Dr. Erick Kimutai Cheruiyot

Associate Professor
Department of Crops Horticulture and Soils, Egerton University, Egerton, Kenya


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agronomy from Egerton University, Kenya

Share this Profile

Area of Interest:

Agricultural Sciences
Crop Physiology
Agronomy
Crop Production
Horticultural Science

Selected Publications

  1. Obanyi, J.N., J.O. Ogendo, R.M. S. Mulwa, J.G. Nyaanga and E.K. Cheruiyot, 2023. Field margins and cropping system influence diversity and abundance of aphid natural enemies in Lablab purpureus. J. Appl. Entomol., 147: 439-451.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  2. Nelly, C., K.C. Erick and M. Samuel, 2022. Effects of sodium chloride on seed germination and seedling establishment of sorghum genotypes. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 18: 1102-1109.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  3. Kamau, R.M., E.K. Cheruiyot and S.M. Karori, 2022. Phenotypic expressions of diverse Sorghum bicolor [L.] moench genotypes exposed to cold and warm temperatures. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 18: 1121-1139.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  4. Mwani, C.N., J. Nyaanga, E.K. Cheruiyot, J.O. Ogendo and P.K. Bett, 2021. Intercropping and diverse field margin vegetation suppress bean aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) infestation in dolichos (Lablab purpureus L.). J. Plant Prot. Res., 61: 290-301.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  5. Chepkoech, E.T., E.K. Cheruiyot and J.O. Ogendo, 2021. Metribuzin and 2,4-D as potential herbicides for weed management in sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench]. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 17: 442-447.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  6. Mwamlima, L.H., J.P. Ouma and E.K. Cheruiyot, 2020. Leaf gas exchange and root nodulation respond to planting density in soybean [Glycine max (L) Merrill]. Adv. Agric., Vol. 2020. 10.1155/2020/6424389.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  7. Muller, L., E. Cheruiyot, L. Ouma, A. Osano and J. Ogendo, 2020. Evaluation of potential fodder sorghum genotypes for prussic acid, lignin and cellulose content. J. Agric. Sci. Technol., 10: 39-43.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  8. Mwamlima, L.H., J.P. Ouma and E.K. Cheruiyot, 2019. Physiological response of soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merrill] to soil moisture stress. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 14: 729-739.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  9. Njuguna, V.W., E.K. Cheruiyot, S. Mwonga and J.K. Rono, 2018. Effect of genotype and environment on grain quality of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) lines evaluated in Kenya. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 12: 324-330.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  

  10. Rono, J.K., E.K. Cheruiyot, J.O. Othira, V.W. Njuguna and J.K. Macharia, 2016. Adaptability and stability study of selected sweet sorghum genotypes for ethanol production under different environments using AMMI analysis and GGE biplots. Sci. World J., Vol. 2016. 10.1155/2016/4060857.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |