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DEPT OF CROPS, HORT AND SOILS
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SUMMARY

A Senior Lecturer with over ten years of teaching and research and farmers outreach experience at Egerton University. A Plant Breeder who started off as an Agricultural Extension Officer, State Deppartment of Agriculture, and later, a Senior Researcher at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization. I am a team player, self-motivated individual, with capacity to work with limited supervision. I aim to train students and conduct research and outreach to stakeholder to my institutional and clients’ satisfaction. I am an author and co-author of reputable publications and reviewer for agricultural scientific journals.

ORCID
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6211-3244
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/maurice-oyoo-357656194/
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https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Maurice-Oyoo
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

2010: University of Tsukuba, Japan - PhD., Advanced Agricultural Technology and Sciences

2002: The University of Nairobi, Kenya - MSc. Plant Breeding and Genetics

1996: The University of Nairobi, Kenya - BSc. Agriculture

Muslim: High School, Kisumu - Kenya  Cert of Secondary Education

1989: Mumias DEB Primary School - Kenya Certificate of Primary Education

FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Plant Breeding (Genomic and Classical Crop Improvement)

WORK EXPERIENCE

2011-Present: Lecturer, Department Of Crops Horticulture and Soils Science, Egerton University

July 2011-July 2011: Senior Research Officer, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute

May 2004-June 2011: Research officer, The Kenya Agricultural Research institute

June 1997-April 2004: Agricultural Officer, Ministry of Agriculture, Government of Kenya

November 1996-May 1997: Program Co-ordinator, Animal Draft Power Program

KEY PROJECTS
  • 2024-2027 Team member-Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology Education and Research through partnership program in Africa, Middle East and Europe for Agricultural transformation (BREEDTECH) total project budget of 787,575 Euros. Funded by EU

    2024-2027 Team member -Mobility for Plant Genomics Scholars to Accelerate Climate-Smart Adaptation Options and Food Security in Africa II (GENES II). Funded by EU at EUR 1796 850

  • 2024-2025 Team member: Establishing Sustainable Networks of Next Generation Change Agents in Agricultural Biotechnology and Biosafety to Enhance Knowledge and Awareness in Africa

  • 2024-2026 Team Member, Re-Use, Reduce and Re-Cycle Rice Residues for Climate Smart Agriculture and Soil health in Rice farming systems in East Africa (3Rs-4Rice-ESA)- \funded by Africa-UniNet | Austrian-African Research Network and OeAD-Department for International Cooperation in Higher Education

  • 2023-2024 Commercialization of Newly Released Cowpea and Bean Varieties for Farmer and Industry uptake Co PI: Prof Paul Kimurto. Collaborator: Prof Symmon Mahungu. Funding: Egerton University Internally Funded Projects of KSh 600000, Office of the Director, Research and Extension (1st July 2023 to 30th June 2024

  • 2023-2024 Member: Enhancing soil organic matter and optimizing soil conditions to augment advanced maize hybrids productivity among farmers. As part of KES 1.7M  FULBRIGHT ASSISTANSHIP FOR RESEACH

  •  2022 to 2023 Member Improving cowpea productivity and utilization for enhanced food and nutrition security in Eastern Kenya NRF 

  • 2019-2022. Pigeon pea Technologies, Innovations, Management Practices for Enhancing Productivity, Food and Nutrition Security of Smallholder Communities in Kenya under Kenya Climate Smart Agriculture Project funded by world bank

  • 2016-2020. Evaluation of advanced wheat lines of the Kenya stem rust observation nursery for identification and release stem rust tolerant cultivars

  • 2015-2018. Development of Sweet Hybrid Sorghum and Determination of optimum Harvesting stage For industrial Use in Kenya

  • 2012-2015: Principle Investigator: NCST project entitled Molecular Analysis Of Genetic Relationships Among Coconut Accessions In The Coastal Lowlands Of Kenya Using DNA Markers with KALRO  Mtwapa, Pwani University and KCDA
  • 2006-2010: Principle Investigator: Genetic Studies of Seedcoat Quality of Soy Bean (Glycine max) PhD Work Sponsored by the Japanese Government
  • 2004-2006:Principle Investigator: Accelerated Development and Dissemination of Superior Cassava Cultivars for Sustainable Food Availability and Income Generation in Coastal Lowlands of Kenya-Rockefeller Foundation Funded
  • 2005:Principle Investigator: Evaluation of Extra Early Open Pollinated Maize varieties (OPVS) in Dry Coastal lowland Ecologies-CIMMYT
  • 2005: Farmer participatory Evaluation of early QPM OPVs in coastal lowlands of Kenya-CIMMYT
  • 2005: Participatory Evaluation of Early Double Top Cross Hybrids in Coastal Lowlands of Kenya-CIMMYT
  • 2005: Principle Investigator: Development of Drought tolerant   Varieties for Coastal lowlands.-KAPP Project
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Classical plant breeding
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Plants Diversity Studies
  • Marker Trait association studies
  • Gene Expression profiles
  • Plant tissue culture regeneration protocols

 

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

  1. Kahungu, C. G., Oyoo, M. E., Kimurto, P. K., & Madahana, S. L. (2026). Response of seed-primed pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan L.) genotypes to drought stress in Kenya. https://doi.org/10.5897/IJPPB2025.0328

  2. Paul Kimurto, George Owuor, Miriam Charimbu, Maurice Oyoo, Hillary Chelal, Paul Kahenya, James Kiplagat, Milka Wambua, Peter Akoko, Tracyline Jayo, Ruth Muriuki, Olumodupe Banwo Nancy Njeru and Falade Titilayo (2026). Groundnuts Production and Training Guide for Kenya: Recommended Practices for Farmers. Egerton University Printing press. (in press)

  3.  Madahana SL, Owuoche JO, Oyoo ME, Macharia GK, Randhawa MS, Bhavani S. (2026). Seedling and adult plant stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) resistance genes in CIMMYT wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) genotypes. Academia Molecular Biology and Genomics, 2(4). doi:10.20935/AcadMolBioGen80634.

  4. Ong’ayi S., Maurice E. O., & George M. O. (2025). Effects of water and nitrogen regimes on growth and biomass yield of forage grass species in Baringo and Nakuru counties of Kenya. Journal of Dryland Agriculture, 11(2), 17-3.https://doi.org/10.5897/JODA2025.0115

  5. Chinama J.C, Mulwa R. and Oyoo M.E (2025). Genetic Stability of Tissue-Cultured Leaves and Nodal Cuttings of Tamarillo (Solanum betaceum Cav.) Using ISSR Markers. Egerton J. Sci. & Tech, Vol. 19, 28-51 https://eujournal.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/EJ/issue/view/16/11

  6. Lagat N, Oyoo M.E, Patrick M and Kimurto P (2025). Gene Action for Gray Leaf Spot (Cercospora zeae-maydis) Resistance and Yield in Maize (Zea mays L.) Under Disease Pressure Egerton J. Sci. & Tech, Vol. 19 28-51, 52-79 https://eujournal.egerton.ac.ke/index.php/EJ/issue/view/16/11. 

  7. Oggema, J., Kibe, A., Oyoo, M., & Mwangi, M. (2025). Optimum Polyethylene Glycol Level Suitable for Inducing Water Stress in Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Genotypes in Kenya. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 5(3), 311-319. https://ejsit-journal.com/index.php/ejsit/article/view/692 

  8. Lagat, N., Oyoo, M. E., Murerwa, P., & Kimurto, P. (2025). Evaluation and identification of source of resistance to gray leaf spot (Cercospora zeae maydis) in selected maize inbred lines in Kenya. Journal of Plant Breeding and Crop Science, 17(3), 55-69.
    https://doi.org/10.5897/JPBCS2024.1043

  9. Nicholas, L., Oyoo, M. E., & Patrick, M. (2025). Identification of Gray Leaf Spot Resistance among Selected F2 Maize (Zea mays L.) Population Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers. Asian Journal of Research in Crop Science, 10(3), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajrcs/2025/v10i3367

  10. Okiro LA, Mulwa RM, Oyoo ME, Okwiri Ojwang PP, Otieno SA, Gaiero P, Pereira GDS, Mendes T.  Evaluation of genetic diversity and genome-wide association studies of resistance to bacterial wilt disease in potato. Phytopathology. 2025 Vol. 115, No. 3.https://doi.org/10.1094/PHYTO-06-24-0188-R

  11. Okiro, L. A. and Mulwa,R. M,  Oyoo, M.E and Nyalala,S. (2024). The danger of the spread of Ralstonia solanacearum on potato crops worldwide and potential mitigation options. CABI Reviews, vol. 19. No.1  https://doi.org/10.1079/cabireviews.2024.0014.

  12. Okiro, L. A., Mulwa, R. M., Oyoo, M. E., & Mendes, T. (2024). Transcriptional alterations of the resistant potato genotype ‘Cruza 148’ in response to Ralstonia solanacearum infection. Journal of Phytopathology, 172, e13267. https://doi.org/10.1111/jph.13267
  13. Obara Justus Anyieni, Richard Mulwa, Maurice Oyoo, Miriam Karwitha, Stephen Runo et al. (2023) Transgenic Expression of Sugarcane Mosaic Virus VPg in Maize inbred Line CML444 Confers Resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease. J Plant
    Sci Crop Protec 6(1): 104. https://www.annexpublishers.com/articles/JPSCP/6104-Transgenic-Expression-of-Sugarcane.pdf
  14. Makau, F. M., Mwangi, M., Oyoo, M. E., & Kibe, A. M. (2023). Effects of Media Type on Growth and Yield of Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties Apical Rooted Cuttings in Kenya. European Journal of Science, Innovation and Technology, 3(3), 233-240. https://ejsit-journal.com/index.php/ejsit/article/view/213

  15. Odongo, F., Oyoo, M. E., Kimurto, P. K. and Wasike, V. W. (2023). Morphological Characterization of Bambara Groundnut [Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.] Landraces in Kenya. Agricultural Science Digest. Vol. 43 issue 3, p282-288. doi10.18805/ag.D-363. 

  16. Masha, J. C., Muhammed, N., Njung’e, V., Oyoo, M. E., & Miheso, M. (2022). Improved SSRs-based genetic diversity assessment of coconuts (Cocos nucifera L) along the coast of Kenya. African Journal of Biotechnology , 21(11), 510-521. https://doi.org/10.5897/AJB2020.17212
  17. Obara, J. A., R. Mulwa, M. Oyoo, and M. Karwitha. (2022). Somatic Embryogenesis and Optimization of Regeneration System from Immature Embryos in Maize Inbred Lines. Research in Biotechnology, vol. 13, 1-10, doi:10.25081/rib.2022.v13.7490. https://doi.org/10.25081/rib.2022.v13.7490

  18. Moletsane, M.S, Kimurto, P.K. and Oyoo, M.E. (2022). Effect of Pre-sprouting Plant Growth Regulators and Natural Materials on Dormancy, Growth, and Yield of Potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) Advances in Agriculture Vol 2022, Article ID 9932606. https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/9932606

  19. Makau, F.M, Mwangi, M, Oyoo, M.E, Mwangi Kibe A.M and Oggema, J. (2022). Effects of Sucrose and Gibberellic Acid on Growth and Survival of Local Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) Varieties in vitro in Kenya. European Journal of Biology and Biotechnology 3 (4), 13-18. http://dx.doi.org/10.24018/ejbio.2022.3.4.372

  20. Okiro, L. A., Mulwa, R. M., Oyoo, M. E., Machuka, E., Parker, M. L., & Pelle, R. (2021). Phylogenetic distribution of Ralstonia solanacearum species complex populations in potato in Kenya. Plant disease, (ja).
  21. Madahana, S. L., Owuoche, J. O., Oyoo, M. E., Macharia, G. K., & Randhawa, M. S. (2021). Evaluation of Kenya Stem Rust Observation Nursery Wheat Genotypes for Yield and Yield Components under Artificial Rust Conditions. Agronomy, 11(12), 2394.
  22. Msundi, E. A., Owuoche, J. O., Oyoo, M. E., Macharia, G., Singh, R. P., & Randhawa, M. S. (2021). Identification of bread wheat genotypes with superior grain yield and agronomic traits through evaluation under rust epiphytotic conditions in Kenya. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1-11.
  23. Oyoo, M. (2021). Improvement of Coconut Production in Kenyan Coast for Income Generation. Kenya Policy Briefs, 2(2), 69-70.
  24. Odongo, F., Oyoo, M. E., Kimurto, P. K. and Wasike, V. W. (2021). Morphological characterization of bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) landraces in Kenya. Agricultural Science Digest - a Research Journal, no. Of, 11 Sept. 2021, 10.18805/ag.d-363. Accessed 22 Mar. 2022.

  25. Moletsane M.S, Kimurto P.K. and Oyoo M.E. (2021). Effects of different light exposure regimes on pre-sprouting and yield performance on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) seed in Central Rift, Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 17(7), pp. 1039-1048

  26. Njoroge, J. N. and Oyoo, M. E. (2020). Stability and adaptability of soybean [Glycine max (L.) merrill] genotypes for yield, protein and oil content using ammi analysis in Kenya. Agricultural Science Digest-A Research Journal, 40(2), 122-128.
  27. Simiyu, L. N., Wolukau, J. N. and Oyoo, M. E. (2020). Diversity assessment of vanilla (Vanilla species) accessions in selected counties of Kenya using simple sequence repeats (SSRs) markers. African Journal of Biotechnology, 19(10), 736-746.
  28. Ochieng, J., Gesimba, R.M., Oyoo, M.E., Korir, P., Owuoche, J. and Miheso, M. (2019). Morphological characterization of blackberry (Rubus subgenus Rubus Watson) genetic resources in Kenya. African Journal of Plant Science, 13, 297-308.
  29. Ochieng, J.A., Oyoo, M.E., Gesimba, R.M., Korir, P.C., Ojwang’, P. P. O. and Owuoche, J.O. (2018). Genetic diversity of blackberry (Rubus subgenus Rubus Watson) in selected counties in Kenya using simple sequence repeats (SSRs) markers. African Journal of Biotechnology, 17(39), 1247-1264, DOI: 10.5897/AJB2018.16613.
  30. Oyier, M. O., Owuoche, J. O., Oyoo, M. E., Cheruiyot, E., Mulianga, B. and Rono, J. (2017). Effect of harvesting stage on sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) genotypes in western Kenya. The Scientific World Journal, 2017 Article ID 8249532.
  31. Oyier, M., Owuoche, J., Cheruiyot, E., Oyoo, M. E. and Rono, J. (2016). Utilization of Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench.) hybrids in Kenya: A review. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 9(6), 65-75.
  32. Oyoo, M. E., Muhammed, N., Cyrus, K. N. and Githiri, S. M. (2016). Assessment of the genetic diversity of Kenyan coconut germplasm using simple sequence repeat (SSR) markers. African Journal of Biotechnology, 15(40), 2215-2223.
  33. Tenge, B. N., Ojwang, P. P. O., Otaye, D. and Oyoo, M. E. (2016). Wheat stem rust disease incidence and severity associated with farming practices in the Central Rift Valley of Kenya. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 11(29), 2640-2649.
  34. Njoroge, J. N., Owuoche, J. O. and Oyoo, M. E. (2015). Evaluation of soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merr.) genotypes for yield and protein content in Kenya. African Journal of crop science vol. 10 (12):1474-1479.
  35. Odongo, F. O., Oyoo, M. E., Wasike, V., Owuoche, J. O., Karanja, L. and Korir, P. (2015). Genetic diversity of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) verdc.) landraces in Kenya using microsatellite markers. African Journal of Biotechnology, 14(4), 283-291.
  36. Oyoo, M. E., Najya, M., Githiri, S. M., Ojwang, P. O., Muniu, F. K., Masha, E. and Owuoche, J. O. (2015). In-situ morphological characterization of coconut in the coastal lowlands of Kenya. African Journal of Plant Science, 9(2), 65-74.
  37. Rodriguez, T. O., Rojas R. F., Oyoo, M. E., Senda, M. and Takahashi, R. (2013). Inverted repeat of chalcone synthase 3 pseudogene is associated with seed coat discoloration in soybean. Crop Science, 53(2), 518-523.
  38. Takahashi, R., Benitez, E. R., Oyoo, M. E., Khan, N. A. and Komatsu, S. (2011). Nonsense mutation of an MYB transcription factor is associated with purple-blue flower color in soybean. Journal of Heredity, 102(4), 458-463.
  39. Oyoo, M. E., Benitez, E. R., Kurosaki, H., Ohnishi, S., Miyoshi, T., Kiribuchi?Otobe, C., Horigane, A. and Takahashi, R. (2011). QTL analysis of soybean seed coat discoloration associated with II TT genotype. Crop science, 51(2), 464-469.
  40. Oyoo, M. E., Benitez, E. R., Matsumura, H. and Takahashi, R. (2010). QTL analysis of seed coat cracking in soybean. Crop science, 50(4), 1230-1235.
  41. Oyoo, M. E., Githiri, S. M., Benitez, E. R. and Takahashi, R. (2010). QTL analysis of net-like cracking in soybean seed coats. Breeding science, 60(1), 28-33.
  42. Oyoo, M. E., Githiri, S. M. and Ayiecho, P. O. (2010). Performance of some quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) genotypes in Kenya. South African Journal of Plant and Soil, 27(2), 187-190.
  43. Iwashina, T., Oyoo, M. E., Khan, N. A., Matsumura, H. and Takahashi, R. (2008). Analysis of flavonoids in flower petals of soybean flower color variants. Crop science, 48(5), 1918-1924.
  44. Takahashi, R., Matsumura, H., Oyoo, M. E. and Khan, N. A. (2008). Genetic and linkage analysis of purple–blue flower in soybean. Journal of Heredity, 99(6), 593-597.
CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

  1. Responses of advanced maize (Zea mays l.) hybrids to fertilizer combinations at early to mid-vegetative stages across three environments in Kenya.  Rugut, E.K., Oyoo, M.E., Mungai, N.W., Tiemann, L.K. The 2nd Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Scientific Conference and Innovation Expo 2026. 15th -19th June 2026, KALRO Headquarters Complex, Kaptagat Road, Loresho, Nairobi

  2. Association of root architectural traits with yield performance of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) under controlled and rainfed drought conditions. Ruth W., P.K. Kimurto, M.K. Charimbu, E.M. Oyoo and R. Mulwa. The Egerton University 16th Biennial International Conference, 17th-19th March 2026, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.

  3. Responses of Advanced Maize (Zea maydis) Hybrids to Fertilizer Combination at Early Vegetative Stages in Kenya.   Rugut E, Oyoo ME, Mungai Na and TiemanLK. The Egerton University 16th Biennial International Conference, 17th-19th March 2026, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.

  4. Plant Extracts and Maize Varieties for Sustainable Fall Armyworm ((Spodoptera rugiperda) Management in Kenya. Asekenye, M. E. Oyoo, & K. S. Khakame. The Egerton University 16th Biennial International Conference, 17th-19th March 2026, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.

  5. Evaluating farmers' knowledge and occurrence of potato cyst nematode (Globodera spp.) in Narok and Elgeiyo Marakwet Counties, Kenya. Saitieu EN, Oyoo M, & Karwitha, MC. The Laikipia University’s 6th Biennial International Conference, 28th -30th May, Laikipia University Main campus 2025.

  6. Determination of Adult and Seedling Stem Rust (Puccinia Graminis) Resistance Genes in CIMMYT Advanced Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Lines. Madahana S.L, Oyoo M.E, & Owuoche J.O, Godwin Kamau Macharia, Mandeep Singh Randhawa, Sridhar Bhavani.  The Laikipia University’s 6th Biennial International Conference, 28th -30th May, Laikipia University Main campus 2025.

  7. Unlocking Cyanide Dynamics in Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz): Pathways, Challenges, and Innovations. Ruth W.R, Oyoo M, Ogendo J, & Mulwa RMS. The Laikipia University’s 6th Biennial International Conference, 28th -30th May, Laikipia University Main campus 2025.

  8. Influence of Water and Nitrogen Application on The Performance of Forage Grass Species in Drylands of Kenya. Ong’ayi S., Oyoo M.E, & Ogendi G.M. The Laikipia University’s 6th Biennial International Conference, 28th -30th May, Laikipia University Main campus 2025.

  9. Transgenic expression of sugarcane mosaic virus VPg in maize inbred line CML444 confers resistance to maize lethal necrosis disease. Obara, J., Mulwa, R., Oyoo, M., Karwitha, M., Runo, S. and Garcia-Ruiz, H. The 15th Biennial International Conference, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.  17th – 19th March, 2024.

  10. Evaluation of maize (Zea mays) inbred lines for grey leaf spot (Cercospora Zeae-maydis) resistance under artificial inoculation in Kenya.  N. Lagat, J. Owuoche, M.E. Oyoo and V.W. Woyengo. The 15th Biennial International Conference, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.  17th – 19th March, 2024.

  11.  Seed priming to enhance drought tolerance of pigeon pea (Cajunus cajan L.) under dryland conditions of Kenya. Gikonyo, C., Oyoo, E. M. & Kimurto, P.The 15th Biennial International Conference, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.  17th – 19th March, 2024.

  12. Morphological diversity assessment of Kenyan vanilla (Vanilla spp.) accessions. Nasimiyu, L., Oyoo, E. M. & Wolukau, J.The 15th Biennial International Conference, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.  17th – 19th March, 2024.

  13. Oyoo, M. (2021). Improvement of Coconut Production in Kenyan Coast for Income Generation. Kenya Policy Briefs, 2(2), 69–70. Retrieved from https://academia-e.org/journal/index.php/kpb/article/view/35

  14. Ochieng, J.A., Oyoo, M.E., Gesimba, R.M., Korir, P.C., Ojwang’, P.P.O. and Owuoche, J.O. (2019). Genetic diversity of blackberry (Rubus subgenus Rubus Watson) in selected counties in Kenya using simple sequence repeats (SSRs) markers https://www.tropentag.de/2019/abstracts/posters/927.pdf
  15. Forrester O. Odongo, Victor Wasike and Maurice E. Oyoo, (2015) Morphological characterization of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) landraces in Kenya 2nd International Conference on Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition and National Food Fair on 23 rd November 2015 at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. https://cgspace.cgiar.org/handle/10568/70988?show=full
  16. Kiambi, D., Ambuko, J., Gentle, H., Borelli, T., Abukutsa, M., Oyoo, M., Wasilwa, L., Termote, C., Wasike, V. and Rota N.G. (2015). Second International Conference on Biodiversity for Food and Nutrition: unlocking the potential of biodiversity for food and nutrition security. Nairobi, Kenya, 23 November 2015. Book of Abstracts.
  17. Muhammed N, Oyoo. M.E,(2015) , In-situ Morphological Characterization of Coconut in the Coastal Lowlands of Kenya Oral Proceedings for the Humboldt Kolleg Conference, held at the Red Court Hotel, Nairobi, April 2013. http://tukenya.ac.ke/content/humboldt-kolleg-nairobi-april-9-12-2013-conference
  18. Oyoo, M. E., Khaemba, J. K. M., Githiri, S. M. and  Ayiecho, P. O. (2015). Production and utilization of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) outside its traditional growing areas. A case of Kenya. Chapter 6.32 in FAO and CIRAD. State of the Art Report of Quinoa in the World in 2013. P 534-549. Rome.
  19. Oyoo M.E, Eduardo R. B and Ryoji Takahashi: QTL Analysis of Seed Coat Cracking In Soybean, a paper presented at the Japanese Society of Breeding   conference at Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan in February, 2008
  20. Oyoo M.E, Eduardo R. B and Ryoji Takahashi: QTL Analysis of Seed Coat Cracking In Soybean, a paper presented at the Japanese Society of Breeding   conference at Meiji University, Tokyo, Japan in February, 2008.
  21. Oyoo, M.E., and Kasumi Katsuta:  Setting a base for future Quinoa research in New AEZ, Quinoa trial in Kenya. Paper presented during the Amaranth and Quinoa Symposium at Kinki University ,Nara, Japan, September 2007 
HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • 3rd Best Overall Scientific Presentation At the 12th KARI Biennial Scientific Conference held on 8th-12th November 2010,at KARI Headquarters Nairobi Kenya
  • Best Scientific Presentation in Horticulture and Industrial Crops At the 12th KARI Biennial Scientific Conference held on 8th-12th November 2010,at KARI Headquarters Nairobi Kenya
  • University of Nairobi Scholarship for MSc, Plant breeding option-1997
  • Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT) for PhD studies-2006
  • Japanese Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
  • National Council for Science and Technology, Post pectoral program-2012
TEACHING AREAS
  • Plant Breeding Subject areas
  • Biotechenology in Crop Improvement 
  • Gene expression and regulation 
  • Plant tissue culture
POSTGRADUATE SUPERVISION
MASTERS LEVEL :
  1. James Njoroge. Evaluation of Soybean (Glycine max L. Merr) Genotypes for Agronomic and Quality Traits in Kenya (2016)
  2. Ochieng’ Alfred Jared: Assessment of Diversity of Blackberry (Rubus l. Subgenus rubus watson) Accessions in Selected Counties in Kenya using Morphological and SSR Markers (2018)
  3. Forrester Oluoch Odongo: Morphological and Genetic Characterization of Bambara Groundnut (Vigna subterranea (l.) verdc.) Landraces in Kenya (2018)

  4. Elizabeth Akinyi Msundi: Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Advanced Wheat (Triticum aestivum l.) Lines for Stem Rust (puccinia graminis f. Sp. Tritici) Resistance and Agronomic Performance in Kenya (2021)

  5. ‘Malekhooa Suzan Moletsane: Effects of Plant Growth Regulators, Light and Natural Materials on Dormancy, Growth and Yield of Potato (solanum Tuberosum L.) in Kenya (2021)

  6. Sammy Larry Madahana. Characterization of stem rust (puccinia graminis f. Sp. Tritici) and yellow rust (puccinia striiformis) resistance and yield stability in advanced wheat (triticum aestivum l.) lines (2022)

  7. Leah Nasimiyu Simiyu. Optimizing in-vitro protocol and diversity studies of vanilla (vanilla spp.) from five counties in Kenya.

  8. Felistus M. Makau. Effects of nutrient and soilless media on growth, survival and yield of potato (solanum tuberosum L.) apical rooted cuttings (2023)

  9. Leah Nasimiyu Simiyu. Optimizing in-vitro protocol and diversity studies of vanilla (vanilla spp.) From five ounties in Kenya (2023)

  10. 3 going master supervision 

     

PhD. LEVEL :
  1. NICHOLAS KIPSANG LAGAT Reg No. KD21/13032/17:  GENETIC ANALYSIS OF RESISTANCE TO GRAY LEAF SPOT (Cercospora zea-maydis) AND GRAIN YIELD PERFORMANCE IN MAIZE (Zea mays L.) GENOTYPES. (2026)

  2. OKIRO, Lilian Auma. Reg nNo. KD125/13043/17 Title of Thesis: “Genetic Study of Resistance to Bacterial Wilt Disease (Ralstonia solanacearum) in Potato and Characterization of Prevalent Pathogenic Strains in Kenya” (2024)

  3. 2. OBARA, Justus Anyieni. Reg No. KD125/16519/18 Title of Thesis: “In-Vitro Regeneration, Genetic Transformation and Evaluation of Maize (Zea mays L.) for Resistance to Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease” (2024)

  4. Owuor Mosses Oyier. Reg No. KD21/13574/14. Title of Thesis: “Development of Sweet Hybrid Sorghum and Determination of optimum Harvesting stage for industrial Use in Kenya”  (2018)

OTHER SOCIETIES
  • 2006-2010: Japanese Association of Plant Breeders
  • 2015 to date: Plant breeders association of Kenya
  • Society of Economic Botany-Kenya
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