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Dr. Catherine W. Muui

Senior Lecturer —, Department of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

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Dr. Catherine W. Muui

Senior Lecturer —, Department of Agricultural Sciences & Technology

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Kathuli P., Kinama J M., Kitonyo O. M., Nguluu S. N., Muui C. W., Muasya R M (2023) Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on water use efficiency of selected sorghum genotypes grown in semi-arid regions in Kenya . East African Journal of Science,Technology and Innovation 5(1).
  2. Kallen Kaaria, Joseph Gweyi-Onyango and Catherine Muui (2023): Silicon amendment – influence on sorghum growth, yield, and nutrient uptake under water stress, Journal of Plant Nutrition, https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/JNFXGBJJXQQWU7Z53FB3/full?target=10.1080/01904167.2023.2222132
  3. Phoebe Mudaki, Lydia N. Wamalwa, Catherine W. Muui , Felister Nzuve, Reuben M. Muasya, Simon Nguluu and Wilson Kimani (2023). Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Sorghum ( Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) Landraces Using DArTseqDerived SingleNucleotide Polymorphism (SNP) Markers. Journal of molecular evolution. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00239-023-10108-1
  4. Tegei, E. M., Githendu, M., and Muui, C. W. (2023). Effect of A Deltamethrin Incorporated Polypropylene Storage Bags on Germination Percentage of Dressed Maize Seed Under Storage in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya. European Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol - 11(2). 690-697. DOI : 10.14738/aivp.112.14268.
  5. Kathuli P., Kinama J. M., Kitonyo O. M., Nguluu S. N., Muui C. W. and Muasya R. M. 2023. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on nitrogen use efficiency and yield of selected sorghum genotypes in semi-arid regions of Kenya. East African Journal of Science, Technology and Innovation, Technology and Innovation 4(2). http://doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v42i3.34505
  6. Ngugi, M.M., Muui, C., Gweyi-Onyango, J.P., Maitra, S. and Gitari, H.I. (2022). Influence of Silicon on Translocation, Compartmentation and Uptake of Lead in Leafy Vegetables. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology 15(01): 33-50 ( IJAEB : March 2022)
  7. Moses M. Ngugi, Harun I. Gitari, Catherine W. Muui and Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango, 2022. Growth tolerance, concentration, and uptake of heavy metals as ameliorated by silicon application in vegetables, International Journal of Phytoremediation, DOI: 10.1080/15226514.2022.2045251 https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/WNGKC2HC2CHEVIUIIGGV/full?target=10.1080/15226514.2022.2045251
  8. Kallen G. Kaaria, Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango, Catherine W. Muui , 2021. Influence of water regimes on growth, yield and nutrient uptake of Sorghum. African Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol. 18 No. 2: 1-20. June 2021 https://journal.hakenya.net/index.php/ajhs/issue/view/19
  9. Moses Ngugi, Harun Gitari, Catherine Muui and Joseph Onyango Gweyi, 2021. Cadmium mobility, uptake and accumulation in spinach, kale and amaranths vegetables as influenced by Silicon fertilization. Bioremediatian Journal. DOI: 10.1080/10889868.2021.1924111 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351108116
  10. E.A. Abasi, W.C.Muui and M. Mwangi, 2018. Canopy Management for Sustainable Passion Fruit Production. Asian Journal of Agricultural and Horticultural Research 2(1):1-7 Article no. AJAHR 44141. ISSN: 2581-4478.
  11. Catherine W. Muui, 2014. Identification and characterization of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench landraces and improvement of on- farm seed production in eastern Kenya. PhD Thesis, Department of Agricultural Science and Technology, Kenyatta University.
  12. C. W. Muui , 2006 .Genetic change in maize (Zea mays) biodiversity in Kenya: Effects of exposure time to ambient temperature and relative humidity on pollen Viability. MSc. Thesis, Department of Seed, Crop and Horticultural Sciences, Moi University.

Conference Papers

  1. Emmanuel R. Mwakidoshi, Harun Gitari, Catherine Muui and Esther Muindi, 2025. Growth and Yield Response of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) to Assorted Soil Amendments under Acidic Soil Conditions in the Kenyan Highlands. Advancing agriculture: Innovative solutions for food and nutrition security. Faculty of agriculture upper Kabete campus Agro2025 Biennial conference, University of Nairobi, 23rd -24th October, 2025
  2. Peter Kathuli, Josiah M. Kinama, Onesimus M. Kitonyo, Simon N. Nguluu, Catherine W. Muui, Reuben M. Muasya 2025. Effect of climate variability, planting population and nitrogen application on sorghum genotypes in semi-arid lands. Advancing agriculture: Innovative solutions for food and nutrition security. Faculty of agriculture upper Kabete campus Agro2025 Biennial conference, University of Nairobi, 23rd -24th October, 2025
  3. Catherine Muui , Reuben Muasya, Simon Nguluu, Ann Kabura, Kallen Kaaria 2024. Seed multiplication system and farmer-industry network of low soil fertility and drought tolerant genotypes of sorghum in marginalised zones, Kenya. 3rd Multi-Sectoral Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi 7-10th May 2024
  4. Kallen G. Kaaria, Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango, Catherine W. Muui, 2022. Role of arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi for sustainable sorghum production in arid and semi-arid regions. 22 nd (2022) Workshop on Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics, 28 th November – 2 nd December 2022, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya, pp 31
  5. Kathuli, P., J.M. Kinama, S.N. Nguluu, O.M. Kitonyo, Catherine Muui, 2022. Effect of nitrogen fertilizer on water use efficiency of 11 selected sorghum genotypes grown in semi arid regions in Kenya. Science and partnership for agriculture Conference, Biennial Africa Climate Smart Agriculture Stakeholders Conference, Accra, Ghana 14 – 16 th September 2022, Pp 95
  6. Moses M. Ngugi, Catherine W. Muui and Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango 2021. Silicon Utilization in Heavy Metal Polluted Soils and Waste Water Irrigation for Leafy Vegetable Production in Kiambu County, Kenya. Horticultural Association of Kenya 21st Workshop, On Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics, November 29 th - December 3rd 2021, Karatina University, Kenya, pp 9-10
  7. Kallen G. Kaaria, Joseph P. Gweyi-Onyango, Catherine W.Muui 2021. Arbuscular Mycorrhiza and Silicon Application for Better Growth of Sorghum under Limiting water stress in Machakos County, Kenya. Horticultural Association of Kenya 21st Workshop, On Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics, November 29 th - December 3rd 2021, Karatina University, Kenya, pp 11
  8. C. W. Muui, F. Kilonzo and M. W. Barasa 2019. Influence of Urban and peri urban agricultural systems on crop production in selected areas Kenya. Kenyatta University biennial research and innovation conference 23 rd – 25 th October 2019 Nairobi Kenya
  9. M. John, S. Nguluu, C.W. Muui, R. M. Muasya and J. Matata, 2019. Effect of different micro nutrients (Zn, Fe, Cu and Mn) on sorghum yields in the semi arid areas of Kenya. Kenyatta university biennial research and innovation conference 23 rd – 25 th October 2019 Nairobi Kenya
  10. Muui, C.W., Muasya, R.M., Nguluu, S., Kambura, A., Barasa, M. and Gacheri, K., 2019. Seed borne fungal pathogens associated with farmers saved sorghum (sorghum bicolor L.) seeds in Kenya, 2019. Kenyatta university biennial research and innovation conference 23 rd – 25 th October 2019 Nairobi Kenya
  11. Muui CW , Odhiambo DO , Muasya RM , Nguluu S, Kambura A, Kathuli P and Mweu B 2018. Production Systems for Sorghum Landraces in Eastern, Nyanza and Coastal Regions. International conference on science, technology and innovation for sustainable development in dryland environments, SEKU AND UMMA Universities 19 - 23rd November, 2018
  12. Kiarie L. W, Egesa A. O, Muui W. C , 2018. Silicon Fertilization Enhances Root and Shoot Development in Sorghum Hybrids Under Moderate Water stress.HAK conference, Taita Taveta University Voi 26-30th Nov 2018
  13. Egesa A. O., Mwakidosh E., and Muui W. C., 2018. Root adjustments in conferring water stress tolerance in Kenyan-bred sorghum varieties. Knowledge and innovation for social and economic development, 12 th international conference and innovation week Egerton university, Njoro, Kenya 27 th – 29 th March. Book of Abstracts Pp 14
  14. Egesa A.O., Mwirigi P., Muui W.C. and Kirubi D.T. 2016. Morphological and biochemical traits of sorghum fostering abiotic stress tolerance superiority among cereals: A review. Enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems, second biennial international conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. November 29 – December 02, 2016. Page 24.
  15. Odhiambo MA, Muui CW and Githendu M, 2016. “Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Seed Quality of Upland Nerica Rice Varieties in Siaya County, Kenya”. Society for the Advancement of Science in Africa, 2016 Fourth International Annual Conference “Advancing Africa's Sustainable Development through Science, Technology and Innovation” Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, August 22 – 26, 2016 page 54-55.
  16. P.G. Kabui, C.W. Muui and W.M. Thagana, 2014. Efficacy of a local and commercial rooting powder on roses. Bridging the gap between society, science and industry. International conference on building a new generation of agricultural scientists. KU/AGRA/HAK/DAAD, Kenyatta university, Nairobi, Kenya, 1 st - 5 th December, 2014. Book of abstract pp 115-116.
  17. Gohole, L.S., Muasya, R.M. and Muui, C.W. 2006. Varietal preferences and production of cowpea vegetable in western kenya, Paper presented at Moi University 2 nd international conference, Eldoret, Kenya
  18. Advancing agriculture: Innovative solutions for food and nutrition security. Faculty of agriculture upper Kabete campus Agro2025 Biennial conference, University of Nairobi, Kenya 23rd – 24th October 2025
  19. Climate Change Resilience, Adaptation, and Its Impacts on Food Systems and Health, by the American Institutes for Research (AIR) and Kenyatta University, Main Campus Kenyatta University 24th October 2024
  20. Science, technology and innovation as the game changer for national security and sustainable prosperity, 3rd Multi-Sectoral Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI), Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi 7-10th May 2024
  21. Horticultural Association of Kenya 21st Workshop, On Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics Karatina University, Kenya November 29 th - December 3rd 2021
  22. Kenyatta University biennial research and innovation conference Nairobi Kenya 23 rd – 25 th October 2019
  23. International conference on science, technology and innovation for sustainable development in dryland environments, SEKU AND UMMA Universities 19 - 23rd November, 2018
  24. Knowledge and innovation for social and economic development, 12 th international conference and innovation week Egerton university, Njoro, Kenya 27 th – 29 th March
  25. Enhancing sustainable agricultural production and marketing systems, second biennial international conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya. November 29 – December 02, 2016.