Dr. David Mutisya Musyimi
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Dr. David Mutisya Musyimi

Professor
Maseno University, Kenya


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Botany from Maseno University, Kenya

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Plant Ecology
62%
Plant Growth and Development
90%
Plant Ecological Physiology
75%
Botanical Research
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
0
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Musyimi, D.M., P.A. Sikuku, G. Opande and J.K. Vicky, 2017. Allelopathic effects of Eucalyptus camaldulensis and Eucalyptus globules leaf extracts mixture on germination and growth of sorghum. J. Biol. Sci., 3: 58-78.
  2. Musyimi, D.M., L.O. Okelo, V.S. Okello and P. Sikuku, 2015. Allelopathic potential of Mexican sunflower [Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl) A. Gray] on germination and growth of cowpea seedlings (Vigna sinensis L.). Scientia Agriculturae, 12: 149-155.
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  3. Musyimi, D.M., 2015. Ecology and physiology of plant growth in relation to soil salinity. Scientia Agriculturae, 11: 26-31.
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  4. Mmayi, M.P., D.M. Musyimi, G.W. Netondo and P.A. Sikuku, 2015. Chlorophyll fluorescence parameters and photosynthetic pigments of four Glycine max varieties under aluminium chloride stress. Scientia Agriculturae, 10: 84-94.
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  5. Musyimi, D.M., S.V. Okello, P.A. Sikuku and J.M. Mutevu, 2014. Effects of fresh leaf materials of Sesbania sesban (L.) Merrill on the growth and photosynthetic pigments of nightshade (Solanum nigrum L. var. popolo). Int. J. Agron. Agric. Res., 4: 10-21.
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  6. Mmayi, M.P., D.M. Musyimi and G.W. Netondo, 2014. Response of soybean varieties to aluminium chloride toxicity. Int. J. Biol. Sci, 1: 80-96.
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  7. Jomo, O.M., G.W. Netondo, H.O. Okello, S.S. Fedha and D.M. Musyimi, 2014. Physiology of African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill. and Solanum villosum Mill.) as influenced by soil water deficit. Nat. Environ., 19: 137-146.
  8. Jomo, O.M., G.W. Netondo, H.O. Okello, S.S. Fedha and D.M. Musyimi, 2014. Growth of selected African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill. and Solanum villosum Mill) under water conditions. Int. J. Biol. Sci., 1: 97-106.
  9. Jomo, O.M., G.W. Netondo, H.O. Okello, S.S. Fedha and D.M. Musyimi, 2014. Effects of Water deficit on the biochemical content of African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill. and Solanum villosum Mill.). Int. J. Biol. Sci., 1: 65-74.
  10. Sikuku, P.A., D.M. Musyimi, S. Kariuki and S.V. Okello, 2013. Responses of slenderleaf rattlebox (Crotalaria ochroleuca) to water deficit. J. Biodivers. Environ. Sci., 3: 245-252.
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  11. Musyimi, D.M., S.W. Kahihu, D.K. Buyela and P.A. Sikuku, 2012. Allelopathic effects of Mexican sunflower [Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl) A. Gray] on germination and growth of Spiderplant (Cleome gynandra L.). J. Biol. Environ. Sci., 2: 26-35.
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  12. Musyimi, D.M., J.K. Chemisto and D.K. Buyela, 2012. Growth and physiological response of African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill.) to Sodium chloride salinity stress. Global Adv. Res. J. Food Sci. Technol., 1: 66-73.
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  13. Musyimi, D.M., 2012. Responses of Avocado Plants to salinity: Growth and Gas Exchange in Avocado Plants. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Saarbrucken, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3-659-13716-7, Pages: 128.
  14. Ambede, J.G., G.W. Netondo, G.N. Mwai and D.M. Musyimi, 2012. NaCl salinity affects germination, growth, physiology and biochemistry of Bambara groundnut. Braz. J. Plant Physiol., 24: 151-160.
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  15. Musyimi, D.M., 2011. The role of Wetlands in the changing ecophysiology and distribution of plant species: A comprehensive review. Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., 2: 350-357.
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  16. Sikuku, P.A., G.W. Netondo, J.C. Onyango and D.M. Musyimi, 2010. Effects of water deficit on physiology and morphology of three varieties of NERICA rainfed rice (Oryza sativa L.). J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 5: 23-28.
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  17. Sikuku, P.A., G.W. Netondo, J.C. Onyango and D.M. Musyimi, 2010. Chlorophyll fluorescence, protein and chlorophyll content of three nerica rainfed rice varieties under varying irrigation regimes. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 5: 19-25.
  18. Sikuku, P.A., G.W. Netondo, D.M. Musyimi and J.C. Onyango, 2010. Effects of water deficit on days to maturity and yield of three NERICA rainfed rice varieties. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 5: 1-9.
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  19. Muthaura, C., D.M. Musyimi, J.A. Ogur and S.V. Okello, 2010. Effective microorganisms and their influence on growth and yield of pigweed (Amaranthus dubians). J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 5: 17-22.
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  20. Musyimi, D.M., G.W. Netondo, B. Owuor and B.M. Gichimu, 2010. Growth and nutrient uptake among three wetland plant species occurring in Lake Victoria Basin in Kenya. Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., 1: 250-264.
  21. Musyimi, D.M., G.W. Netondo and B. Owuor, 2010. Ecophysiological and genetic characteristics of three wetland plant species occurring in lake Victoria region in Kenya. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 5: 41-54.
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  22. Owuor, B., D. Musyimi, M. Ocaido and J. Asimwe, 2009. Vegetative propagation of the large sour plum (Ximenia caffra Sond) by rooting of plagiotropic stem cuttings. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 4: 19-25.
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  23. Nyagah, A.W. and D.M. Musyimi, 2009. Effects of sodium chloride solution stress on germination and growth of passion fruits seedlings. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 4: 49-53.
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  24. Muthomi, J. and D.M. Musyimi, 2009. Growth responses of African nightshades (Solanum scabrum Mill) seedlings to water deficit. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 4: 24-31.
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  25. Musyimi, D.M., J.A. Ogur and P.M. Muema, 2008. Phytochemical compounds and antimicrobial activity of extracts of aspilia plant (Aspilia mossambicensis) (Oliv) wild. Int. J. Bot., 4: 56-61.
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  26. Musyimi, D.M., G.W. Netondo and G. Ouma, 2008. Salinity and temperature effects on CO2 assimilation in leaves of avocados. Am. J. Plant Physiol., 3: 40-49.
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  27. Musyimi, D.M., J.A. Ogur and P.M. Muema, 2007. Effects of leaf and root extracts of aspilia plant (Aspilia mossambicensis) (Oliv) wild.on some selected micro-organisms. Int. J. Biol. Chem., 1: 213-220.
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  28. Musyimi, D.M., G.W. Netondo and G. Ouma, 2007. Growth of avocado plants under saline conditions. Int. J. Fruit Sci., 7: 59-75.
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  29. Musyimi, D.M., G.W. Netondo and G. Ouma, 2007. Effects of salinity on gas exchange and nutrients uptake in avocados. J. Boil. Sci., 7: 496-505.
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  30. Musyimi, D.M., 2007. Photosynthetically active radiation influence on gas exchange parameters of avocado seedlings growing under saline conditions. J. Boil. Sci., 7: 1400-1405.
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