Journal Articles

Roberts R., Cook G., Grout T.G., Khamis F., Rwomushana I., Nderitu P.W., Seguni Z., Materu C.L., Steyn C., Pietersen G., Ekesi S. and Le Roux H.F. (2017) Resolution of the identity of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter’ species from huanglongbing affected citrus in East Africa. Plant Disease 101, 1481–1488. https://doi.org/1410.1094/PDIS-1411-1416-1655-RE.

Rodenburg J., Cissoko M., Kayongo N., Dieng I., Bisikwa J., Irakiza R., Masoka I., Midega C.A.O. and Scholes J.D. (2017) Genetic variation and host–parasite specificity of striga resistance and tolerance in rice: The need for predictive breeding. New Phytologist, doi:10.1111/nph.14451

Roth J. M., de Bes L., Sawa P., Omweri G., Osoti V., Oberheitmann B., Schallig H. D.F.H. and Mens P. F. (2017) Plasmodium detection and differentiation by direct-on-blood PCR Nucleic Acid Lateral Flow Immunoassay (db-PCR-NALFIA): Development, validation, and evaluation. The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, doi: 10.1016/j.jmoldx.2017.1009.1004.

Rwomushana I., Khamis F.M., Grout T.G., Mohamed S.A., Sétamou M., Borgemeister C., Heya M.H., Tanga C.M., Nderitu P.W., Seguni Z., Materu C.L. and Ekesi S. (2017) Detection of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae) in Kenya and potential implication for the spread of huanglongbing disease in East Africa. Biological Invasions, doi: 10.1007/s10530-10017-11502-10535.

Saini R.K., Orindi B.O., Mbahin N., Andoke J.A., Muasa P.N., Mbuvi D.M., Muya C.M., Pickett J.A. and Borgemeister C.W. (2017) Protecting cows in small holder farms in East Africa from tsetse flies by mimicking the odor profile of a non-host bovid. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 11(10), e0005977. https://doi.org/0005910.0001371/journal.pntd.0005977.

Salih D.A., Pelle R., Mwacharo J.M., Njahira M.N., Marcellino W.L., Kiara H., Malak A.K., EL Hussein A.R., Bishop R. and Skilton R.A. (2017) Genes encoding two Theileria parva antigens recognized by CD8+ T-cells exhibit sequence diversity in South Sudanese cattle populations but the majority of alleles are similar to the Muguga component of the live vaccine cocktail. PLoS ONE 12, e0171426. doi: 0171410.0171371/journal.pone.0171426.

Sang R., Arum S., Chepkorir E., Mosomtai G., Tigoi C., Sigei F., Lwande O.W., Landmann T., Affognon H., Ahlm C. and Evander M. (2017) Distribution and abundance of key vectors of Rift Valley fever and other arboviruses in two ecologically distinct counties in Kenya. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases 11(2), e0005341. doi:0005310.0001371/journal.pntd.0005341.

Schallig H.D.F.H., Tinto H., Sawa P., Kaur H., Duparc S., Ishengoma D.S., Magnussen P., Alifrangis M. and Sutherland C.J. (2017) Randomised controlled trial of two sequential artemisinin-based combination therapy regimens to treat uncomplicated falciparum malaria in African children: A protocol to investigate safety, efficacy and adherence. BMJ Glob Health 2, e000371. doi:10.1136/bmjgh-2017- 000371.

Snetselaar J., Njiru B. N., Gachie B., Owigo P., Andriessen R., Glunt K., Mutunga J., Osinga A. J., Farenhorst M. and Knols B. G. J. (2017) Eave tubes for malaria control in Africa: Prototyping and evaluation against Anopheles gambiae s.s. and Anopheles arabiensis under semi-field conditions in western Kenya. Malaria Journal 16, 276. 10.1186/s12936-017-1926-5.

Ssepuuya G., Namulawa V., Mbabazi D., Mugerwa S., Fuuna P., Nampijja Z., Ekesi S., Fiaboe K.K.M. and Nakimbugwe D. (2017) Use of insects for fish and poultry compound feed in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review. Journal of Insects as Food and Feed 3, 289–302.

Stefan K., Kassie M. and Qaim M. (2017) The influence of farm input subsidies on the adoption of natural resource management technologies. Australian Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 61, 1–18. doi: 10.1111/1467-8489.12220.

Stone W., Sawa P., Lanke K., Rijpma S., Oriango R., Nyaurah M., Osodo P., Osoti V., Mahamar A., Diawara H., Woestenenk R., Graumans W., van de Vegte-Bolmer M., Bradley J., Chen I., Brown J., Siciliano Gi., Alano P., Gosling R., Dicko A., Drakeley C. and Bousema T. (2017) A molecular assay to quantify male and female Plasmodium falciparum gametocytes: Results from 2 randomized controlled trials using primaquine for gametocyte clearance. The Journal of Infectious Diseases 216, 457–467.

Tamiru A. and Khan Z.R. (2017) Volatile semiochemical mediated plant defense in cereals: A novel strategy for crop protection. Agronomy 7, 58. doi:10.3390/agronomy7030058.

Tamiru A., Bruce T.J.A, Richter A., Woodcock C.M., Midega C., Degenhardt J., Kelemu S., Pickett J.A. and Khan Z.R. (2017) A maize landrace that emits defense volatiles in response to herbivore eggs possesses a strongly inducible terpene synthase gene. Ecology and Evolution 00, 1–11. doi: 10.1002/ece1003.2893.

Kaiser L., Ode P., van Nouhuys S., Calatayud P.-A., Colazza S., Cortesero A.-M., Thiel A. and Van Baaren J. (2017) The plant as a habitat for entomophagous insects. Advances in Botanical Research 81, 179–223.