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Staff in agronomy section teach courses on general agronomy, crop production, plants and crop physiology, annual crops and perennial crops. The staff do research, offer consultancy and extension services on all aspects of agronomy. Dr. Sixbert Mourice heads this section.
Crop improvement section comprises of staff that teach genetics, plant breeding, seed technology, biotechnology and molecular biology. The staff do research, offer consultancy and extension services on all aspects of crop improvement. Dr. George Tryphone heads this section.
Crop protection section is composed of weed scientists, entomologists and plant pathologists. They teach crop protection courses at various levels. The staff do research, offer consultancy and extension services on all aspects of crop protection. Dr. Abdul Kudra heads this section
The Horticulture section is composed of staff specialised in various aspects courses of horticulture that include vegetable production, fruits production, spices, nursery management, tissue culture and post harvest loss management.The staff do research, offer consultancy and extension services on all aspects of horticulture. Dr. Hosea D. Mtui heads this section.
The African Seed Health Center has modern laboratories on mycology, bacteriology, virology and seed quality. The center can offer all services related to seed science and technology. Prof. Paul Kusolwa heads the center.