Bio

Kiarie's Biography

Kiarie Njoroge holds a PhD in Plant Physiology and Breeding from Cambridge University (England), an MSc in Agricultural Botany from University of Wales (UK) and a BSc (biological sciences) from University of Nairobi (Kenya). He has held various positions including Senior Lecturer and Field Station Manager at the University of Nairobi, Deputy Center Director and Principal Research Scientist at the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute.

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(Last updated: December 11, 2013)

Publications

2012

Mwololo, JK, Muturi PW, Mburu MWK, Njeru RW, Kiarie N, Munyua JK, Ateka EM, Muinga RW, Kapinga RE, Lemaga B.  2012.  Integration of farmers in technology developments as a basis for enhancing sweet-potato productivity in Kenya. . Published online at knowledge.cta.int/en/content/view/full/15294.
Gichuru, L, Derera J, Njoroge K.  2012.  The incidence of diseases and other constraints found in small-scale maize cropping systems of Kenya-midlands, August 6-8th . Annual Joint Meeting of the National Association of Plant Breeders (NAPB), and the Plant Breeding Coordinating Committee PBCC).
H, K, Njoroge K, Mugo S, Ariga ES, Kanampiu F, Nderitu JH.  2012.  Determination of levels of Striga germination stimulants for maize gene bank accessions and elite inbred lines. . International Journal of Plant Production. 6 (2):209-224.
Karaya, H, Kiarie N, Mugo S, Kanampiu F, Ariga E, Nderitu J.  2012.  Identification of new inbred lines with resistance to Striga hermonthica . Journal of Crop Protection. I (2):131-142.
Bigirimana, J, Njoroge K, Gahakwa D, Phiri. NA.  2012.  Incidence and severity of coffee leaf rust and other diseases in Rwanda.. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 7(26):3847-3852.
H, K, Njoroge K, Mugo S, Ariga ES, Kanampiu F, Nderitu JH.  2012.  Determination of levels of Striga germination stimulants for maize gene bank accessions and elite inbred lines. International Journal of Plant Production. 6(2):209-224.
Karaya, H, Kiarie N, Mugo S, Kanampiu F, Ariga E, Nderitu J.  2012.  Identification of new inbred lines with resistance to Striga hermonthica (del.) Benth. Journal of Crop Protection. 1(2):131-142..
Gakunga, 24 J, Mugo S, Njoroge K, Olubayo F.  2012.  Combining ability of maize inbred lines resistant to Chilo partellus (Swinhoe) in the mid-altitude environment of Kenya. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science. 4(10):161-168.
Ngaboyisonga, C, Njoroge K, Kirubi D, Githiri SM.  2012.  Quality protein maize under low N and drought environments: Endosperm modification, protein and tryptophan concentration in grain. Agricultural Journal. 7(7):327-338.

2011

Kosgei, T, Makumbi D, Njoroge K.  2011.  Use of GGE biplot method to evaluate stability of performance of new maize hybrids in eastern Africa.. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference c2098.
K, MJ, M.W.K M, Muturi PW, R.W N, Kiarie N, E.M A, J.K M.  2011.  Morphological differences among susceptible and resistant sweet potato varieties.. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference.
Bigirimana, J, Njoroge K, Muthomi W, Gahakwa D, Phiri NA, Gichuru EK.  2011.  Breeding for resistance to coffee leaf rust (Hemileia vastatrix Berkely and Brome) and coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae Waller and Bridge) in Rwanda. aGRO 2011 Biennial Conference. , Rwanda
W, MP, Mburu MWK, Mwololo JK, Ateka EM, Njeru RW.  2011.  Response of sweet potato varieties for white flies resistance. K. Njoroge .
Rudebjer, P, Chakeredza S, Dansi A, Ekaya W, Ghezae N, Aboagye LM, Kwapata M, Njoroge K, Padulosi S.  2011.  Beyond commodity crops: Strengthening young scientists’ capacity for research on underutilized species in Sub-Saharan Africa, July, 2012.. 2nd International Symposium on Underutilised Plant Species. , Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Karaya, H, Kiarie N, Mugo S, Nderitu H, Kanampiu F, Ariga E.  2011.  Combining ability of maizeinbred lines resistant to Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. evaluated under artificial Striga infestation in Kenya. , 7th-12th June. 11th World Congress on parasitic weeds. , Martina, Franca, Italy.
L., G, Njoroge K, Ininda J, Lorroki P.  2011.  Combining ability of grain yield and agronomic traits in diverse maize lines with maize streak virus resistance for Eastern Africa region. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. 2(3):432-439.
Onditi, JO, Njoroge K, I.S. S.  2011.  Identification of suitable parents and temperatures for breeding potato virus Y (PVX) and potato virus X (PVX) resistant potatoes. . Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America.. 2(12):1409-1415.
P., R, Schagen VB, Chakeredza S, Njoroge K, Kamau H, Baena M.  2011.  Teaching Biodiversity: A curriculum Guide for Higher Education. Biodiversity International, Rome Italy.

2010

Karaya, H;, Mugo S;, Njoroge K;, Ariga E;, Nderitu JH;, Kanampiu.  2010.  Screening gene bank maize accessions for Straiga hermontica resistance.
Karaya, H, Kiarie N, Mugo S, Nderitu H, Kanampiu F, Ariga S.  2010.  Screening maize (Zea mays) genotypes for Striga hermonthica resistance from among genebank accessions, November 8-12. 12th KARI Biennial Scientific Conference. , Nairobi, Kenya
Muturi, PW, P.W. M, Munyiri JK, P. RSW, Munyua JK, M. M, E. M, N. K.  2010.  A perspective on proteomics: Current applications, challenges and potential uses.. Agriculture and Biology Journal of North America. 1(5):916-918.

2009

Ngaboyisonga, Njoroge K, Kirubi D, Githiri SM.  2009.  Effects of low nitrogen and drought on genetic parameters of grain yield and endosperm hardness of Quality Protein Maize.. Asian Journal of Agricultural Research. 3:1-10.
Karaya, H, Njoroge K, Mugo S, Nderitu H.  2009.  Combining ability among twenty insect maize inbred lines resistant to Chilo partellus and Busseola fusca stem borers. International Journal of Plant Production. 3(1):115-127.
Mwololo, JK, Muturi PW, Mburu MWK, Njeru RW, Kiarie N, K.Munyua J, Ateka EM, Muinga RW, Kapinga RE.  2009.  Additive main effects and multiplicative interaction analysis of genotype x environmental interaction among sweetpotato genotypes. . Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences. 2(3):148-155.

2008

15. Ngaboyisonga, Njoroge K, Kirubi D, Githiri SM.  2008.  Effects of field conditions, low nitrogen and drought on genetic parameters of protein and tryptophan concentrations in grain of quality protein maize.. International Journal of Plant Production. 2:137-151.

2007

Gichuru, L, Ininda J, Njoroge K.  2007.  Maize streak virus (MSV) disease expression in F1 hybrids of diverse genotypes, 12-17th November. 10th KARI biennial conference. , Nairobi, Kenya
  2007.  Farmer’s knowledge on Sweetpotato Virus Disease in Kenya .
P.W, M, J.M M, M.W.K M, R.W N, N K, J.K M, E.M A, R.W M, R.E K.  2007.  Strategies for maintaining sweet potato nurseries free from insect vectors that spread Sweet potato Virus Disease, proceedings 2007. African Crop Science Society Conference (ACSS).
Ngaboyisonga, C, Njoroge K, Kirubi D, Githiri SM.  2007.  Effects of low nitrogen and drought on grain yield and endosperm hardness of quality protein maize single cross hybrids. In: Sustainable agricultural productivity for improved food security and livelihoods, 26-27th March. Proceedings of the National Conference on Agricultural Research Outputs of Rwanda. , Serena Hotel, Kigali, Rwanda
J.K, M, P.W M, M.W.K M, R.W N, N K, J.K M, E.M A, R.W M, R.E K.  2007.  Participatory evaluation of sweet potato production in Kirinyaga and Kwale districts in Kenya, April 23rd - 27t. Regional Universities Forum Biennial Meeting. , Mangochi, Malawi
P.W, M, M.W.K M, R.W N, N K, J.K M, E.M A, R.W M, R.E K.  2007.  Screening for tolerance in selected sweet potato germplasm to Sweet-potato Virus Disease in Kenya, April 23rd - 27t. Regional Universities Forum Biennial Meeting. , Mangochi, Malawi
Njoroge, K, Kinyanjui M.  2007.  Kenya Agricultural Development and Globalisation: where do we stand? Gender in International Agricultural Trade Agreements: A Kenya synopsis. Heinrich Boll Foundation, East and Horn of Africa Region. :103-111.
Njoroge, K, Kinyanjui M.  2007.  Agricultural Development and Globalisation in Kenya.. In: Gender in International Agricultural Trade Agreements: A Kenya synopsis. Heinrich Boll Foundation, East and Horn of Africa Region. :1-6.

2004

Kithusi, 12. GG, Knapp SK, Shibairo SI, Nderitu JH, Njoroge K.  2004.  Effects of biopestcides on spider-mites (Tranychus evansi Baker and Pritchard) in the laboratory.. Phytophaga. 14:1-8.

2003

L., M, Njoroge K, Bett C, Mwangi W, Verkuijl H, Groote DH.  2003.  The Seed Industry for Dryland Crops in Eastern Kenya. Mexico, D.F.: CIMMYT and Kenya Agricultural Research Institute (KARI). ISBN: 970-648-112-5 .

2000

Bett, C;, De Groote H;, Diallo A;, Muasya W;, Njoroge K.  2000.  Participatory plant breeding for drought resistant maize varieties in eastern Kenya.

1999

K, N, Omanga P, Mwangi W, Bett C, Muhammad L.  1999.  Meeting supply Challenges of quality seed in semi-arid eastern Kenya. In: CIMMYT and EARO Maize Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities, 21-25 September. Sixth Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference. , Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: CIMMYT) and EARO
Bett, C, Muhammad L, Mwangi W, Njoroge K.  1999.  The seed industry in the semi-arid eastern Kenya, 21-25 September. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa Regional Maize Conference. , CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia
Muhammad, L, Bett C, Mwangi W, Omanga PGA, Njoroge K.  1999.  Seed production and trade in the semi-arid midlands of Kenya, 21-25 September. Maize Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa Regional Maize Conference. , CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia
Njoroge, K, Omanga P, Mwangi W, Bett C, Muhammad L.  1999.  Meeting challenges of quality seed supply., 21-25 September. Maize Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities. Proceedings of the 6th E & S Africa Regional Maize Conference. , CIMMYT, Addis-Ababa, Ethiopia

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