Journal Articles

Magara H. J. O., Mutyambai D.M., Midega C.A.O., Otieno S.A., Nyaga T.M., Niassy S. and Khan Z.R. (2020) Responses of stemborer Chilo partellus to volatiles emitted by maize landraces exposed to signal grass (Brachiria brizantha). Journal of Plant Interactions 15, 345–357. https://doi.org/310.1080/17429145.17422020.11827056

Magara H.J.O., Niassy S., Ayieko M.A., Mukundamago M., Egonyu J.P., Tanga C.M., Kimathi E.K., Ongere J.O., Fiaboe K.K.M., Hugel S., Orinda M.A., Roos N. and Ekesi S. (2021) Review: Edible crickets (Orthoptera) around the world: Distribution, nutritional value, and other benefits—A review. Frontiers in Nutrition 7, 537915.  https://doi.org/537910.533389/fnut.532020.537915.

Makhulu E.E., Villinger J., Adunga V.O., Jeneby M.M., Kimathi E.M., M. E., Oundo J.W., Musa A.A. and Wambua L. (2021) Tsetse blood-meal sources, endosymbionts, and trypanosome infections provide insight into African trypanosomiasis transmission in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, a wildlife–human–livestock interface. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases 15, e0008267. https://doi.org/0008210.0001371/journal.pntd.0008267. 

Mang'era C.M., Khamis F.M., Awuoche E.O., Hassanali A., Ombura F.L.O. and Mireji P. (2021) Transcriptomic response of Anopheles gambiae sensu stricto mosquito larvae to Curry tree (Murraya koenigii) phytochemicals. Parasites & Vectors 14, 1. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-13020-04505-13074.

Mekonnen B., Cheseto X., Pirk C., Yusuf A., Ekesi S., Deletre E. and Torto B. (2021) Re-analysis of abdominal gland volatilome secretions of the African weaver ant, Oecophylla longinoda (Hymenoptera: Formicidae). Molecules 26, 871.  https://doi.org/810.3390/molecules26040871.

Milugo T.K., Tchouassi D., Kavishe R.A., Dinglasan R.R. and Torto B. (2021) Derivatization increases mosquito larvicidal activity of the sesquiterpene lactone parthenin isolated from the invasive weed Parthenium hysterophorus. Pest Management Science 77, , 659–665.  https://doi.org/610.1002/ps.6131.

Mkiga A.M., Mohamed S. A., du Plessis H., Khamis F. M., Akutse K. S., Nderitu P., Niassy S., Muriithi B.W. and Ekesi S. (2021) Compatibility and efficacy of Metarhizium anisopliae and sex pheromone for controlling Thaumatotibia leucotreta. Journal of Pest Science 94, 393–407.  https://doi.org/310.1007/s10340-10020-01281-z.

Mudereri B.T., Abdel-Rahman E.M., Dube T., Niassy S., Khan Z., Tonnang H.E.Z. and Landmann T. (2021) A two-step approach for detecting Striga in a complex agroecological system using Sentinel-2 data. Science of the Total Environment 762, 143151. doi: 143110.141016/j.scitotenv.142020.143151.

Munganyinka J. P., Thiam F., Wairimu S., Fisher M., Skilton R., Osiru M., Achoka P. and Abdulle S. (2020) Studying abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic: The experiences of three African women PhD students. The ADVANCE Journal 2, https://doi.org/10.5399/osu/ADVJRNL.5392.5392.5396.

Muriithi B.W., Gathogo N., Rwomushana I., Diiro G., Mohamed S., Khamis F., Tanga C. and Ekesi S. (2021) Farmers’ knowledge and perceptions on fruit flies and willingness to pay for a fruit fly integrated pest management strategy in Gamo Gofa Zone, Ethiopi

Mutisya M.M., Agbodzavu K., Mawufe K., Kinyuru J.N., Tanga C.M., Gicheha M., Hailu G., Salifu D., Khan Z. R. and Niassy S. (2021) Can black soldier fly larvae–Desmodium intortum-based diets enhance the performance of Cobb500® broiler chickens and smallholder farmers’ profit in Kenya? Poultry Science 100, 420–430. https://doi.org/410.1016/j.psj.2020.1011.1021.

Mwangi K., Macharia R. and Bargul J. (2021) Gene co-expression network analysis of Trypanosoma brucei in tsetse fly vector. Parasites & Vectors 14, 74. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-13021-04597-13076.

Ndayisaba P.C., Kuyah S., Midega C. A.O., Mwangi P.N. and Khan Z.R. (2021) Intercropping desmodium and maize improves nitrogen and phosphorus availability and performance of maize in Kenya. Field Crops Research 263, 108067. https://doi.org/108010.101016/j.fcr.102021.108067.

Ndemah R., Le Ru B.P., Capdevielle-Dulac C., Schulthess F., Kaiser L., Hanna R., Depoily A., Obonyo J., Calatayud P.-A., Abang A. and Dupas S. (2021) Managing and monitoring genetic isolation and local adaptation of endemic and introduced Cotesia sesamiae for the biological control of the cereal stemborer Busseola fusca in Cameroon. Biological Control 155, 104478. https://doi.org/104410.101016/j.biocontrol.102020.104478.

Ng'ang'a P.N., Aduogo P. and Mutero C.M. (2021) Case study: Strengthening community and stakeholder participation in the implementation of integrated vector management for malaria control in western Kenya: A case study. Malaria Journal 20, 155. https://doi.org/110.1186/s12936-12021-03692-12934.