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Jorem Alipa

Jorem Alipa

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Alipa Jorem serves as a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Crop and Animal Production at Mountains of the Moon University, where he supports undergraduate training in courses such as Principles of Plant Breeding, Seed Science and Technology, Crop Protection, General Agronomy, and Plant Pathology, among others. His role reflects a strong commitment to teaching and capacity building in agricultural sciences.

In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Jorem is pursuing a Master of Science in Plant Breeding and Seed Systems at Makerere University, under the Department of Agricultural Production. His research focuses on the inheritance of anthracnose resistance in Ugandan market class genotypes of common beans, with the goal of contributing to the development of disease-resistant and farmer-preferred varieties that strengthen Uganda’s bean breeding programs.

His research interests include plant breeding, seed science, agronomy, and plant pathology, with practical experience in disease resistance breeding.

Year

     Institution Qualification
2022-2025 Makerere University Masters of Science in Plant Breeding and Seed systems
2017-2022 Busitema University Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
2012-2014 Busitema University Diploma in Crop Production and Management

 

 
  1. Alipa, J., Andiku, C., Amayo, R., Lubadde, G., Emmanuel, M., Wacal, C. Evaluation of Improved Cowpea Genotypes for Yield and Resistance to Scab Disease in Uganda. J Agri Res 2023, 8(4): 000329. https://doi.org/10.23880/oajar-16000329
  2. Wacal, C., Obala, J., Agole, D., Basalirwa, D., Masereka, J., Buwa, R., Alipa, J., Ewaju, E. and Andaku, J., Determinants of adoption of improved agronomic practices of (Sesamum indicum L.) production, challenges and opportunities in Lango sub region of Northern Uganda. Article Number – 096AC7772276 Vol.20(6), pp. 458-473, June 2024 https://doi.org/10.5897/AJAR2024.16628
  3. Wacal, C., Musinguzi, S.P., Ewaju, E., Atibo, C., Alowo, D., Alipa, J., Basalirwa, D. 2024. Unravelling the potential benefits of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) in cropping systems, nutritional, health, and industrial uses of its seeds-a review. Cogent Food & Agriculture. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.236076

GRANT RECEIVED

 

  1. Principal Investigator for a project supported by MMU-RIF 2023/2024 (Research and Innovation Fund, Government of Uganda) on enhancing broad-spectrum anthracnose resistance in Ugandan farmer-preferred common bean varieties via gene pyramiding, with a total funding of UGX 8,500,000.

 

 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PROJECTS SUPERVISED TO COMPLETION

  1. Muhumuza Ayebale Samuel : Effectiveness of the repellent and insecticidal compounds in ginger rhizomes in controlling the white fly pest in green collards

  2. Tumusiime Brian:Effectiveness of garlic and tick berry leaf extracts in the control of cabbage aphids
  3. Birungi George William & Mawa Charles: Effect of Diammonium Phosphate fertilizer on the growth and yield of common beans

  4. Tumwesige Ivan: Farmers’ awareness of the use of fungicides in tomato production in Harugongo

Beyond academia, Jorem is an active member of the African Plant Breeders Association (APBA), which connects him with plant breeding professionals across the continent and provides a platform for knowledge sharing and research collaboration.

Looking ahead, he aspires to pursue doctoral research in crop breeding and biotechnology, focusing on improving resilience to biotic stresses and advancing sustainable agricultural transformation in Uganda and beyond.