Thuita, M.    

Firstname:M. 
Surname:Thuita 
Email:m.thuita@cgiar.org 
Institute:IITA 
Homepage:http://www.iita.org 

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Publications as Author



2022

Community structure of nitrifying and denitrifying bacteria from effluents discharged into Lake Victoria, Kenya, Wachira, J. M.*, Kiplimo, D.*, Thuita, M., Masso, C. and Mwirichia, R.*, in: Current Microbiology, volume 79, number -: 252, pages 1-10, ISSN 0343-8651, 2022. [DOI]
 

2021

Environment-friendly microbial inoculants improve resource efficiency and resilience of agricultural systems, Masso, C., Coyne, D., Baijukya, F., Chibeba, A. M., Atta-Krah, K., Thuita, M. and Vanlauwe, B., pages 15-16, Agropolis International, ISBN ISSN: 1628-4259, 2021. [DOI]
 
The phosphate inhibition paradigm: host and fungal genotypes determine arbuscular mycorrhizal fungal colonization and responsiveness to inoculation in cassava with increasing phosphorus supply, Venegas, R. A. P., Lee, S. J., Thuita, M., Mlay, P. D.*, Masso, C., Vanlauwe, B., Rodriguez, A.* and Sanders, I. R., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 12, number : 693037, pages 1-11, ISSN 1664-462X, 2021. [DOI]
 

2020

Genetically different isolates of the Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus rhizophagus irregularis induce differential responses to stress in cassava, Pena, R., Robbins, C., Corella, J. C., Thuita, M., Masso, C., Vanlauwe, B., Signarbieux, C., Rodriguez, A.* and Sanders, I. R., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 11, number -: 596929, pages 1-14, ISSN 1664-462X, 2020. [DOI]
 
Antagonistic effects of biocontrol agents against Phytophthora infestans and growth stimulation in tomatoes, Kariuki, W. G.*, Mungai, N. W.*, Otaye, D. O.*, Thuita, M., Muema, E., Korir, H.* and Masso, C., in: African Crop Science Journal, volume 28, number s1, pages 55-70, ISSN 1021-9730, 2020. [DOI]
 
Reconciling yield gains in agronomic trials with returns under African smallholder conditions, Laajaj, R.*, Macours, K., Masso, C., Thuita, M. and Vanlauwe, B., in: Scientific Reports, volume 10, number -: 14286, pages 1-15, ISSN 2045-2322, 2020. [DOI]
 
Impact of soil acidity and liming on soybean (Glycine max) nodulation and nitrogen fixation in Kenyan soils, Bakari, R.*, Mungai, N. W.*, Thuita, M. and Masso, C., in: Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica, Section B - Soil & Plant Science, volume 70, number 8, pages 667-678, ISSN 0906-4710, 2020. [DOI]
 

2019

Long-term application of low C:N residues enhances maize yield and soil nutrient pools across Kenya, Sprunger, C. D., Culman, S. W., Palm, C. A., Thuita, M. and Vanlauwe, B., in: Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems, volume 114, pages 261-276, ISSN 1385-1314, 2019. [DOI]
 
Maize response to chemical and microbial products on two Tanzanian soils, Kiriba, D.*, Thuita, M., Semu, E.*, Ikerra, S.*, Msanya, B.* and Masso, C., in: Journal of Agricultural Science, volume 11, number 2, pages 71-81, ISSN 1916-9752, 2019. [DOI]
 
Variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculant, vermicompost, and a legume-specific fertilizer blend in Siaya County of Kenya, Mathenge, C., Thuita, M., Masso, C., Gweyi-Onyango, J.* and Vanlauwe, B., in: Soil & Tillage Research, volume 194, number -: 104290, pages 1-13, ISSN 0167-1987, 2019. [DOI]
 

2018

Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp) hosts several widespread bradyrhizobial root nodule symbionts across contrasting agro-ecological production areas in Kenya, Ndungu, S. M., Messmer, M. M., Ziegler, D., Gamper, H. A., Meszaros, E., Thuita, M., Vanlauwe, B., Frossard, E. and Thonar, C., in: Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment, volume 261, pages 161-171, ISSN 0167-8809, 2018. [DOI]
 
Evaluation of MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for the competitiveness analysis of selected indigenous cowpea (Vigna unguiculata L. Walp.) Bradyrhizobium strains from Kenya, Ndungu, S. M., Messmer, M. M., Ziegler, D., Thuita, M., Vanlauwe, B., Frossard, E. and Thonar, C., in: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, pages 1-14, ISSN 0175-7598, 2018. [DOI]
 
Nutritionally versatile, abiotic stress resistant and symbiotically effective chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) root nodulating rhizobial isolates from eastern, southeastern and southern Ethiopia, Gebremedhin, W.*, Assefa, F.*, Thuita, M. and Masso, C., in: Electronic Journal of Biology, volume 14, number 3, pages 87-99, ISSN 1860-3122, 2018.
 
Reducing spatial variability of soybean response to rhizobia inoculants in farms of variable soil fertility in Siaya County of western Kenya, Thuita, M., Vanlauwe, B., Mutegi, C. and Masso, C., in: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, volume 261, pages 153-160, ISSN 0167-8809, 2018. [DOI]
 

2017

Looking back and moving forward: 50 years of soil and soil fertility management research in sub-Saharan Africa, Vanlauwe, B., Abdelgadir, A. H., Adewopo, J., Adjei-Nsiah, S., Ampadu-Boakye, T., Asare, R., Baijukya, F., Baars, E., Bekunda, M., Coyne, D., Dianda, M., Dontsop-Nguezet, P., Ebanyat, P., Hauser, S., Huising, J. E., Jalloh, A., Jassogne, L., Kamai, N., Kamara, A., Kanampiu, F., Kehbila, A. G., Kintche, K., Kreye, C., Larbi, A., Masso, C., Matungulu, K. P., Mohammed, I. B., Nabahungu, N. L., Nielsen, F., Nziguheba, G., Pypers, P ., Roobroeck, D., Schut, M., Taulya, G., Thuita, M., Uzokwe, V. N. E., Van Asten, P., Wairegi, L., Yemefack, M. and Mutsaers, H. J. W., in: International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability, pages 613-631, ISSN 1473-5903, 2017. [DOI]
 
Combined application of biofertilizers and inorganic nutrients improves sweet potato yields, Mukhongo, R. W.*, Tumuhairwe, J. B.*, Ebanyat, P., Abdelgadir, A. H., Thuita, M. and Masso, C., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 8, number 219, pages 1-17, ISSN 1664-462X, 2017. [DOI]
 
Co-inoculation effect of rhizobia and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria on common bean growth in a low phosphorus soil, Korir, H.*, Mungai, N. W.*, Thuita, M., Hamba, Y.* and Masso, C., in: Frontiers in Plant Science, volume 8, number 141, pages 1-10, ISSN 1664-462X, 2017. [DOI]
 

2016

Production and use of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi inoculum in sub-Saharan Africa: challenges and ways of improving, Mukhongo, R. W.*, Tumuhairwe, J. B.*, Ebanyat, P., Abdelgadir, A. H., Thuita, M. and Masso, C., in: International Journal of Soil Science, volume 11, number 3, pages 108-122, ISSN 1816-4978, 2016.
 
Biological inoculants for sustainable intensification of agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa smallholder farming systems, Masso, C., Mukhongo, R. W.*, Thuita, M., Abaidoo, R., Ulzen, J.*, Kariuki, G. and Kalumuna, M., pages 639-658, chapter 33, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-41236-8, 2016. [DOI]
 

2015

The native shrub, Piliostigma reticulatum, as an ecological "resource island" for mango trees in the Sahel, Hernandez, R. R., Debenport, S. J., Leewis, M-C., Ndoye, F.*, Nkenmogne, I. E. K.*, Soumare, A.*, Thuita, M., Gueye, M.*, Miambi, E., Chapuis-Lardy, L.*, Diedhiou, I.* and Dick, R. P., in: Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, volume 204, pages 51-61, ISSN 0167-8809, 2015. [DOI]
 

2014

Do commercial biological and chemical products increase crop yields and economic returns under smallholder farmer conditions?, Jefwa, J.*, Pypers, P., Jemo, M., Thuita, M., Mutegi, E., Laditi, M. A, Faye, A.*, Kavoo, A. M.*, Munyahali, W., Herrmann, L., Atieno, M., Okalebo, J. R., Yusuf, A. A.*, Ibrahim, A.*, Ndung'u-Magiroi, K. W.*, Asrat, A.*, Muletta, D.*, Ncho, C.*, Kamaa, M. and Lesueur, D., pages 81-96, chapter 7, Springer, ISBN 978-3-319-07662-1, 2014. [DOI]
 

2013

Impact of inadequate regulatory frameworks on the adoption of bio-fertilizer (e.g. PGPR) technologies: a case study of sub-Saharan Africa, Masso, C., Jefwa, J., Jemo, M., Thuita, M., Tarus, D.* and Vanlauwe, B., in: Recent advances in biofertilizers and biofungicides (PGPR) for sustainable agriculture: proceedings of 3rd Asian Conference on Plant Growth-Promoting Rhizobacteria (PGPR) and other Microbials, Manila, Philippines, 21-24 April, pages 276-286, Asian PGPR Society for Sustainable Agriculture, 2013.