CURRICULUM VITAE GERARD MAJJELLA MUTUMBA, Bsc with Educ

CURRICULUM VITAE GERARD MAJJELLA MUTUMBA, BSc with Educ. (Hon.); PhD ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (BOTANY) 1. BIODATA:

Name : Gerald Majella Mutumba Nationality : Uganda Marital Status : Married Children : 6 Contacts PO BOX 4513, Kampala

Phone : 256 776 318 094 Email : [email protected], [email protected] Faculty of science Kabale University

2. UNIVERSITY EDUCATION: INSTITUTE DATE AWARD University of Dar – Es – Salaam 1974 – 1977 B.Sc. With Education, (Botany & Zoology) University College of Wales 1978 – 1982 PhD (Botany) At Aberystwyth, Dyfed.UK

3. WORKING EXPERIENCE: Rank / Title Place / Institute Date Associate Professor Department of Botany Sept. 2006 – present Makerere University Deputy Dean Faculty of Science Jan. 200 – Jan. 2006 Makerere University. Senior Lecturer Makerere University Oct.1998 – Sept. 2008. Lecturer Makerere University July 1987 – Oct. 1988 Factory Operative Cow and Gates, Wells, UK Jan, 1987 – July 1987 Research Assistant Twyfords Plant Labs, UK Feb. 1985 – Jan 1986 Insurance Broker GA Associate, UK June 1982 - 1982 – 1985.

4. TEACHING EXPERIENCE: July 1987 – Present Undergraduate Courses: Growth and Redevelopment of Flowering plants Environment Education Seed Biology Tree Nursery Management Introduction to Plant Functions Plant Propagation and Cultivation Cell Biology Plant Tissue Culture. Science Education Research Methodology Bioethics

OTHERS: 1) Supervision of School Teaching Practice (1990 to date) 2) Coordinator B.Sc. External Degree (2000 to date) 3) Plant Energy Relations 4) Plant Tissues Culture 5) Plant Growth and Development

Postgraduate Courses: 1) Plant Growth and Development 2) Plant Tissue Culture. 3) Plant Energetics 4) Physiology of Growth and Crop Yield

Supervision of Postgraduate students: MASTERS STUDENTS 1. Rose Badaza: MSc (Botany) Research on Diversity and Abundance of ferns in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Submitted and graduated in 1995 2. Charles Twesigye: Msc (Botany) Research on Weevil resistance in selected sweet potato varieties ( Ipomea batatas ) submitted and graduated in 1997 3. John Tabuti: Msc (Botany) Research on Calcium partitioning in the water hyacinth ( Eichornia crassipes) in Lake Victoria. Submitted and graduated in 2000. 4. Betty Pacutho Udongo (Mrs) Msc (Botany) Research on The effect of calcium and ethylene gas on ripening tomatoes (Lycospercon esculentum) Submitted and graduated in 2000. 5. B.J.M Nyangababo (Mrs) Msc (Botany) Research on effect wood ash on the growth and yield of beans (Phaseolus vulgaris l.) and Soya beans ( Glycine max L ) .Graduated in 1999. 6. Priver Namanya Msc (Botany) Research on callus initiation from male flowers of Musa .Submitted and graduated in 2002. 7. Samukoya Clara Msc (Botany) Research on Potential of the cell cycle gene cyclin D in the transformation efficiency of bananas. Submitted and graduated in 2011. 8. Sharlotte Natukunda Msc (Botany) On-going research on the Maturity indices in edible plantain (2012) submitted 9. Lilian Nangozi: Msc ( Botany) on-going research SUPERVISION AT KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY-2018 10. Catherine Kusiima-Msc –Environment : UnplannedUrban settlements and environment effects in Kampala

11.Lydia Toe : Msc Environment-Waste disposal municipal strategies in Monrovia,Liberia

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PhD STUDENTS 1. Sekabira Kassim (Botany) Research on Heavy metals in urban drainage systems and wetlands: The case of Nakivubo Channel, Kampala .Submitted and graduated in 2012 2. Jamil Ssenku: Potential of trees in Phytoremediation: a case study of Kasese waste land.( 2011-2015) 3. Anne Lilian Nakafeero: Study of water relations of the selected multipurpose trees ( 2012-) 2

VISITING LECTURESHIP 1. National University of Rwanda, Butare, July – Oct. 1995: Cell Biology. 2. Kigali Institute of Science and Technology, Rwanda, Jan. – Oct. 2006: Histology 3. Senior Fulbright lecturer at State University of Colorado, Fort Collins, USA, Feb. 2000

5. EXPERTISE IN DESIGN OF DEGREE TEACHING PROGRAMS-Makerere University 2005- 2017 I have participated in the initiation and deign of the following programmers: i. Bachelor of Science (External) ii. Bachelor of Science (Continuing studies) iii. Bachelor of Science (Ethno botany) iv. Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology) v. Bachelor of Biotechnology. vi. Bachelor of Science in Herbarium Techniques, Museums, and Botanic Gardens ( Chair 2013) vii. Master of Science ( Botany) viii. Master of Science ( Ethno Botany) ix. Master of Science (Conservation Biology) x. Master of Sciences in Plant Physiology ( Chair 2013) KABALE UNIVERSITY 2019- Bachelor of Science-Botany

6. RESEARCH AREAS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES: 1. Arbuscular Mycorrhiza Fungi 2. Below Ground Biodiversity 3. Restoration Ecology 4. Tissue culture of Higher Plants.

Awards and Fellowships Award / Fellowship Place Date 1. Doctorate Fellowship, University of Wales, UK Oct.1978 – May 1982 2. DAAD Scholar University of Bielefeld, March – July 1997 3. Senior Fulbright Scholar Longwood Gardens and Sept 1999- October 2000 University of Delaware, USA Research Prize Award: ASARECA AWARD for Research Excellence for Banana male flower Somatic embryogenesis: Namanya, P MJ. Magambo, G.M. Mutumba and I. Tushemerire East Africa Crop Science Journal 45, 12 (1) 54 – 49, 2004.

7. RESEARCH GRANTS: 1993 NUFU Small Grant. 1995 Makerere University Research Grant. 2000 [email protected] District Grant 2003 Sida Small Research Grant 2009 Millennium Science Initiative 2018 World Bank Nanotechnology Seed Grant 8. MEMBERSHIP ON UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES Name of Committee Period Examination Coordinator, Department of Botany Oct.1990 – Oct.1995 3

Finance Committee, Department of Botany Oct.1990 Botanic Gardens & Herbarium, (Chairman) Sept. 2001 – Sept.2005 Faculty of Science Vehicles Committee Jan. 2000 Stores and Equipment, Depart Botany Jan.2007 Staff Development, Department of Botany Jan. 2000 New Programs Committee, Department of Botany Jan. 2007

9. CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS a) Papers Presented:  Supervision of Post Graduate students, Makerere University, Kampala, June 2003.  I@ Mak Workshop on Development in Soroti and Kasese District, 2001.  NUFU Workshop on Ecology for Sustainable Development, 2001.  A preliminary comparative study of consumptive water use in banana cultivars. NUFU Conference, Nov. 1995.  The ethylene status in developing cotyledons of Phaseolus vulgaris L. The Third Science Meeting for East and Central Africa, Makerere University, Uganda , Sep. 1993.  Ethylene binding sites in P vulgar is in developing cotyledons. First Crop Science Conference for Southern Africa, 1993.  Biotechnology: A Uganda Experience. The African Biotechnology Symposium 17 – 2 1 February, Nairobi, Kenya, 1992.  Problems of Teaching Cell – Biology, First Workshop on Cell Biology, Makerere University, 1992.

b) Training Workshops Attended: 1. Millennium Science Initiative World Bank Project Closing Procedures Seminar Uganda National Council of Science and Technology. 4th – 8th March 2012, Collin Hotel, Mukono. Uganda. 2. Invasive Species Workshop CABI international, 16th – 17th November 2011 Entebbe Country Hotel, Uganda. 3. Business – like Mindset in Researchers and Innovators sponsored by Uganda National Council of Science and Technology, Silver Springs Hotel Kampala, 6th – 10th June, 2011. 4. Natural Products; Makerere University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Workshop. 29th April 2011. Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala 5. Makerere University Gender Communication Strategy April 2nd 2009. Gender mainstreaming of Makerere University Curriculum, March 30 2009 scholarly writing and Communication skills workshop, school of Graduate Studies, Makerere University, Jan 2007. 6. UNEP/GEF BGBD Training Workshop on Arbuscular Mycorrhiza & Ectomycorrhiza. Fungi characterization at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, India, March 14th – 28th – 2005. 7. 2004 National Stakeholders Workshop on Invasive alien species, April 20th NARO 8. Entebbe, Uganda. 9. 2003 Makerere University Certificate in Information Technology 10. 2002 April 24th, Training Workshop on Teaching Skills and Learning, School of Education, Makerere University. 11. 1998 Training Workshop in Botanic Gardens management, hosted by the National Museums of Kenya, Nairobi, 22-23 July. 12. 1998 Training Workshop in Bryologist and Tropical Cryptogams, Kibale Biological Field Station, 22 – 30 January, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. 13. 1997 DANIDA Ethics Workshop, Makerere University 10 – 22 January

14. 1994 Sumer school of immunology and infectious Diseases: PCR operation. 1 – 8 August. 15. 1993 Training Workshop in Modern Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering University of Zimbabwe, 6 – 20 December.

16. 1988 ABN Internal Training Center in Tissue Culture, 2- 15 October, University of Nigeria Nsukka. Nigeria.

c) Conference, Workshops and Seminars Attended 1. Government of Uganda Biotechnology Conference,2018 2 International Research and Innovations Dissemination Conference, Makerere University and Embassy of Sweden, April 20-21 2015 Hotel Africana,2015 Kampala 3 The CFK Higher Education ,Science ,Technology and Innovation 2012 International Conference 12th-16th November 2012,Speke /Commonwealth Resort Munyonyo 4 Biodiversity and Medicinal plants Joint Conference, Makerere University Kampala, Uganda, Oct. 2006. 5 First Africa Conference on Edible and Medicinal mushrooms. Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, Oct. 2006. 6 2005 Botany plants science Conference, Makerere University, March 2005; 2005: Procurement training workshop for University management, Makerere University. 7 2003 March 1, Writer Workshop, Department of Distance Education, Makerere University. 8 2002 UNESCO Science Day, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda. 9 2002 NARO Workshop on Needs and Priorities in Agricultural Biotechnology, Hotel Africana Kampala 9 April 2002, 10 2002 writers Workshop Department of Distance Education, Makerere University, Tutors Workshop, March 1st 11 2001 Writers workshop Department of Distance Education, Makerere University, 1. 1999 the African Studies Association Conference, Philadelphia November 11 – 14 USA. 2. 1999 The American Association of Botanic Garden Associations. Conference Harvard University, October 22 – 24. 3. 1994 WWWF – Makerere University Institute of Environment and Natural Resources postgraduate Training Supervision. Makerere University Field Biological station 6 – 9 May. 4. 1993 the first crop science for East, central and South Africa Makerere University. 5. 1992 the first Triennial Symposium of the International Society of plant Root Crops – Africa Branch. The International Conference Center, Kampala, Uganda November 22 – 28. 6. 1991 The First workshop on problems of Teaching Cell- Biology, Makerere University Kampala Uganda. 7. The first science conference on food and agriculture, Kampala, Uganda December 7 – 10.

10. PUBLICATIONS. BOOK CHAPTER: K.Sekabira, H Oryem-Origa, Basamba T.A, Mutumba G and Kakudidi E. February 2012 The effect of sediment grain size on the distribution of heavy metals in urban stream. ISBN 978953307-962-2

PUBLISHED BOOKS: IN PRINT 1. Mutumba GM and Kalema Alex (2015) The Royal Lake in Uganda .In print: Omnia Scriptum-Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany.Pp250- eBOOK

2. Mutumba GM and Wasswa Sadic Babyesiza (2015) The aquatic environment of Lake Wamala of Mityana,Uganda In print:Omnia Scriptum-Lambert Academic Publishing,Germany- Pps 250 –eBOOK PUBLISHED 3. Mutumba GM and Kisembo (2013) Conservation of the Natural Resources in Uganda’ ISBN 978-3-659-2719-8 Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany. Pp361-e BOOK

PUBLISHED PAPERS 1. Mutumba GM and Patrick Odongo : Effects of Weeds on Yield in Upland and Lowland Rice Growing systems , Uganda: Journal of Agriculture and Biodiversity Research Vol 4, Issue 1 pp 1-8 May 2015 2. Agaba Bosco,Hope Ninsiima,Juliet Mutanda,Victor Musiime,Cissy Kityo,Joseph Mpagi,Gerald M Mutumba,Paul Okello,Joshua Kayiwa:Rotavirus Infection In HIV-1 infected individuals at urban HIV/AIDS Trearment Center In Kampala,Uganda, Journal of Advances In Biomedical StudiesVol 1, No1 April 2014 3. Samukoya Clara,Mutumba Gerard ,Nanteza Anne and Tushemereirwe Wilberforce 2012 Arabidopsis and Musa cyclin D2 genes expressed in banana ( Cv Sukaali Ndiizi-AAB) enhances regeneration efficiency. African Journal of Biotechnology 4. K. Sekabira; H. Oryem – Origa; T.A. Basamba; G. Mutumba and E. Kakudidi.2011.Heavy Metal Assessment and Water Quality Values in the Urban Stream and Rain Water. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Tech. 7 (4), 759 – 770. 5. K. Sekabira, H. Oryem-Origa, T.A. Basamba, G. Mutumba AND E.Kakudidi Application of Algae in Biomonitoring and Phytoexcretion of Heavy metal contamination in Urban Stream Water. Int. J. Environ. Sci. Tech. 8 (1) 115 – 128. Winter 2011, ISSN: 1735 – 1472. 6. K Sekabira, H. Oryem- – Origa, G. Mutumba, E. Kakudidi and T.A. Basasamba,. 2011. Heavy Metal Phytoremediation by Commelina bengalensis (L) and Cynodon dactylon (L) growing in urban stream sediments. International Journal of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Vol. 3 (8) pp 133 – 142, August 2011, ISSN – 2141 7. K.Sekabira,K.Oryem-Origa,H. Basamba ,T.A. Mutumba G. and Kakudidi ,E.2013 Heavy metal Bio-concentration and Translocations in Cultivars Grown in urban wetland soils.(In Press) 8. K.Sekabira, H.Oryem – Origa ; T.A. Basamba ; G. Mutumba; E. Kakudidi (2010) Assessment of Heavy Metal pollution in the Urban Stream Sediments and its Tributaries. Intern. Journal of Environmental Science and Technology. 7 (3) Quarterly Publication ISSN 435 – 446. (Iran) . 9. Twesigye C. Mutumba GM: 2005 Weevil Resistance in Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas (L) LAM) varieties in Uganda. The Uganda journal Vol.50, 10. Namanya P. Magambo M.J. Mutumba GM, Tushemereirwe J, Somatic Embryogenesis of immature male flowers of the East Africa Highland Banana East Africa Crop Science Journal March Vol. 12.No.1 2004. 11. Twesigye C. Mutumba GM: water stress tolerance in selected sweet potato (Ipomea batatas ) LAM) varieties in Uganda. The Uganda Society Journal Vol 49 December. 2003. 12. Mbaherekire B.J, Oryem – Origa H. Kashambuzi J Mutumba GM, Nyangababo JT. (2003) Elemental Composition of (Phaseolus vulgaris L) and Soy Bean (Glycine max L.) Grown On Wood Ash amended soil. Bull of Enviromental Toxicology, 81 7 – 823 Vol 70 13. S.Serani, Mutumba GM, H. Kiryose, J.Lamtoo and Okwakol M: impact of land use change on the Diversity and Abundance of Mycorrhiza in Mabira Forest Ecosystem, Uganda. Proceedings of the International Conference on Below Ground Biodiversity, Brazil, 9th March. 2005 7

14. Nabulo G, Oryem – Origa, Mutumba G M.; Kashambuzi JTK 2004: Community Mobilization for Promotion of Urban food Production and Environmental Health. 15. Tabuti JRS, Oryem – Origa H, Mutumba GM and Kashambuzi, (1998) JTK partitioning of soluble calcium in the water hyacinth (Eichornia crasspes solms) in Lake Victoria, Uganda. Botanica Acta, Vol. 111, No. 4 August. 16. Kowallik, W., Thiemann, M; Yi, H, Mutumba GM, Beerman, L Broer, D Grotjahann(1998) Complete sequence of Glycolytic Enzymes in the mycorrhizal Basidiomycete, Suillus Bovinus Z Naturaforsh. 53c pg 818 – 827 17. Mutumba, GM. And Hall, M.A.: (1994) Studies on ethylene endogenous levels; Emanation and partitioning of 14C2H4 in cotyledons of Phaseolus vulgaris L. Africa Journal of Crop Science. Vol. 2 No. 1 pp 93 – 97. 18. Mutumba, G. M.: (1993) Changing the University Curriculum: Is it necessary? 19. Makerere University Convocation Journal 20. Mutumba, G. M.: (1992) Biotechnology: A Uganda Experience: Proceedings of the AFRTICAN Regional Symposium on Biotechnology for Rapid Development. Nairobi, Kenya, February 17 – 21. 21. Mutumba GM (1985) the Environment Question. Durning Hall London UK 22. Savidge, R., Wareing, P.F., Mutumba, G.M.C. (1983) Gas Chromotography Mass Spectroscopy Identification of Amino – Cyclo – Propane – 1- carbonxyclic acid in compression wood vascular cambium of Pinus contorta Doubl. Plant Physiology (1983) 7, 434, - 436. 23. Mutumba, GM. (1982) PEthylene compartmentation in Higher Plants. Ph.D Thesis University College of Wales Aberystwyth, Dyfed, Penglais, Wales. 24. Mutumba GM: (1981) Development Priorities for Uganda .University College of Wales, Aberytwyth, Wales UK 25. .Hall, M.A., Acaster, M.A.; Bengochea, T.B., Dodds, J.H.; Evans, D.E.; Jones, F.F.; Jeri, P.H Mutumba GM.; (1979) Niepel, B.: Proceeding of the 10th International Conference on Growth Substances, Madison, Wisconsin.

CONTRIBUTION TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND REPORTS 1. Ojara Franscis Mwaka and Mutumba GM (2011): Effects of Selected Substrates on Oyster Mushroom: A case study of the Productivity in Pece Division,Gulu District. Makerere University 2. Nakangu Juliet and Mutumba GM (2011) Effects of organic inputs on growth and yield of cabbage ( Brassica Oleracea var.capitata alta) Makerere University. 3. Asiimire Mariat and Mutumba GM ( 2011)Assesment of the above ground cover on Arbuscular Mycorrhiza fungi spore abundance and Diversity at Makerere compus.Makerere University 4. Akello Elizabeth and Mutumba GM ( 2012): Alleviation of malnutrition in children: a case study of indigenous foods in KBBS,Ngora District. Makerere University 5. Chelangat Kenneth and Mutumba GM ( 2012): Impact of soil erosion : A case study of Benet Parish.Makerere University 6. Kasozi Herbert and Mutumba GM ( 2012)Utilisation of Bukasa Kirinya wetland by adjacent communities Makerere University 7. Nakanwagi Specioza Munaka and Mutumba (GM 2012) The diversity and uses of plants in degrarded wetlands: A case study of Mayanja Wetland

8. R.O.Odeke and G. Mutumba (2010) Effects of stress in Tomato in Plants (Lycoperscon esculentum L) Makerere University, Uganda 9. Nampera, R. and G. Mutumba (2010): Effect of industrialization and human settlement on Lumpewo Wetland, Kajjansi – Kitende, Wakiso district Makerere University. 8

10. S. B.Wasswa and G. Mutumba: (20110) Human Influence on the aquatic environment on Lake Wamala, Mityana District. Makerere University, Uganda. 11. O. Abisoberwa and G. Mutumba: (2010) A comparative study of the germination capacity of the Cape Goose Berry ( Physalis peruviana) under laboratory and selected field conditions. Makerere University, Uganda. 12. N. Kabanguka and G. Mutumba: (2010) tree planting awareness in relation to environmental conservation: the case of Kasiiso Village, Luweero district. Makerere University, Uganda. 13. S. Olowo and G. Mutumba: (2010) An assessment of the effect of above ground cover on the arbascular mycorrhiza fungi spore abundance at Makerere campus. Makerere University, Uganda. 14. A. Kalema and G. Mutumba: (2010) Effects of Industrialization and Human Settlement on the man – made Kabaka’s lake at Kampala district. Makerere University. Uganda. 15. Mudoola, T and Mutumba G.M.(2009) the invasive characteristics of Brussonetia pypfera (LX) in Jinja District, Uganda. Makerere University, Uganda. 16. Okwi. J.B. and Mutumba G.M. (2009) the effects of flood on health and agriculture in Ngora country – Kumi. Makerere University, Uganda. 17. Mukembe, G. and Mutumba G.M. (2009) the assessment of mjycorrhiza effect on plant growth and development in tissue culture Banana plant growth and development in tissue culture Banana pantlets. Makerere University Uganda. 18. Kakigozi, S. and Mutumba, G.M. (2009) Assessment of effects of herbicides on earth worm abundance and biomass in Mukono district. Makerere University, Uganda. 19. Babugo, Y and Mutumba G.M. (2009) An inventory of medicinal plants used for ante- natal and post natal care. Makerere University, Uganda. 20. Mwogeza H and Mutumba G.M: (2009) Status of the aquatic quality of Walumbe stream, Jinja. Makerere University, Uganda. 21. Karugaba, B. E and Mutumba, G.M, (2009) Frequency and invasion of oxalis in relation to selected adopted factors in Kalunga Ishongororo Town Council, Ibanda District. Makerere University, Uganda. 22. Nzigu F.X. and Mutumba G.M (2009) the impact of human activities on Bulawe Central Forest Reserve in Hoima Distric. Makerere University, Uganda. 23. Kimani E. B. ,Mutumba G.M. (2009) Impact of Human Activities on wetland in Kampla. A case stduty of Bwaise Lubigi wetland in Kawempe Division. Makerere University, Uganda. 24. Turamyomwe Odomaro and Mutumba G.M (2009) Impact of Human activities on wetland in Kampala: A case study of Lubigi wetland in Kawempe Division. Makerere University, Uganda. 25. Naminya, S. Mutumba G.M (2009) under utilization of food plants in Nimbi parish Zirobwe, sub – country, Luweero District. Makerere University, Uganda. 26. Rutindo A. and Mutumba G.M: (2008). Student’s knowledge on environmental issues and problems: A case study of the Faculty of Technology and Social Science of Makerere University. Makerere University, Uganda 27. Nambi H, Walaita S. and Mutumba G.M. (2008) the relationship between the time of harvest and the germination percentage of Measopsis Eminii. Makerere University, Uganda. 28. Iden J. and Mutumba G.M: ( 2008 ) Conservation Activities of the Beach Management Unit at Kasenyi Fish Landing site, lake Victoria. Makerere University, Uganda. 29. Arunda O.M. and Mutumba G.M. (2008) Community Enviromental Health and Ecological Sanitation Status at Kakungu Village, Wakiso Uganda. Makerere University, Uganda.

30. Kabano P. nad Mutumba G.M. ( 2008): Lubigi wetland status, Kampala, Uganda. Makerere University, Uganda 31. Luyombya M. Ssekimoko F. and Mutumba G.M: (2007) Effect of PH on growth and colonization of different banana plant parts by xanthomonas vasiconas pvmusaccarum. Makerere University, Uganda. 32. Nalumansi F.and Mutumba GM: (2007) Medicinal plants of Kamuli District: Makerere University 33. Kato G. and Mutumba GM (2006) Medicinal plants of Bushenyi District. Makerere University, Uganda. 34. Orishaba P. and Mutumba GM (2006) Medicinal plants of Rwampala County Makerere University, Uganda. 35. Busuulwa M and Mutumba GM: Medicinal plants for expectant mothers in Kazi. Makerere University, Uganda. 36. Proceedings of the Uganda National Association for Community and Occupational Health (UNACOH) Kampala, Uganda September 19 -20 2002 37. Oloya M and Mutumba GM (2002) seed Germination factors of selected species. Makerere University, Uganda. 38. Ziwa E and Mutumba GM: (2201) effect of heavy Metals on Lemna species. Makerere University, Uganda. 39. Lamwaka P and Mutumba GM (2001) regeneration of shoots from scalps MSc, Makerere University, Uganda

11. BOOKS / MANUALS 1) Mutumba G.M.: Growth and Development of Flowering plants. A study Manual. Department of Distance Education, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, 2002. 2) Mutumba G.M.: Tree Nursery Management. A study manual Department of Distance Education, Makerere University, Kampala Uganda, 2003 3) Mutumba G. M.: Introduction to Seed Biology. 2003 A study manual (in preparation) Department of Distance Education, Makerere, University Kampala Uganda. 4) Mutumba G.M. Introduction to Tropical Gardening Makerere University ( In preparation) 2012

12. MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES: 1) Uganda National Academy of Sciences, 2004, 2) Nature Uganda,1996 13. PERSONAL COMPENTENCIES/SKILLS ACQUIRED:

Ethics and integrity; interpersonal skills ;communication skills ; computer literacy; ability to adapt to multicultural settings; effective organizational and planning skills; time management skills; report writing skills; strategic thinking skills; negotiation skills ; team building skills; innovation and concern for results; concern for quality and standards.