Kihara, J.    

Firstname:J. 
Surname:Kihara 
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Institute:International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), c/o ICIPE Duduville Complex, Off Kasarani Road, PO Box 823-00621, Nairobi, Kenya 
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Publications as Author



2024

Research agenda for holistically assessing agricultural strategies for human micronutrient deficiencies in east and southern Africa, Grabowski, P., Slater, D., Gichohi-Wainaina, W. N., Kihara, J., Chikowo, R.*, Mwangwela, A.*, Chimwala, D.* and Bekunda, M., in: Agricultural Systems, volume 220, number -: 104094, pages 1-12, ISSN 0308-521X, 2024. [DOI]
 

2023

The impact of participatory action research and endogenous integrated soil fertility management on farm-gate dietary outputs in northern Tanzania, Mponela, P., Manda, J., Kinyua, M. and Kihara, J., in: Heliyon, volume 9, number 11: e21888, pages 1-12, ISSN 2405-8440, 2023. [DOI]
 
Agronomic and economic performance of legume-legume and cereal-legume intercropping systems in Northern Tanzania, Kinyua, M., Kihara, J., Bekunda, M., Bolo, P., Mairura, F. S., Fischer, G. and Mucheru-Muna, M.*, in: Agricultural Systems, volume 205, number -: 103589, pages 1-13, ISSN 0308-521X, 2023. [DOI]
 

2022

Combining multiple technologies: integrated soil fertility management, Bekunda, M., Chikowo, R.*, Claessens, L ., Hoeschle-Zeledon, I., Kihara, J., Kizito, F., Okori, P., Sognigbé, N. and Thierfelder, C., pages 134-144, chapter 10, CAB International, ISBN 978-1-800-62160-2, 2022. [DOI]
 
Sustainable intensification of wheat production under smallholder farming systems in Burera, Musanze and Nyamagabe districts of Rwanda, Cyamweshi, A. R.*, Nabahungu, N. L., Mirali, J. C., Kihara, J., Oduor, G., Rware, H. and Sileshi, G. W.*, in: Experimental Agriculture, volume 58, number -: e20, pages 1-14, ISSN 0014-4797, 2022. [DOI]
 
Participatory action research, social networks, and gender influence soil fertility management in Tanzania, Mponela, P., Manda, J., Kinyua, M. and Kihara, J., in: Systemic Practice and Action Research, volume 36, pages 141-163, ISSN 1094-429X, 2022. [DOI]
 
Unravelling causes of poor crop response to applied N and P fertilizers on African soils, Sileshi, G. W.*, Kihara, J., Tamene, L., Vanlauwe, B., Phiri, E.* and Jama, B.*, in: Experimental Agriculture, volume 58, pages 1-7, ISSN 0014-4797, 2022. [DOI]
 
Contributions of integrated soil fertility management (ISFM) to various sustainable intensification impact domains in Tanzania, Kihara, J., Manda, J., Kimaro, A. A., Swai, E.*, Mutungi, C., Kinyua, M., Okori, P., Fischer, G., Kizito, F.+ and Bekunda, M., in: Agricultural Systems, volume 203, number -: 103496, pages 1-16, ISSN 0308-521X, 2022. [DOI]
 
Management of soil fertility through application of fertilizers, Kihara, J., Bekunda, M., Chimonyo, V ., Kimaro, A. A., Kotu, B. H., Lyimo, S.* and Mhango, W., pages 48-61, chapter 4, CAB International, ISBN 978-1-800-62160-2, 2022. [DOI]
 

2020

Unlocking maize crop productivity through improved management practices in northern Tanzania, Kihara, J., Kizito, F., Jumbo, S., Kinyua, M. and Bekunda, M., in: African Journal of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development, volume 20, number 7, pages 17095-17112, ISSN 1684-5374, 2020.
 

2017

Application of secondary nutrients and micronutrients increases crop yields in sub-Saharan Africa, Kihara, J., Sileshi, G. W.*, Nziguheba, G., Kinyua, Z. M.*, Zingore, S. and Sommer, R., in: Agronomy for Sustainable Development, volume 37, number 4, pages 1-14, ISSN 1774-0746, 2017.
 

2016

The role of forages in sustainable intensification of crop-livestock agro-ecosystems in the face of climate change: the case for landscapes in Babati, northern Tanzania, Kizito, F., Lukuyu, B., Sikumba, G., Kihara, J., Bekunda, M., Bossio, D., Nganga, K. W., Kimaro, A. A., Sseguya, H., Jumbo, B. and Okori, P., pages 411-430, chapter 22, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-41236-8, 2016. [DOI]
 
Phosphorus in smallholder farming systems of sub-Saharan Africa: implications for agricultural intensification, Nziguheba, G., Zingore, S., Kihara, J., Merckx, R ., Njoroge, S., Otinga, A.*, Vandamme, E. and Vanlauwe, B., in: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, volume 104, number 3, pages 321-340, ISSN 1385-1314, 2016. [DOI]
 
Maize response to macronutrients and potential for profitability in sub-Saharan Africa, Kihara, J., Huising, J. E., Nziguheba, G., Waswa, B., Njoroge, S., Kabambe, V. H.*, Iwuafor, E.*, Kibunja, C.*, Esilaba, A. O.* and Coulibaly, A.*, in: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, volume 105, number 3, pages 171-181, ISSN 1385-1314, 2016. [DOI]
 
Understanding variability in crop response to fertilizer and amendments in sub-Saharan Africa, Kihara, J., Nziguheba, G., Zingore, S., Coulibaly, A.*, Esilaba, A. O.*, Kabambe, V. H.*, Njoroge, S., Palm, C. and Huising, J. E., in: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, volume 229, pages 1-12, ISSN 0167-8809, 2016. [DOI]
 

2015

Soil carbon, multiple benefits, Milne, E., Banwart, S. A., Noellemeyer, E.*, Abson, D. J., Ballabio, C., Bampa, F., Bationo, A.*, Batjes, N. H.*, Bernoux, M., Bhattacharyya, T.*, Black, H., Buschiazzo, D. E.*, Cai, Z.*, Cerri, C. C.*, Cheng, K.*, Compagnone, C., Conant, R., Coutinho, H. L. C.*, de Brogniez, D.*, de Carvalho Balieiro, F.*, Duffy, C., Feller, C., Fidalgo, E. C. C.*, da Silva, C. F.*, Funk, R., Gaudig, G., Gicheru, P. T.*, Goldhaber, M., Gottschalk, P., Goulet, F., Goverse, T., Grathwohi, P., Joosten, H., Kamoni, P. T.*, Kihara, J., Krawczynski, R., La Scala, N.*, Lemanceau, P., Li, L.*, Li, Z.*, Lugato, E., Maron, P-A., Martius, C., Melillo, J., Montanarella, L., Nikolaidis, N., Nziguheba, G., Pan, G.*, Pascual, U., Paustian, K., Pineiro, G.*, Powlson, D., Quiroga, A.*, Richter, D., Sigwalt, A., Smith, J., Smith, P., Stocking, M., Tanneberger, F., Termansen, M., Van Noordwijk, M., van Wesemael, B., Vargas, R., Luiz Victoria, R.*, Waswa, B., Werner, D., Wichmann, S., Wichtmann, W., Zhang, X.*, Zhao, Y.*, Zheng, Jinwei.* and Zheng, Jufeng*, , in: Environmental Development, volume 13, pages 1-5, ISSN 2211-4645, 2015. [DOI]
 

2014

Agronomic survey to assess crop yield, controlling factors and management implications: a case-study of Babati in northern Tanzania, Kihara, J., Tamene, L., Massawe, P.* and Bekunda, M., in: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, pages 1-14, ISSN 1385-1314, 2014. [DOI]
 

Publications as Editor

2011

Prioritizing research efforts to increase on-farm income generation: the case of cassava-based farmers in peri-urban Southern Cameroon, Duindam, J. W. and Hauser, S., volume 2, pages 913-919, chapter 91, Springer, ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8, 2011. [DOI]
 
Soil fertility variability in relation to the yields of maize and soybean under intensifying cropping systems in the tropical savannas of northeastern Nigeria, Kwari, J.*, Kamara, A., Ekeleme, F.* and Omoigui, L.*, volume 1, pages 457-464, chapter 1 Part II, Springer, ISBN 978-90-481-2541-8, 2011. [DOI]
 

2007

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in the rhizosphere of bananas in farming systems of Central Kenya, Jefwa, J.*, Ruto, L.*, Elsen, A., Kahangi, E.*, Van Asten, P., Losenge, T.*, Mwajita, M.*, Vanlauwe, B. and Sanginga, N.+, Abstract, 2007.
 
Improved cassava varieties increase the risk of soil nutrient mining: an ex-ante analysis for western Kenya and Uganda, Fermont, A., Obiero, H., Van Asten, P., Baguma, Y.* and Okwuosa, E.*, pages 511-519, Springer, ISBN 978-1-4020-5759-5, 2007.