Journal Articles: 2016

2016

Koppmair S., Kassie M. and Qaim M. (2016) Farm production, market access and dietary diversity in Malawi. Public Health Nutrition, 1–11. doi:10.1017/S1368980016002135.

Likhayo P., Bruce A.Y., Mutambuki K., Tefera T. and Mueke J. (2016) On-farm evaluation of hermetic technology against maize storage pests in Kenya. Journal of Economic Entomology, doi: 10.1093/jee/tow1134

Macharia R., Mireji P., Murungi E., Murilla G., Christoffels A., Aksoy S. and Masiga D.K. (2016) Genome-wide comparative analysis of chemosensory gene families in five tsetse fly species. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 10, e0004421. doi:0004410.0001371/journal.pntd.0004421.

Marcellino W.L., Salih D.A., Njahira M.N., Ndiwa N., Araba A., El Hussein A.M., Seitzer U., Ahmed J.S., Bishop R.P. and Skilton R.A. (2016) The emergence of Theileria parva in Jonglei State, South Sudan: Confirmation using molecular and serological diagnostic tools. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases, doi: 10.1111/tbed.12495.

Masembe C., Isabirye B.E., Rwomushana I., Nankinga C.K. and Akol A.M. (2016) Projections of climate-induced future range shifts among fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species in Uganda. Plant Protection Science 52, 26–34. doi: 10.17221/17287/12014-PPS.

Mbuge D.O., Negrini R., Nyakundi L.O., Kuate S.P., Bandyopadhyay R., Muiru W.M., Torto B. and Mezzenga R. (2016) Application of superabsorbent polymers (SAP) as desiccants to dry maize and reduce aflatoxin contamination. Journal of Food Science and Technology, doi:10.1007/s13197-13016-12289-13196

Mfuti K., Subramanian S., Niassy S., Salifu D., du Plessis H., Ekesi S. and Maniania N.K. (2016) Screening for attractants compatible with Metarhizium anisopliae for use in thrips management. African Journal of Biotechnology 15, 717–721.

Mfuti K., Subramanian S., van Tol R.W.H.M., Wiegers G.L., de Kogel W. J., Niassy S., du Plessis H., Ekesi S. and Maniania N.K. (2016) Spatial separation of semiochemical Lurem-TR and entomopathogenic fungi to enhance their compatibility and infectivity in an autoinoculation system for thrips management. Pest Management Science 72, 131–139. doi: 110.1002/ps.3979

Midega C.A.O., Murage A., Pittchar J. and Khan Z.R. (2016) Managing storage pests of maize: Farmers’ knowledge, perceptions and practices in western Kenya. Crop Protection 90, 142–149.

Midega C.A.O., Pickett J.A., Hooper A.M., Pittchar J.O. and Khan Z.R. (2016) Maize landraces are less affected by Striga hermonthica relative to hybrids in western Kenya. Weed Technology 30, 21–28. doi: 10.1614/WT-D-1615-00055.00051.

Midingoyi S.-k.G.M., Affognon H., Macharia I., Ong'amo G., Abonyo E., Ogola G., de Groote H. and Le Ru B. (2016) Assessing the long-term welfare effects of the biological control of cereal stemborer pests in East and Southern Africa: Evidence from Kenya, Mozambique and Zambia. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 230, 10–23.

Mosomtai G., Evander M., Sandström P., Ahlm C., Sang R., Hassan O.A., Affognon H. and Landmann T. (2016) Association of ecological factors with Rift Valley fever occurrence and mapping of risk zones in Kenya. International Journal of Infectious Diseases 46, 49–55.

Muema J.M., Bargul J.L., Nyanjom S.G., Mutunga J.M. and Njeru S.N. (2016) Potential of Camellia sinensis proanthocyanidins-rich fraction for controlling malaria mosquito populations through disruption of larval development. Parasites & Vectors 9, 512. doi: 510.1186/s13071-13016-11789-13076.

Mulder N.J., Adebiyi E.F., Alami R., Benkahla A., Brandful J., Doumbia S., Everett D., Fadlelmola F.M., Gaboun F., Gaseitsiwe S., Ghazal H., Hazelhurst S., Hide W., Ibrahimi A., Fakim Y.J., Jongeneel C.V., Joubert F., Kassim S., Kayondo J.K., Kumuthini J., Lyantagaye S., Makani J., Alzohairy A.M., Masiga D., Moussa A., Nash O., Oukem-Boyer O.O.M., Owusu-Dabo E., Panji S., Patterton H., Radouani F., Sadki K., Seghrouchni F., Bishop O.T., Tiffin N., Ulenga N. and H3ABioNet Consortium (2016) H3ABioNet, a sustainable pan-African bioinformatics network for human heredity and health in Africa. Genome Research 26, 271–277. doi: 210.1101/gr.196295.196115.

Murigu M., Nana P., Waruiru R.M., Nga'nga' C.J., Ekesi S. and Maniania N.K. (2016) Laboratory and field evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi for the control of amitraz-resistant and susceptible strains of Rhipicephalus decoloratus. Veterinary Parasitology 225, 12–18.