OUR FELLOWS
Kajuga Nsamira Joëlle’s current area of study is a project involving tree tomato (Cyphomandra betacea), a popular fruit in Rwanda, but one that is challenging to cultivate due to viral and fungal diseases. Her project is identifying, mapping, and managing these diseases.
“I am interested in plant diagnosis and identification of pathogens using visual examination and biological, serological, and molecular methods,” explains Joëlle.
I am interested in plant diagnosis and identification of pathogens using visual examination and biological, serological, and molecular methods,” explains Joëlle. “Epidemiology is also a major focus, because it helps us in the surveillance and successful management of crop diseases.
Field of Research
Plant diagnosis and pathogen identification using visual examination, biological, serological, and molecular methods.