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Prof. Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru

Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology

Home School of Pure & Applied Sciences Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology Prof. Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru

Prof. Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru

Lecturer, Department of Biochemistry & Biotechnology

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Ouma, D. A., Mutai, M., Njeru, E. M., Oyore, J. P., Neondo, J. O., Jagongo, A., Omwenga, G., Ngugi, M. P., Otieno Ngayo, M., & Oduor, R. O. (2025). Characterization, Accumulation Profiles, and Antibiotic-Resistance of Bacteria on Worn Disposable Masks at Githurai Market in Nairobi County, Kenya. Journal of the Oman Medical Association, 2(2), 12. https://doi.org/10.3390/joma2020012
  2. Bitolitoli, E. N., Mutai, M. J., Njeru, E. M., Oyore, J. P., Neondo, J., Awuor, K., Muthee, D. W., Barasa, S. S., Letema, S., & Oduor, R. O. (2025). Bacteria contamination and antibiotic resistance profile on worn reusable face masks in Githurai Market, Kenya. International Journal of Food Science and Biotechnology, 10(2), 33-48. https://doi.org/10.11648/j.ijfsb.20251002.12
  3. Jones, K., Njeru, E. M., Garnett, K., & Girkin, N. T. (2025). Organic management in coffee: a systematic review of the environmental, economic and social benefits and trade-offs for farmers. Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems, 1–35. https://doi.org/10.1080/21683565.2025.2510361
  4. Panyako, B. W., Wacira, T. N., Njeru, E. M., Gicharu, G. K., & Makonde, H. M. (2025). Molecular characterization and lead (Pb) tolerance of Penicillium and Aspergillus species from contaminated soils in Owino Uhuru, Mombasa, Kenya. African Journal of Microbiology Research, 19(8), 171-186. https://doi.org/10.5897/AJMR2025.9793
  5. Koech, K., Koskey, G., Njeru, E.M., & Maingi, J. (2024). Leveraging the complex interplay between arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, seasonal dynamics, and genotypic diversity to optimize maize productivity in semi-arid agroecosystems. Heliyon (10), 18e37659. https://10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37659
  6. Kamore, H. K., Njeru, E. M., Nchore, S. B., Ombori, R. O., Muthini, J. M., & Kimiti, J. (2024). Prevalence of banana diseases and post-harvest losses in Kenya, and biocontrol potential of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi against Fusarium wilt. International Journal of Horticultural Science, 30(1), 62-73. https://doi.org/10.31421/ijhs/30/2024/13781
  7. Jones, K., Njeru, E.M., Garnett, K. & Girkin, N. (2024). Assessing the Impact of Voluntary Certification Schemes on Future Sustainable Coffee Production. Sustainability 2024, 16, 5669. https://doi.org/10.3390/su161356
  8. Lugonzo, G.O., Njeru E.M., Songock, W., Okumu, A.A. & Ndombi, E.M. (2024). Epidemiology of multi-drug resistant Tuberculosis in the western region of Kenya. AIMS Microbiol. 10(2):273-287. https://doi: 10.3934/microbiol.2024014
  9. Jones, K., Njeru, E.M., Garnett, K. & Girkin N.(2024) Assessing the Impact of Voluntary Certification Schemes on Future Sustainable Coffee Production. Sustainability. 2024; 16(13):5669. https://doi.org/10.3390/su16135669
  10. Wahome, C. N., Ombori, O., Maingi, J., Njeru, E. M., Nchore, S. B., Kimiti, J. M., & Muthini, M. (2023). Response of micropropagated tissue culture banana (Musa spp.) to acclimatization using arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi. African Journal of Pure and Applied Sciences, 4(2), 50–58. https://doi.org/10.33886/ajpas.v4i2.410
  11. Muindi, M.M., Muthini, M., Njeru, E.M . & Maingi J. (2023). Greenhouse studies showing arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobia as potential tools for improving cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata ) production in lower Eastern Kenya. Tropical Agriculture , 100(3), 136-148. https://journals.sta.uwi.edu/ojs/index.php/ta/article/view/7841
  12. Wahome C.N., Maingi J.M., Ombori O., Njeru, E.M., Muthini M. & Kimiti J.M. (2023). Diversity and abundance of bacterial and fungal communities in rhizospheric soil from smallholder banana producing agroecosystems in Kenya. Frontiers in Horticulture , 2:1061456. https://doi.org/10.3389/fhort.2023.1061456
  13. Wanjala, D., Mutune, A. & Njeru, E.M. (2023). Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Trichoderma spp influence on nutrient uptake and water stress tolerance in cowpea ( Vigna unguiculata Walp). African Journal of Horticultural Science , (Sept 2023) 22:35-48
  14. Munywoki J., Omosa L.K., Subramanian S., Mfuti D.K., Njeru, E.M., Nchiozem-Ngnitedem V-A. & Akutse K.S. (2022). Performance of Metarhizium anisopliae Isolate ICIPE 41 in the laboratory and field in comparison to another fungal biopesticide and a chemical product to sustainably control the invasive fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae ) Agronomy , 2022; 12(11):2636. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12112636
  15. Wakarera P. W., Ojola P. & Njeru E. M . (2022). Characterization and diversity of native Azotobacter spp. isolated from semi-arid agroecosystems of Eastern Kenya. Biology Letters . 18: 2021061220210612. http://doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2021.0612
  16. Kirui CK, Njeru E.M. & Runo S. (2022). Diversity and phosphate solubilization efficiency of phosphate solubilizing bacteria isolated from semi-arid agroecosystems of Eastern Kenya. Microbiology Insights . January 2022:15. http://doi.org/10.1177/11786361221088991
  17. Mburu, S.W., Koskey, G., Njeru, E.M ., Ombori M., Maingi J. & Kimiti, J. (2022). Genetic and phenotypic diversity of microsymbionts nodulating promiscuous soybeans from different agro-climatic conditions. Journal of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology 20, 109 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1186/s43141-022-00386-5
  18. Asamba, M. N., Njeru E.M. , Oshule, S.P., Suliman, E., Mwagandi, C.L. & Atego, N. (2022). Molecular Characterization of Chlorpyrifos Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Contaminated Dairy Farm Soils in Nakuru County, Kenya. http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3940828
  19. Kyule D.M., Maingi, J.M, Njeru E.M. & Nyamache, A.K. (2022). Molecular Characterization and Diversity of Bacteria Isolated from Fish and Fish Products Retailed in Kenyan Markets. International Journal of Food Science . Volume 2022 Article ID 2379323 https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/2379323
  20. Njeru, E.M., Awino, R., Kirui, K., Koech, K., Jalloh, A. & Muthini, M. (2022). Agrobiodiversity and perceived climatic change effect on family farming systems in semiarid tropics of Kenya. Open Agriculture , 7(1), 360-372. https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2022-0099
  21. Bolo, P., Kihara, J., Mucheru-Muna, M., Njeru E.M ., Kinyua, M., Sommer, R. (2021). Application of residue, inorganic fertilizer and lime affect phosphorus solubilizing microorganisms and microbial biomass under different tillage and cropping systems in a Ferralsol, Geoderma 390, 114962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geoderma.2021.114962
  22. Muindi, M.M., Muthini, M., Njeru E.M ., Maingi J. (2021). Symbiotic efficiency and genetic characterization of rhizobia and non rhizobial endophytes associated with cowpea grown in semi-arid tropics of Kenya. Heliyon 7 (4) 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2021.e06867
  23. Koskey, G., Simon, M., Awino, R., Njeru, E. M. and Maingi, J. M. (2021). Potential use of beneficial microorganisms for soil amelioration, phytopathogen biocontrol, and sustainable crop production in smallholder agroecosystems. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, 130. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.606308
  24. Mburu, S.W., Koskey, G., Njeru, E.M ., Maingi J. (2021). Revitalization of bacterial endophytes and rhizobacteria for nutrients bioavailability in degraded soils to promote crop production, AIMS Agriculture and Food Volume 6, 2: 496-524. doi: 3934/agrfood.2021029
  25. Mutai, M., Njeru, E., Ntabo, R. (2021). Ethnobotanical Survey of Medicinal Plants Used by the Marakwet Community in Cherangani Forest, Kenya. Journal of Medicinal and Chemical Sciences, 4(3), 289-300. doi: 26655/JMCHEMSCI.2021.3.9
  26. Njagi, A., Mang’erere M. N., Njeru, E. M. and Birgen J. K. (2021). Antibacterial Effect of Artemisia and Ginger Extracts in Controlling Agrobacterium tumefaciens in Roses. Journal of Floriculture and Landscaping, vol. 7, Apr. 2021, pp. 1-5, doi: https://doi.org/10.25081/jfcls.2021.v7.6386
  27. Omoke, D., Kipsum, M., Otieno, S., Esalimba, S., Sheth, M., Lenhart. A., Njeru E.M ., Ochomo, E., Dada, N. (2021). Western Kenyan Anopheles gambiae showing intense permethrin resistance harbour distinct microbiota. Malaria Journal 20, 77 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-021-03606-4
  28. Gitonga N.M., Njeru, E.M. , Cheruiyot, R and Maingi J.M. (2021). Genetic and Morphological Diversity of Indigenous Bradyrhizobium Nodulating Soybean in Organic and Conventional Family Farming Systems. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems 4:606618. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.606618
  29. Mang'erere, M., Njeru, E. M ., and Muna, M. M. (2021). Tillage, mulching and nitrogen fertilization differentially affects soil microbial biomass, microbial populations and bacterial diversity in a maize cropping system. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 5, 102. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2021.614527
  30. Gitonga N.M., Njeru E.M. , Cheruiyot, R. and Maingi J.M. (2021). Dual inoculation of soybean with Rhizophagus irregularis and commercial Bradyrhizobium japonicum increases nitrogen fixation and growth in organic and conventional soils. AIMS Agriculture and Food Volume 6, 2: 478-495. doi: 3934/agrfood.2021028
  31. Wahome, C.N., Maingi, J.M., Ombori, O., Kimiti, J.M. and Njeru E.M . (2021). Banana Production Trends, Cultivar Diversity, and Tissue Culture Technologies Uptake in Kenya. International Journal of Agronomy, 6634046, https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6634046
  32. Gitonga N.M., Njeru E.M. , Cheruiyot, R. and Maingi J.M. (2021). Bradyrhizobium inoculation has a greater effect on soybean growth, production and yield quality in organic than conventional farming systems, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 7:1,1935529, https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2021.1935529
  33. Musyoka D.M., Njeru E.M. , Nyamwange M.M., and Maingi J.M. (2020) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and Bradyrhizobium co-inoculation enhances nitrogen fixation and growth of green grams ( Vigna radiata ) under water stress. Journal of Plant Nutrition , 43(7): 1036-1047. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2020.171194
  34. Avio, L., Njeru, E. M ., Oehl F., Turrini A., Bocci, G., Barberi, P., Manuela, G. and Sbrana, C. (2020). Small-scale soil heterogeneity affects the distribution of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal species in a hot-spot field in a Mediterranean site. Applied Soil Ecology, Applied Soil Ecology 154, 103631 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2020.103631
  35. Jalloh, A.A. Njeru, E. M ., Maingi J.M. (2020) Potential of native rhizobia isolates to improve production of legume crops in small holder farms. Bioscience Research, 17(2): 1498-1510. https://www.isisn.org/BR17(2)2020/1498-1510-17(2)2020BR20-103.pdf
  36. Muchoka, J. P., Mugendi, D. N., Njiruh, P. N., Onyari, C. N., Mbugua, P. K., & Njeru, E. M. (2020). Mycorrhiza co-association with Aspilia pruliseta and phosphorus uptake effects on growth of gadam sorghum in the semi-arid lower Eastern Kenya. Journal of Dryland Agriculture, 6(5), 46-53. https://doi.org/10.5897/JODA2020.0048
  37. Mburu, S.W., Koskey, G., Njeru, E.M ., Ombori M., Maingi J., Kimiti, J. (2020). Differential Response of Promiscuous Soybean to Local Diversity of Indigenous and Commercial Bradyrhizobium Inoculation Under Contrasting Agroclimatic Zones. International Journal of Plant Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42106-020-00117-
  38. Nyaga J.W. and Njeru E.M . (2020). Potential of Native Rhizobia to Improve Cowpea Growth and Production in Semiarid Regions of Kenya. Frontiers in Agronomy 2:606293. doi: 10.3389/fagro.2020.606293 https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fagro.2020.606293/full
  39. Muchoka, J. P., Mugendi, D. N., Njiruh, P. N., Onyari, C. N., Mbugua, P. K. and Njeru, E. M . (2020. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Colonization in the Rhizosphere of Aspilia pruliseta Schweif. ext Schweif in the Semiarid Eastern Kenya. Air, Soil and Water Research . doi: 1177/1178622120969190
  40. Karanja, A.W., Maingi, J.M. and Njeru, E.M. , (2019 Evaluation of maturity levels and heavy metal content in composts made from rice straw. Advances in Agricultural Science. Volume 7 (2019), Issue 03, 17-30. http://aaasjournal.org/submission/index.php/aaas/article/view/137
  41. Karanja, A.W., Njeru, E.M. , and Maingi, J.M. (2019) Assessment of physicochemical changes during composting rice straw with chicken and donkey manure. International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture, 8:65–72. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40093-019-0270-x
  42. Musonye H.A., Njeru E.M ., Hassanali A., Langata L.M., Mijele D., Kaitho T., King'ori E., Nonoh J. (2019) 16S rRNA gene profiling of bacterial communities mediating production of tsetse attractive phenols in mammalian urine. The Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research 86:1-12. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6676987/
  43. Njeru, E.M. (2018) Exploiting diversity to promote arbuscular mycorrhizal symbiosis and crop productivity in organic farming systems, AIMS Agriculture and Food 3 (3): 280–294. https://www.aimspress.com/fileOther/PDF/agriculture/agrfood-03-03-280%281%29.pdf
  44. Koskey G, Mburu S.W., Kimiti J.M., Ombori M., Maingi J. and Njeru E.M. (2018) Genetic characterization and diversity of Rhizobium isolated from root nodules of mid-altitude climbing bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) varieties. Frontiers in Microbiology 9:968, 1–12 https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2018.00968
  45. Also selected and published as a book chapter Rouphael Y., Colla G. (2020) Biostimulants in Agriculture. Frontiers in Plant Science 11. DOI: 10.3389/fpls.2020.00040. https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/6502/biostimulants-in-agriculture
  46. Nyamwange M.M, Njeru, E.M. , Mucheru-Muna, M. and Ngetich, F. (2018) Soil management practices affect arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi propagules, root colonization and growth of rainfed maize. AIMS Agriculture and Food 3 (2): 120–134. https://www.aimspress.com/article/10.3934/agrfood.2018.2.120
  47. Motaroki E.M., Njeru, E.M. , Koskey G. and Maingi J. (2018). Rhizobial inoculation methods affect the nodulation and plant growth traits of host plant genotypes: A case study of Common bean Phaseolus vulgaris germplasms cultivated by smallholder farmers in Eastern Kenya. Advances in Agricultural Science 6(3):77-94 https://aaasjournal.org/submission/index.php/aaas/article/view/83
  48. Oruru, M.B., Njeru, E.M. , Pasquet, R. & Runo, S. (2018) Response of a wild-type and modern cowpea cultivars to arbuscular mycorrhizal inoculation in sterilized and non-sterilized soil, Journal of Plant Nutrition, 41:1, 90-101, https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2017.1381728
  49. Ndivo F.M., Njeru, E.M. and Birgen, J. (2018) Efficacy of neem, garlic and aloe extracts in the management of postharvest potato soft rot caused by Erwinia carotovora . Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science 1(2): 1-7. https://doi.org/10.9734/AJRCS/2018/40255
  50. Njeru, E.M, Bocci, G., Avio, L., Sbrana, C., Turrini, A., Giovannetti, M. and Bàrberi, P. (2017) Functional identity has a stronger effect than diversity on mycorrhizal symbiosis and productivity of field grown organic tomato. European Journal of Agronomy 86(2017) 1–11. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2017.02.007
  51. Mburu S.W., Koskey G, Kimiti J.M., Ombori M., Maingi J. and Njeru E.M. (2016), Agrobiodiversity conservation enhances food security in subsistence-based farming systems of Eastern Kenya; Agriculture and Food Security Journal 5 (19): 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40066-016-0068-2
  52. Ouma E.A., Asango A.M., Maingi J. and Njeru, E.M. (2016). Elucidating the potential of native rhizobial isolates to improve biological nitrogen fixation and growth of common bean and soybean in smallholder farming systems of Kenya. International Journal of Agronomy 1-7. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/4569241
  53. Turrini A., Sbrana C., Avio L., Njeru E. M., Bocci G., Barberi, P. and Giovannetti, M. (2016) Changes in the composition of native root arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities during a short-term cover crop-maize succession. Biology and Fertility of Soils 52(5) 543-553. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-016-1106-8
  54. Oruru, M. B. and Njeru, E. M. (2016). Upscaling Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis and Related Agroecosystems Services in Smallholder Farming Systems. BioMed Research International 2016: 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/4376240
  55. Njeru E.M ., Avio L., Sbrana C., Turrini A., Bocci G., Giovannetti M., Bàrberi P. and OehlF. (2015). Contrasting effects of cover crops on 'hot spot' arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal communities in organic tomato. Biology and Fertility of Soils 51 (2 ), 151-166. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00374-014-0958-z
  56. Ogada A. R., Njeru E.M , Omari, A, Birgen, J.K (2021). New evaluation of Alternaria brassicicola isolates against Striga hermonthica seeds emergence on maize in Kenya, Journal of Weed Research Science 4(2), 218-225. https://dx.doi.org/10.26655/JRWEEDSCI.2021.2.8
  57. Njeru, E.M, Avio, L., Sbrana, C., Turrini, A., Bocci, G., Bàrberi, P., Giovannetti, M. (2014). First evidence for a major cover crop effect on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and organic maize growth. Agronomy for Sustainable Development 34, 841-848. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-013-0197-y
  58. Njeru E.M., Avio L., Sbrana C., Turrini A., Bocci G., Bàrberi P., Giovannetti M. (2013) First evidence for a major cover crop effect on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and organic maize growth . Agronomy for Sustainable Development: 1-8. DOI: 10.1007/s13593-013-0197-y.
  59. Njeru E.M. (2014). Exploiting diversity to promote mycorrhizal symbiosis and crop productivity in organic systems. PhD thesis, Sant’ Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy.
  60. Njeru, E.M., Maingi, J.M., Cheruiyot, R. and Gitonga, N.M. (2013) Managing soybean for enhanced food production and soil bio-fertility in smallholder systems through maximized fertilizer use efficiency. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 3(5):191-197 http://article.sapub.org/10.5923.j.ijaf.20130305.01.html
  61. Njeru, E.M. (2013) Crop diversification: a potential strategy to mitigate food insecurity by smallholders in sub Saharan Africa . Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development http://dx.doi.org/10.5304/jafscd.2013.034.006 pp. 1–7 ISSN: 2152-0801 online
  62. Njeru E.M., Avio L., Sbrana C., Turrini A., Bocci G., Bàrberi P., Giovannetti M. (2013) Enhancing mycorrhizal symbiosis and productivity of field grown organic tomato through crop and management diversification (Oral presentation). International Conference on Organic Agriculture Sciences (ICOAS) conference proceedings. ‘Targeting Global Sustainability – Food Security, Biodiversity and Climate Change’9-13 October 2013, Budapest and Eger, Hungary.
  63. Luziatelli, G., Blanco, S. M., Mugendi, E., and Wright, H. (2012) Is the post-production phase of the food value chain even more affected by climate change than the production phase? an example of aflatoxin in stored maize in Kenya. Food Security-How can Science and Policy Contribute; PSC- ETNA Summer School 2011 Brochure, Zurich-Basel Plant Science Center.
  64. Njeru, E.M., Avio, L., Sbrana, C., Bocci, G., Giovannetti, M. and Bàrberi, P. (2012) Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal symbioses in organic systems: the role of crop breeding and management diversity (poster) In SOLIBAM Ist stakeholder congress April 19-20th 2012, Rome, Italy
  65. Mugendi, E., Giovannetti, M and Avio, L. (2011) Unraveling soil fertility dilemma by smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa: do arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi have a role to play? (Invited speaker)- International conference proceedings on ‘Increasing Agricultural Productivity and Food Security in Africa’ 1 -3 November 2011, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Main organizer-International Food Research Policy Institute (IFPRI).
  66. Mugendi, E., Gitonga, N. Cheruiyot, R. and Maingi, J. (2010) Biological Nitrogen Fixation by Promiscuous Soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) in the Central Highlands of Kenya: Response to Inorganic Fertilizer Soil Amendments, World Journal of Agricultural Sciences 6(4): 381-387 ISSN 1817-3047.
  67. Njeru, E.M., Gitonga, N.M., Cheruiyot, R. and Maingi, J.M. (2010) Response of promiscuous soybean varieties to phosphorus, potassium and sulphur applications in Eastern Kenya (Book chapter - manuscript reviewed and accepted).

Book Chapters

  1. Mang’erere Nyamwange, M. & Njeru, E.M. (2024). Development and Management of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi Inocula for Smallholder Farmers: Challenges and Opportunities. In: Parihar, M., Rakshit, A., Adholeya, A., Chen, Y. (eds) Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi in Sustainable Agriculture: Inoculum Production and Application. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-0296-1_8
  2. Njeru E.M ., Koskey G. (2021) Using Beneficial Microorganisms to Promote Sustainable Crop Production and Resilience of Smallholder Agroecosystems to Changing Climate. In: Hebsale Mallappa V.K., Shirur M. (eds) Climate Change and Resilient Food Systems. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-33-4538-6_11
  3. Njeru E.M ., Muthini M., Muindi M.M., Ombori O., Nchore S.B., Runo S., Maingi J.M. (2020) Exploiting Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi-Rhizobia-Legume Symbiosis to Increase Smallholder Farmers’ Crop Production and Resilience Under a Changing Climate, in: B. R. Singh, et al. (Eds.), Climate Impacts on Agricultural and Natural Resource Sustainability in Africa, Springer International Publishing, Cham. pp. 471-488. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-37537-9_27
  4. Muthini M., Awino R., Kirui K.C., Koech K., Jalloh A.A., Njeru E.M. (2020) Optimizing Rhizobium-Legume Symbiosis in Smallholder Agroecosystems. In: Guleria P., Kumar V., Lichtfouse E. (eds) Sustainable Agriculture Reviews 45. Sustainable Agriculture Reviews, vol 45. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53017-4_8
  5. Macharia, M.W., Njeru E.M ., Maingi J (2018) Acid tolerance of native and commercial bradyrhizobia: the effect of liming acid soils on growth and the nodulation of soybean. In; Gorawala, P and Mandhatri, S. eds (2018) Agricultural Research Updates Vol 24 , Nova Science Publishers, New York.
  6. Koskey G, Mburu S.W., Njeru E.M ., Kimiti J.M., Ombori M., Maingi J., (2017). Potential of Native Rhizobia in Enhancing Nitrogen Fixation and Yields of Climbing Beans ( Phaseolus vulgaris ) in Contrasting Environments of Eastern Kenya. In; Tsiafouli, M A., Drakou, E G., Orgiazzi, A., Hedlund, K., Ritz, K., eds. (2017). Optimizing the Delivery of Multiple Ecosystem Goods and Services in Agricultural Systems . Lausanne: Frontiers Media. doi: 10.3389/978-2-88945-296-5

Conference Papers

  1. Njeru E.M , Muthini,M., Kibet,C., Kipkorir, K., Nyaga, J., Awino, R. Wakarera P (2022). Using root associated microorganisms to promote crop production and resilience of smallholder farming systems to climate change. Commonwealth conference, Accra Ghana 13-17 March 2022.
  2. Muthini, M., Muindi, M.M, Njeru, E.M ., Runo, S. and Maingi. J. (2019). Biodiversity and abundance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in lower Eastern Kenya. Kenyatta University, Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, 23 rd -25 th October, 2019, Nairobi, Kenya.
  3. Wahome, C.N., Maingi, J.M., Ombori, O. and Njeru, E.M (2019). Cultivar diversity, smallholder banana production practices and awareness of tissue cultured technologies in Kisii, Nyamira and Embu Counties, Kenya (2019). Kenyatta University, Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, 23 rd -25 th October, 2019, Nairobi, Kenya.
  4. Karanja, A.W., Maingi, J.M. and Njeru, E.M. (2019). Using lignocellulolytic bacteria to bioconvert organic residue to bioorganic fertilizer for sustainable crop productivity. Kenyatta University, Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, 23 rd -25 th October, 2019, Nairobi, Kenya.
  5. Gitonga, M.N., Njeru, E.M. and Maingi, J (2019). Optimizing the use of Bradyrhizobium inoculants to promote soybean production in organic and conventional farming systems. Kenyatta University, Biennial Research and Innovation Conference, 23 rd -25 th October, 2019, Nairobi, Kenya
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