Dr. Bernard Mukiri Gichimu
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Dr. Bernard Mukiri Gichimu

Senior Lecturer and Researcher
University of Embu, Kenya

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Kenya

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Horticulture
62%
Plant Breeding
90%
Agricultural Crops
75%
Agronomic Science
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Onsongo, S.K., B.M. Gichimu, K.S. Akutse, T. Dubois and S.A. Mohamed, 2019. Performance of three isolates of Metarhizium anisopliae and their virulence against Zeugodacus cucurbitae under different temperature regimes, with global extrapolation of their efficiency. Insects, Vol. 10, No. 9. 10.3390/insects10090270.
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  2. Muthee, A.I., B.M. Gichimu and P.N. Nthakanio, 2019. Analysis of banana production practices and constraints in Embu County, Kenya. Asian J. Agric. Rural Dev., 9: 123-132.
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  3. Murimi, E.K., L.K. Njeru, B.M. Gichimu and S.N. Ndirangu, 2019. Effects of urban expansion on agricultural resources: A case study of Embu town in Kenya. Asian J. Agric. Extens. Econ. Sociol., 33: 1-11.
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  4. Gichimu, B.M., C. Omondi, J. Cheserek and J. Gimase, 2016. Leveraging on germplasm acquisition for Arabica coffee improvement in Kenya. J. Agric. Crop Res., 4: 9-16.
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  5. Nthiwa, D.M., D.O. Odongo, H. Ochanda, S. Khamadi and B.M. Gichimu, 2015. Trypanosoma infection rates in Glossina species in Mtito Andei division, Makueni County, Kenya. J. Parasitol. Res., Vol. 2015. 10.1155/2015/607432.
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  6. Njeru, L.K., B.M. Gichimu, M.C. Lopokoiyit and J.G. Mwangi, 2015. Influence of Kenyan youth's perception towards agriculture and necessary interventions; a review. Asian J. Agric. Extens. Econ. Sociol., 5: 40-45.
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  7. Ligabo, S.G., E.K. Gichuru, O. Kiplagat and B.M. Gichimu, 2015. Status of Coffee Leaf Rust resistance on Kenyan commercial resistant cultivars. Microbiol. Res. J. Int., 8: 655-662.
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  8. Njeru, L.K. and B.M. Gichimu, 2014. Influence of access to land and finances on Kenyan youth participation in agriculture: A review. Int. J. Dev. Econ. Sustain., 2: 1-8.
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  9. King'oro, M.W., D. Mushimiyamana, J.J. Cheserek and B.M. Gichimu, 2014. Effect of different watering regimes on agro-morphology of selected coffee genotypes. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 4: 1016-1026.
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  10. Gimase, J.M., W.M. Thagana, D.T. Kirubi, E.K. Gichuru and B.M. Gichimu, 2014. Genetic characterization of Arabusta coffee hybrids and their parental genotypes using molecular markers. Plant Cell Biotechnol. Mol. Biol., 15: 31-42.
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  11. Gichimu, B.M., E.K. Gichuru, G.E. Mamati and A.B. Nyende, 2014. Occurrence of Ck-1 gene conferring resistance to coffee berry disease in Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11 and its parental genotypes. J. Agric. Crop Res., 2: 51-61.
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  12. Gichimu, B.M., E.K. Gichuru, G.E. Mamati and A.B. Nyende, 2014. Biochemical composition within Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11 and its relationship with cup quality. J. Food Res., 3: 31-44.
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  13. Ithiru, J.M., E.K. Gichuru, P.N. Gitonga, J.J. Cheserek and B.M. Gichimu, 2013. Methods for early evaluation for resistance to bacterial blight of coffee. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 8: 2450-2454.
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  14. Gichimu, B.M., E.K. Gichuru, G.E. Mamati and A.B. Nyende, 2013. Yield selection within coffea Arabica cv. Ruiru 11. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 3: 76-88.
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  15. Gichimu, B.M., E.K. Gichuru, G.E. Mamati and A.B. Nyende, 2013. Variation and association of cup quality attributes and resistance to coffee berry disease in Coffea arabica L. composite cultivar, Ruiru 11. Afr. J. Hortic. Sci., 7: 22-35.
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  16. Mureithi, D.M., M.O.A. Onyango, P. Jeruto and B.M. Gichimu, 2012. Response of french bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) to intra-row spacing in Maseno division, Kenya. J. Applied Sci., 12: 96-100.
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  17. Kathurima, C.W., G.M. Kenji, S.M. Muhoho, R. Boulanger, B.M. Gichimu and E.K. Gichuru, 2012. Genetic diversity among commercial coffee varieties, advanced selections and museum collections in Kenya using molecular markers. Int. J. Biodivers. Conserv., 4: 39-46.
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  18. Gichimu, B.M., E.K. Gichuru, G.E. Mamati and A.B. Nyende, 2012. Selection within Coffea arabica cv. Ruiru 11 for high cup quality. Afr. J. Food Sci., 6: 456-464.
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  19. Gichimu, B.M., E.K. Gichuru, G.E. Mamati and A.B. Nyende, 2012. Selection of Ruiru 11 hybrid sibs on raw coffee quality. Afr. J. Hortic. Sci., 6: 72-82.
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  20. Gichimu, B.M., 2012. Field screening of selected Coffea arabica L. genotypes against coffee leaf rust. Afr. J. Hortic. Sci., 6: 82-91.
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  21. Cheserek, J.J. and B.M. Gichimu, 2012. Drought and heat tolerance in coffee: A review. Int. Res. J. Agric. Sci. Soil Sci., 2: 498-501.
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  22. Wagura, A.G., S.O. Wagai, L. Manguro and B.M. Gichimu, 2011. Effects of selected plants' extracts on in vitro growth of Ralstonia slanacearum (Smith), the causal agent of bacterial wilt of Irish potatoes. Plant Pathol. J., 10: 66-72.
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  23. Wagura, A.G., J.W. Kimenju and B.M. Gichimu, 2011. Comparative antibacterial effects of raw extracts and essential oils of Ocimum gratissimum L. against Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith). Int. J. Plant Pathol., 2: 144-152.
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  24. Onyango, B.O., V.A. Palapala, P.F. Arama, S.O. Wagai and B.M. Gichimu, 2011. Suitability of selected supplemented substrates for cultivation of Kenyan native wood ear mushrooms (Auricularia auricula). Am. J. Food Technol., 6: 395-403.
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  25. Mugiira, R.B., P.F. Arama, J.M. Macharia and B.M. Gichimu, 2011. Antimicrobial activity of foliar fertilizer formulations and their effect on ice nucleation activity of Pseudomonas syringae Pv. garcae Van Hall; the causal agent of bacterial blight of coffee. Int. J. Agric. Res., 6: 550-561.
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  26. Onyango, B.O., V.A. Palapal, P.F. Arama, S.O. Wagai and B.M. Gichimu, 2010. Morphological characterization of Kenyan native wood ear mushroom (Auricularia auricula (L. ex Hook.) Underw.) and the effect of supplemented millet and sorghum grains in spawn production. Agric. Biol. J. N. Am., 3: 2151-2157.
  27. 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.
  28. Gichimu, B.M., B.O. Owuor and M.M. Dida, 2010. Yield of three commercial watermelon cultivars in Kenya as compared to a local landrace. Afr. J. Hortic. Sci., 3: 24-33.
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  29. Gichimu, B.M. and C.O. Omondi, 2010. Morphological characterization of five newly developed lines of Arabica coffee as compared to commercial cultivars in Kenya. Int. J. Plant Breed. Genet., 4: 238-246.
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  30. Gichimu, B.M. and C.O. Omondi, 2010. Early performance of five newly developed lines of Arabica Coffee under varying environment and spacing in Kenya. Agric. Biol. J. North Am., 1: 32-39.
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  31. Gichimu, B.M. and C.O. Omondi, 2010. Early assessment of growth and yield characters of five newly developed lines of arabica coffee in two environments and spacings in Kenya. Afr. J. Hortic. Sci., 3: 98-111.
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  32. Kathurima, C.W., B.M. Gichimu, G.M. Kenji, S.M. Muhoho and R. Boulanger, 2009. Evaluation of beverage quality and green bean physical characteristics of selected Arabica coffee genotypes in Kenya. Afr. J. Food Sci., 3: 365-371.
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  33. Gichimu, B.M., B.O. Owuor, G.N. Mwai and M.M. Dida, 2009. Morphological characterization of some wild and cultivated watermelon accessions in Kenya. J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 4: 10-18.
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  34. Gichimu, B.M., B.O. Owuor and M.M. Dida, 2009. Comparing the yield components of three most popular commercial watermelon cultivars in Kenya with one newly introduced cultivar and one landrace. J. Plant Breed. Crop Sci., 1: 65-71.
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  35. Gichimu, B.M., B.O. Owuor and M.M. Dida, 2008. Assessment of four commercial watermelon cultivars and one local landrace for their response to naturally occurring diseases pests and non-pathogenic disorders in sub-humid tropical conditions. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 3: 32-44.
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  36. Gichimu, B.M., B.O. Owuor and M.M. Dida, 2008. Agronomic performance of three most popular commercial watermelon cultivars in Kenya as compared to one newly introduced cultivar and one local landrace grown on dystric nitisols under sub-humid tropical conditions. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci., 3: 65-71.
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