Journal Articles: 2023

2023

Kamau, W. W., Sang, R., Rotich, G., Agha, S. B., Menza, N., Torto, B., & Tchouassi, D. P. (2023). Patterns of Aedes aegypti abundance, survival, human-blood feeding and relationship with dengue risk, Kenya. Frontiers in Tropical Diseases, 4, 8. https://doi.org/10.3389/fitd.2023.1113531

Ogola, E. O., Kopp, A., Bastos, A. D. S., Slothouwer, I., Omoga, D. C. A., Osalla, J., Sang, R., Torto, B., Junglen, S., & Tchouassi, D. P. (2023). Phlebovirus diversity in ticks from livestock in arid ecologies in Kenya. Ticks and Tick-Borne Diseases, 14(1), 102087. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ttbdis.2022.102087

Chen, Z., Arango, J., Rao, I. M., Liang, C. (Eds.). 2023. Physiological, molecular and genetic mechanisms of abiotic stress tolerance in tropical crops. E-book published by Frontiers in Plant Science. https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/33681/physiological-molecula...

Mulungu, K., Tekelewold, H., Abro, Z., Sevgan, S., Muriithi, B., Ecuru, J., Beesigamukama, D., & Kassie, M.(2023). Pollinator-dependent crops significantly contribute to diets and reduce household nutrient deficiencies in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-41217-y

Ong’onge, M. A., Ajene, I. J., Runo, S., Sokame, B. M., & Khamis, F. M. (2023). Population dynamics and insecticide resistance in Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), an invasive pest on tomato in Kenya. Heliyon, 9(11). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e21465

Tanga, C. M., Mokaya, H. O., Kasiera, W., & Subramanian, S. (2023). Potential of insect life stages as functional ingredients for improved nutrition and health. Insects, 14(2), 136. https://doi.org/10.3390/insects14020136

Istifanus, A. P., Abdelmutalab, A. G. A., Pirk, C. W. W., & Yusuf, A. A. (2023). Predicting the habitat suitability and distribution of two species of mound-building termites in Nigeria using bioclimatic and vegetation variables. Diversity-Basel, 15(2). https://doi.org/10.3390/d15020157

Azrag, A. G. A., Obala, F., Tonnang, H. E. Z., Hogg, B. N., Ndlela, S., & Mohamed, S. A. (2023). Predicting the impact of climate change on the potential distribution of the invasive tomato pinworm Phthorimaea absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae). Scientific Reports, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-43564-2

Musungu, A. L., Muriithi, B. W., Ghemoh, C. J., Nakimbugwe, D., & Tanga, C. M. (2023). Production,consumption, and market supply of edible crickets: Insights from East Africa. Agricultural and Food Economics, 11(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40100-023-00272-9

Alemu, M. H., Halloran, A., Olsen, S. B., Anankware, J. P., Nyeko, P., Ayieko, M., Nyakeri, E., Kinyuru, J., Konyole, S., Niassy, S., Egonyu, J. P., Malinga, G. M., Ng’ang’a, J., Ng’ong’a, C. A., Okeyo, N., Debrah, S. K., Kiiru, S., Acur, A., & Roos, N. (2023). Promoting insect farming and household consumption through agricultural training and nutrition education in Africa: A study protocol for a multisite cluster-randomized controlled trial. PLOS ONE, 18(7), e0288870. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0288870
 

Ndayisaba, P. C., Kuyah, S., Midega, C. A. O., Mwangi, P. N., & Khan, Z. R. (2023). Push-pull technology enhances resilience to climate change and prevents land degradation: Perceptions of adopters in western Kenya. Farming System, 1(2), 100020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.farsys.2023.100020

Niassy, S., Mohamed, S. A., Cheseto, X., Omuse, E. R., Ochola, J. B., Khamis, F. M., Badji, B., Ndlela, S., Ombura, L., Okun, N. L., Kupesa, D. M., Dubois, T., Belayneh, Y. T., Subramanian, S., & Ekesi, S. (2023). Response of some mango-infesting fruit flies to aqueous solutions of the basil plant Ocimum tenuiflorum L. Frontiers in Horticulture, 2, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fhort.2023.1139525

Nsevolo, M. P., Kiatoko, N., Kambashi, M. B., Francis, F., & Megido, R. C. (2023). Reviewing entomophagy in the Democratic Republic of Congo: species and host plant diversity, seasonality, patterns of consumption and challenges of the edible insect sector. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 9(2), 225–244. https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2022.0024

Egonyu, J. P., Olubowa, R. R., Tanga, C. M., Cheseto, X., & Subramanian, S. (2023). Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes sp.) larvae as a nutrient rich delicacy: A comparison of nutrient profiles from four counties in western Kenya. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed, 1, 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1163/23524588-20230004

Munguti, J. M., Obiero, K. O., Iteba, J. O., Kirimi, J. G., Kyule, D. N., Orina, P. S., Githukia, C. M.,Outa, N., Ogello, E. O., Mboya, J. B., Ouko, K. O., Liti, D., Yossa, R., & Tanga, C. M. (2023). Role of multilateral development organizations, public and private investments in aquaculture subsector in Kenya. Frontiers in Sustainable Food SystemS, 7. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2023.1208918