Tomato production in Kenya agronomically faces challenges of insufficient water for growth and nitrogen depleted soils. Selection and breeding for adaptable varieties from wild accessions could be key in alleviating these… Read More
PhD-Masters Students
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Agronomy
I am a practicing agronomist by training and by passion. Have interest in… Read More
Research Supervisors
Prof George N. Chemining'wa
Prof Jane L. Ambuko
Degree Programme
PHD in Crop Protection
A societ… Read More
Yields of staple crops such as maize (Zea mays), rice (Oryza sativa) and wheat (Triticum aestivum) have stagnated in many parts of Sub Saharan Africa resulting in large yield gaps which have exacerbated food insecurity.… Read More
Research Supervisors
Prof. Cecilia M. Onyango,
Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection,
University of Nairobi.
Prof. Willis Oluoch Kosura,
Department of Agricultural Economics,
University of Nairobi.
Prof. Ingrid Öborn,
Department of Crop Production and Ecology,
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Prof Sigrun Dahlin,
Department of Soil and Environment,
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences.
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Crop Protection
Sir KULIMUSHI MATUMWABIRHI was born on February 18th, 1991 in the South-Kivu Pr… Read More
Microbial antagonists, unlike synthetic chemicals, are friendly to the environment and human health. Trichoderma isolates, Bacillus isolates and commercial Pseudomonas fluorescens were used in the… Read More
Research Supervisors
Dr. William Maina Muiru (PhD) and Prof. Eunice Wanjiru Mutitu (PhD)
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Crop Protection
Bol Mou was born to Mr. Mou Bol and Mrs. Nyibol Madut on the 01/01/… Read More
Sorghum is a food security crop for millions of people in E. Africa but its production is negatively impacted by fall armyworm damage. The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of seed dressers and the… Read More
Research Supervisors
- Prof. Florence Olubayo, University of Nairobi
- Dr. Dora Kilalo, University of Nairobi
- Dr. Eric Manyasa, ICRISAT-Kenya
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Crop Protection
Biography – Atsango Emmanuel Wesonga. Atsango E.W is a Kenyan-… Read More
The demand for cut flowers has risen in recent years, however, production of cut flowers face many challenges and the most important amongst the challenges are the environmental conditions and diseases that hinders production. Crown… Read More
Research Supervisors
- Dr. Maina Muiru
- Prof. Agnes W. Mwang'ombe
Degree Programme
PHD in Crop Protection
Sokame has currently completed his PhD in Crop Protection from the university of Nair… Read More
Lepidopteran stemborers are still among the most important pests that are reported to cause maize yield losses in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, they … Read More
Research Supervisors
Dr. Dora Chao Kilalo, Dr. Gerald Juma and Dr. Paul-André Calatayud
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Agronomy
Mosenda Enoch is an Agricultural specialist majoring in Agronomy (MSc. Ag… Read More
Spider plant (Cleome gynandra L.) is one of the ALVs with a great potential for improving food security and income among rural and urban resource-poor communities. However, its productivity is low partly due to… Read More
Research Supervisors
Professor George N. Cheminingwa,
Professor Jane L. Ambuko
Professor Willis Owino
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Seed Technology and Business Management
After earning my degree in Biochemistry and Chemistry from th… Read More
Understanding seed biology and germination ecology of plants is critical for domestication of neglected and underutilized species (NUS). However, this information is not readily available for… Read More
Research Supervisors
Dr. Felister M. Nzuve, Prof. John W. Kimenju, Dr. Tiziana Ulian
Degree Programme
Master of Science in Plant Pathology
Rachael Wachira is a degree holder of Bachelor of… Read More
Root rot complex is a major biotic constraint to bean productivity in Western Kenya caused by synergistic associations of different soil borne fungal pathogens. It is aggravated by infestations of… Read More
Research Supervisors
Prof. James W. Muthomi
Prof. John H. Nderitu
Dr. James Ojiem
