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Dr. Muchemi Kariuki Peterson

Lecturer, Department of Plant Sciences

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Dr. Muchemi Kariuki Peterson

Lecturer, Department of Plant Sciences

Administrative Position
Committee member, Departmental Time-Tabling Team; Committee member, Departmental Undergraduate and Postgraduate Seminars Organiser; Committee member, Research and Linkages committee- Secretary; Committee member, Library, Archive & Herbarium; Committee member, Staff Welfare Committee; Library and Archive-member; Assistant Secretary-Departmental Board Meeting

Research Interests

Plant Breeding and Genetics
Horticultural Crops and Export Requirements
Crop Pathology and Breeding-Production and Training
Avocado production, breeding, management toward quality for export market
Pesticides Use and safe disposal

Academic Qualifications

Kenyatta University (KU), Nairobi, KenyaPhD
Kenyatta University (KU), Nairobi , Kenya Master of Science Biotechnology
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi Bachelor of Science Botany and Biotechnology,

Refereed Journal Articles

  1. Jedidah Wangari Mwangi , Oduor Richard Okoth , Muchemi Peterson Kariuki , and Ngugi Mathew Piero (2021). Genetic and phenotypic diversity of selected Kenyan Mung bean ( Vigna radiata L. Wilckzek) genotypes - Springer
  2. Kabachi Timothy, Stanley Kimaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021). Evaluation of fungicides on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in Avocado which causes Anthracnose disease in Kenya, Kenyatta University.
  3. Njambi Waraga, Stanley Kimaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021 ). Evaluation of the effects of Biofertilizers on tomatoes (S olanum lycopersicum) Kenyatta University
  4. Christine Wanjiru, Stanley Kimaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021 ). Evaluation of the effects of Biofertilizers on Beans Family yields, Kenyatta University
  5. Hilda Michieka, Stanley Kiamaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021). Effects of pepper (Capsicum annuum) and onion (Allium cepa) on Colletrotrichum gleosporiodes causal of Anthrocnose in Mangoes in Kenya, Kenyatta University
  6. Mwaka Jone Mwanzo, Stanley Kiamaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021). Evaluation of Effectiveness between home-made traps and commercial traps in managing mang o fruit fly in mango production in Kenya
  7. Pauline W. Njoroge; Joseph Kamau and Peterson Muchemi . 2021. Screening of selected maize ( Zea mays L.) genotypes for resistance to maize chlorotic mottle virus (M.C.M.V) in Kenya. Kenyatta University
  8. Jeneffer Wamucii , Joseph Kamau and Peterson Muchemi. 2021. Screening of selected maize
  9. K. S Kimaru , K. P Muchemi & J. W Mwangi (2020) Effects of anthracnose disease on avocado production in Kenya, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6:1 , 1799531: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1799531
  10. Muchemi, PK., Kamau, J.W., Nchore, S. B , Mathew P. N, Kimaru, S.K.Mwangi. JW, Joyce.W, Florence. M. 2019. Genetic Response of Selected Maize Germplasm Screening for MLND Resistance in Kenya. Kenyatta University Biennial research and innovation Conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
  11. Muchemi, PK , Kamau, J.W., Nchore, S. B , Mathew P. N, Kimaru, S.K., Mwangi, JW., Waithira, J.,Munguti, F. 2019. The relationship between level of education, Farmers varietal prevalence, control and distribution of Maize Lethal Necrosis in Bomet County. Kenyatta University Biennial research and innovation Conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
  12. Muchemi, PK ., Kamau,JW., Nchore, S. B, Omwoyo, RO., Kimaru, SK., Mathew, PN. 2019. The use of low Tissue Culture Technology towards food sustainability in Kenya. Kenyatta University Biennial research and innovation Conference, Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
  13. Muchemi PK , Kamau, JW., Shem, B.N ., Mathew. PN. Omwoyo, RO., Kimaru, SK., 2018. The use of low Tissue Culture Technology towards food sustainability in Kenya. RUFORUM Biennial Conference.
  14. Muchemi Peterson , Joseph Kamau, Emily Wabuyele ( 2018 ). The Effects of Invasive Plants in East Africa and its Wild Beauty Beast. RUFORUM Biennial
  15. Morris Muthini, Mercy Muindi, Muchemi Peterson ( 2018 ). Symbiotic Efficiency of Native Rhizobia Nodulating Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in soils of Eastern Regions of Kenya. RUFORUM Biennial
  16. Muchemi Peterson , Joseph Kamau, Mathew Piero, Shem Nchore and J. Mwangi (2018) The currents status of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Nyandarua County, Kenya, Horticultural Association of Kenya
  17. Jiveri Bonface 1 , Adhiambo Brendah 1 , Kahindo John 2 , Dianah Kwanyi 1 , Malala Bonface 3 and Muchemi Peterson 2 (2015) . Bio-alkanol gel as a form of renewable energy. National Science Council
  18. Muchemi Peterson (2015) . Somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of DHO4 and SC DUMA 43 maize genotypes at coastal region of Kenya. Master of Science Thesis submitted to Kenyatta University,
  19. Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Potential of Lubricating Oil (MGALO) and organic bio-fertilizer production from Marine Green Algae (patent No.KE/UM/2012/00295. Applied Research &Innovation for Development.
  20. Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Bio-alkanol gel as a form of renewable energy. Kabianga University 2nd Annual Postgraduate Conference, 17 – 18 December, 2013 , Main Campus, Kabianga. Theme:”Crossing Boundaries: Critical Debates in Quality Postgraduate Research”
  21. Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Potential of Lubricating Oil (MGALO) and organic bio-fertilizer production from Marine Green Algae (patent No.KE/UM/2012/00295 ). Sustainable Dev.
  22. Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Potential of Lubricating Oil (MGALO) and organic bio-fertilizer production from Marine Green Algae (patent No.KE/UM/2012/00295) . Global Development.
  23. Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Potential of Lubricating Oil (MGALO) and organic bio-fertilizer production from Marine Green Algae (patent No.KE/UM/2012/00295) . African Green Rev.
  24. Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. International Conference on Integrated Ecosystem and Water Management in the Lake Victoria Basin: “From Science To Integrated Socio-Economic Development” held at Maseno University, Kisumu Hotel from 3rd -6th February 2015
  25. Muchemi P , Mwadime L, A Jalemba Mgutu, S Anami, J Mwangi, Malala B and Jiveri B. ( 2014 ). Somatic Embryogenesis and Regeneration of SC DUMA 43 and DHO4 Maize: Genotypes Adapted to Arid, Semi Arid and Coastal Ecosystems of Kenya in“Bridging the gap between society, science and industry” 1 st African Green Revolution Students Conference & 14th workshop on sustainable horticulture in the tropics: 1 st - 5 th December, Kenyatta University, Nairobi- Kenya. Abstract pp 71
  26. Mwadime L, Muchemi P , A Jalemba Mgutu, S Anami. ( 2013 ). Independent somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of PHO4 and DK831 Coastal genotyeps.”The JKUAT Scientific Technological and industrialization Conference and Exhibition.”
  27. Mwadime L, Muchemi P , A Jalemba Mgutu, S Anami. ( 2013 ). Independent somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of PHO4 and DK831 Coastal genotypes. “2 nd The Biosafety Annual Conference at KICC”
  28. 2018-Date-PATRON-KENYATTA UNIVERSITY NYANDARUA STUDENTS
  29. Academic motivator to High Schools and Young People
  30. Board Member Health( Treasurer)- Shalom PCEA-Tumaini Parish
  31. Deacon Shalom PCEA