Journal Articles

Tonnang H.E.Z., Hervé B.D.B., Biber-Freudenberger L., Salifu D., Subramanian S., Ngowi V.B., Guimapi R.Y.A., Anani B., Kakmeni F.M.M., Affognon H., Niassy S., Landmann T., Ndjomatchoua F.T., Pedro S.A., Johansson T., Tanga C.M., Nana P., Fiaboe K.M., Mohamed S.F., Maniania N.K., Nedorezov L.V., Ekesi S. and Borgemeister C. (2017) Advances in crop insect modelling methods— Towards a whole system approach. Ecological Modelling 354, 88–103.

Villinger J., Mbaya M.K., Ouso D., Kipanga P.N., Lutomiah J. and Masiga D.K. (2017) Arbovirus and insect-specific virus discovery in Kenya by novel six genera multiplex high resolution melting analysis. Molecular Ecology Resources 17, 466–480. doi:410.1111/1755-0998.12584.

Wamalwa N.I.E., Midega C.A.O., Ajanga S., Omukunda N.E., Ochieno M.W.D., Muyekho F.N., Asudi G.O., Mulaa M. and Khan Z.R. (2017) Screening Napier grass accessions for resistance to Napier grass stunt disease using the loop-mediated isothermal amplification of DNA (LAMP). Crop Protection 98, 61–69

Wambua L., Schneider B., Okwaro A., Wanga J.O., Imali O., Wambua P.N., Agutu L., Olds C., Jones C.S., Masiga D., Midega C., Khan Z., Jores J. and Fischer A. (2017) Development of field-applicable tests for rapid and sensitive detection of Candidatus Phytoplasma oryzae. Molecular and Celluar Probes 35, 44–56. doi: 10.1016/j.mcp.2017.1006.1004.

Wanga J.O., Agutu L.O., Okinyi A.J., Owuor M.J., Genga G., Midega C.A.O. and Khan  Z. R. (2017) Qualitative distribution of Candidatus Phytoplasma oryzae in roots, stems and leaves of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum). Journal of Natural Sciences Research 7, 63–66.

Abonyo E.A., Maniania N.K., Warui C.M., Kokwaro E.D., Palmer T.M., Doak D.F. and B. A.K. (2016) Effects of entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae on non-target ants associated with Odontotermes spp. (Isoptera: Termitidae) termite mounds in Kenya. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 36, 128– 134. doi: 110.1017/S1742758416000114.

Abtew A., Niassy S., Affognon H.D., Subramanian S., Kreiter S., Tropea Garzia G. and Martin T.

(2016) Farmers’ knowledge and perception of grain legume pests and their management in the

Eastern province of Kenya. Crop Protection 87, 90–97.

Achinko D., Thailayil J., Paton D., Mireji P.O., Talesa V., Masiga D. and Catteruccia F. (2016) Swarming and mating activity of Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes in semi-field enclosures. Medical and Veterinary Entomology 30, 14–20. doi: 10.1111/mve.121436

Adamtey N., Musyoka M.W., Zundel C., Cobo J.G., Karanja E., Fiaboe K.K.M., Muriuki A., Mucheru- Muna M., Vanlauwe B., Berset E., Messmer M.M., Gattinger A., Bhuller G.S., Cadisch G., Fliessbach A., Mäder P., Niggli U. and F. D. (2016) Productivity, profitability and partial nutrient balance in maize- based conventional and organic farming systems in Kenya. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 235, 61–79.

Affognon H.D., Njoroge A.W., Mutungi C.M., Manono J., Baributsa D. and Murdock L.L. (2016) Storage of pigeonpea grain (Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp.) in hermetic triple-layer bags prevents losses caused by Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae). Acta Horticulturae 1120, 245-252. doi: 210.17660/ActaHortic.12016.11120.17637.

Agboyi L. K., Ketoh G. K., Martin T., Glitho I. A. and Tamò M. (2016) Pesticide resistance in Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) populations from Togo and Benin. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, doi:10.1017/S1742758416000138

Ahmed A.G., Murungi L.K. and Babin R. (2016) Developmental biology and demographic

parameters of antestia bug, Antestiopsis thunbergii (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) on Coffea arabica L. at different constant temperatures. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, doi:10.1017/S1742758416000072.

Ajamma Y.U., Mararo E., Omondi D., Onchuru T., Muigai A.W.T., Masiga D. and Villinger J. (2016) Rapid and high throughput molecular identification of diverse mosquito species by high resolution melting analysis [version 1; referees: awaiting peer review]. F1000Research 5, 1949. doi: 1910.12688/f11000research.19224.12681

Ajamma Y.U., Villinger J., Omondi D., Salifu D., Onchuru T.O., Njoroge L., Muigai A.W.T. and Masiga D.K. (2016) Composition and genetic diversity of mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) on islands and mainland shores of Kenya's lakes Victoria and Baringo. Journal of Medical Entomology 53, 1348␣1363.

Akutse K.S., Maniania N.K., Ekesi S., Fiaboe K.K.M., Van den Berg J., Ombura O. L. and Khamis F.M. (2016) Morphological and molecular characterization of Vicia faba and Phaseolus vulgaris seed-borne fungal endophytes. Research Journal of Seed Science, doi: 10.3923/rjss.2016