Geofrey

Arinaitwe, Geofrey - Principal Research Officer

Nationality: Uganda

Gender: Male

National Agricultural Research Organization NARO

National Agricultural Research Laboratories Kawanda
15 KM Bombo Road
P. Box 3016

Kampala

Uganda 256

Phone: +256782278389

Skype name: Geoff-Ssalongo

Type of organisation: Research, Public,

Geographical scope: National

Main professional activity: Research

Professional qualifications:

PhD in Bioscience engineering
Master in Business Administration (MBA)

Main skills:

Genetic resources
Tissue culture
Micropropagation
Molecular characterization
Seed systems
Biotechnology
Genetic transformation
Molecular biology

Describe past or present professional activities relevant to bananas:

Genetic engineering of bananas with genes that enhance resistance to weevils and nematodes and genes that enhance PVA in banana fruits

Languages: English

MusaContacts mailing list: Yes

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