Journal Articles

Ndungu, J. G., Marubu, R. M., Ochola, J. B., Onyimbo, N. B., Sevgan, S., Muriuki, C. W., Komu, K. E., & Gikungu, M. W. (2024). Linking physico‐chemical parameters and macroinvertebrates for water quality assessment of Kakamega and the East Usambara montane ecosystems in Kenya. African Journal of Ecology, 62(2), e13274. https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.13274

Miano, R. N., Dekker, T., Rohwer, E., Biasazin, T. D., Ndlela, S., Yusuf, A. A., Cheseto, X., & Mohamed, S. A. (2024). Mango headspace volatiles trigger differential responses of the mango fruit fly Ceratitis cosyra and its parasitoids. Heliyon, 10(9), e30068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e30068

Omondi, V. O., Bosire, G. O., Onyari, J. M., Kibet, C., Mwasya, S., Onyonyi, V. N., & Getahun, M. N. (2024). Multi-omics analyses reveal rumen microbes and secondary metabolites that are unique to livestock species. MSystems. https://doi.org/10.1128/msystems.01228-23

Tchouassi, D. P., Kisero, R. O., Rotich, G., Dunlap, C., Torto, B., & Muturi, E. J. (2024). Next generation sequencing improves the resolution of detecting mixed host blood meal sources in field collected arboviral mosquito vectors. Medical and Veterinary Entomology. https://doi.org/10.1111/mve.12725

Kibet, S., Mudalungu, C. M., Ochieng, B. O., Mokaya, H. O., Kimani, N. M., & Tanga, C. M. (2024). Nutritional composition of edible wood borer beetle larvae in Kenya. PLOS ONE, 19(6), e0304944. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0304944

Kariuki, M. W., Barwani, D. K., Mwashi, V., Kioko, J. K., Munguti, J. M., Tanga, C. M., Kiiru, P., Gicheha, M. G., & Osuga, I. M. (2024). Partial replacement of fishmeal with black soldier fly larvae meal in nile tilapia diets improves performance and profitability in earthen pond. Scientific African, 24, e02222. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2024.e02222

Sisay, B., Tamiru, A., Subramanian, S., Weldon, C. W., Khamis, F., Green, K. K., Anderson, P., & Torto,B. (2024). Pheromonal variation and mating between two mitotypes of fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) in Africa. Scientific Reports, 14(1), 3848. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-53053-9

Murugu, D. K., Onyango, A. N., Ndiritu, A. K., Nyangena, D. N., Osuga, I. M., Cheseto, X., Subramanian, S., Ekesi, S., & Tanga, C. M. (2024). Physicochemical properties of edible cricket oils: Implications for use in pharmaceutical and food industries. Future Foods, 9, 100316. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2024.100316

Murugu, D. K., Onyango, A. N., Ndiritu, A. K., Nyangena, D. N., Osuga, I. M., Cheseto, X., Subramanian,S., Ekesi, S., & Tanga, C. M. (2024). Physicochemical properties of edible cricket oils: Implications for use in pharmaceutical and food industries. Future Foods, 9, 100316.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fufo.2024.100316

Mukwevho, L., Ndlovu, M., Chikowore, G., Dalu, T., Mutamiswa, R., & Chidawanyika, F. (2024). Responses of ground-dwelling arthropods to long-term prescribed fire regimes in a Savanna-protected area. Rangeland Ecology and Management, 95, 46–55. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rama.2024.04.008

Gwokyalya, R., Herren, J. K., Weldon, C. W., Ndlela, S., Gichuhi, J., Ongeso, N., Wairimu, A. W., Ekesi, S., & Mohamed, S. A. (2024). Shaping the microbial landscape: Parasitoid-driven modifications of Bactrocera dorsalis microbiota. Microbial Ecology, 87(1), 1–15. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00248-024-02393-0

Ouandaogo, H. S., Diallo, S., Odari, E., & Kinyu, J. (2024). Silver nanoparticle biosynthesis utilizing Ocimum kilimandscharicum leaf extract and assessment of its antibacterial activity against certain chosen bacteria. PLOS ONE, 19(5), e0295463. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0295463

Ibrahim, E. A., Wamalwa, M., Odindi, J., & Tonnang, H. E. Z. (2024). Spatio-temporal characterization of phenotypic resistance in malaria vector species. BMC Biology, 22(1), 117. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12915-024-01915-z

Mokaya, H. O., Mudalungu, C. M., Tchouassi, D. P., & Tanga, C. M. (2024). Techno-functional and antioxidant properties of extracted protein from edible insects. ACS Food Science & Technology. https://doi.org/10.1021/acsfoodscitech.3c00706

Kamau, L., Bennett, K. L., Ochomo, E., Herren, J., Agumba, S., Otieno, S., Omoke, D., Matoke-Muhia, D., Mburu, D., Mwangangi, J., Ramaita, E., Juma, E. O., Mbogo, C., Barasa, S., & Miles, A. (2024). The Anopheles coluzzii range extends into Kenya: Detection, insecticide resistance profiles and population genetic structure in relation to conspecific populations in West and Central Africa. Malaria Journal, 23(1), 122. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12936-024-04950-x