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Surname:	Mkamilo
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2024
Use of low cost near-infrared spectroscopy, to predict pasting properties of high quality cassava flour, Abubakar, M., Wasswa, P., Masumba, E., Ongom, P. O., Mkamilo, G., Kanju, E., Abincha, W., Edema, M., Sichalwe, K., Tukamuhabwa, P., Kayondo, S. I., Rabbi, I. Y. and Kulembeka, H., in: Scientific Reports, volume 14, number -: 17130, pages 1-8, ISSN 2045-2322, 2024. [DOI]
2023
Candidate genes for field resistance to cassava brown streak disease revealed through the analysis of multiple data sources, Ferguson, M., Eyles, R. P., Garcia-Oliveira, A. L., Kapinga, F., Masumba, E. A., Amuge, T., Bredeson, J. V., Rokhsar, D. S., Lyons, J. B., Shah, T., Rounsley, S. and Mkamilo, G.*, in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 14, number -: 1270963, pages 1-16, ISSN 1664-462X, 2023. [DOI]
Pasting properties of high-quality cassava flour of some selected improved cassava varieties in Tanzania for baking, Abubakar, M., Wasswa, P., Masumba, E., Kulembeka, H., Mkamilo, G., Kanju, E., Mrema, E., Abincha, W., Edema, R., Tukamuhabwa, P.*, Kayondo, S. I. and Ongom, P. O., in: African Journal of Agricultural Research, volume 19, number 1: 4F2316E70156, pages 1-7, ISSN 1991-637X, 2023. [DOI]
2021
Collection, genotyping and virus elimination of cassava landraces from Tanzania and documentation of farmer knowledge, Ferguson, M., Tumwegamire, S., Chidzanga, C., Shah, T., Mtunda, K., Kulembeka, H., Kimata, B., Tollano, S., Stephen, M., Mpayo, E., Mohamedi, S., Kasele, S., Palangyo, E., Armachius, J., Ali, A. H., Sichalwe, K., Matondo, D. G., Masisila, F. F., Matumbo, Z., Kidunda, B., Arati, A. C., Muiruri, R., Munguti, F., Abass, A., Abberton, M. and Mkamilo, G., in: PloS ONE, volume 16, number 8: e0255326, pages 1-21, ISSN 1932-6203, 2021. [DOI]
First report of banana bunchy top virus in banana and plantain (Musa spp.) in Tanzania, Mpoki, S., Mahuku, G., Mbanzibwa, D. R., Mkamilo, G., Mark, D., Mosha, H. I., Pallangyo, B., Fihavango, M.*, Oresanya, A., Ogunsanya, P. and Kumar, P. L., in: Plant Disease, pages 1-7, ISSN 0191-2917, 2021. [DOI]
2020
Genetic analysis and QTL mapping for multiple biotic stress resistance in cassava, Garcia-Oliveira, A. L., Kimata, B., Kasele, S., Kapinga, F., Masumba, E., Mkamilo, G., Sichalwe, C., Bredeson, J. V., Lyons, J. B., Shah, T.+, Muranaka, S., Katari, M. S. and Ferguson, M., in: PloS ONE, volume 15, number 8: e0236674, pages 1-20, ISSN 1932-6203, 2020. [DOI]
Plant tissue analysis as a tool for predicting fertiliser needs for low cyanogenic glucoside levels in cassava roots: an assessment of its possible use, Imakumbili, M. L. E., Semu, E., Semoka, J. M. R., Abass, A. and Mkamilo, G., in: PLoS ONE, volume 15, number 2: e0228641, pages 1-22, ISSN 1932-6203, 2020. [DOI]
2019
Assessing the degeneration of cassava under high-virus inoculum conditions in coastal Tanzania, Shirima, R. R., Maeda, D. G., Kanju, E., Tumwegamire, S., Ceasar, G., Mushi, E., Sichalwe, C., Mtunda, K., Mkamilo, G. and Legg, J., in: Plant Disease, volume 103, number 10, pages 2652-2664, ISSN 0191-2917, 2019. [DOI]
A method for generating virus-free cassava plants to combat viral disease epidemics in Africa, Maruthi, M. N., Whitfield, E. C., Otti, G., Tumwegamire, S., Kanju, E., Legg, J., Mkamilo, G., Kawuki, R., Benesi, I., Zacarias, A., Munga, T., Mwatuni, F. and Mbugua, E.*, in: Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, volume 105, pages 77-87, ISSN 0885-5765, 2019. [DOI]
Farmers' perceptions on the causes of cassava root bitterness: a case of konzo-affected Mtwara region, Tanzania, Imakumbili, M. L. E., Semu, E., Semoka, J. M. R., Abass, A. and Mkamilo, G., in: PLoS ONE, volume 14, number 4: e0215527, pages 1-14, ISSN 1932-6203, 2019. [DOI]
2018
Exchanging and managing in-vitro elite germplasm to combat Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) and Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) in eastern and southern Africa, Tumwegamire, S., Kanju, E., Legg, J., Shirima, R. R., Kombo, S., Mkamilo, G., Mtunda, K., Sichalwe, K., Kulembeka, H., Ndyetabula, I., Saleh, H., Kawuki, R., Alicai, T., Adiga, G., Benesi, I., Mhone, A., Zacarias, A., Matsimbe, S. F., Munga, T., Ateka, E., Navangi, L., Maruthi, M. N., Mwatuni, F., Ngundo, G., Mwamgangi, M., Mbugua, E., Ndunguru, J., Rajabu, C. and Mark, D.*, in: Food Security, volume 10, number 2, pages 351-368, ISSN 1876-4517, 2018. [DOI]
2017
QTL mapping for pest and disease resistance in cassava and coincidence of some QTL with introgression regions derived from Manihot glaziovii, Nzuki, I., Katari, M. S., Bredeson, J. V., Masumba, E., Kapinga, F., Salum, K., Mkamilo, G., Shah, T., Lyons, J. B., Rokhsar, D. S., Rounsley, S., Myburg, A. A.* and Ferguson, M., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 8, number 1168, pages 1-15, ISSN 1664-462X, 2017. [DOI]
QTL associated with resistance to cassava brown streak and cassava mosaic diseases in a bi-parental cross of two Tanzanian farmer varieties, Namikonga and Albert, Masumba, E., Kapinga, F., Mkamilo, G., Salum, K., Kulembeka, H., Rounsley, S., Bredeson, J. V., Lyons, J. B., Rokhsar, D. S., Kanju, E., Katari, M. S., Myburg, A. A., van der Merwe, A.* and Ferguson, M., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, pages 1-22, ISSN 0040-5752, 2017. [DOI]
2016
Sequencing wild and cultivated cassava and related species reveals extensive interspecific hybridization and genetic diversity, Bredeson, J. V., Lyons, J. B., Prochnik, S., Wu, G. A., Ha, C. M., Edsinger-Gonzales, E., Grimwood, J., Schmutz, J., Rabbi, I. Y., Egesi, C. N., Nauluvula, P., Lebot, V., Ndunguru, J., Mkamilo, G., Bart, R., Setter, T. L., Gleadow, R. M., Kulakow, P., Ferguson, M., Rounsley, S. and Rokhsar, D. S., in: Nature Biotechnology, volume 34, pages 562-570, ISSN 1087-0156, 2016. [DOI]
Taking root (African Cassava Agronomy Initiative): 2016 Annual progress report, Jalloh, A., Pypers, P ., Uzokwe, V. N. E., Kreye, C., Ezei, G., Enesi, R., Haertel, M., Atser, G., Ibe, E., Kabissa, J., Alabi, T. R., Haji, K., Mkamilo, G., Peters, D., Salako, F. K., Oruta, A., Olojede, A. O.* and Vanlauwe, B., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 2016.
Analysis of interactions between cassava brown streak disease symptom types facilitates the determination of varietal responses and yield losses, Ndyetabula, I., Merumba, S., Jeremiah, S. C., Kasele, S., Mkamilo, G., Kagimbo, F. M. and Legg, J., in: Plant Disease, volume 100, number 7, pages 1388-1396, ISSN 0191-2917, 2016. [DOI]
High-throughput multiplex real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous quantification of DNA and RNA viruses infecting cassava plants, Otti, G., Bouvaine, S., Kimata, B., Mkamilo, G., Kumar, P. L., Tomlins, K. and Maruthi, M. N., in: Journal of Applied Microbiology, volume 120, number 5, pages 1346-1356, ISSN 1364-5072, 2016. [DOI]
2015
High-resolution linkage map and chromosome-scale genome assembly for cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) from 10 populations, International Cassava Genetic Map Consortium, (ICGMC), Alaba, O. A., Bredeson, J. V., Egesi, C. N., Ezuma, W., Ezenwaka, L., Ferguson, M., Ha, C. M., Hall, M., Herselman, L., Ikpan, A., Kafiriti, E., Kanju, E., Kapinga, F., Karugu, A., Kawuki, R. S., Kimata, B., Kimurto, P., Kulakow, P., Kulembeka, H., Kusolwa, P., Lyons, J. B., Masumba, E., van de Merwe, A., Mkamilo, G., Myburg, A. A., Nwaogu, A., Nzuki, I., Olasanmi, B., Okogbenin, E., Owuoche, J. O., Pariyo, A., Prochnik, S., Rabbi, I. Y., Rokhsar, D. S., Rounsley, S., Salum, K., Shuaibu, K. S., Sichalwe, C. and Stephen, M.*, in: G3: Genes Genomes Genetics, volume 5, number 1, pages 133-144, ISSN 2160-1836, 2015. [DOI]
Mapping of QTL associated with resistance to Cassava Brown Streak and Mosaic Diseases in outcrossing cassava cultivars locally cultivated in Tanzania: proceeding (poster), Masumba, E., van der Merwe, A., Myburg, Z., Kapinga, F., Kasele, S., Kulembeka, H., Mkamilo, G.*, Rounsley, S., Prochnik, S., Kanju, E. and Ferguson, M., Plant & Animal Genome, 2015.
The dynamics and environmental influence on interactions between cassava brown streak disease and the Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, Jeremiah, S., Ndyetabula, I., Mkamilo, G., Haji, S., Muhanna, M., Chuwa, C., Kasele, S., Bouwmeester, H., Ijumba, J. N. and Legg, J., in: Phytopathology, volume 105, number 5, pages 646-655, ISSN 0031-949X, 2015. [DOI]
2014
Enhanced utilization of biotechnology research and development innovations in Eastern and Central Africa for agro-ecological intensification, Masiga, C. W., Mugoya, C., Ali, R., Mohamed, A, Osama, S., Ngugi, A., Kiambi, D., de Villiers, S., Ngugi, K., Niyibigira, T., Tesfamichel, A., Machuka, J., Oduor, R., Runo, S., Adam, R., Matheka, J., Bedada, L., Seth, M, Kuria, E., Ndirigwe, J., Ndolo, P., Muthamia, Z., Nasona, B., Ntimpirangeza, M., Tsegaye, E., Desterio, N., Ogero, K., Mburugu, G., Mukasa, S., Kim, D., Ferguson, M., Mneney, E., Nsubuga, E., Rishurimuhirwa, T., Byamugisha, D., Wamatsembe, I., Nzuki, I., Mkamilo, G., Kimata, B.* and Ketema, S., pages 97-104, chapter 8, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-07661-4, 2014. [DOI]
2013
Successful innovations and lessons learnt in cassava improvement and deployment by IITA in Eastern African Region, Ntawuruhunga, P., Dixon, A., Kanju, E., Ssemakula, G., Okechukwu, R., Whyte, J., Obiero, H., Bigirimana, S., Gashaka, G., Lukombo, S., Mkamilo, G., Ndyetabula, I., Tata-Hangy, W., Otim Okello, F. and Schofield, J., in: African Journal of Root and Tuber Crops, volume 10, number 1, pages 41-54, ISSN 1118-2075, 2013.
Genetic diversity of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) landraces and cultivars from southern, eastern and central Africa, Kawuki, R. S., Herselman, L., Labuschagne, M., Nzuki, I., Ralimanana, I., Bidiaka, M., Kanyange, M. C., Gashaka, G., Masumba, E., Mkamilo, G., Gethi, J., Wanjala, B., Zacarias, A.*, Madabula, F. and Ferguson, M., in: Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization, volume 11, number 2, pages 170-181, ISSN 1479-2621, 2013. [DOI]
Progress in the development of clean seed systems for cassava, Legg, J., Yabeja, J. W., Shirima, R. R., Mtunda, K., Mwakitwange, F., Ndyetabula, I., Mkamilo, G., Magige, S.*, Good, L. and Kanju, E., Abstract, in the book of abstracts and programme of the 12th Triennial Symposium of International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB), 30 - 5, October, Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana, 2013.
Mapping the regional epidemiology of cassava viruses in east and central Africa, Legg, J., Bouwmeester, H., Shirima, R. R., Jeremiah, S., Ndyetabula, I., Obiero, H., Mkamilo, G., Bigirimana, S., Gashaka, G., Tata-Hangy, K., Okao-Okuja, G., Alicai, T.* and Kumar, P. L., Abstract, P. 127 in the Book of Abstracts of the 12th International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium, 28 January to 1 February 2013, the Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania, 2013.
2012
Surveillance approaches for cassava viruses in East and Central Africa, Legg, J., Shirima, R. R., Jeremiah, S. C., Ndyetabula, I., Obiero, H., Mkamilo, G., Bigirimana, S., Gashaka, G., Tata-Hangy, W., Okao-Okuja, G., Obonyo, R., Bouwmeester, H. and Kumar, P. L., Abstract, SP05-11 (SP11-06) in Program and Abstracts, Second Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21-II). June 18-22, 2012, Kampala, Uganda, 2012.
Diallel analysis of field resistance to brown streak disease in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) landraces from Tanzania, Kulembeka, H., Ferguson, M., Herselman, L., Kanju, E., Mkamilo, G., Masumba, E., Fregene, M.* and Labuschagne, M.*, in: Euphytica, volume 187, number 2, pages 277-288, ISSN 0014-2336, 2012. [DOI]
Use of genomic tools to combat cassava brown streak disease in Africa, Kulembeka, H., Rabbi, I. Y., Mkamilo, G., Fregene, M.* and Ferguson, M., Abstract, in Program and Abstracts, Second Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21-II). June 18-22, Kampala, Uganda., 2012.
2011
Variation in qualitative and quantitative traits of cassava germplasm from selected national breeding programmes in sub-Saharan Africa, Kawuki, R. S., Ferguson, M., Labuschagne, M., Herselman, L., Orone, J., Ralimanana, I., Bidiaka, M., Lukombo, S., Kanyange, M. C., Gashaka, G., Mkamilo, G., Gethi, J. and Obiero, H.*, in: Field Crops Research, volume 122, number 2, pages 151-156, ISSN 0378-4290, 2011. [DOI]
Comparing the regional epidemiology of the cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak virus pandemics in Afriica, Legg, J., Jeremiah, S., Obiero, H., Maruthi, M. N., Ndyetabula, I., Okao-Okuja, G., Bouwmeester, H., Bigirimana, S., Tata-Hangy, W., Gashaka, G., Mkamilo, G., Alicai, T. and Kumar, P. L., in: Virus Research, volume 159, pages 161-170, ISSN 0168-1702, 2011.
2010
A tale of two epidemics: the contrasting dynamics of cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak diseases in East Africa, Legg, J., Jeremiah, S., Obiero, H., Maruthi, M. N., Ndyetabula, I., Okao-Okuja, G., Kim, D., Bouwmeester, H., Bigirimana, S., Tata-Hangy, W., Gashaka, G., Mkamilo, G., Alicai, T. and Kumar, P. L., Abstract: PVEN-IPVEN Symposium, on exploiting agricultural and natural ecosystems, June 20-24, Cornell, Ithaca, New York, 2010.
Cassava disease surveillance surveys 2009: mapping report, Legg, J., Bouwmeester, H., Bigirimana, S., Tata-Hangy, W., Obiero, H., Gashaka, G., Mkamilo, G., Ndyetabula, I., Jeremiah, S.* and Alicai, T.*, 2010.
Cassava disease survellance surveys 2009: mapping report, Tanzania, Bouwmeester, H., Legg, J., Ndyetabula, I., Jeremiah, S. and Mkamilo, G.*, 2010.
The dual pandemic of cassava virus diseases in East and Central Africa: epidemiological perspectives, Legg, J., Jeremiah, S., Ndyetabula, I., Obiero, H., Mkamilo, G.*, Akhwale, M., Bouwmeester, H., Kim, D., Maruthi, M. N. and Kumar, P. L., Abstract, 2010.
Cassava brown streak disease: another threat to cassava production in the lake zone of Tanzania, Ndyetabula, I., Jeremiah, S., Mkamilo, G., Merumba, S., Chuwa, C.*, Kasele, I., Legg, J. and Bouwmeester, H., Abstract presented at the International Cassava Brown Streak Disease Workshop. Entebbe, Uganda, 5-7 May, 2010.
Use of genomic tools to combat cassava brown streak disease in Africa, Kulembeka, H., Rabbi, I. Y., Mkamilo, G., Fregene, M.* and Ferguson, M., Abstract presentation, 2010.
Application of molecular marker-assisted selection in breeding for improved farmer/market preferred cassava varieties in Tanzania, Kullaya, A., Mkamilo, G., Mtunda, K., Kulembeka, H., Masumba, E., Marandu, E., Kanju, E., Ferguson, M., Ospina, C., Marin, E. J., Santos, L. G., Barrera, E., Morante, N., Ceballos, H., Jarvis, A., Tohme, J. and Fregene, M.*, in: Root and tuber crops for poverty alleviation through science and technology for sustainable development: proceedings of the 10th symposium of ISTRC-AB held from 8-12 October, 2007 in Maputo, Mozambique, pages 324-331, ISTRC-AB, 2010.
Statistical evidence linking the zigzag stem habit with tolerance to cassava brown streak disease, Kanju, E., Mkamilo, G.*, Mgoo, V. and Ferguson, M., in: Roots Newsletter, volume 12, number 2, pages 4-6, 2010.
Recently released cassava varieties in the lake zone of Tanzania, Mkamilo, G., Ndyetabula, I., Jeremiah, S., Merumba, S., Kibura, J., Karugaba, R., Chirimi, B., Bagambisa, C., Milala, P., Chuwa, C., Ngendello, T., Legg, J., Kanju, E. and Ntawuruhunga, P., in: Roots Newsletter, volume 12, number 2, pages 11-12, 2010.

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2024
Use of low cost near-infrared spectroscopy, to predict pasting properties of high quality cassava flour, Abubakar, M., Wasswa, P., Masumba, E., Ongom, P. O., Mkamilo, G., Kanju, E., Abincha, W., Edema, M., Sichalwe, K., Tukamuhabwa, P., Kayondo, S. I., Rabbi, I. Y. and Kulembeka, H., in: Scientific Reports, volume 14, number -: 17130, pages 1-8, ISSN 2045-2322, 2024. [DOI]
2023
Candidate genes for field resistance to cassava brown streak disease revealed through the analysis of multiple data sources, Ferguson, M., Eyles, R. P., Garcia-Oliveira, A. L., Kapinga, F., Masumba, E. A., Amuge, T., Bredeson, J. V., Rokhsar, D. S., Lyons, J. B., Shah, T., Rounsley, S. and Mkamilo, G.*, in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 14, number -: 1270963, pages 1-16, ISSN 1664-462X, 2023. [DOI]
Pasting properties of high-quality cassava flour of some selected improved cassava varieties in Tanzania for baking, Abubakar, M., Wasswa, P., Masumba, E., Kulembeka, H., Mkamilo, G., Kanju, E., Mrema, E., Abincha, W., Edema, R., Tukamuhabwa, P.*, Kayondo, S. I. and Ongom, P. O., in: African Journal of Agricultural Research, volume 19, number 1: 4F2316E70156, pages 1-7, ISSN 1991-637X, 2023. [DOI]
2021
Collection, genotyping and virus elimination of cassava landraces from Tanzania and documentation of farmer knowledge, Ferguson, M., Tumwegamire, S., Chidzanga, C., Shah, T., Mtunda, K., Kulembeka, H., Kimata, B., Tollano, S., Stephen, M., Mpayo, E., Mohamedi, S., Kasele, S., Palangyo, E., Armachius, J., Ali, A. H., Sichalwe, K., Matondo, D. G., Masisila, F. F., Matumbo, Z., Kidunda, B., Arati, A. C., Muiruri, R., Munguti, F., Abass, A., Abberton, M. and Mkamilo, G., in: PloS ONE, volume 16, number 8: e0255326, pages 1-21, ISSN 1932-6203, 2021. [DOI]
First report of banana bunchy top virus in banana and plantain (Musa spp.) in Tanzania, Mpoki, S., Mahuku, G., Mbanzibwa, D. R., Mkamilo, G., Mark, D., Mosha, H. I., Pallangyo, B., Fihavango, M.*, Oresanya, A., Ogunsanya, P. and Kumar, P. L., in: Plant Disease, pages 1-7, ISSN 0191-2917, 2021. [DOI]
2020
Genetic analysis and QTL mapping for multiple biotic stress resistance in cassava, Garcia-Oliveira, A. L., Kimata, B., Kasele, S., Kapinga, F., Masumba, E., Mkamilo, G., Sichalwe, C., Bredeson, J. V., Lyons, J. B., Shah, T.+, Muranaka, S., Katari, M. S. and Ferguson, M., in: PloS ONE, volume 15, number 8: e0236674, pages 1-20, ISSN 1932-6203, 2020. [DOI]
Plant tissue analysis as a tool for predicting fertiliser needs for low cyanogenic glucoside levels in cassava roots: an assessment of its possible use, Imakumbili, M. L. E., Semu, E., Semoka, J. M. R., Abass, A. and Mkamilo, G., in: PLoS ONE, volume 15, number 2: e0228641, pages 1-22, ISSN 1932-6203, 2020. [DOI]
2019
Assessing the degeneration of cassava under high-virus inoculum conditions in coastal Tanzania, Shirima, R. R., Maeda, D. G., Kanju, E., Tumwegamire, S., Ceasar, G., Mushi, E., Sichalwe, C., Mtunda, K., Mkamilo, G. and Legg, J., in: Plant Disease, volume 103, number 10, pages 2652-2664, ISSN 0191-2917, 2019. [DOI]
A method for generating virus-free cassava plants to combat viral disease epidemics in Africa, Maruthi, M. N., Whitfield, E. C., Otti, G., Tumwegamire, S., Kanju, E., Legg, J., Mkamilo, G., Kawuki, R., Benesi, I., Zacarias, A., Munga, T., Mwatuni, F. and Mbugua, E.*, in: Physiological and Molecular Plant Pathology, volume 105, pages 77-87, ISSN 0885-5765, 2019. [DOI]
Farmers' perceptions on the causes of cassava root bitterness: a case of konzo-affected Mtwara region, Tanzania, Imakumbili, M. L. E., Semu, E., Semoka, J. M. R., Abass, A. and Mkamilo, G., in: PLoS ONE, volume 14, number 4: e0215527, pages 1-14, ISSN 1932-6203, 2019. [DOI]
2018
Exchanging and managing in-vitro elite germplasm to combat Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) and Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) in eastern and southern Africa, Tumwegamire, S., Kanju, E., Legg, J., Shirima, R. R., Kombo, S., Mkamilo, G., Mtunda, K., Sichalwe, K., Kulembeka, H., Ndyetabula, I., Saleh, H., Kawuki, R., Alicai, T., Adiga, G., Benesi, I., Mhone, A., Zacarias, A., Matsimbe, S. F., Munga, T., Ateka, E., Navangi, L., Maruthi, M. N., Mwatuni, F., Ngundo, G., Mwamgangi, M., Mbugua, E., Ndunguru, J., Rajabu, C. and Mark, D.*, in: Food Security, volume 10, number 2, pages 351-368, ISSN 1876-4517, 2018. [DOI]
2017
QTL mapping for pest and disease resistance in cassava and coincidence of some QTL with introgression regions derived from Manihot glaziovii, Nzuki, I., Katari, M. S., Bredeson, J. V., Masumba, E., Kapinga, F., Salum, K., Mkamilo, G., Shah, T., Lyons, J. B., Rokhsar, D. S., Rounsley, S., Myburg, A. A.* and Ferguson, M., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 8, number 1168, pages 1-15, ISSN 1664-462X, 2017. [DOI]
QTL associated with resistance to cassava brown streak and cassava mosaic diseases in a bi-parental cross of two Tanzanian farmer varieties, Namikonga and Albert, Masumba, E., Kapinga, F., Mkamilo, G., Salum, K., Kulembeka, H., Rounsley, S., Bredeson, J. V., Lyons, J. B., Rokhsar, D. S., Kanju, E., Katari, M. S., Myburg, A. A., van der Merwe, A.* and Ferguson, M., in: Theoretical and Applied Genetics, pages 1-22, ISSN 0040-5752, 2017. [DOI]
2016
Sequencing wild and cultivated cassava and related species reveals extensive interspecific hybridization and genetic diversity, Bredeson, J. V., Lyons, J. B., Prochnik, S., Wu, G. A., Ha, C. M., Edsinger-Gonzales, E., Grimwood, J., Schmutz, J., Rabbi, I. Y., Egesi, C. N., Nauluvula, P., Lebot, V., Ndunguru, J., Mkamilo, G., Bart, R., Setter, T. L., Gleadow, R. M., Kulakow, P., Ferguson, M., Rounsley, S. and Rokhsar, D. S., in: Nature Biotechnology, volume 34, pages 562-570, ISSN 1087-0156, 2016. [DOI]
Taking root (African Cassava Agronomy Initiative): 2016 Annual progress report, Jalloh, A., Pypers, P ., Uzokwe, V. N. E., Kreye, C., Ezei, G., Enesi, R., Haertel, M., Atser, G., Ibe, E., Kabissa, J., Alabi, T. R., Haji, K., Mkamilo, G., Peters, D., Salako, F. K., Oruta, A., Olojede, A. O.* and Vanlauwe, B., International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 2016.
Analysis of interactions between cassava brown streak disease symptom types facilitates the determination of varietal responses and yield losses, Ndyetabula, I., Merumba, S., Jeremiah, S. C., Kasele, S., Mkamilo, G., Kagimbo, F. M. and Legg, J., in: Plant Disease, volume 100, number 7, pages 1388-1396, ISSN 0191-2917, 2016. [DOI]
High-throughput multiplex real-time PCR assay for the simultaneous quantification of DNA and RNA viruses infecting cassava plants, Otti, G., Bouvaine, S., Kimata, B., Mkamilo, G., Kumar, P. L., Tomlins, K. and Maruthi, M. N., in: Journal of Applied Microbiology, volume 120, number 5, pages 1346-1356, ISSN 1364-5072, 2016. [DOI]
2015
High-resolution linkage map and chromosome-scale genome assembly for cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) from 10 populations, International Cassava Genetic Map Consortium, (ICGMC), Alaba, O. A., Bredeson, J. V., Egesi, C. N., Ezuma, W., Ezenwaka, L., Ferguson, M., Ha, C. M., Hall, M., Herselman, L., Ikpan, A., Kafiriti, E., Kanju, E., Kapinga, F., Karugu, A., Kawuki, R. S., Kimata, B., Kimurto, P., Kulakow, P., Kulembeka, H., Kusolwa, P., Lyons, J. B., Masumba, E., van de Merwe, A., Mkamilo, G., Myburg, A. A., Nwaogu, A., Nzuki, I., Olasanmi, B., Okogbenin, E., Owuoche, J. O., Pariyo, A., Prochnik, S., Rabbi, I. Y., Rokhsar, D. S., Rounsley, S., Salum, K., Shuaibu, K. S., Sichalwe, C. and Stephen, M.*, in: G3: Genes Genomes Genetics, volume 5, number 1, pages 133-144, ISSN 2160-1836, 2015. [DOI]
Mapping of QTL associated with resistance to Cassava Brown Streak and Mosaic Diseases in outcrossing cassava cultivars locally cultivated in Tanzania: proceeding (poster), Masumba, E., van der Merwe, A., Myburg, Z., Kapinga, F., Kasele, S., Kulembeka, H., Mkamilo, G.*, Rounsley, S., Prochnik, S., Kanju, E. and Ferguson, M., Plant & Animal Genome, 2015.
The dynamics and environmental influence on interactions between cassava brown streak disease and the Whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, Jeremiah, S., Ndyetabula, I., Mkamilo, G., Haji, S., Muhanna, M., Chuwa, C., Kasele, S., Bouwmeester, H., Ijumba, J. N. and Legg, J., in: Phytopathology, volume 105, number 5, pages 646-655, ISSN 0031-949X, 2015. [DOI]
2014
Enhanced utilization of biotechnology research and development innovations in Eastern and Central Africa for agro-ecological intensification, Masiga, C. W., Mugoya, C., Ali, R., Mohamed, A, Osama, S., Ngugi, A., Kiambi, D., de Villiers, S., Ngugi, K., Niyibigira, T., Tesfamichel, A., Machuka, J., Oduor, R., Runo, S., Adam, R., Matheka, J., Bedada, L., Seth, M, Kuria, E., Ndirigwe, J., Ndolo, P., Muthamia, Z., Nasona, B., Ntimpirangeza, M., Tsegaye, E., Desterio, N., Ogero, K., Mburugu, G., Mukasa, S., Kim, D., Ferguson, M., Mneney, E., Nsubuga, E., Rishurimuhirwa, T., Byamugisha, D., Wamatsembe, I., Nzuki, I., Mkamilo, G., Kimata, B.* and Ketema, S., pages 97-104, chapter 8, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-07661-4, 2014. [DOI]
2013
Successful innovations and lessons learnt in cassava improvement and deployment by IITA in Eastern African Region, Ntawuruhunga, P., Dixon, A., Kanju, E., Ssemakula, G., Okechukwu, R., Whyte, J., Obiero, H., Bigirimana, S., Gashaka, G., Lukombo, S., Mkamilo, G., Ndyetabula, I., Tata-Hangy, W., Otim Okello, F. and Schofield, J., in: African Journal of Root and Tuber Crops, volume 10, number 1, pages 41-54, ISSN 1118-2075, 2013.
Genetic diversity of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) landraces and cultivars from southern, eastern and central Africa, Kawuki, R. S., Herselman, L., Labuschagne, M., Nzuki, I., Ralimanana, I., Bidiaka, M., Kanyange, M. C., Gashaka, G., Masumba, E., Mkamilo, G., Gethi, J., Wanjala, B., Zacarias, A.*, Madabula, F. and Ferguson, M., in: Plant Genetic Resources: Characterization and Utilization, volume 11, number 2, pages 170-181, ISSN 1479-2621, 2013. [DOI]
Progress in the development of clean seed systems for cassava, Legg, J., Yabeja, J. W., Shirima, R. R., Mtunda, K., Mwakitwange, F., Ndyetabula, I., Mkamilo, G., Magige, S.*, Good, L. and Kanju, E., Abstract, in the book of abstracts and programme of the 12th Triennial Symposium of International Society for Tropical Root Crops-Africa Branch (ISTRC-AB), 30 - 5, October, Alisa Hotel, Accra, Ghana, 2013.
Mapping the regional epidemiology of cassava viruses in east and central Africa, Legg, J., Bouwmeester, H., Shirima, R. R., Jeremiah, S., Ndyetabula, I., Obiero, H., Mkamilo, G., Bigirimana, S., Gashaka, G., Tata-Hangy, K., Okao-Okuja, G., Alicai, T.* and Kumar, P. L., Abstract, P. 127 in the Book of Abstracts of the 12th International Plant Virus Epidemiology Symposium, 28 January to 1 February 2013, the Ngurdoto Mountain Lodge, Arusha, Tanzania, 2013.
2012
Surveillance approaches for cassava viruses in East and Central Africa, Legg, J., Shirima, R. R., Jeremiah, S. C., Ndyetabula, I., Obiero, H., Mkamilo, G., Bigirimana, S., Gashaka, G., Tata-Hangy, W., Okao-Okuja, G., Obonyo, R., Bouwmeester, H. and Kumar, P. L., Abstract, SP05-11 (SP11-06) in Program and Abstracts, Second Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21-II). June 18-22, 2012, Kampala, Uganda, 2012.
Diallel analysis of field resistance to brown streak disease in cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) landraces from Tanzania, Kulembeka, H., Ferguson, M., Herselman, L., Kanju, E., Mkamilo, G., Masumba, E., Fregene, M.* and Labuschagne, M.*, in: Euphytica, volume 187, number 2, pages 277-288, ISSN 0014-2336, 2012. [DOI]
Use of genomic tools to combat cassava brown streak disease in Africa, Kulembeka, H., Rabbi, I. Y., Mkamilo, G., Fregene, M.* and Ferguson, M., Abstract, in Program and Abstracts, Second Scientific Conference of the Global Cassava Partnership for the 21st Century (GCP21-II). June 18-22, Kampala, Uganda., 2012.
2011
Variation in qualitative and quantitative traits of cassava germplasm from selected national breeding programmes in sub-Saharan Africa, Kawuki, R. S., Ferguson, M., Labuschagne, M., Herselman, L., Orone, J., Ralimanana, I., Bidiaka, M., Lukombo, S., Kanyange, M. C., Gashaka, G., Mkamilo, G., Gethi, J. and Obiero, H.*, in: Field Crops Research, volume 122, number 2, pages 151-156, ISSN 0378-4290, 2011. [DOI]
Comparing the regional epidemiology of the cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak virus pandemics in Afriica, Legg, J., Jeremiah, S., Obiero, H., Maruthi, M. N., Ndyetabula, I., Okao-Okuja, G., Bouwmeester, H., Bigirimana, S., Tata-Hangy, W., Gashaka, G., Mkamilo, G., Alicai, T. and Kumar, P. L., in: Virus Research, volume 159, pages 161-170, ISSN 0168-1702, 2011.
2010
A tale of two epidemics: the contrasting dynamics of cassava mosaic and cassava brown streak diseases in East Africa, Legg, J., Jeremiah, S., Obiero, H., Maruthi, M. N., Ndyetabula, I., Okao-Okuja, G., Kim, D., Bouwmeester, H., Bigirimana, S., Tata-Hangy, W., Gashaka, G., Mkamilo, G., Alicai, T. and Kumar, P. L., Abstract: PVEN-IPVEN Symposium, on exploiting agricultural and natural ecosystems, June 20-24, Cornell, Ithaca, New York, 2010.
Cassava disease surveillance surveys 2009: mapping report, Legg, J., Bouwmeester, H., Bigirimana, S., Tata-Hangy, W., Obiero, H., Gashaka, G., Mkamilo, G., Ndyetabula, I., Jeremiah, S.* and Alicai, T.*, 2010.
Cassava disease survellance surveys 2009: mapping report, Tanzania, Bouwmeester, H., Legg, J., Ndyetabula, I., Jeremiah, S. and Mkamilo, G.*, 2010.
The dual pandemic of cassava virus diseases in East and Central Africa: epidemiological perspectives, Legg, J., Jeremiah, S., Ndyetabula, I., Obiero, H., Mkamilo, G.*, Akhwale, M., Bouwmeester, H., Kim, D., Maruthi, M. N. and Kumar, P. L., Abstract, 2010.
Cassava brown streak disease: another threat to cassava production in the lake zone of Tanzania, Ndyetabula, I., Jeremiah, S., Mkamilo, G., Merumba, S., Chuwa, C.*, Kasele, I., Legg, J. and Bouwmeester, H., Abstract presented at the International Cassava Brown Streak Disease Workshop. Entebbe, Uganda, 5-7 May, 2010.
Use of genomic tools to combat cassava brown streak disease in Africa, Kulembeka, H., Rabbi, I. Y., Mkamilo, G., Fregene, M.* and Ferguson, M., Abstract presentation, 2010.
Application of molecular marker-assisted selection in breeding for improved farmer/market preferred cassava varieties in Tanzania, Kullaya, A., Mkamilo, G., Mtunda, K., Kulembeka, H., Masumba, E., Marandu, E., Kanju, E., Ferguson, M., Ospina, C., Marin, E. J., Santos, L. G., Barrera, E., Morante, N., Ceballos, H., Jarvis, A., Tohme, J. and Fregene, M.*, in: Root and tuber crops for poverty alleviation through science and technology for sustainable development: proceedings of the 10th symposium of ISTRC-AB held from 8-12 October, 2007 in Maputo, Mozambique, pages 324-331, ISTRC-AB, 2010.
Statistical evidence linking the zigzag stem habit with tolerance to cassava brown streak disease, Kanju, E., Mkamilo, G.*, Mgoo, V. and Ferguson, M., in: Roots Newsletter, volume 12, number 2, pages 4-6, 2010.
Recently released cassava varieties in the lake zone of Tanzania, Mkamilo, G., Ndyetabula, I., Jeremiah, S., Merumba, S., Kibura, J., Karugaba, R., Chirimi, B., Bagambisa, C., Milala, P., Chuwa, C., Ngendello, T., Legg, J., Kanju, E. and Ntawuruhunga, P., in: Roots Newsletter, volume 12, number 2, pages 11-12, 2010.