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Dr. Hashim M. Mangosongo is a lecturer in the Department of Botany, College of Natural and Applied Sciences. He holds a Bachelor degree in Science with Education, Masters of Science degree in Plant Ecology and Conservation and PhD in Botanical Sciences, with specialization in Plant Molecular Ecology and Genetics. His research interest revolves around the areas of Applied Plant Ecology and Genetics, particularly their application in Plant Biodiversity Conservation (conservation of plant individuals, populations, species and ecosystems), as well as in agricultural crop production (plant breeding, plant productivity and soil science). He has conducted several basic and applied researches aimed at providing or enriching knowledge on plant biodiversity, strengthening biodiversity conservation and improving crop yield or productivity. He has supervised several undergraduate and postgraduate research projects and has published research several papers in both local and international journals.