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CURRICULUM VITAENames: Prof. Dorcas Khasungu Isutsa, Ph.D. Profession: Professor of HorticultureContacts: C/O POB 109-60400, Chuka, Kenya & POB 536-20115, EgertonTel.: +254-(0)721-252293, Fax: +254-(0)51-2217827. Email: [email protected]: Kenyan

MISSION: To dedicate all my abilities in the advancement of education and research administration, engagement, publication and mentorship for the service of humanity.EDUCATIONPeriod Award Institution Studied2004 to 2005

Academic & Research Fellow Certificate

University of Reading, UK

Advanced plant biotechnology techniques (protoplast fusion, plant regeneration, somatic embryogenesis, synthetic seed production, electrophoresis, serology & PCR techniques).

26 Apr -2 July 2004

Plant Biotechnology, Biosafety, & Biotec-hnology Certificate

Wageningen International Agri. Centre, Netherlands

Agrobiodiversity, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding and Seed Sector Development

1994 to 1998

Ph.D. in Horticulture Cornell University, USA

Pomology (major), plant biotechnology, breeding, pathology, and nematology (minors). Dissertation Title: "Characterization of Malus germplasm for tolerance/resistance to apple replant problems". Courses: basic plant pathology, methods of plant breeding, advanced plant genetics, mole-cular biology of plants, plant pathology-organismal concepts, plant biotechnology, orchard care, phytonematology, effective college teaching, teaching experience, seminars in fruit & vegetable science, plant breeding & pathology.

1991 to 1993

M.Sc. in Pomology Cornell University, USA

Pomology (major), plant biotechnology and botany (minors). Concentrated on improved post-tissue culture techniques for fruit tree propagation. Thesis title: "Effects of carbon dioxide, gibberellic acid, chilling and irradiance on ex vitro performance of apple and blueberry microcuttings". Courses taken: plant physiology, propagation, growth, development, cell and tissue culture: theory and practicals, statistical methods I and II, quantitative research methods, small fruits, fruit and vegetable science seminars.

1987 to 1990

B.Sc. in Horticulture, 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division): GPA=3.47/4.00

Egerton University, Kenya

Studied horticultural plus basic sciences, engineering, agricultural economics, agronomy, education, extension courses. Attachment report title: "Temperate & tropical fruit production at Suam Orchards".

1985 to 1986

Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education

Mukumu G. H. School, Kakamega

Concentrated on Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and General Subjects

1981 to 1984

Kenya Certificate of Education

Bushiangala H., Kakamega

Studied the Science Option: Division I

1974 to 1980

Certificate of Primary Education

Isulu Primary School, KK

Scored B- in English, B in Mathematics and B+ in General Subjects

1991 to 1998

Other Training at Certificate Level

Cornell Un., USA and Egerton Uni.

Microsoft word, excel & power point, Minitab, Statview, SAS, SPSS, Cricket graph, and photo-deluxe for word processing, statistical analyses, graphics & presentations

EMPLOYMENT (WORK EXPERIENCE)Period Position Employer Duties and ResponsibilitiesSept. 2013 to date

DVC (ARSA)

Chuka University

Oversees, Manages, Coordinates, Supervises and Implements Academic, Research, Extension & Student Affairs in the University

Jan-Aug. 2013

Ag. DVC (AA)

Chuka University

Same as above

3/2011 to Jan. 2013

Deputy Principal

Chuka Univ. College

Same as above

15th Sep. 2013 to

Full Professor

Egerton University,

-Supervises Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., and diploma students. -Teaches Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., and diploma courses: Principles and

December, 2016 of 13

date Njoro practices of horticulture, Plant propagation, Fruit science, Fruit production, Tropical, subtropical & temperate-zone fruits, Plant nursery mgt, Greenhouse mgt, Plant cell and tissue culture, Case studies in plant biotechnology & biosafety, Plant biotechnology, Techniques in plant biotechnology, Seminars etc. -Researches.

October 2003 to Sep. 2013

Associate Professor

Egerton University, Njoro

-Supervises Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., and diploma students. -Teaches Ph.D., M.Sc., B.Sc., and diploma courses: Principles and practices of horticulture, Plant propagation, Fruit science, Fruit production, Tropical, subtropical & temperate-zone fruits, Plant nursery mgt, Greenhouse mgt, Plant cell and tissue culture, Case studies in plant biotechnology & biosafety, Plant biotechnology, Techniques in plant biotechnology, Seminars etc. -Researches.

June 1999 to Sep. 2003

Senior Lecturer

Same as above

-Supervised Ph.D. to Diploma students. -Taught Diploma to M.Sc. levels: Plant propagation, Fruit science, Tropical, subtropical and temperate-zone fruits, Plant cell and tissue culture, Research proposals and seminars. -Researched.

Feb. 1997 to May 1999

Lecturer Same as above

-Supervised Masters to Diploma students. -Instructed graduate and undergraduate courses such as Plant propagation, Tropical and subtropical fruits, Temperate-zone fruits, Fruit science, Plant cell and tissue culture. -Researched.

June 1993 to 1997

Assistant Lecturer

Same as above

-Instructed undergraduate and Diploma students in Plant propagation, Fruit crops, and General fruit growing

1990 to May 1993

Teaching Assistant

Same as above

-Assisted teach undergraduate courses such as Beverages, medicinal and nut crops, Fruit crops, and Plant propagation.

1994 - 1998 Research Assistant

Cornell University, USA

-Developed systematic procedures for screening apple germplasm for response to apple replant problems. -Developed criteria for ranking response to replant complexes.

Parts of 1991 - 1998

Teaching Assistant

Same above -Conducted practicals, assisted in teaching, graded exams. -Courses: Introductory pomology, Soil management and plant nutrition, Orchard management. -Assisted in research.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEPeriod Position Institution Duties2006 to date Member, Provincial

Education BoardRift Valley Province Deliberate and approve policy issues related to

education1999 to 2005 Member, School

Education BoardShivakala Sec. School Deliberate and approve policy issues related to

education in the school-May-June ‘99-August 2003-April-Jul 2004

-Oct. 2004 to Mar 2005

Visiting Academic Fellow-Netherlands Fellowships Scholar-Commonwealth research fellow

-Writtle College, UK-Sokoine University-Wageningen Inter-national Agri. Centre- Reading University, UK

-Participated in the Higher Education Linkage activities.-Plant biotechnology and biosafety, Tailor-made biotechnologies training-Advanced plant biotechnology techniques research training

October 2001 to Oct. 2005

Chairperson Senate memberActing Dean

Egerton University Provided leadership and guidance.Participated in Senate Mandates.Responsible of Faculty in acting capacity.

2013 to date2003 to 20131999 to 20031997 to 19991993 to 19971990 to 1993

-Full Professor-Associate Prof.-Senior Lecturer-Lecturer-Assistant Lecturer-Teaching Assistant

Egerton University Teaching, supervision, research, administration, extension, curriculum development, and related duties and services.

1994 to 1998 Research Assistant Cornell University, USA

-Developed research procedures-In-charge of a tissue culture laboratory

1991 to 1998 Teaching Assistant Same above -Conducted practicals-Assisted in teaching and graded examinations

2000 to date External Examiner University of Nairobi Examiner of Theses and Written Examinations2005 to date Same as above Maseno University Examiner of Theses and Written Examinations2006 to date Same as above JKUAT Examiner of Theses2009 to date Same as above Kabianga Uni. College Examiner of Written ExaminationsFebruary 2001 Guest Lecturer Jomo Kenyatta -Conducted lectures and practicals in Regional


February 2000August 1999March 1999

University of Agric. and Technology

Group Training Programme on applied plant propagation technology; nursery hygiene and management

March 2001 &February 2000

Trainer/Consultant MoA, Bahati and Lanet divisions

Trained Extension Officers and farmers on fruit growing and farm management.

August 1998 Consultant DFiD & British Council Offered short training to Horticultural personnel in public and private sectors

August 1998 to date

Commercial Hort. Consultant

Egerton University Offers advisory services to staff in the public and private horticultural sectors of Kenya.

October 2001 to March 2011

Egerton University and Tea Research Foundation of Kenya

Member Participates in activities of the joint-steering committee.

Dec.2002 to March 2011

Editor and Reviewer Egerton University Journal

Edited and reviewed manuscripts for the Egerton Journal & Other Publishers. Produced 5 volumes

2007 to March 2011

Founder and Editor-in-Chief

African Journal of Horticultural Science

Edits and reviews manuscripts for the journal. Produced 3 volumes

August 1998 to October 2001

Coordinator, advisor & reviewer

Egerton University Coordinated, advised, reviewed curricula and examinations for diploma to graduate programs.

August ‘98 to October 2001

Same as above Representative Participated in the Faculty of Agriculture Research and Publications Committee Activities.

-Feb 1999 to date

Horticultural Association of Kenya

-Chairperson-Secretary, Member

-Steers the Association; -Handled mail, kept minutes, records. –Participated in policy making

2000 to March 2011

Member graduation committee

Egerton University Participates in the Egerton University graduation ceremony preparations.

October 2001 to March 2011

Member, food production cttee

Same as above Participates in production of food for University students and Agricultural Resources Centre.

August 2002 to March 2011

Convenor and member of cttees

Same as above Prepares memoranda (MOU) for linkages with institutions of higher learning and industries.

1999 to Oct 2005

Facilitator and manager

Same as above Managed the “improved technologies for the horticultural industry” short training

2001 to Oct ‘05 Manager Same as above Managed Higher Education Linkages2007 to March 2011

Member, research wk & International conference cttee

Same as above Organised, Produced Programme, Book of Abstracts and Proceedings (4 Volumes/Issues)

POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED1. Mr. George Ngugi. Efficacy of gibberellic acid in controlling pathological decay and maintaining post-harvest

quality of passion fruits (Passiflora edulis var. edulis Sims.). M.Sc. 2001; Graduated 2004.2. Mr. John Bore. Effects of pruning time, lungs, resting period and total non-structural carbohydrate reserves

on regrowth and yield of tea (Camellia sinensis [L.] O. Kuntze). M.Sc. 2001; Graduated 2004.3. Ms. Asenath Koech. Explants and media affect in vitro regeneration of Zantedeschia albomaculata. M.Sc.

2003; Graduated 2005.4. Ms. Salome M. Obura. Management of cassava mosaic disease in western Kenya. M.Sc. 2004; Graduated.5. Mr. Tasisio Odongo. Productivity of strawberry variety Fern as influenced by phosphatic fertiliser and

farmyard manure. M.Sc. completed in 2006. Graduated in 2008.6. Mr. Richard Ogendo. Growth, yield, and fruit quality of strawberry variety Cambridge Favourite as influenced

by plant density and farmyard manure. M.Sc. completed in 2006. Graduated 2011.7. Ms. Rose Mayoli. Effect of gibberellic acid, shade and vernalization on productivity of Ranunculus asiaticus

grown in the Kenyan Highlands. M.Sc. 2005. Graduated in 2008.8. Mr. Joseph Gaturuku. Amelioration of drought stress in purple passion fruit using irrigation and mulch. M.Sc.

2007. Completed 2009. Graduated 2012.9. Mr. Bernard Karanja. Influence of Biozyme ® foliar feed on growth and postharvest attributes of potato

(Solanum tubersosum L). M.Sc. 2008. Graduated 2012.10. Characterization and biological control of Fusarium wilt in Passion fruits. M.Sc. 2007 Deferred11. Ms. Margaret Mwaura. Effects of defoliation and irrigation water management effects on multi-purpose

pumpkin fruit and leaf yields in the Kenyan highlands. MSc. 2011 Graduated 2015.12. Mr. Dionysious Munyoro. Investigation of defoliation and mineral nutrient management effects on multi-

purpose pumpkin fruit and leaf yields. MSc. 2011 Completed, deferred due to lack of fees.13. Dr. Geoffrey Gathungu. Determination of combined effects of nitrogen, phosphorus and irrigation water in

maximizing seed potato tuber production. Ph.D. 2008. Graduated 2014.14. Mr. James Kiramana. Collection, characterisation, evaluation, and multiplication of clean seeds of multi-

purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) landraces in Kenya. Ph.D. 2011. Completed 2016, Graduated 2017.


15. Ms. Jedidah Kiharason. Diversification of processing and utilisation of multi-purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) in Kenya. Ph.D. 2012. Continuing.

16. Ms. Rose Mayoli. Identification and evaluation of selected endogenous factors associated with somatic embryogenesis of coffee (Coffea arabica) Cultivar Ruiru 11. Ph.D. 2013. Continuing.

EXTERNAL EXAMINATION EXPERIENCEDate Degree Institution Thesis TitleDecember 2000

M.Sc. University of Nairobi

Effects of benzyladenine and gibberellic acid on yield components, yield, & postharvest shelf life of French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.).

January 2001


Effects of recharging sweet potato varieties on postharvest quality and shelf life.

June 2001 M.Sc. University of Nairobi

Effects of minimal rates of phosphorus and nitrogen on the establishment and productivity of the African clover cv. Mealton 5 (Trifolium quartinianum).

August 2002


A social & horticultural study to determine the potential of using traditional and exotic vegetables on food security in Mumias sugar scheme of Kenya.

December 2002


Effect of composted farmyard manure and nitrogen fertilizer on growth and yield of Maize (Zea mays L.)

August 2004


Evaluation of biopesticides in control of red spider mites (Tetranynchus evansi) on tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum)

September 2006

M.Sc. JKUAT Investigation into low cost tissue culture media for micropropagation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)”.

January 2007

M.Sc. Egerton University

Evaluation of protocols for the regeneration of sweet potato (Ipomea batatas) in tissue culture

January 2010

Ph.D. Maseno University

Effect of intercropping NERICA rice and bambara nut on their growth and yield and soil fertility

October 2010

Ph.D. Egerton University

Population structure and management of Ralstonia solanacearum causing bacterial wilt in Kenya’s potato production ecosystems

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS SUPERVISED1. Effects of medium and cutting-type on rooting of yellow passion fruits (P. edulis var. flavicarpa). 2001.2. Effects of gibberellic acid on germination of avocado (Persea americanum). 2001.3. Soaking and storage vs. germination of passion fruit seeds (Passiflora edulis var. edulis Sims.). 2001.4. Effects of seed size and shape on germination and growth of kweme nut. 2001.5. Effect of gibberellic acid & cultivar on growth, development and fruiting of protected strawberry. 2002.6. Effects of clear plastic solarization on weed and pathogen population in greenhouse media. 2002.7. Effects of nitrogen fertilizer (urea) on growth of pineapple (Ananus comosus). 2003.8. Effects of source and mode of application of ethylene on de-greening of lemon fruits. 2003.9. Rootstock/scion interaction in passion fruits10. Effect of leaf harvesting on leaf vegetable and fruit yield in dual purpose pumpkin.11. Effects of irrigation-water temperature on rooting of rose (Rosa sp.).

BOOKS PUBLISHED1. Isutsa, D. K. October, 2012. Essentials in Deciduous Fruit Production in the Tropics. Lambert Academic

Publishing, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG, Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-659-27226-4

2. Isutsa, D. K. September, 2012. Production of Passion Fruits from Seed- and Micro-propagated Plants. Lambert Academic Publishing, AV Akademikerverlag GmbH & Co. KG, Heinrich-Böcking-Str. 6-8, 66121, Saarbrücken, Germany. ISBN: 978-3-8484-9331-9

ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN REFEREED JOURNALS1. Kiramana, J. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Nyende, A. B. ===. First detailed characterization of naturalised pumpkin

landraces in Kenya. 2: Quantitative morphology. African Journal of Horticultural Science (Submitted)2. Kiramana, J. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Nyende, A. B. ===. First detailed characterization of naturalised pumpkin

landraces in Kenya. 1: Qualitative morphology. African Journal of Horticultural Science (Submitted)3. Kiramana, J. K. and Isutsa, D. K. ===. Indigenous traditional knowledge determining cultivation and utilization of

pumpkins in Kenya. Journal of Environmental Sustainability Advancement Research (Submitted)4. Kiramana, J. K. and Isutsa, D. K. ===. Food and income provision influence production of pumpkins in

Kakamega and Nyeri. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal (Submitted)5. Kiharason, J. W. Isutsa, D. K. and Ngoda, P. N. 2017. Effect of drying method on nutrient integrity of selected

components of pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) fruit flour. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, 12(3): 110-116.


6. Kiramana, J. K., Isutsa, D. K and Nyende, A. B. 2017. Qualitative, quantitative and quality variation of naturalized pumpkin accessions in mother and baby trials in Kenya. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 12(2):65-77.

7. Kiharason, J. W., Isutsa, D. K. and Ngoda, P. N. 2017. Evaluation of sensory acceptability of bakery products prepared from wheat and pumpkin composite flour. International Journal of Science and Nature. 8[1]: 1-7.

8. Kiharason, J. W., Isutsa, D. K. and Ngoda, P. N. 2017. Nutritive value of bakery products prepared from wheat and pumpkin composite flour. Global Journal of Bio-science and Biotechnology, 6[1]: 96-102.

9. Kiramana, J.K., Isutsa, D.K. and Nyende, A. B. 2017. Fluorescent SSR markers and capillary electrophoresis reveal significant genetic diversity in naturalized pumpkin accessions in Kenya. Global Journal of Bio-science and Biotechnology, 6[1]:34-45.

10. Kiramana, J. K, Isutsa, D. K and Nyende, A. B. 2016. Participatory germplasm conservation and seed production of naturalized pumpkin landraces in Kenya. International Journal of Science and Nature. 7[4]:756-764.

11. Kiramana, J. K. and Isutsa, D. K. 2016. Pumpkin accessions in Kenya exhibit significant variation in quantitative characters based on baby trials conducted in Kakamega and Nyeri, Kenya. Journal of Chemical, Biological and Physical Sciences, 7(1):060-076.

12. Kiramana, J. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Nyende, A. B. 2016. Evaluation of quantitative yield performance of pumpkin accessions in Kenya using mother trials. International Journal of Advanced Biological Research 6(4):439-447.

13. Gathungu, G. K., Aguyoh, J. N. and Isutsa, D. K. 2016. Seed potato growth, harvest index and net economic benefit improvement through irrigation water, nitrogen and phosphorus management. American Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology, 4 (1):9-24.

14. Gathungu, G. K., Aguyoh J. N. and Isutsa, D. K. 2016. Improving seed potato leaf area index, stomatal conductance and chlorophyll accumulation efficiency through irrigation water, nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient management. Journal of Agricultural Studies 4(1):127-141.

15. Kiharason, J. W., Isutsa, D.K. and Ngoda, P.N. 2015. Contribution of multi-purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.) to the economy of selected Kenyan small-scale households. Journal of Environmental Sustainability Advancement Research, 1:8-14.

16. Gathungu, G. K., Aguyoh, J. N., Isutsa, D. K. 2015. Optimization of seed potato specific density, starch and dry matter contents and tuberization capacity of resultant plants through integrated irrigation, nitrogen and phosphorus management. Journal of Plant Sciences, 3(4):225-233.

17. Gathungu, G. K., Aguyoh, J. N. and Isutsa, D. K. 2014. Effects of integration of irrigation water and mineral nutrient management in seed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) production on water, nitrogen and phosphorus use efficiencies, Chapter 15:171-183. In: Walter Leal Filho, Antony O. Esilaba, Karuturi P.C. Rao and Gummadi Sridhar (Eds.). Adapting African Agriculture to Climate Change: Transforming Rural Livelihoods, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland. Print ISBN 978-3-319-12999-0. Online ISBN 978-3-319-13000-2. 2015. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-13000-2_15.

18. Mwaura, M. M., Isutsa, D. K., Ogweno, J. O. and Kasina, M. 2014. Interactive effects of irrigation rate and leaf harvest intensity on edible leaf and fruit yields of multipurpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne). International Journal of Science and Nature 5(2):199-204.

19. Isutsa, D. K. and Merwin, I. A. 2014. Nematodes and fungi associated with apple replant disorder in sampled New York State orchards. Global Journal of Biosciences and Biotechnology 3(2):174-180.

20. Kiharason, J. W. and Isutsa, D. K. 2014. Potential of orange-fleshed sweet potato in increasing vitamin A dietary intake in up to 60-month-old children in Laikipia, Kenya. Journal of Chemical, Biological & Physical Sciences 4(2):1188-1195.

21. Gathungu, G. K., Aguyoh, J. N. and Isutsa, D. K. 2013. Optimization of seed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) tuber yield and size distribution through integrated irrigation water, nitrogen and phosphorus mineral nutrient application. American Journal of Experimental Agriculture 4(3): 349-361, 2014.

22. Gathungu, G.K., Aguyoh, J. N. and Isutsa, D. K. 2013. Integration of irrigation water and mineral nutrient supply effects on firmness and total soluble solids content of seed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.). East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal 79(1):17-21.

23. Isutsa D. K. and Mallowa, S. O. 2013. Increasing leaf harvest intensity enhances edible leaf vegetable yields and decreases mature fruit yields in multi-purpose pumpkin. Journal of Agricultural & Biological Sciences 8(8):610-615.

24. Karanja, B. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Aguyoh, J. N. 2013. Influence of Biozyme® on chlorophyll content, flowering and physiological maturity of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) cultivars. International Journal of Current Agricultural Research 1(9):47-51.

25. Karanja, B. K., Isutsa D. K. and Aguyoh J. N. 2013. Climate change adaptation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) 1: Factors influencing extent of Biozyme® usage in production of potatoes in Mau Narok District of Kenya. Journal of Chemical, Biological & Physical Sciences 3(3):2012-2018.

26. Karanja, B. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Aguyoh J. N. 2013. Climate change adaptation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) 2: Influence of Biozyme® rate on potato growth and development. J. Chemical, Biological & Physical Sci. 3(3):2019-2031.

27. Karanja, B. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Aguyoh, J. N. 2013. Climate change adaptation of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.): Influence of Biozyme® rate on potato yield, quality and mineral nutrient uptake. International Journal of Advanced Biological Research 3(3):366- 373.


28. Karanja, B. K., Isutsa D. K. and Aguyoh, J. N. 2013. Curing reduces postharvest deterioration of Biozyme® produced potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.). Global Journal of Biosciences and Biotechnology 2(3):353-360.

29. Gathungu, G. K., Aguyoh, J. N. and Isutsa, D. K. 2013. Influence of irrigation water, nitrogen and phosphorus nutrient application on relative weight loss and sprouting characteristics of seed potato tubers after storage. Sustainable Agriculture Research 2(4):30-38.

30. Gaturuku, J. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Aguyoh, J. N. 2012. Irrigation rate and mulch type significantly affect some physiological processes of purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. edulis Sims.) under drought stress. International Journal of Advanced Biological Research 2(1):46-52.

31. Mayoli, R. N. and Isutsa, D. K. 2012. Relationships of light intensity and temperature with growth and development of preconditioned and shaded ranunculus plants under high altitude tropical conditions. International Journal of Advanced Biological Research 2(1):24-29.

32. Gaturuku, J. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Aguyoh, J. N. 2011. Irrigation rate and mulch type significantly affect growth and flowering of purple passion fruit (Passiflora edulis f. edulis Sims). African J. Horticultural Science 5:61-69.

33. Mallowa, S. O., Isutsa, D. K., Kamau, A. W. and Legg, J. P. 2011. Effectiveness of phytosanitation in cassava mosaic disease management in a post-epidemic area of western Kenya. Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences 6(7):8-15.

34. Gaturuku J. K. and Isutsa D. K. 2011. Irrigation and mulch significantly enhance yield but not quality of purple passion fruits. ARPN Journal of Agricultural and Biological Science. 6(11):47-53.

35. Isutsa, D. K., Odongo, T. and Aguyoh, J. N. 2011. Response of strawberry quality and profitability to farmyard manure and triple super phosphate under tropical high altitude conditions. Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology 13(1):3-17.

36. Mayoli, R. N. and Isutsa, D. K. 2010. Effects of pre-conditioning temperature and shade on growth, yield and quality of ranunculus cut flower under high altitude tropical conditions. UNISWA Research Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology 13(1):20-29.

37. Mayoli, R. N., Isutsa, D. K. and Tunya, G. O. 2009. Growth of ranunculus cutflower under tropical high altitude conditions. 2: Effects of GA3 and shade on light intensity and temperature modification. African Journal of Horticultural Science 2:29-42.

38. Mayoli, R. N., Isutsa, D. K. and Tunya, G. O. 2009. Growth of ranunculus cutflower under tropical high altitude conditions. 1: Effects of GA3 and shade. African Journal of Horticultural Science 2:13-28

39. Ogendo, R. O., Isutsa, D. K. and Sigunga, D. O. 2008. Interaction of farmyard manure and plant population density effects on soil characteristics and productivity of mulched strawberry in a tropical climate. African Journal of Horticultural Science 1:100-115.

40. Isutsa, D. K. 2008. Farmyard manure and plant population density influence soil fertility and productivity of non-mulched strawberry in a tropical climate. Egerton Journal of Science and Technology 8:75-87.

41. Odongo, T., Isutsa, D. K. and Aguyoh, J. N. 2008. Effects of integrated nutrient sources on growth and yield of strawberry grown under tropical high altitude conditions. African Journal of Horticultural Science 1:53-69.

42. Isutsa, D. K. 2006. Effects of mulch and cultivar on strawberry productivity under tropical highland conditions. Tanzania Journal of Agricultural Sciences 7(2):125-132.

43. Mallowa, S. O., Isutsa, D. K., Kamau, A. W., Obonyo, R. & Legg, J. P. 2006. Current characteristics of cassava mosaic disease in post-epidemic’ areas increase the range of possible management options. Annals of Applied Bio. 149(2)137-144.

44. Ngugi, G. M., Isutsa, D. K. and Achwanya, O. S. 2006. Effect of gibberellic acid 3 in maintaining quality of harvested purple passion fruits (Passiflora edulis var. edulis Sims.). Egerton Journal: Science and Technology 6:130-142.

45. Isutsa, D. K. 2006. Performance of micropropagated and conventional passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims.) varieties in three contrasting agroecological zones. Egerton Journal: Science and Technology Series. 6:87-102.

46. Koech, A. A., Isutsa, D. K. and Wu, Q. 2005. Explants, hormones and sucrose influence in vitro shoot regeneration and rooting of calla lily (Zantedeschia albomaculata Spreng.). Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology 7(1):53-66.

47. Isutsa, D. K. 2004. Rapid micropropagation of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims.) varieties. Scientia Horticulturae 99(3-4):395-400.

48. Bore, J. K., Isutsa, D. K., Itulya, F. M. and Ng’etich, W. K. 2003. Effect of pruning time and resting period on total non-structural carbohydrates, regrowth, and yield of tea (Camellia sinensis L.). Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 78(2):272-277.

49. Bore, J. K., Isutsa, D. K., Itulya, F. M. and Ng’etich, W. K. 2002. Effect of time of pruning and lungs on non-structural carbohydrates of tea (Camellia sinensis L.). Tea Journal 23(1):12-21.

50. Isutsa, D. K. and Merwin, I. A. 2000. Malus germplasm varies in resistance or tolerance to apple replant pathogens in a mixture of New York orchard soils. HortScience 35:262-268.

51. Isutsa, D. K., Pritts, M. P. and Mudge, K. W. 1998. A protocol for rooting and growing apple rootstock microshoots. Fruit Varieties Journal 52(2):107-116.

52. Isutsa, D. K., Pritts, M. P. and Mudge, K. W. 1994. Rapid propagation of blueberry plants using ex vitro rooting and controlled acclimatization of micropropagules. HortScience 29(10):1124-1126.

TECHNICAL BULLETINS PUBLISHED


1. M. M. Mwaura, D. K. Isutsa, J. O. Ogweno, M. Kasina. 2015. Irrigation and Defoliation Management in Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.). Pumpkin Information Bulletin Series, Number 1, January, 2015.

2. D. W. Munyoro, D. K. Isutsa, L. Gaoqiong. 2015. Mineral Nutrition and Defoliation Management in Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch.). Pumpkin Information Bulletin Series, Number 2, January, 2015.

3. J. K. Kiramana, D. K. Isutsa, A. B. Nyende. 2015. Diversity of the Pumpkins Grown and Utilised in Kenya. Pumpkin Information Bulletin Series, Number 3, January, 2015.

4. J. W. Kiharason, D. K. Isutsa, P. N. Ngoda. 2015. Pumpkin (Curcubita moschata Duch.) Fruits Utilization in Kenyan Small-scale Households. Pumpkin Information Bulletin Series, Number 4, January, 2015.

5. Isutsa, D. K. and Liu Gaogiong. 2003. Vegetable crop production through grafting. Horticultural News 28:26-32.6. Isutsa, D. K. (editor). 2002. Horticultural crop production and post-harvest technology handbook. Department of

Horticulture, Egerton University, Njoro (Manual).7. Mudge, K. W., Mwaka, A., Isutsa, D. K., Musoke, R., Foster D. and Ngoda, B. J. M. 1992. Plant Propagation: A

Teaching Resource Packet with Emphasis on Agroforestry and Fruit Trees in East Africa, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

PROCEEDINGS PUBLISHED1. Githae, E.W. and Isutsa, D.K. (Editors). 2016. Proceedings of the 2nd International Research Conference held

from 26th-28st October, 2015 in Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya, 576 pp.2. Kiharason, J. W., Isutsa, D. K. and Ngoda, P. N. 2016. Determination of productivity, utilization and profitability of

multi-purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) among small-scale households in Kenya. In: Ekitoo, C.K. et al. Proceedings of the APVC KAPAP, held in June 2015 in Nairobi

3. Isutsa, D.K. (Editor) et al. 2015. Proceedings of the 1st International Research Conference held from 29th-31st

October, 2014 in Chuka University, Chuka, Kenya, 500 pp.4. Isutsa (Editor) et al., 2009. Proceedings of the 4th Annual Research Week and International Conference 15th-17th

Sep. 2009 Agriculture Resources Centre, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya, 337 pp.5. Isutsa (Editor) et al., 2008. Proceedings of the 3 rd Annual Research Week and International Conference 16 th-18th

September 2008 Agriculture Resources Centre, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya 457 pp.6. Isutsa (Editor) et al., 2007. Proceedings of the 2nd Annual Research Week held from 16th-20th July 2007 at the

Agriculture Resources Centre, Njoro, Kenya, 544 pp.7. Isutsa (Editor) et al., 2006. Proceedings of the 1st Annual Research Week held on 17th-21st July 2006 at the

Agriculture Resources Centre, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536, Njoro, 742 pp.8. Mallowa, S. O., Isutsa, D. K., Kamau, A. W., Obonyo, R. and Legg, J. 2006. Current characteristics of cassava

mosaic disease in post-epidemic areas increase the range of possible management options. In: Isutsa, D. K.; Wesonga, J. M.; Onyango, M. O. A.; Njoroge, J. B. M.; Waiganjo, M. M.; Anjichi, V. A.; Muriithi, A. N.; Masia, F.; Agong, S. G.; Fricke, A.; Hau, B.; Stuetzel, H. (Eds.). 2006. Proceedings of the 5th Workshop on Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics held at ARC, Egerton University from 23rd to 26th November 2005.

9. Ogendo, R. O., Isutsa, D. K. and Sigunga, D. O. 2006. Farmyard manure and plant density affect soil characteristics and productivity of strawberry cultivar Cambridge Favourite. In: Isutsa, D. K.; Wesonga, J. M.; Onyango, M. O. A.; Njoroge, J. B. M.; Waiganjo, M. M.; Anjichi, V. A.; Muriithi, A. N.; Masia, F.; Agong, S. G.; Fricke, A.; Hau, B.; Stuetzel, H. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 5 th Workshop on Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics held at Agricultural Resources Centre, Egerton University from 23rd to 26th November 2005.

10. Koech, A. A., Isutsa, D. K. and Wu, Q. 2002. Explants, sucrose and hormones influence in vitro regeneration and rooting of calla lily (Zantedeschia albomaculata Spreng.). In: Wesonga et al. Proceedings of the Second Horticulture Seminar on Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics, held on August 6 th to 9th 2002 at JKUAT, Juja, Kenya. Pp. 75-84.

11. Isutsa, D. K. and Mumera, F. B. 2002. Rapid micropropagation of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims.). Proceedings of the 2nd Joint Egerton /KARI Symposium on Sustainable Agricultural Innovations for Poverty Reduction, 25th and 26th Nov 2002 at KARI-Njoro, Kenya.

12. Mumera, F. B, Isutsa, D. K., Mumera, L. and Luvonga, J. 2002. Selection of adapted banana varieties and production technology for the dry regions of Nakuru District, Kenya. Proceedings of the Dry land Farming Workshop held on 20-24th January 2002 at Egerton University, Njoro-Kenya.

13. Isutsa, D. K. and Ngugi, G. M. 2002. Gibberellic acid prolongs quality of harvested purple passion fruits (Passiflora edulis var. edulis Sims.). Proceedings of the 1st Joint Egerton /KARI Symposium on Agricultural Research for Sustainable Development, 4th and 5th Dec 2001 at Egerton. Pp. 123-129.

14. Isutsa, D. K. and Merwin, I. A. 1999. Nematodes and fungi associated with apple replant disorder. Proceedings of the 2nd National Hort Seminar held on 14-15th Jan. 1999 at JKUAT, Juja. Pp. 29-38.

ABSTRACTS PUBLISHED1. Mallowa, S. O., Isutsa, D. K., Kamau, A. W., Obonyo, R. and Legg, J. 2006. Current characteristics of

cassava mosaic disease in post-epidemic areas increase the range of possible management options, In: Fifth Workshop on Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics held at Agricultural Resources Centre, Egerton University, Egerton-Kenya from 23rd to 26th November 2005.

2. Ogendo, R. O., Isutsa, D. K. and Sigunga, D. O. 2006. Farmyard manure and plant density affect soil characteristics and productivity of strawberry cultivar Cambridge Favourite. In: Fifth Workshop on Sustainable


Horticultural Production in the Tropics held at Agricultural Resources Centre, Egerton University, Egerton-Kenya from 23rd to 26th November 2005.

3. Isutsa, D. K. and Pritts, M. P. 1993. The effects of carbon dioxide enrichment, chilling, and gibberellic acid on ex vitro rooting and growth of apple. HortScience 28:254.

4. Isutsa, D. K., Merwin, I. A. and Brodie, B. B. 1996. Screening selected Malus germplasm for field resistance to apple replant disease and phytonematodes. HortScience 31:618.

5. Isutsa, D. K., Merwin, I. A. and Brodie, B. B. 1997. Growth response to orchard replant disorders in some new Malus rootstocks. HortScience 32(3): 548-549.

6. Isutsa, D. K., Merwin, I. A. and Brodie, B. B. 1998. Evaluating transgenic apple for resistance or tolerance to apple replant disease. HortScience 33.

7. Isutsa, D. K. and Ngugi, G. M. 2001. Gibberellic acid prolongs quality of harvested purple passion fruits (Passiflora edulis var. edulis Sims.). First Joint Egerton /KARI Symposium on Agricultural Research for Sustainable Development held on 4th and 5th Dec 2001 at Egerton University, Njoro. Pg. 13.

8. Mumera, F. B, Isutsa, D. K., Mumera, L. and Luvonga, J. 2002. Selection of adapted banana varieties and production technology for the dry regions of Nakuru District, Kenya. Dry Land Farming Workshop. 20-24 th

January 2002, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya. Pg. 2 (abstract).9. Bore, J. K., Isutsa, D. K. and Itulya, F. M. 2002. Effects of time of pruning, lungs, and resting period on total

non-structural carbohydrates, regrowth and yield of tea bushes (Camellia sinensis L.). Second Workshop on Sustainable Agriculture in the Tropics held on 6-8th August 2002 at JKUAT, Juja. Pg. 8

10. Koech, A. A., Isutsa, D. K. and Wu, Q. 2002. Explants, sucrose and hormones influence in vitro regeneration and rooting of calla lily (Zantedeschia albomaculata Spreng.). Second Workshop on Sustainable Agriculture in the Tropics held on 6-8th August 2002 at JKUAT, Juja. Pg. 14 (Abstract).

11. Isutsa, D. K. and Mumera, F. B. 2002. Rapid micropropagation of passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims.). Second Joint Egerton/KARI Symposium on Sustainable Agricultural Innovations for Poverty Reduction held on 25th and 26th November 2002 at KARI-Njoro. Pg. 3.

BOOKS UNDER PREPARATION1. Isutsa, D. K. et al. Guide for Tropical and Deciduous Fruit Growing for Smallholders in the Tropics2. Isutsa, D. K. et al. Essentials in Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Production in the Tropics3. Isutsa, D. K. et al. Practices in Herbaceous, Woody, and Vine Fruit Propagation and Management4. Isutsa, D. K. et al. Plant Cell, Tissue and Organ Culture: Abridged Principles and Practices

RESEARCH INTERESTS1. Efficient horticultural production, value addition and farm management technologies.2. Plant biotechnology techniques applications to improve crop productivity and ensure food security.

RESEARCH AND TRAVEL GRANTS KES 18 M. From KAPAP for 9 research collaborators in “Enhancing Production, Value Addition and Marketing of

Indigenous Vegetables, French Beans and Mushrooms among Smallholder Farmers in Kenya. (2014-2015)”. KES 24 M. From KAPAP for 9 research collaborators in “Enhancing Production, Value Addition and Marketing of

Indigenous Vegetables, French Beans and Mushrooms among Smallholder Farmers in Kenya. (2011-2014)”. KES 1,100,000 from the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (2014) for “Diversification

of processing and utilisation of dual-purpose pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duchesne) in Kenya.” (2014). KES 834,873. Determination And Evaluation Of Selected Endogenous Factors Associated With Somatic

Embryogenesis Of Coffee (Coffea Arabica L.) Cultivar Ruiru 11 (2014). KES 1,200,000 from the National Council for Science & Technology (2010) for “Determination of combined

effects of N, P and irrigation water in maximizing seed potato tuber production” KES 400,000. From Egerton University. Development of novel protocols for micropropagation of potato (Solanum

tuberosum L.) planting materials in Kenya. (2008-2010). KES 150,000. From Egerton University. Strawberry productivity versus integrated nutrient management and

plant density. (2005-2006). UK £3,500 from Commonwealth Scholarships Commission. Advanced plant biotechnology techniques research.

Oct. 2004- Mar. 2005-2006. US $31,780 from the Rockefeller Foundation. (2001-2004). Rapid micropropagation and field performance of

passion fruit plantlets in Kenyan highlands. Collaborating Institutions: Egerton, KARI-Njoro, Ministry of Agriculture, St. Clare Resource and Training Centre, & Baraka Agricultural College.

KES 2,862,000 from KARI, MoA, and the World Bank. (1999). On-farm adaptability trials and improvement of cultural practices and of bananas and plantains in the Kenyan highlands by KARI-Njoro and Egerton University.

US $900 from Arthur Boller Research Grant in (1996) for Ph.D. dissertation research. US $2500 from Arthur Boller Research Grant in (1993) for M.Sc. thesis research. UK £400 in 2005 to attend the Society for Experimental Biology Conference at Sheffield University. UK £810 in 2003 to Sokoine University, Tanzania as exchange staff. Presented a seminar paper. US $300 in 2003 to the 3rd Sustainable Agriculture Workshop at Maseno. Presented a paper. KES 6,250 in 2002 to the 2nd Sustainable Agriculture Workshop at JKUAT. Presented 2 papers.


UK £1,810 in 1999 to the UK on the Writtle College and Egerton University Higher Education Linkage. KES 7,100 in 1999 to the 3rd Annual National Horticulture Seminar at JKUAT. Presented a paper. US $760 in 1998 to the 95th Annual Conference of ASHS held in Charlotte, NC. Presented a paper. US $860 in 1997 to the 94th Annual Conference of the ASHS in Salt Lake City, Utah. Presented a paper. US $750 in 1996 to the 93rd Annual Conference of the ASHS in Lexington, Kentucky. Presented a poster. US $250 in 1995 to the 92nd Annual Conference of the ASHS, and the 40th Congress of the Canadian Society for

Horticultural Science held in Montreal.

PROFESSIONAL AWARDS2004: Commonwealth Staff Development Fellowship tenable for six months in the UK.2004: Netherlands Fellowship Programme-Training Programme tenable for one month in the Netherlands.1998: Outstanding Teaching Assistant at Cornell University, USA. 1998: The Ulysses P. Hedrick award for 2nd place published paper in Fruit Varieties Journal.1995 to 1998: Ph.D. Teaching and Research Assistantships by Cornell University. USA.1994 to 1995: Ph.D. Tuition Fellowship by the Institute for African Development at Cornell University. USA.1992 to 1993: M.Sc. Teaching Assistantship by Cornell University. USA.1991 to 1992: M.Sc. Tuition Fellowship by Institute for African Development at Cornell University. USA.

INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITIONS2006: 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century2006: 21st Century Award for Achievement2006: Outstanding Scientist of the 21st Century2006-13: Leading Educators of the World. International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.2006: Global Year of Learning 2006, The Plato Award for Significant Contribution to Teaching.2006-13. International Educator. International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England.2005-13: Marquis 24th to 30th Edition of Who's Who in the World (R).1997-98: Outstanding Teaching Assistant at Cornell University, USA

SOME PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS NRF Strategic Plan Validation Workshop held on 22nd November 2016 at Safari Club Nairobi 26th–28th October, 2016: 3rd International Research Conference held at Recreation Centre. Theme: Harnessing

Research, Innovation and Technology in the Realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals. Jointly and individually presented 7 papers.

28th–30th October, 2015: 2nd International Research Conference held at Business School Complex. Theme: Mainstreaming Research Commercialization for Sustainable Development. Presented 2 papers.

29th–31st October, 2014: 1st International Research Conference held at Business School Complex. Theme: Enhancing Innovation for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century. Presented 4 papers.

8th May, 2015: Workshop on Eastern & Southern Africa Higher Education Centres of Excellence project (ACE II) on at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum and Development (KICD) in Nairobi.

10th-12th June 2015: Kenya Agricultural Productivity and Agribusiness Project (KAPAP) Competitive Research System. Collaborative Research Stakeholders’ Conference. Presented 4 papers.

12th and 13th May, 2015: The 4th NACOSTI Research Week at the University of Nairobi Main Campus in Nairobi. 11th-14th March, 2015: Gender and Disability Conf. held at Morendat Training and Conference Centre Naivasha. 29-31st October, 2014: 1st International Research Conference held at Business School Complex. Theme:

“Enhancing Innovation for Sustainable Development in the 21st Century and Beyond”. Presented 2 papers. 23rd-27th June, 2014: Short Course by the Malaysia Technology Cooperation Programme-Malaysian Technology

Development Corporation on Technology Commercialization for Practitioners from African Countries, Malaysia. 28th June-1st July 2013: International Smart Partnership Dialogue Global Conference, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Commonwealth Partnership for Technology Mgt: Leveraging Technology for Africa’s Socio-economic Dev’t. 22nd–26th October, 2012: 13th KARI Biennial Conference held at KARI Headquarters, Loresho, Nairobi. Presented

a paper entitled: Effect of integrating irrigation water and mineral nutrient supply on firmness and total soluble solids of seed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.).

17th–21st September 2012: Higher Education Management Workshop and Networking for Quality in Higher Education Conference held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre. Presented a paper entitled: Inculcating research culture in university colleges: The role of research policies.

13th & 14th September, 2012: Water Resources Management Workshop held at Sportsman Arms Hotel in Nanyuki. Present a paper entitled: Food and Water Security: Case of Horticulture in the Mt. Kenya Region.

24-27th April, 2012: Higher Education Management Conference held at Multimedia University College of Kenya. 23rd & 24th February, 2012: LIWA Academic Integrity Seminar held at Laico Regency Hotel, Nairobi. 25th-28th October, 2011: Higher Education Management Conference held at Pwani University College. 18th-21st May, 2011: Higher Education Management Conference held at Kenyatta University Conference Centre. 31st Aug.–3rd Sep., 2009. First All Africa Horticulture Congress: Grown under the Sun held at Safari Park Hotel,

Nairobi. Presented a paper: Irrigation and mulch ameliorate drought stress in purple passion fruits in Kenya.


8 th–11 th December 2008. 8th Workshop on Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics: Horticulture beyond methyl bromide Era held at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega, Kenya. Presented a paper entitled: Management of drought stress in purple passion fruits using irrigation and mulch.

16th-18th September 2008: 3rd Annual Research Week and International Conference: Harnessing Scientific Knowledge for National Development held at the ARC, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya

28th Nov.-1st Dec. 2007: 7th Workshop on Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics: ‘Weed Management in Organic Horticultural Production Systems in the Tropics’ held at the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nairobi, Nairobi-Kenya. Presented two papers entitled: Effects of gibberellic acid 3 and shade on growth of ranunculus (Ranunculus asiaticus L.) cutflower in Kenya, AND Effects of pre-conditioning temperature and shade on growth of ranunculus cutflower under Kenyan high altitude conditions.

16th - 20th July 2007: 2nd Annual Research Week and International Conference held from at The Agricultural Resources Centre, Njoro, Kenya. Presented a paper entitled: Effects of integrated nutrient management and plant density on productivity of strawberry (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.)

2nd June 2006: Fruit Investment Conference on “Stimulating Growth in Kenya’s Fruit Sub-Sector” organised by TechnoServe-Kenya at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya

23rd to 26th November 2005: 5th Workshop on Sustainable Horticultural Production in the Tropics, held at the Agricultural Resources Centre, Egerton University, P. O. Box 536, Egerton, Kenya

27th October 2005: Competitive Horticulture Seminar held at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya 20th to 23rd March 2005: Society for Experimental Biology Conference at the University of Sheffield, UK 30th Aug. to 3rd Sep. 2004: International Agriculture Assessment of Science & Technology held at UNEP, Kenya November 2002: 2nd Egerton University-NPBRC (KARI) symposium held at NPBRC, Njoro. August 2002: 2nd Workshop on Sustainable Agriculture in the Tropics. JKUAT, Juja. January 2002: Dryland Farming Workshop. Egerton University, Njoro. November 2001: 1st Egerton University-NPBRC (KARI) symposium held at Egerton University, Njoro. August 2001 and March 2010: Egerton University, Njoro. Intellectual property rights seminar and training. August 2001: Egerton University, Njoro. Academic advising and counseling seminar. August 2001: Egerton University, Njoro. Effective teaching workshop. 14–15 Jan. 1999: JKUAT, Juja. 2nd Annual National Horticulture Seminar. 12–15 July 1998: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. 95th Annual Conference of the ASHS. 23–26 July 1997: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. 94th Annual Conference of the ASHS. Presented a paper on

"Growth response to orchard replant disorders in some new Malus rootstocks". 25–26 October 1996: Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA. World Food Day symposium. 6–10 October 1996: Lexington-Kentucky, USA. 93rd Annual Conference of the ASHS. 30 March 1996: Cornell University, USA. Conference on "Sustainable dev’t in sub-Saharan Africa." 10–11 January 1996: Rochester, New York, USA. 141st Annual Meeting of the NY State Hort. Society. April 1996: Washington DC. 4th Annual Conference of International African Student Association. 30 July—2 August 1995: Montreal, Canada, 92nd Annual Conference of the ASHS, and 40th Congress of the

Canadian Society for Horticultural Science. April 1995: Yale, Connecticut, USA. 3rd Annual Conf of International African Student Association. 8–9 Jan. 1993: Clark Summit, Philadelphia, USA. Annual Meeting of the ASHS.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILIATION International Society for Development and Sustainability, M141557 : International professional Development Kenya National Academy of Sciences (KNAS) : Fellow Kenya DAAD Scholars Association (KDSA) (member) : National/Professional Development Horticultural Association of Kenya (chair/secretary/member), M2 : National/Professional Development Kenya Professional Women in Agriculture and Education : National/Professional Development African Women in Science and Engineering (AWSE) : Professional Development Rift Valley Province Provincial Education Board (member) : National/Community Development Board of Governors, Shivakala S. Sch, Kakamega (member) : National/Community Development American Society for Horticultural Science (member) : Professional Development Cornell University Alumni Association (Alumnus) : Professional Development Egerton University Alumni Association (Alumnus) : Professional Development Mukumu Girls High School Alumni Association (Alumnus) : Professional Development

REFEREES1. Prof. Aggrey B. Nyende, Ph.D. Institute of Biotechnology Research, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and

Technology, P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi. 0721-624419. Email: [email protected]. Prof. Solomon I. Shibairo, Ph.D., Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Kibabii University, P. O. Box 1699—50200.

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3. Prof. Margaret J. Hutchinson, Ph.D., Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 31097, Nairobi. Tel: 0722-710591, 0722-200918. Email: [email protected]

4. Prof. E. N. Njoka5. Prof. P. J. Tuitoek6. Prof. I. A. Merwin7. Prof. M. P. Pritts


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