Publications in Journals:
1. Kanyua Stella, Bernard M. Gichimu , Phyllis W. Muturi, and James M. Gimase, 2026. The Dynamic Nature of Hemileia vastatrix (Berk & Br) and management options for the Coffee Leaf Rust Disease. International Journal of Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.1155/ioa/4122343
2. Mumo, C.K., Muturi, P.W. Gichimu, B.M. and Simon T. Mukono (2026). Efficacy of crude extracts and essential oils of selected plants for the management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Kenya. International Journal of Agronomy. Article DOI: 10.1155/ioa/9923383
3. Chelangat, M., Gichimu, B. M., Muturi, P. W., & Gitari, J. N. (2025). Assessment of Forty-Five Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea) Accessions Under Varying Environments in Kenya Using Morphological and Yield Components. In International Journal of Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.1155/ioa/6656743
4. Phyllis Muturi, Martina Kyallo, Edmore Gasura, and Nasser Yao, 2025. Diversity Analysis and Genome-Wide Association Studies of Seed Weight Trait in Bambara Groundnut (Vigna Subterranea (L.) Verdc.) Using Diversity Array Technology Sequence Derived Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Markers. Euphytica. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-025-03478-8
5. Mumo, C.K., Muturi, P.W. and Gichimu, B.M. (2024) a modified climate- smart push-pull technology for the management of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in the Semiarid Lands of Kenya. International Journal of Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8038142
6. Mwithiga, G., Maina, S., Muturi, P., & Gitari, J. 2024. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) growth rate, essential oil yield and composition as influenced by different soil conditioners under two watering regimes. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25540 Heliyon.
7. Chelangat, M., Muturi, P., Gichimu, B., Gitari, J., & Mukono, S. 2023. Nutritional and Phytochemical Composition of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea [L.] Verdc) Landraces in Kenya. International Journal of Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/9881028
8. Mwithiga, G., Maina, S., Muturi, P., Gitari, J., 2022. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) agronomic traits, oil yield and oil quality under different agro-ecological zones. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jafr.2022.100422
9. Mwithiga, G., Maina, S., Gitari, J., Muturi, P., 2022. Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis L.) growth rate, oil yield and oil quality under differing soil amendments, Heliyon.
10. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09277.
11. Ombasa, E. M., Muturi, P. W., Gichimu, B.M, Isaboke, H. N., Gitari, J. N. (2022). Factors Influencing Willingness to Adopt Recommended Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea L. Verdc) Agronomic Practices Among Smallholder Farmers in Semi-Arid Lands of Embu County, Kenya. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, https://doi.org/10.18006/2022.10(4).805.811
12. Njue M, Muturi P, Nyaga J, Jonsson M. 2021. Influence of drought on interactions between Rhopalosiphum padi and ground dwelling predators –A mesocosm study. J Appl Entomol. https://doi.org/10.1111/jen.12904
13. Muturi, P.W., Mgonja M. and Rubaihayo P., 2021. Genetics of dual resistance to African stem borer, Busseola fusca and spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus in sorghum. Int J Trop Insect Sci. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-020-00411-5
14. Phyllis Muturi, Mary Mgonja, Patrick Rubaihayo and James Mwololo, 2021. QTL Mapping of Traits Associated with Dual Resistance to the African stem borer (Busseola fusca) and Spotted Stem Borer (Chilo partellus) in Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor). International Journal of Genomics. DOI https://doi.org/101155/2021/7016712
15. Lydia G. Mugao, Bernard M. Gichimu, Phyllis W. Muturi and Simon T. Mukono 2020. Characterization of the Volatile Components of Essential Oils of Selected Plants in Kenya. Hindawi - Biochemistry Research International, Volume 2020, Article ID 8861798, https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8861798
16. Lydia G. Mugao, Phyllis W. Muturi, Bernard M. Gichimu and Ezekiel K. Njoroge, 2020. In Vitro Control of Phytophthora infestans and Alternaria solani Using Crude Extracts and Essential Oils from Selected Plants. International Journal of Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/8845692
17. Marline Hanny Owino, Bernard Mukiri Gichimu and Phyllis Wambui Muturi, 2020. Agro-morphological characterization of horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus) accessions from selected agro-ecological zones in Kenya. Australian Journal of Crop Science. DOI:10.21475/ajcs.20.14.09.p2642
18. Muturi P.W., Mgonja M. and Rubaihayo, P. 2019. Gene action conditioning resistance traits to spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus, in grain sorghum. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42690-019-00020-x
19. Muturi P.W. Mgonja M. and P. Rubaihayo, 2019. Inheritance of Resistance Traits to the African Stem Borer in Grain Sorghum. African Crop Science Journal. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/acsj.v27i3.5
20. Muturi, P.W. Mgonja M. and Rubaihayo P, 2014. Identification of new sorghum genotypes resistant to the African and spotted Stem borers. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science. doi:10.1017/S1742758414000459
21. Muturi PW, Rubaihayo P, Mgonja M, Kyamanywa S, Sharma HC and Hash CT, 2012. Novel source of sorghum tolerance to the African stem borer, Busseola fusca. African Journal of Plant Science Vol. 6(11), pp. 295-302. DOI: 10.5897/AJPS12.051
22. Muturi P.W, Rubaihayo P, Mgonja M, Kyamanywa S, Kibuka J and Sharma HC, 2012. New sources of resistance to spotted stem borer, Chilo partellus in sorghum. Int. J. Agr. & Agri. R. Vol. 2, No. 8, p. 18-28
23. Mwololo J.K., Mburu M.K.W., Muturi P.W., 2012. Performance of sweet potato varieties across environments in Kenya. Int. J. Agr. & Agri. R. Vol. 2, No. 10, p. 1-11
24. Muturi, P.W., Mwololo, J.K., Munyiri, S.W., Rubaihayo P., Munyua, J.K., Mgonja M., Manyasa E. and Kiarie N, 2010. A perspective on proteomics: Current applications, challenges and potential uses. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America, Vol. 1, Issue 5: 916-918
25. J.K. Mwololo, P.W. Muturi, S.W. Munyiri and J.K. Munyua, 2010. An overview of advancement in bioinformatics and its application in functional genomics. Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences. Vol. 6, Issue 3:645-652
26. J.K. Mwololo, H.G Karaya, P.W. Muturi, S.W. Munyiri and J.K. Munyua, 2010. Utilization of proteins and nucleic acids in the study of gene function: A comparative review. Journal of Applied Biosciences, 30: 1861-186
27. J. K. Mwololo, P. W. Muturi, M. W. K. Mburu, R.W. Njeru, N. Kiarie, J. K.Munyua E. M. Ateka, R. W. Muinga and R. E. Kapinga, 2009. Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction analysis of genotype x environmental interaction among sweet potato genotypes. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. Vol. 2, Issue 3: 148 - 155.
Presentation of Papers at Academic and Professional Conferences
1. Catherine W. Irungu, Bernard M. Gichimu, Phyllis W. Muturi, Chrysantus M. Tanga, Shaphan Y. Chia, Sevgan Subramanian, Dennis Beesigamukama. Insect-driven recycling of agro-industrial waste into regenerative organic fertilizer inputs. Paper presented during HAK conference on 24th Nov. – 27th Nov. 2025. University of Kabianga Kericho, Kenya
2. Muturi P.W, 2025. Ethical Pathways in Innovation: Religion and the Future of Biotechnology. Presented during Presented during St Paul University Conference on 1st Oct. – 3rd Oct. 2025 during 5th Annual International Research Conference (SPUAIRC) at Limuru, Kenya.
3. Mary Njuguna, Muturi P.W, Bernard Gichimu, 2024. Prevalence of plant parasitic nematodes in tomato growing fields and their sustainable management using non-chemical pesticides. Presented during Association of Applied Biologists Entomology Conference on 5th December in London.
4. Muturi P.W, Rubaihayo P and Mgonja M, 2018. Inheritance of Resistance in Sorghum to the Spotted Stem Borer, (Swinhoe) (Lepidoptera; Crambidae). Paper presented during Organisation for Women in Science for Developing Countries, regional conference – Africa on 5th – 7th September, 2018 at ICIPE, Kasarani, Duduvile campus, Nairobi, Kenya. Theme: Theme: Women in Science, Engineering And Technology For Sustainable Development.
5. Muturi P.W, 2017. Linking Agricultural African Universities with Stakeholders to Build Resilience among Small Holder Farmers: Need for Attention, Collaboration and Support. Paper presented during ASA 60th Annual Meeting on 16-19th November, 2017, Chicago IL, USA. Theme: Creating an Ecosystem to Support Research and Researchers in Institutions of Higher Education in Africa.
6. Muturi P.W, 2017. Feeding the forgotten and the underprivileged: The case of sorghum. Paper presented during African Studies Review Pipeline workshop for Emerging African Scholars in November 15th 2017, Chicago IL, USA.
7. Muturi P.W, Rubaihayo P and Mgonja M, 2016. Inheritance of resistant traits to the African stem borer in Sorghum. Paper presented at the Presented at RUFORUM Biennial conference held in Cape town, South Africa on 5-21 Oct. 2016.
8. Muturi PW, Mgonja M and Rubaihayo P, 2015. Morphological traits conditioning sorghum resistance to the African stem borer, Busseola fusca. Paper presented at the Entomological Society of America (ESA) conference in November 15 - 18, 2015 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
9. Muturi P.W, 2016. Enhancing Sustainable Livelihoods and Building Resilience in Semi-Arid Lands through Cultivation of Elite Sorghum. Paper presented during ASA 59th Annual Meeting in Washington, DC, December 1-3.
10. Muturi PW, Mgonja M and Rubaihayo P, 2013. Resistance of sorghum to indigenous stem borers. Paper presented in the 11th African Crop Science Society conference held on 14 - 17 October 2013, Entebbe, Uganda
11. Muturi PW, Rubaihayo P, Kyamanywa S, Mgonja M and Sharma H C, 2012. Performance of Selected Grain Sorghum Genotypes for Improved Food Security and Livelihoods. Paper presented in the 3rd RUFORUM Biennial Conference, 24-28 September, Entebbe, Uganda
12. Muturi P W, Rubaihayo P, Kyamanywa S and Mgonja M, 2011. Sources of resistance to Busseola fusca and Chilo partellus in sorghum for improved food security and livelihoods. Paper presented at the 10th African Crop Science Society Conference held at Maputo, Mozambique on 10-13 October
13. Muturi, P.W. Mburu, M.W.K. Mwololo, J.K. Ateka, E. M. Njeru, R. W and Kiarie, N, 2011. Response of Sweet potato to whitefly resistance. Paper presented in aGRO 2011 University of Nairobi held at College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences on 26th-28th September
14. Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W., Kapinga R.E. and Lemaga B. “Screening for tolerance in selected sweetpotato germplasm to Sweetpotato Virus Disease in Kenya” Presented at the Regional Universities Forum Biennial Meeting, April 23rd - 27th, 2007, Mangochi, Malawi.
15. Mwololo J.K., Muturi P.W., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W and Kapinga R.E. “Participatory evaluation of sweetpotato production in Kirinyaga and Kwale districts in Kenya” Presented at the Regional Universities Forum Biennial Meeting, April 23rd - 27th, 2007, Mangochi, Malawi.
16. Muturi P.W., Mwololo J.M., Mburu M.W.K., Njeru R.W., Kiarie N., Munyua J.K., Ateka E.M., Muinga R.W. and Kapinga R.E. Strategies for maintaining sweetpotato nurseries free from insect vectors that spread Sweet potato Virus Disease. African Crop Science Society Conference proceedings 2007, Vol. 8 pp 2071-2074.