uganda to cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and their inherent resistance mechanisms. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 6: 521-531.
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  9. Abalo, G., P. Tongoona, J. Derera and R. Edema, 2009. A comparative analysis of conventional and marker-assisted selection methods in breeding maize streak virus resistance in maize. Crop Sci., 49: 509-520.
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  10. Owor, B.E., D.P. Martin, D.N. Shepherd, R. Edema and A.L. Monjane et al., 2007. Genetic analysis of maize streak virus isolates from Uganda reveals widespread distribution of a recombinant variant. J. Gen. Virol., 88: 3154-3165.
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  11. Owor, B.E., D.N. Shepherd, N.J. Taylor, R. Edema and A.L. Monjane et al., 2007. Successful application of FTA® classic card technology and use of bacteriophage ϕ29 DNA polymerase for large-scale field sampling and cloning of complete maize streak virus genomes. J. Virol. Methods, 140: 100-105.
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  12. Gichuru, V., V. Aritua, G.W. Lubega, R. Edema, E. Adipala and P.R. Rubaihayo, 2006. A preliminary analysis of diversity among east African sweetpotato landraces using morphological and simple sequence repeats (SSR) markers. Acta Hortic., 703: 159-164.
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  13. Gardener, B.B.M., L.J. Gutierrez, R. Joshi, R. Edema and E. Lutton, 2005. Distribution and biocontrol potential of phlD+ pseudomonads in corn and soybean fields. Phytopathology®, 95: 715-724.
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  14. Redinbaugh, M.G., R. Louie, P. Ngwira, R. Edema, D.T. Gordon and D.M. Bisaro, 2001. Transmission of viral RNA and DNA to maize kernels by vascular puncture inoculation. J. Virol. Methods, 98: 135-143.
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  15. Edema, R., E. Adipala and D.A. Florini, 1997. Influence of season and cropping system on occurrence of cowpea diseases in Uganda. Plant Dis., 81: 465-468.
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  16. Edema, R. and E. Adipala, 1996. Effect of crop protection management practice on yield of seven cowpea varieties in Uganda. Int. J. Pest Manage., 42: 317-320.
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  17. Edema, R. and E. Adipala, 1995. Relationships between brown and false rusts and cowpea yields. Crop Prot., 14: 395-398.
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