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2013
Kokwaro JO. Classification of East African Crops. Nairobi: University of Nairobi Press; 2013.
Kokwaro JO, Johns T. Luo-English Biological Dictionary. Nairobi: East African Educational Publishers Ltd; 2013.
2012
Owuor B, Ochanda JO, Kokwaro JO. "In vitro antiplamodial activity of selected Luo and Kuria medicinal plants." Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 2012.
2009
Kokwaro JO. Medicinal Plants of East Africa . Nairobi: University of Nairobi Press; 2009.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Medicinal Plants of East Africa, 3rd Edition.". In: Proceedings of 5th of African Crop Science Conference. Lagos Nigeria. University of Nairobi Press; 2009. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
2006
"Plant species and the diseases treated.". 2006.Plant species and the diseases treated
Owuor B, Okech-Rabah H, Kokwaro J. "Reinventing therapo-spiritual Fellowships: The “jolango” Luo independent churches." Mental Health, Religion and Culture. 2006;9(5):423-434.
2005
Owuor B, Kokwaro JO. "Indigenous snakebite remedies of the Luo of Western Kenya." Journ. Ethnobiology. 2005;25(1):129-141.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Indigenous Snake Bite Remedies Of The Luo Of Western Kenya;.". In: Journal Of Ethnobiology Volume 25, Issue 1 (March 2005) Pp. 129. University of Nairobi Press; 2005. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
2004
Osano A, Siboe G, Ochanda J, Kokwaro J. "Biodegradation properties of white rot fungi in Karura forest Kenya." Discovery & Innovation. 2004;16(1):78-84.
2001
Mibey RK, Kokwaro JO. "Two new Graminicolous Meliolaeae from Kenya." African Journ. of Mycology & Biotechnology. 2001;9(3):1-4.
Kokwaro JO. "Valerianaceae." Flora of Ethiopia and Eritrea.. 2001;4(1):285.
1999
Kokwaro JO. "Two new species of Meliola (Ascomyceetes) form Kenya." Fungal Diversity . 1999;2(153-157).
1998
Kokwaro JO. "Meliola icacinacearum and M. Kerichoensis as new Meliolaceae from Kenya." Mycological Research Journal. 1998;102(2):1418-1420.
Mibey RK, Kokwaro JO, Mukunya DW. "A new species and some new records of Meliolaceous fungi from Kenya." Mycotaxon 57: 87-95. 1998;57:87-95.
Mibey RK, Kokwaro JO. "Two new species and a new record of Balladyna from Kenya." Nova Hedwigia. 1998.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Luo Biological Dictionary (Jointly authored with Prof. Timothy Johns of McGill University, Canada).". In: A well researched ethnobiological lexicon describing all the plants and animals known to and used by the Luo community in East Africa. University of Nairobi Press; 1998. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Luo Biological Dictionary; 264pp 1998 East African Educ. Publ.". In: Journal Of Ethnobiology Volume 25, Issue 1 (March 2005) Pp. 129. University of Nairobi Press; 1998. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1996
Mibey RK, Kokwaro JO, Mukunya DW. "A new species and four new records of Asterina from Kenya." Nova Hedwigia. 1996;62:147-150.
1995
Johns T, Fambert GM, Kokwaro JO, Mahunnah R, Kimanani E. "Anti-giardial activity of gastrointestinal remedies of the Luo of East Africa." Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 1995;46(1):1-17.
Kokwaro JO. "Ethnobotany in Africa .". In: Ethnobotany by R.E. Schultes & S. Von Reis, . Portland, Oregon: Dioscorides Press; 1995.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Flowering Plant Families of East Africa, Nairobi, 1994 (Special mention in the NOMA Award for best Publications in Africa).". In: A well researched ethnobiological lexicon describing all the plants and animals known to and used by the Luo community in East Africa. University of Nairobi Press; 1995. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1994
Kokwaro JO. "An overview of the current status of biodiversity in Africa." AAS Whydah newsletter , June 23, 1994:9.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Flowering Plant Families of East Africa.". In: An Introduction to Plant Taxonomy; 292pp. ill. 1994 East African Educ. Publ. University of Nairobi Press; 1994. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1993
Kokwaro JO. "Current status of utilization and conservation of medicinal plants in Africa south of the Sahara." Acta Horticulture. 1993;332:121-129.
Omino EA, Kokwaro JO. "Ethnobotany of Apocynaceae species in Kenya." Journal of Ethnopharmacology . 1993;40:167-180.
Githinji CW, Kokwaro JO. "Ethnomedicinal study of major species in the family Labiatae from Kenya." Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 1993;39(3):197-203.
Kokwaro JO, Kisangau D. Use of medicinal plants: Kenya.; 1993.Use of medicinal plants: Kenya
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Medicinal Plants of East Africa Ed. 2, Nairobi.". In: An Introduction to Plant Taxonomy; 292pp. ill. 1994 East African Educ. Publ. University of Nairobi Press; 1993. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1992
Osano, A A; Siboe KJO; PGGM; GD. "The Ecology and Management of Indigenous Forests in Southern Africa.". 1992.Website
1991
Beck E, Rehder H, Kokwaro JO. Classification and mapping of the vegetation of the alpine zone of mount Kenya. Nanyuki, Kenya; 1991.
Kokwaro JO. "Conservation of Medicinal Plants in Kenya.". In: Conservation of Medicinal Plants. London: Cambridge; 1991.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Food plants of the Luo Siaya district, Kenya. Economic Botany 45: 103-113.". In: An Introduction to Plant Taxonomy; 292pp. ill. 1994 East African Educ. Publ. University of Nairobi Press; 1991. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1990
Kokwaro JO, Aketch CA. "A comparative study of the Kenya Acacia species based on their pollen morphological characters." Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot.. 1990;23b:665-676.
Johns T, Kokwaro JO, Kimanani EK. "Herbal remedies of the Luo of Siaya District, Kenya." Economic Botany . 1990;44(3):369-381.
Kokwaro JO. "Seasonal traditional fruits and vegetables of Kenya." Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. 1990;23:911-928.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Herbal remedies of the Luo of Siaya District, Kenya:.". In: Establishing Quantitative criteria for consensus. Economic Botany 44(3): 369-381. University of Nairobi Press; 1990. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Herbal remedies of the Luo of Siaya District, Kenya:.". In: establishing quantitative criteria for consensus. Economic Botany, 44 (3): 369-381. University of Nairobi Press; 1990. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Medicinal plants of East Africa. Kenya, Literature Bureau Nairobi.". In: Establishing Quantitative criteria for consensus. Economic Botany 44(3): 369-381. University of Nairobi Press; 1990. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1988
Kokwaro JO, et al. "Alpine plant communities of Mount Elgon, An altitudinal transect along the Koitoboss Route." Journal of the East Africa Natural History Society. 1988;75 (190):12.
Redher H, Beck E, Kokwaro JO. "The alpine plant communities of Mount Kenya." Phytocoenologia. 1988;16 (4):433-463.
Kokwaro JO. "Conservation status of the Kakamega forest in Kenya." Monogr. Sys. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard.. 1988;25:471-489.
Kokwaro JO. "Traditional methods of treating skin diseases in Kenya through the use of plants." Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 1988;25:363-372.
Kokwaro JO. Vegetation map of Mount Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya: Survey of Kenya; 1988.
1987
Kokwaro JO. "The animal threat to Mount Kenya’s Afroapline plants." Swara . 1987;10(1):30-31.
J.O. K. "Some common African herbal remedies.". In: Madicinal and poisonous plants of the tropics. Wageningen: Pudoc Wageningen; 1987:.
1986
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Anacardiaceae (Mango family) of East African flora, London.". In: establishing quantitative criteria for consensus. Economic Botany, 44 (3): 369-381. University of Nairobi Press; 1986. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1985
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "The distribution and economic importance of the mangrove forests in Kenya.". In: Journal of the East African Natural history Society 75:1-12. University of Nairobi Press; 1985. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1984
Kokwaro JO. The distribution and economic importance Kenyan mangroves. Nairobi, Kenya; 1984.
Kokwaro JO. The Kakamega forest of Kenya. Nairobi: ETMA; 1984.
1983
Kokwaro JO. "An African knowledge of ethnosystematics and its application to traditional medicine, with particular reference to medicinal use of the fungus Engleromycea goetzei." Bothalia. 1983;14(2):237-243.
J.O K. "An African knowledge of ethnosystematics and its application to traditional medicine, with particular reference to medicinal use of the fungus Engleromycea goetzei." Bothalia. 1983;14(2):237-243.
Kokwaro JO. "Chinese and African Euphorbiaceae plant extracts markedly enhancing effects on Epstein-Barr Virus induced transformation." Cancer Letters . 1983;19:199-205.
J.O K. "Chinese and African Euphorbiaceae plant extracts markedly enhancing effects on Epstein-Barr Virus induced transformation." Cancer Letters. 1983;19:199-205.
J.O. K. "Coumarins from Zanthaxylum usambarense (Engl.) Kokwaro (Rutaceae)." Planta Medica . 1983;47(4):251-253.
Kokwaro JO. "Maintaining the balance between Agriculture and the environment.". In: Fifth International Farm Management Congress. Nairobi; 1983.
Kokwaro JO. Research on medicinal and aromatic plants of East Africa. Citta di Castello ; 1983.
Kokwaro JO. "The state of conservation in African Tropical Forest.". In: UNEP/ADB workshop on the environment of indigenous African timber trees. Abidjan; 1983.
1982
Kokwaro JO, Herlocker DJ. A check-list of Botanical, Samburu and Rendile names of plants of the IPAL (UNESCO) study area, Marsabit District, Kenya,. Nairobi, Kenya: IPAL (UNESCO) Technical Paper No. D-4; 1982.
Kokwaro JO. Flora of tropical East Africa, Rutaceae family 1–45.; 1982.
Kokwaro JO. Flora of tropical East Africa, Rutaceae family 1–45.; 1982.Website
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Rutaceae (Orange family) of East African flora, London,.". In: Journal of the East African Natural history Society 75:1-12. University of Nairobi Press; 1982. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1981
Kokwaro JO. Aquatic resources of Kenya. Mombasa, Kenya; 1981.
Aquatic resources of Kenya.; 1981.Website
J.O K. Economic importance and local use of the Kenyan Mangroves. Nairobi, Kenya: ICRAF; 1981.
J.O K. The role of medicinal plants in primary health care in East Africa. London: African Natural Products Programme; 1981.
Kokwaro JO. "Vegetation analysis of the upper Teleki Valley of Mt. Kenya and adjacent areas." Journal of East African Natural History Society. 1981;171:1-8.
1980
Kokwaro JO, Gillett JB. "Notes on Anacardiaceae of Eastern Africa." Kew Bulletin. 1980;34(4):745-760.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Classification of East African Crops, Nairobi,.". In: Proceedings of the Kenyan Seminar on Agroforestry. ICRAF, Nairobi, pp. 377-386. University of Nairobi Press; 1980. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Economic importance and local use of the Kenyan mangroves.". In: Proceedings of the Kenyan Seminar on Agroforestry. ICRAF, Nairobi, pp. 377-386. University of Nairobi Press; 1980. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1979
Kokwaro JO. Indigenous and introduced common firewood and charcoal plants of Kenya. Nairobi; 1979.
Kokwaro JO. Traditional Medicine as One of the Oldest African Sciences.; 1979.
Kokwaro JO. "Vegetation.". In: Ecological survey of the Kamburu/ Gitaru hydroelectric dam area of Kenya. Stockholm: Ecological Bulletin No.29; 1979.
1978
Kokwaro JO. Ecological facets of the unique vegetation types of tropical Africa, with special reference to East Africa. West Germany: Universitat Bayreuth; 1978.
Kokwaro JO. "New Taxa and combination in Rutaceae of East Africa and North-East Africa." Kew Bulletin . 1978;34(4):785-798.
1976
Kokwaro JO. "Euphorbiaceae.". 1976.Website
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Medicinal Plants of East Africa Ed. 1, Nairobi,.". In: First Edition. 4to. Hard cover. Dust jacket. Study of medicinal plants and their uses in East Africa. Pp. (xii),384, photos, line-drawings. Some light browning. University of Nairobi Press; 1976. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Medicinal Plants of East Africa, East African Literature Bureau, Nairobi, p.223.". In: Proceedings of the Kenyan Seminar on Agroforestry. ICRAF, Nairobi, pp. 377-386. University of Nairobi Press; 1976. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Medicinal plants of East Africa. Nairobi: East African Literature Bureau.". In: First Edition. 4to. Hard cover. Dust jacket. Study of medicinal plants and their uses in East Africa. Pp. (xii),384, photos, line-drawings. Some light browning. University of Nairobi Press; 1976. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1972
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Luo-English Botanical Dictionary, Nairobi,.". In: First Edition. 4to. Hard cover. Dust jacket. Study of medicinal plants and their uses in East Africa. Pp. (xii),384, photos, line-drawings. Some light browning. University of Nairobi Press; 1972. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1971
PROF. KOKWARO JOHNO. "Geraniaceae of East African flora, London,.". In: First Edition. 4to. Hard cover. Dust jacket. Study of medicinal plants and their uses in East Africa. Pp. (xii),384, photos, line-drawings. Some light browning. University of Nairobi Press; 1971. Abstract
Total number of pages: 515, including 35 pages of colour illustrations.
1969
J.O. K. "Chromosomal studies on East African Geraniaceae." Taxon. 1969;18(6):684.
J.O. K. "Notes on East African Geraniaceae." Kew Bulletin. 1969;23(2):527.

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