Latest Publications

1. Muturi, P., Kyallo, M., Gasura, E., & Yao, N. (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, 221(4), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10681-025-03478-8
2. Kyalo, A.M., H. Mogaka, F.K. Kirimi, K. Kizito, S.N. Ndirangu, C.N. Onyari, L. Muriithi, O.N. Elvin, S.K. Mutungi, S. Kiprotich, M.M. Njiru and E.A. Kamau. (2025). Exploring Socio-Economic Characteristics on Adoption Intensity of Biochar Among Farming Households in Sub-Humid Regions of Western Kenya. Journal of Global Innovations in Agricultural Sciences 13(2) DOI: https://doi.org/10.22194/JGIAS/25.1608
3. Nyankemba, B. N., Arunga, E. E., & Nthakanio, P. N. (2024). Introgressing photoperiod/thermo-sensitive genic male sterile gene into Basmati 370 rice. Journal of Experimental Biology and Agricultural Sciences, 12(5), 756–769. https://doi.org/10.18006/2024.12(5).756.769
4. Mumo, C. K., Muturi, P. W., & 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, 2024(1), 8038142. https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/8038142
5. Masheti, Y., Muthomi, J. W., Muiru, W. M., Arunga, E. E., & Gepts, P. (2024). Inoculum sources and management of bean scab caused by Elsinoë phaseoli. Journal of Phytopathology, 172(4), e13355.
6. Masheti, Y. O., Muthomi, J. W., Muiru, W. M., Arunga, E. E., & Gepts, P. (2024). Identification of Elsinoë phaseoli causing bean scab in Kenya and evaluation of sporulation using five adapted techniques. Journal of Phytopathology, 172(3), e13343. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jph.13343?af=R
7. Masheti, Y. O., Muthomi, J. W., Muiru, W. M., Arunga, E. E., & Gepts, P. (2024). First report of Elsinoë phaseoli causing scab of common beans in Kenya. New Disease Reports, 49(2), e12268.
8. Itemo Irungu, F., Yegon, R., & Milkah Muniale, F. (2024). Determinants for rainwater harvesting adoption: a case study of smallholder farmers in Murang’a County, Kenya. - Read More
9. Laub, M., Corbeels, M., Ndungu, S. M., Mucheru-Muna, M. W., Mugendi, D., Yegon, R., Waswa, W. Vanlauwe & Six, J. (2024). Shifting focus from external to in situ organic resources–The redesign of four tropical long-term experiments. European Journal of Agronomy, 157, 127194.
10. 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. Heliyon.
11. Kiboi, M., Musafiri, C., Fliessbach, A., Ng’etich, O., Wakindiki, I., & Ngetich, F. (2023). Selected conservation management strategies enhance maize yield stability in the sub-humid tropical agro-ecozone of Upper Eastern Kenya. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 21728.
12. Kiprotich, S., Mogaka, H., Ndirangu, S. N., & Onyari, C. N. (2023) Determinants of adoption and adoption intensity of intergrated soil fertility managemnt technologies among sorghum farmers in upper Eastern Kenya. Soil Use and Management.
13. Musafiri, C. M., Kiboi, M., Macharia, J., Ng'etich, O. K., Okoti, M., Mulianga, B., ... & Ngetich, F. K. (2023). Use of inorganic fertilizer on climate-smart crops improves smallholder farmers' livelihoods: Evidence from Western Kenya. Social Sciences & Humanities Open, 8(1), 100537.
14. Mutunga,TK., Musalia, LM., Gichimu, B., & Migose, S. A. (2023). DAIRY GOAT PRODUCTION IN KENYA: A REVIEW. African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition & Development, 23(7).
15. Rugendo, M. K., Gichimu, B. M., Mugwe, J. N., Mucheru-Muna, M., & Mugendi, D. N. (2023). Surface runoff and soil erosion from Nitisols and Ferralsols as influenced by different soil organic carbon levels under simulated rainfall conditions. Heliyon
16. Njue, P. N., Isaboke, H. N., & Migose, S. A. (2023). Contribution of dairy goat farming to household dietary diversity among smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya. Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 124(1), 1–11. https://doi.org/10.17170/kobra-202302217524