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Korir H, Mungai NW, and Wasike VW (2024) Influence of native rhizobacteria co‐inoculation and formulation of bacterial inoculants on the growth and yield of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/sae2.12095
- Kwizera E, Opiyo AM, and Mungai NW (2023) Effects of biochar and inorganic fertiliser on the growth and yield of beetroot (Beta vulgaris L.) in Kenya. International Journal of Horticultural Science, 37-45. https://doi.org/10.31421/ijhs/29/2023/12499
- Mbabazize D, Mungai NW, and Ouma JP (2023) Effect of biochar and inorganic fertilizer on soil biochemical properties in Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru County, Kenya. Open Journal of Soil Science 13 (7), 275-294. DOI: 10.4236/ojss.2023.137012
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Chepkoech W, Stöber S, Kurgat BK, Bett HK, Mungai NW and Lotze-Campen H (2022) What drives diversity in climate change adaptation strategies for African indigenous vegetable production in Kenya? Economic Analysis and Policy 77, 716-728. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eap.2022.12.016
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Tracyline JM, Kimurto PK, Mafura JJ, Mungai NW and Ojulong (2021) Farmer preference for selected finger millet (Eleusine coracana) varieties in Rift Valley, Kenya. Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural DevelopmentVol.13 (1), pp. 82-93DOI: https://doi.org/10.5897/JAERD2020.1187 .
- Oduor SO, Mungai NW. and Owido SFO (2021) Zai Pit Effects on Selected Soil Properties and Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Growth and Grain Yield in Two Selected Dryland Regions of Kenya. Open Journal of Soil Science, 11,39-57. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojss.2021.111003
- Iraboneye N, Charimbu MK. & Mungai NW (2021) Effect of canola and compound fertilizer on potato (Solanum tuberosum l.) bacterial wilt management. European Journal of Agriculture and Food Sciences. 10.24018/ejfood.2021.3.1.130
- Bakari, R, Mungai N, Thuita M and Cargele, M. 2020. Impact of soil acidity and liming on soybean (Glycine max) nodulation and nitrogen fixation in Kenyan soils. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B — Soil & Plant Science. https://doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2020.1833976
- Iraboneye N, Mungai NW. & Charimbu, MK (2020) Effects of compound fertilizer and canola green manure onnutrient use efficiency, growth and yield of potato tuber (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Nakuru, Kenya. Fundamental and Applied Agriculture https://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=110466
- Mshenga, PM, , Ayuya,OI, Okello, DO, Mwangi, D, Ouma D, Jabu J and Mungai, NW (2020). Influence of entrepreneurship education on Egerton University’s graduates’ intention to start a business. African Crop Science Journal Vol 28: 273-288
- Ondiege, EO, Mutuku, M and Mungai, NW (2020) Farmer-preferred learning methods and utilised teaching approaches by Egerton University, Kenya. African Crop Science Journal Vol 28: 187-198
- Kariuki,GW, Mungai, NW, Otaye, DO, Thuita, M, Muema, E, Korir, H and Masso, C (2020) Antagonistic effects of biocontrol agents against Phytophthora infestans and growth stimulation in tomatoes. African Crop Science Journal Vol 28: 55-70
- Chepkoech W, Mungai NW, Bett HK, Stöber S, Lotze-Campen H (2020) Toward Climate-Resilient African Indigenous Vegetable Production in Kenya. In: Leal Filho W. (eds) Handbook of Climate Change Resilience. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93336-8_76
- Chepkoech W, Mungai, NW, Stöber S and Lotze-Campen H (2019). Understanding adaptive capacity of smallholder African indigenous vegetable farmers to climate change in Kenya. Climate Risk Management 27 (2020) 100204
- Kisiangani BW, Ayuya OI, and Mungai, NW (2019) Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) of A Holistic Extension Programme: Case Study of Farm Attachment Programme in Kenya. Journal of Education and Practice 10: 102-112
- Chepkoech W, Mungai NW, Stöber S, Bett HK, Lotze-Campen H (2018) Farmers’ perspectives: Impact of climate change on African indigenous vegetable production in Kenya. International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management Vol. 10 Issue: 4, 551-579, https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCCSM-07-2017-0160
- Mungai NW, Kisiangani BW and Ayuya O. 2018. Innovative engagement of rural communities through students attachment programme at Egerton University. RUFORUM Working Document Series, No. 17 (1): 107-119. Available from http://repository.ruforum.org
- Mulu-Mutuku M, Tarus RJ, Otieno EO, Mungai NW (2017) Farmers’ perceptions regarding Egerton university community engagement activities. African Journal of Rural Development 2: 523-534
- Omondi, JO, Mungai NW, Ouma JP, and Baijukya FP (2017) Shoot water content and reference evapotranspiration for determination of crop evapotranspiration. African Crop Science Journal 25 (4), 387-403
- Korir H, Mungai NW, Thuita M, Hamba Y, and Masso C (2017) Co-inoculation effect of rhizobia and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on common bean growth in a low phosphorus soil. Frontiers in Plant Science 8, 141
- Mungai NW and Njuguna VW (2016) Linking universities to communities: The case of Egerton University. RUFORUM Working Document Series 14 (1), 415-420
- Mungai NW, Ambula M, Ombati J, Opiyo AM, Bebe BO, Ayuya OI, and Wambua T. (2016) Experiential learning for agricultural students in institutions of higher learning: The case of Egerton University. African Journal of Rural Development 1 (3), 229-237
- Omondi JO, Mungai NW, Ouma JP and Baijukya FP (2015) Mitigating mid-season drought effect in soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) in Western Kenya. Legume Research 38 (4), 477-483
- Opiyo AM, Mungai NW, Nakhone LW, Lagat K (2015) Production, status and impact of traditional leafy vegetables in household food security: a case study of Bondo district-Siaya county-Kenya. ARPN J. Agric. Biol. Sci 10 (9), 330-338
- Kamuru SM, Kariuki ST, Mungai NW, Bebe BO, Chiuri W, Ngigi M and Lelo FK (2014) Food Management Strategies for Coping with Food Insecurity in a Changing and Variable Climate by Smallholder Farmers in Kenya. International Journal of Innovation and Applied Studies 9 (2), 797-807.
- Omondi JO, Mungai NW, Ouma JP, and Baijukya FP. (2014) Effect of tillage on biological nitrogen fixation and yield of soybean (Glycine max L. Merril) varieties. Australian Journal of Crop Science 8 (8), 1140
- Vuai SAH, Ibembe JD, Mungai NW (2013) Influence of land use activities on spatial and temporal variation of nutrient deposition in Mwanza Region: Implication to the atmospheric loading to the Lake Victoria. Atmospheric and Climate Sciences 3 (02), 224
- Ouma KO, Mungai NW, Kitaka N (2013) Temporal Variation of Sedimentation from Surface Runoff from Agricultural Land Uses in Sondu-Miriu Basin, Kenya. Research Journal of Environmental and Earth Sciences 5 (10), 577-590
- Vuai SAH, Ibembe JD and Mungai NW (2012) Spatial variation of Nutrients in Sondu-Miriu and Simiyu-Duma Rivers: Implication on sources and factors influencing their transportation into the Lake Victoria Journal of Earth Science & Climate Change Vol 3 (2)
- Wasike VW, Vanlauwe B, Mungai NW, Hermann L, Wachira FN, Mumera LM, Sanginga N, Wagner M, Mburu HN, Malala P, Wasilwa L and Lesueur D (2012) The competitiveness of Bradyrhizobium spp strains on promiscuous and specific soyabean varieties in Kenyan soils. Kenya Science Technical and Innovation Journal Vol 2:14-29
- Mungai NW, Njue AM, Abaya Samuel G, Vuai Said AH and Ibembe John D (2011) Periodic Flooding and Land Use Effects on Soil Biochemical Properties in the Lake Victoria Basin. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 6(19) 4613-4623.
- Bakibinga-Ibembe J.D., Vuai S. A and Mungai, NW. 2011. Environmental laws and policies related to periodic flooding and sedimentation in the Lake Victoria Basin (LVB) of East Africa. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Vol. 5(5): 367-380.
- Ouma KO, Mungai NW, Vuai SAH, Ibembe JD (2011) Spatial-temporal variation of nitrogen, phosphorus and sediments in surface runoff and adjacent river system in Sondu-Miriu basin, Kenya. Natural Resources Management and Land Use. Proceedings of the Cluster Workshop, Nairobi, Kenya, 30th November-2nd December 2011. VICRES
- Mungai NW and Karubui N (2010) Effectiveness of Rhizobia isolates from Njoro soils (Kenya) and commercial inoculants in nodulating common beans (phaseolus vulgaris). Journal of Agriculture, Science and Technology Vol 12 (1): 47-59.
- Mungai NW, Bationo A and Waswa B (2009) Soil properties as influenced by soil fertility management in small scale maize farms in Njoro, Kenya. Journal of Agronomy 8(4): 131-136.
- Wasike VW, Mburu HN, Vanlauwe B, Wachira FN, Mungai NW, Mumera LM, Sanginga N, Owuoche JO and Lesueur D (2009) Environmental influence on the genetic diversity of indigenous Bradyrhizobia nodulating promiscuous soyabean in Kenya. East Africa Agriculture Forestry Journal 75(2): 109-119.
- Wasike VW, Lesueur D, Wachira FN, Mungai NW, Mumera LM, Sanginga N, Mburu HN, Mugadi D, Wango P and Vanlauwe B (2009). Genetic diversity of indigenous Bradyrhizobium nodulating promiscuous soybean [Glycine max (L) Merr.] varieties in Kenya: Impact of phosphorus and lime fertilization in two contrasting sites. Plant and Soil 322: 151-163.
- Mungai NW, Motavalli PP and Kremer RJ (2006) Soil organic C and N fractions in long-term temperate alley cropping practices. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis 37(7-8):1-16.
- Mungai NW and Motavalli PP (2006) Litter quality effects on C and N dynamics in temperate alley cropping systems. Applied Soil Ecology 31(1-2):32-42.
- Mungai NW, Motavalli PP, Nelson KA and Kremer RJ (2005) Differences in yields, residue composition and N mineralization dynamics of Bt and non-Bt maize. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems 73:101-109.
- Mungai NW, Motavalli PP Kremer RJ and Nelson KA (2005) Spatial variation of soil enzyme activities and microbial functional diversity in temperate alley cropping practices. Biology and Fertility of Soils 42(2): 129-136.
Publications- book chapter in a university-level refereed scholarly book/ Editorship of a book or conference proceedings
42. Mungai N, Ongeng D, Mshenga P, and Lindow M (2023) Facilitating a student and community-centred, experiential approach to research and innovation, p 87-97. In: University Engagement with Farming Communities in Africa
43. Korir H, Kipngetich SC and Mungai NW. 2023. Co-inoculation of Rhizobacteria in Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) Production in East Africa, p 207-224. In: Sustainable Agrobiology: Design and Development of Microbial Consortia,
44. Mungai NW (2011) Agrobiodiversity and Soil Quality, p 63-74 In: Mungai NW (Ed.) Agrobiodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Use in Enhancing Food Security: A Training Manual. Tonaz Printers, Nairobi, Kenya
Publications - Peer-reviewed conference proceedings, laboratory and field manuals
- Masso C, Mitiku G, Shimber T, Abaidoo RC, Mungai N, Yusuf AA, Mhaiki K, Tumuhairwe JB (2016) Availability of knowledgeable personnel and improved laboratory capacity for assessing commercial agricultural products. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria
- Masso C, AbdelGadir AAH, Thuita M, Tarus D, Mitiku G, Shimber T, Abaidoo RC, Mungai N, Yusuf A, Mhaiki, K and Tumuhairwe JB (2016) Training manual for product screening and inspection. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Kariuki ST, Mungai N, Ngigi M, Kamuru S, Lelo F, Bebe B and Chiuri, W (2015). Smallholders’ Perceptions of Climate Change Impact on Biodiversity: A Case Study of Farmers in Varied Agroecological Zones in Kenya, 131-147 In: Isutsa, D.K. Proceedings of the First International Research Conference held in Chuka University, 29th to 31st, 2014, Chuka, Kenya, 500 pp.
- Mungai NW, Ambula MK and Opiyo AM (2015) Egerton University Field Attachment Manual. Board of Undergraduate Studies and Field Attachment Programs in collaboration with the Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University
- Mungai NW, Mwangi M, Ouma JP, Nakhone LW and Mutai M. 2010. Research and Management Skills for Women in Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Published proceedings of a workshop sponsored by UNU-INRA, IFS and Egerton University.
- Mungai NW, Nakhone LW, Lagat JK, Opiyo AM, and Mumera LM. 2008. “Role of traditional leafy vegetables and associated cropping systems: A case study of Bondo District, Kenya. Amu Press, Nakuru
- Udoto MO, Mungai NW, Ngoda BJM and Ondiek J.O. (Eds) (2006). Proceedings of a policy forum on agroforestry and integrated natural resources management curriculum in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, November 24-26, 2005, Stem Hotel Nakuru, Kenya. Egerton University Press.
- Mungai NW, Motavalli PP and Kremer RJ (2004) Soil organic C and N fractions in long-term temperate alley cropping practices. pp. 196-205. In: S.H. Sharrow (Ed.) Proceedings of the Association for Temperate Agroforestry (AFTA) 2003 8th North American Agroforestry Conference. Agroforestry and Riparian Buffers for Land Productivity and Environmental Stability Symposium, June 23-25, 2003, Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon. [CD-ROM].
- Wangari, N and Msumali GP (2000) Decomposition of Sesbania sesban and Lantana camara green manures: effect of the type of green manure and rate of application, p 13-20. In: Proceedings of the 15th Annual General Meeting of the Soil Science Society of East Africa, 19-23 August, 1996, Nanyuki, Kenya.
- Mungai NW, Kamau AK and Macharia CN (1999) The effect of organic-inorganic phosphorus inputs and time of split application of nitrogen on grain yield of maize, p 253-255. In: CIMMYT and EARO Maize Production Technology for the Future: Challenges and Opportunities: Proceedings of the 6th Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Maize Conference, 21-25 Sept 1998., Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
- Macharia CN, Kamau AK, Shiluli M, Wangari N and Ogendo JO (1997) The effects of tillage and organic residues on maize grain yield. In: Adipala et al. (Eds) African Crop Science Proceedings 3:483-485.
- Palm CA, Wangari N and Mwenja G (1995) Selection of organic inputs for soil fertility management. In: Waddington, SR (Ed) Soil Fertility Network for Maize-Based Farming Systems in Selected Countries of South Africa: Research results and Network Outputs in 1994 and 1995, p. 19-24.
- Woomer PL, Wangari N, Kinyanjui M and Ndungu A. (1994) The Biology and Fertility of Tropical Soils: Bibliography and Abstracts: Tropical Soil Biology and Fertility Program, pp 225.
Technical reports
Over 30 technical and project reports