Dr. George Ndiema Chemining`wa

Associate Professor
University of Nairobi, Kenya

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Sciences from University of Manitoba, Canada

My URL
https://livedna.org/254.15391

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
Agricultural Development and Policy
Plant Physiology
Plant Genetics
Plant Pathology

Selected Publications

  1. Tembe, K.O., G.N. Chemining'wa, J. Ambuko and W. Owino, 2017. Effect of water stress on yield and physiological traits among selected African tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) land races. Int. J. Agron. Agric. Res., 10: 78-85.

  2. Ndiso, J.B., G.N. Chemining'wa, F.M. Olubayo and H.M. Saha, 2016. Participatory selection of cowpea varieties in Kilifi County of Kenya. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 9: 1-10.
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  3. Ndiso, J.B., G.N. Chemining'wa, F.M. Olubayo and H.M. Saha, 2016. Effect of drought stress on canopy temperature, growth and yield performance of cowpea varieties. Int. J. Plant Soil Sci., 9: 1-12.
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  4. Kirwa, E.C., K. Njoroge, G.N. Chemining'wa and W.N. Mnene, 2016. Ecological effects on the flowering phenology of Cenchrus ciliaris L. collections from the arid and semiarid lands of Kenya. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 11: 1008-1018.
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  5. Khaemba, R.N., J.M. Kinama and G.N. Chemining'wa, 2016. Effect of tillage practice on growth and yield of three selected cowpea varieties. J. Exp. Agric. Int., 14: 1-11.

  6. Wasonga, D.O., J.L. Ambuko, G.N. Chemining'wa, D.A. Odeny and B.G. Crampton, 2015. Morphological characterization and selection of spider plant (Cleome Gynandra) accessions from Kenya and South Africa. Asian J. Agric. Sci., 7: 36-44.
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  7. Sserumaga, J.P., D. Makumbi, L. Simyung, K. Njoroge, J.W. Muthomi, G.N. Chemining'wa, G. Asea, M. Waswa and D.K. Bomet, 2015. Incidence and severity of potentially toxigenic Aspergillus flavus in maize (Zea mays L.) from different major growing regions of Uganda. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 10: 1244-1250.
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  8. Odeny, D., G. Chemining'wa, S. Shibairo and C. Kathurima, 2015. Sensory attributes of coffee under different shade regimes and levels of management. Food Sci. Quality Manage., 46: 19-26.
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  9. Kirwa, E.C., K. Njoroge, G. Chemining’wa and W.N. Mnene, 2015. Nutritive composition of Eragrostis superba Peyr and Cenchrus ciliaris L. collections from the ASALs of Kenya. Livestock Res. Rural Dev., Vol. 27. .
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  10. Sserumaga, J.P., D. Makumbi, H. Ji, K. Njoroge and J.W. Muthomi et al., 2014. Molecular characterization of tropical maize inbred lines using microsatellite DNA markers. Maydica, 59: 267-274.
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  11. Sserumaga, J.P., D. Makumbi, H. Ji, K. Njoroge and J.W. Muthomi et al., 2014. Molecular characterization of tropical maize inbred lines using microsatellite DNA markers. Maydica, 59: 267-274.
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  12. Solomon, S.I., C.G. Ndiema and M. Jonathan, 2014. Effects of agricultural lime and phosphorus application to sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) growth, yield and quality. Int. J. AgriSci., 4: 490-498.
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  13. Odiyo, O., K. Njoroge, G. Chemining'wa and Y. Beyene, 2014. Performance and adaptability of doubled haploid maize testcross hybrids under drought stress and non-stress conditions. Int. Res. J. Agric. Sci. Soil Sci., 4: 150-158.
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  14. Mutonyi, J., S.I. Shibairo, G.N. Chemining'wa, F.O. Olubayo, H.W. Nyongesa and M.M. Konje, 2014. Effects of N and K fertilization of sugarcane (Saccharum oficinarum) on acrisols in western Kenya. Elixir Agric., 67: 21669-21675.

  15. Mutonyi, J., S.I. Shibairo, G.N. Chemining'wa, F.M. Olubayo, N.C.O. Keya, H.W. Nyongesa and K. Martha, 2014. Sugarcane response to liming, manuring and inorganic fertilizers on acid acrisols in western Kenya. Int. J. Recent Sci. Res., 5: 1703-1707.

  16. Muthomi, J.W., I.K. Mugambi, J. Ojiem, G.N. Chemining'wa and J.H. Nderitu, 2014. Effect of incorporating lablab biomass in soils on root rot disease complex and yield of beans intercropped with maize. Int. J. AgriSci., 4: 515-524.
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  17. Kudra, A., G.N. Chemining'wa and K.P. Sibuga, 2014. Striga asiatica growth and seed production in response to organic and inorganic P-fertilizers. Access Int. J. Agric. Sci., 2: 6-12.

  18. Chemining'wa G.N., O.M. Kitonyo and J.H. Nderitu, 2014. Status, challenges and marketing opportunities for canning navy bean in Kenya. Afr. J. Food Agric. Nutr. Dev., 14: 9272-9287.
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  19. Tom, F.K., J.W. Muthomi, F.M. Olubayo and G.N. Chemining’wa, 2013. Resistance of locally grown maize genotypes to infestation by maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais Motsch.). East Afr. Agric. Forest. J., 78: 257-265.

  20. Ngugi, K., J. Cheserek, S. Muchira and G.N. Chemining'wa, 2013. Anthesis to silking interval usefulness in developing drought. J. Renewable Agric., 1: 84-90.

  21. Muthomi, J.W., R.W. Weru, G.N. Chemining’wa and E.W. Mutitu, 2013. Tolerance of maize varieties to infection by Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation. East Afr. Agric. Forest. J., 78: 113-118.

  22. Mureithi, B.K., J.W. Muthomi, G.N. Chemining'wa and E.W. Mutitu, 2013. Identification of predisposing factors to aflatoxin contamination of maize value chain in eastern Kenya. East Afr. Agric. Forest. J., 78: 217-226.

  23. Mburu, M.W., P.W. Mwangi, G.N. Chemining'wa and J.G. Mureithi, 2013. Decomposition and nutrient release rates of selected legume residues in a cold semiarid environment of Kenya. Int. J. Agron. Agric. Res., 3: 1-13.

  24. Mburu, M.W., G.N. Chemining'wa, P.W. Mwangi and J.G. Mureithi, 2013. Nitrogen fixation potential and residual effects of selected grain legumes in a Kenyan soil. Int. J. Agron. Agric. Res., 3: 14-20.
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  25. Kitonyo, O.M., G.N. Chemining'wa and J.W. Muthomi, 2013. Productivity of farmer-preferred maize varieties intercropped with beans in semi-arid Kenya. Int. J. Agron. Agric. Res., 3: 6-16.

  26. Muthomi, J.W., B.K. Mureithi, G.N. Chemining'wa, J.K. Gathumbi and E.W. Mutit, 2012. Aspergillus species and Aflatoxin b1 in soil, maize grain and flour samples from semi-arid and humid regions of Kenya. Int. J. AgriSci., 2: 22-34.
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  27. Lungrsquo, C., G. Cheminingrsquo, S. Shibairo, M. Hutchinson and M. Mbiyu, 2012. Cost effective slow growth in vitro conservation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) using table sugar as an alternative carbon source. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 1092-1099.
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  28. Lungrsquo, C., G. Cheminingrsquo, S. Shibairo and M. Hutchinson, 2012. Dynamics of on-farm management of potato (Solanum tuberosum) cultivars in central Kenya. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 7: 2701-2712.
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  29. Kamanu, J.K., G.N. Chemining'wa, J.H. Nderitu and J. Ambuko, 2012. Growth, yield and quality response of snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) plants to different inorganic fertilizers applications in central Kenya. J. Applied Biosci., 55: 3944-3952.

  30. Jonah, N., G.N. Chemining'wa, J.W. Muthomi and S.I. Shibairo, 2012. Effect of Rhizobium inoculation and nitrogen fertilizer application on growth, nodulation and yield of two garden pea genotypes. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 15: 2147-2156.
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  31. Chemining'wa, G.N., J. Ngeno, J.W. Muthomi and S.I. Shibairo, 2012. Effectiveness of indigenous pea rhizobia (Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae) in cultivated soils of central Kenya. J. Applied Biosci., 57: 4177-4185.
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  32. Abdul, K., G.N. Chemining'wa and R.N. Onwonga, 2012. Relationships between agronomic practices, soil chemical characteristics and Striga reproduction in dryland areas of Tanzania. J. Agric. Sci. Technol. A, 2: 1134-1141.

  33. Lung'aho, C., G.N. Chemining'wa, Y.B. Fu, S.I. Shibairo, M.J. Hutchinson and H.G. Paniagua, 2011. Genetic diversity of Kenyan potato germplasm revealed by simple sequence repeat markers. Am. J. Potato Res., 88: 424-434.
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  34. Chemining'wa, G.N., S.W.M. Theuri and J.W. Muthomi, 2011. Abundance of indigenous rhizobia nodulating cowpea and common bean in central Kenyan soils. Afr. J. Hortic. Sci., 5: 92-97.
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  35. Otieno, P.E., J.W. Muthomi, G.N. Chemining'wa and J.H. Nderitu, 2009. Effect of rhizobia inoculation, farm yard manure and nitrogen fertilizer on nodulation and yield of food grain legumes. J. Biol. Sci., 9: 326-332.

  36. Muthomi, J.W., L.N. Njenga, J.K. Gathumbi and G.N. Chemining'wa, 2009. The occurrence of aflatoxins in maize and distribution of mycotoxin-producing fungi in Eastern Kenya. Plant Pathol. J., 8: 113-119.
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  37. Muindi, E.M., J.M. Muthomi, J.H. Nderitu, F.M. Olubayo and J.N. Kabira et al., 2009. Use of cereal border crops in the management of aphid-Transmitted viral diseases during seed potato (Solanum tuberosum) production. Afr. J. Hortic. Sci., 2: 69-78.

  38. Muthomi, J.W., P.E. Otieno, G.N. Chemining'wa, J.H. Nderitu and J.M. Wagacha, 2008. Effect of chemical spray on insect pests and yield quality of food grain legumes. J. Entomol., 3: 156-163.
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  39. Lung'aho, C., G.N. Chemining'wa, S. Shibairo and M. Hutchinson, 2008. Reaction of potato cultivars to natural infestation of late blight caused by Phytopthora infestans in Kenya. East Afr. Agric. Forest. J., 74: 195-200.

  40. Gachangosup, E., S.I. Shibairosup, J.N. Kabirasup, G.N. Cheminingrsquo and P. Demosup, 2008. Effects of light intensity on quality of potato seed tubers. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 3: 732-739.
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  41. Muthomi, J.W., P.E. Otieno, G.N. Chemining wa, J.H. Nderitu and J.M. Wagacha, 2007. Effect of legume root rot pathogens and fungicide seed treatment on nodulation and biomass accumulation. J. Boil. Sci., 7: 1163-1170.
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  42. Muthomi, J.W., J.K. Ndungu and G.N. Chemining'wa, 2007. Reaction of some Kenyan wheat varieties to head blight after inoculation with Fusarium graminearum. Asian J. Plant Sci., 6: 585-591.

  43. Chemining'wa, G.N., J.W. Muthomi, J.G. Mureithi and C.K.K. Gachene, 2007. Response of green manure legumes to rhizobia inoculation and starter-N fertilizer application. Botswana J. Agric. Applied Sci., 3: 164-169.

  44. Chemining'wa, G.N., J.W. Muthomi and S.W.M. Theuri, 2007. Effect of rhizobia inoculation and starter-n on nodulation, shoot biomass and yield of grain legumes. Asian J. Plant Sci., 6: 1113-1118.
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  45. Vessey, J.K. and G.N. Chemining'wa, 2006. The genetic diversity of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae in cultivated soils of the eastern Canadian prairie. Soil Biol. Biochem., 38: 153-163.
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  46. Shibairo, S.I., P. Demo, J.N. Kabira, P. Gildemacher and E. Gachango et al., 2006. Effects of gibberellic acid (GA3) on sprouting and quality of potato seed tubers in diffused light and pit storage conditions. J. Boil. Sci., 6: 723-733.
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  47. Chemining'wa, G.N. and J.K. Vessey, 2006. The abundance and efficacy of Rhizobium leguminosarum bv. viciae in cultivated soils of the eastern Canadian prairie. Soil Biol. Biochem., 38: 294-302.
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  48. Chemining'wa, G.N. and J.O. Nyabundi, 1994. Effect of proximity between intercropped maize and beans on growth and yield of maize under varying nitrogen levels. East Afr. Agric. Forest. J., 59: 269-279.
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