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Welcome to the Blog

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Nelson Lubanga
Nelson Lubanga
Quantitative Geneticist | Plant breeder | Data Scientist

Abstract DNA and tea plant background

Welcome to the Plant Genetix Blog — a space for sharing ideas, methods, and reflections from my work in plant genomics, quantitative genetics, and data-driven breeding.

Here, you’ll find discussions that bridge research and real-world application — from genomic prediction models and bioinformatics workflows to R Shiny tools designed for exploring complex genetic data.

What to Expect​

This blog complements the documentation and research sections by offering a narrative lens on ongoing projects, results, and lessons learned from applying data science to crop improvement.

I’ll share insights from my current and past work, including research like “Genomic selection strategies to increase genetic gain in tea breeding programs” (Lubanga et al., 2023), and explore how similar approaches are shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.

Why Now​

As we move into 2025–2026, plant science is entering an exciting era — where AI integration, high-throughput phenotyping, and genomics are converging to accelerate discovery and impact.
This blog aims to document that evolution, providing an open window into the tools, thinking, and collaborations driving next-generation crop improvement.

💡 “Science moves forward through curiosity, transparency, and shared insight.”
Welcome — and let’s explore what’s next for data-driven plant breeding.