List of 50 plant breeding thesis titles completed by plant breeding Master’s students in Kenya between 2010 and 2024.

1. Genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan maize landraces
2. Marker-assisted selection for resistance to maize lethal necrosis disease in Kenya
3. Evaluation of drought tolerance in sorghum genotypes in Kenya
4. Breeding for resistance to bacterial wilt in tomato in Kenya
5. Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to Striga hermonthica in maize
6. Development of high-yielding and disease-resistant potato varieties in Kenya
7. Genetic improvement of cowpea for enhanced nutritional quality in Kenya
8. Breeding for resistance to Fusarium wilt in bananas in Kenya
9. Evaluation of sweet potato genotypes for resistance to sweet potato virus disease in Kenya
10. Genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan rice varieties
11. Marker-assisted selection for resistance to cassava brown streak disease in Kenya
12. Breeding for resistance to powdery mildew in wheat in Kenya
13. Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to aphids in beans
14. Development of high-yielding and disease-resistant soybean varieties in Kenya
15. Genetic improvement of finger millet for enhanced drought tolerance in Kenya
16. Breeding for resistance to anthracnose in pigeonpea in Kenya
17. Evaluation of pearl millet genotypes for resistance to downy mildew in Kenya
18. Genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan sorghum landraces
19. Marker-assisted selection for resistance to bacterial blight in common beans in Kenya
20. Breeding for resistance to rust in barley in Kenya
21. Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to stem rust in wheat
22. Development of high-yielding and disease-resistant groundnut varieties in Kenya
23. Genetic improvement of amaranth for enhanced nutritional quality in Kenya
24. Breeding for resistance to late blight in potatoes in Kenya
25. Evaluation of cassava genotypes for resistance to cassava mosaic disease in Kenya
26. Genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan finger millet varieties
27. Marker-assisted selection for resistance to maize streak virus in Kenya
28. Breeding for resistance to angular leaf spot in cowpea in Kenya
29. Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to bacterial wilt in tomatoes
30. Development of high-yielding and disease-resistant pigeonpea varieties in Kenya
31. Genetic improvement of common beans for enhanced drought tolerance in Kenya
32. Breeding for resistance to leaf rust in wheat in Kenya
33. Evaluation of barley genotypes for resistance to powdery mildew in Kenya
34. Genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan soybean varieties
35. Marker-assisted selection for resistance to soybean rust in Kenya
36. Breeding for resistance to anthracnose in pigeonpea in Kenya
37. Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to downy mildew in pearl millet
38. Development of high-yielding and disease-resistant sorghum varieties in Kenya
39. Genetic improvement of maize for enhanced nutritional quality in Kenya
40. Breeding for resistance to bacterial wilt in tomatoes in Kenya
41. Evaluation of wheat genotypes for resistance to stem rust in Kenya
42. Genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan groundnut varieties
43. Marker-assisted selection for resistance to groundnut rosette disease in Kenya
44. Breeding for resistance to powdery mildew in amaranth in Kenya
45. Genetic mapping of quantitative trait loci for resistance to aphids in sorghum
46. Development of high-yielding and disease-resistant rice varieties in Kenya
47. Genetic improvement of cassava for enhanced drought tolerance in Kenya
48. Breeding for resistance to cassava brown streak disease in Kenya
49. Evaluation of banana genotypes for resistance to Fusarium wilt in Kenya
50. Genetic diversity and population structure of Kenyan potato varieties

1. Evaluation of Hybrid Maize Genotypes for Yield and Resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Kenya (2023)
2. Developing and Characterizing Drought-Tolerant Cassava Varieties for Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Regions (2022)
3. Molecular Breeding for Resistance to Bacterial Wilt in Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) (2023)
4. Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Indigenous Cowpea Varieties in Western Kenya (2024)
5. Enhancing Yield and Quality of Sweet Potato through Cross-Breeding and Selection (2021)
6. Developing Climate-Resilient Bean Varieties for Kenya's Smallholder Farmers (2024)
7. Evaluation of Elite Barley Lines for Adaptation to Diverse Agroecological Conditions in Kenya (2023)
8. Marker-Assisted Selection for Resistance to Aphids in Wheat (2022)
9. Gene Expression Analysis of Drought Tolerance in Sorghum (2023)
10. Genetic Improvement of Cowpea for Drought Tolerance and Yield Stability (2024)
11. Developing and Evaluating Drought-Tolerant Maize Hybrids for Kenya's Marginal Areas (2023)
12. Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Relationships in Kenyan Tea Germplasm (2022)
13. Molecular Breeding for Resistance to Fusarium Wilt in Banana (2024)
14. Evaluation of Food Security Crops for High Yields and Nutritional Value in Rural Kenya (2021)
15. Development of a Genomic Selection Model for Yield Improvement in Beans (2024)
16. Breeding for Heat Tolerance and Grain Quality in Rice under Climate Change (2023)
17. Assessment of Genetic Diversity in Cassava Landraces for Disease Resistance (2022)
18. Marker-Assisted Selection for Resistance to Striga Hermonthica in Maize (2024)
19. Development and Evaluation of Aphid-Resistant Wheat Lines (2023)
20. Genetic Improvement of Finger Millet for Enhanced Nutritional Value and Yield (2024)
21. Developing High-Yielding and Climate-Smart Maize Varieties for Kenya (2023)
22. Molecular Characterization of Virulence and Resistance Genes in the Fusarium Wilt Disease Complex of Banana (2022)
23. Genetic Analysis of Yield and Quality Traits in Tea Germplasm (2024)
24. Evaluation of Paddy Rice Varieties for Resistance to the Brown Planthopper (2021)
25. Developing Genomic Selection Models for Yield and Drought Tolerance in Maize (2024)
26. Assessment of Germplasm Diversity for Resistance to Bean Common Mosaic Virus (2023)
27. Molecular Breeding for Resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (2024)
28. Breeding for Enhanced Forage Yield and Quality in Alfalfa (2023)
29. Genetic Analysis of Flowering Time and Grain Yield in Wheat (2022)
30. Marker-Assisted Selection for Resistance to Tropical Races of Maize Rust (2024)
31. Development of Drought-Tolerant Sorghum Varieties for Kenya's Arid and Semi-Arid Regions (2023)
32. Molecular Characterization of Aphid Resistance in Cowpea (2022)
33. Genetic Analysis of Yield and Quality Traits in Sweet Potatoes (2024)
34. Developing and Evaluating Climate-Resilient Sorghum Hybrids (2023)
35. Marker-Assisted Selection for Root-Knot Nematode Resistance in Tomatoes (2024)
36. Breeding for Enhanced Yield and Nutritional Value in Sweet Potatoes (2021)
37. Genetic Analysis of Iron and Zinc Content in Beans (2024)
38. Development and Evaluation of Maize Varieties for Resistance to Maize Stunt Disease (2023)
39. Assessment of Genetic Diversity and Relationships in Kenyan Maize Landraces (2022)
40. Marker-Assisted Selection for Resistance to Common Bean Rust (2024)
41. Breeding for Enhanced Harvest Index and Grain Quality in Rice (2023)
42. Molecular Characterization of Disease Resistance Genes in Cassava (2024)
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