Dr. Jimmy Moses Tindamanyire
- Faculty of Science
- Department of Biological Sciences
- jmtindamanyire@kab.ac.ug | tindajm@gmail.com
- +256776644488
- PhD. Biotech (QUT); MSc. Crop Sci (MAK); M. Biosafety (UNIVPM); BSc. Agric (MAK)
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Jimmy M. Tindamanyire, PhD is a seasoned researcher with over 15 years of experience in research including having previously led multi-disciplinary teams under the Biodiversity and Biotechnology Programme at Uganda’s National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO).
Tindamanyire’s experience spans plant biotechnology, microbial and plant genetic transformation, gene cloning, molecular biology, tissue culture and compliance with regulatory and biosafety standards, biodiversity conservation and utilisation working stationed at the National Agricultural Research Organisation. Specialising in the conservation, characterisation and utilisation of plant genetic resources, Tindamanyire addresses food security, agricultural and environmental challenges across Uganda and the region. He has led strategic banana biotechnology and biodiversity-related projects in collaboration with regional and international partners including academia to improve banana production, focusing on pest and disease resistance, biofortification, and nutritional enhancement and most recently genome editing in the East African highland banana (Matooke).
Tindamanyire’s work is central to advancing sustainable agricultural practices, boosting food security, and enhancing the agro-industrial potential of the region. Tindamanyire has been instrumental in mentoring young scientists, contributing to the development of the next generation of experts in biodiversity and biotechnology. This passion has led me to chase this dream at Kabale University.
Research literally works can be found at https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=kObVJyEAAAAJ
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3686-7998
Qualifications
PhD (Biotechnology) – Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia;
Master of Science Crop Science (Plant Biotechnology) – Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda;
Masters in Biosafety (Plant Biotechnology) – Marche Polytechnic University, Ancona, Italy;
Bachelor of Science Agriculture (Crop Science) – Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Research Interests
- Plant biotechnology, Molecular biology, and plant tissue culture – advancing innovative techniques for crop improvement, regeneration, and propagation.
- Plant Genetic Resources – collection, conservation, characterisation, and sustainable utilisation of Uganda’s and region’s rich biodiversity.
- Crop production constraints – developing science-driven processes and products to address pests, diseases, abiotic stresses, and low-yield traits especially in the face of climate change.
- Trait enhancement – improving crop productivity, quality, and resilience to meet industrial and market demands.
- Food, nutrition, and income security – translating research into practical solutions for vulnerable subsistence farming and trading communities in Uganda and her neighbours.
- Value chain development – strengthening plant genetic resource-based value chains in Uganda and the region for enhanced livelihoods and regional trade.
- Biodiversity-industry linkages – bridging research, academia, and industry to generate high impact-oriented agricultural solutions and innovations.
Publications
Projects
Supervision
1: Mr. Frank Kalungi (MSc Biochemistry candidate registered at Makerere University). Defended viva voce. Research topic: Establishing a CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing System in the East African Highland Banana.
2: Mr. Geresemu Omuut (MSc Molecular Biology registered at Makerere University). Defended proposal and research ongoing. Research topic: Over-expression of Musa balbisiana Genes Confers Enhanced Resistance to Banana Xanthomonas Wilt Disease in Cooking Bananas.