Dr. James Wanjiku

James is currently working with Taita Taveta University as a lecturer mostly in the department of horticulture but also supporting other departments within the university. He holds a PhD and an MSc from Leibniz University, Germany as well as BSc from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology. He is result oriented toward finding lasting solution on challenges facing horticultural farmers related to climate change and abiotic stress. Dr. James has a vast experience in the field of horticulture having worked in horticulture firms and export of horticulture commodities for close to six years in various capacities. In addition, he serves several Horticulture firms as technical advisor and serves as a reviewer for African journal of Horticultural Science.   Publications (recent) Masud Y. S., J. Gacheru, M. J. Ogada, M. Mcharo1 M. Maghenda, L. A. Akula1 and A. K. Kambura (in press). Diversity of Nematodes and Endophytic Fungi associated with bananas cultivated in Taveta Sub County. Afr. J. Hort. Sci. Milela, R.M., A.K. Kambura, M. Maghenda, J. Gacheru,  J. Maghanga, J. Kimani and M. Mwamburi (2022). Fertilizer Effects on Panicle Characteristics, Grain Weight and Yield of Upland Rice in Lowlands of Taita Taveta, Kenya. Inter. J. Plant & Soil Sci., 34(21): 127-137, ISSN: 2320-7035 Wanjiku, J. G., and H. Bohne (2022). Responses of Three Prunus spinosa L. Ecotypes to Low Temperature under Controlled Conditions. Afr. J. Hort. Sci. ISSN: 1998-2396   Wanjiku J., P. Marx, M. Maghenda, S. Kettner, A. K. Kambura, U. Feistel, M. Mcharo, B. Alunda, B. Mwololo and J. Ebermann (2021). Photovoltaic solar energy for sustainable livelihoods. Conference paper   James Wanjiku, P. Ncabira, P. arx, K. Schmidtke, M. Maghenda, S. Kettner, A. K. Kambura, U. Feistel, M. Mcharo, B. Mwololo and J. Ebermann (2021). Integrating agriculture and photovoltaic energy production Conference paper Wanjiku, J. G., and Bohne, H. (2021). Seasonal Growth, Physiological and Biochemical Characterization of Five Prunus spinosa Ecotypes. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 33(18): 59-72, 2021; ISSN: 2320-7035 Chawana I. R., Gacheru J., Maghenda M.,  Maghanga J., Kambura A. K., Kimani J. and Mwamburi M. (2021). Response of Paddy Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Morphological Characteristics to Nitrogen Fertilizers in Taveta, Kenya. Inter. J. Plant and Soil Sci. 33(15): 42-50. ISSN: 2320-7035 Wekesa, S., Kambura A. K., Maghenda M., Gacheru J., Kimani J and Mwamburi M. (2021). Effect of Inorganic Fertilizers and Farm Yard Manure on Agronomic Characteristics of Upland Rice Straw in Taita Taveta Highlands, Kenya. Inter. J. Plant and Soil Sci. 33(6): 28-40. ISSN: 2320-7035

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• Lecturer and a researcher – Taita Taveta University

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if all could act accordingly concerning global warming solution would be underway

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