Moureen Nansamba

Moureen Nansamba is a plant breeder with over 8 years of experience in agricultural research, specializing in banana breeding and crop adaptation to climate change. Her research focuses on developing and identifying crop varieties with enhanced adaptation, productivity, and resilience under changing environmental conditions. Her areas of focus are plant breeding, characterisation and evaluation, crop physiology, crop modelling, and plant genomics, with experience applying these approaches to address challenges in crop improvement and climate resilience. She is passionate about translating scientific research into practical solutions that contribute to sustainable agriculture and food security.