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Research Interests
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MicroRNA elucidation, development of novel elucidation methods, genome analysis for specific gene families, strategies for the application of DNA markers in practical plant cultivar and variety identification
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Development and application of innovative and appropriate crop production techniques, physiology, plant nutrition, controlled/modified growing environments, water use efficiency, weed management for horticultural crops
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Development and deployment of interventions towards dissemination of research findings to all categories of farmers particularly the youth, women and small holders
Publications
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Differential expression of iron–sulfur cluster biosynthesis genes during peach fruit development and ripening, and their response to iron compound spraying
Z Song, R Ma, B Zhang, S Guo, M Yu, NK Korir
Scientia Horticulturae 207, 73-81
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2016
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2
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Identification of Known and Novel microRNAs and Their Targets in Peach (Prunus persica) Fruit by High-Throughput Sequencing
C Zhang, B Zhang, R Ma, M Yu, S Guo, L Guo, NK Korir
PloS one 11 (7), e0159253
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2016
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3
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Isolation, cloning, and expression of five genes related to nitrogen metabolism in peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch)
CH Zhang, BB Zhang, ML Yu, RJ Ma, ZZ Song, NK Korir
The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology, 1-8
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2016
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4
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KT/HAK/KUP potassium transporter genes differentially expressed during fruit development, ripening, and postharvest shelf-life of ‘Xiahui6’peaches
Z Song, S Guo, C Zhang, B Zhang, R Ma, NK Korir, M Yu
Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 37 (7), 1-9
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2015
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5
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Structure, expression profile, and evolution of the sucrose synthase gene family in peach (Prunus persica)
C Zhang, M Yu, R Ma, Z Shen, B Zhang, NK Korir
Acta Physiologiae Plantarum 37 (4), 1-15
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2015
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6
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Structure, expression profile, and evolution of the sucrose synthase gene family in peach (Prunus persica)
NK Korir, C Zhang, M Yu, R Ma, Z Shen, B Zhang
Springer Verlag
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2015
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7
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Advances in identification and validation of plant microRNAs and their target genes
X Sun, Y Zhang, X Zhu, NK Korir, R Tao, C Wang, J Fang
Physiologia plantarum 152 (2), 203-218
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2014
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8
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Genome-wide analysis of the homeodomain-leucine zipper (HD-ZIP) gene family in peach (Prunus persica).
NK Korir
Genetics and molecular research
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2014
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9
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Computational identification of microRNAs in the strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa) genome sequence and validation of their precise sequences by miR-RACE
J Han, A Li, H Liu, X Wen, M Zhao, NB Korir, NK Korir, C Wang, J Fang
Gene 536 (1), 151-162
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2014
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10
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Characterization of regulatory mechanism of Poncirus trifoliata microRNAs on their target genes with an integrated strategy of newly developed PPM-RACE and RLM-RACE
L Shangguan, C Song, J Han, X Leng, KN Kibet, Q Mu, E Kayesh, J Fang
Gene 535 (1), 42-52
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2014
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11
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Advances in identification and validation of plant microRNAs and their target genes
NK Korir, X Sun, Y Zhang, X Zhu, R Tao, C Wang, J Fang
wiley
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2014
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12
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Genetic diversity and relationships among different tomato varieties revealed by EST-SSR markers
NK Korir, W Diao, R Tao, X Li, E Kayesh, A Li, W Zhen, S Wang
Genetics and molecular research: GMR 13 (1), 43
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2014
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13
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Fruit skin color and the role of anthocyanin
E Kayesh, L Shangguan, NK Korir, X Sun, N Bilkish, Y Zhang, J Han, ...
Acta physiologiae plantarum 35 (10), 2879-2890
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2013
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14
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Characterization of target mRNAs for grapevine microRNAs with an integrated strategy of modified RLM-RACE, newly developed PPM-RACE and qPCRs
C Wang, J Han, NK Korir, X Wang, H Liu, X Li, X Leng, J Fang
Journal of plant physiology 170 (10), 943-957
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2013
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15
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Whole genome identification and analysis of FK506-binding protein family genes in grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.)
L Shangguan, E Kayesh, X Leng, X Sun, NK Korir, Q Mu, J Fang
Molecular biology reports 40 (6), 4015-4031
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2013
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16
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Plant variety and cultivar identification: advances and prospects
NK Korir, J Han, L Shangguan, C Wang, E Kayesh, Y Zhang, J Fang
Critical reviews in biotechnology 33 (2), 111-125
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2013
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17
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Characterization and expression profiling of selected microRNAs in tomato (Solanum lycopersicon)‘Jiangshu14’
NK Korir, X Li, S Xin, C Wang, S Changnian, E Kayesh, J Fang
Molecular biology reports 40 (5), 3503-3521
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2013
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18
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Cloning and expression of genes related to the sucrose-metabolizing enzymes and carbohydrate changes in peach
C Zhang, Z Shen, Y Zhang, J Han, R Ma, NK Korir, M Yu
Acta physiologiae plantarum 35 (2), 589-602
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2013
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19
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Characterization of regulatory mechanism of Poncirus trifoliata microRNAs on their target genes with an integrated strategy of newly developed PPM-RACE and RLM-RACE.
NK Korir, L Shangguan, C Song, J Han, X Leng, Q Mu, J Fang
Elsevier
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2013
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20
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Computational Identification of MicroRNAs in the Strawberry (Fragaria× ananassa) Genome Sequence and Validation of their Precise Sequences by MiR-RACE.
NK Korir, J Han, A Li, H Liu, X Wen, M Zhao, NB Korir, C Wang, J Fang
Elsevier BV
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2013
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21
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Genome-wide analysis of dynamic variations in regulation modes of grapevine microRNAs on their target genes during grapevine development
NK Korir, C Wang, L Shangguan, Y Zhang, E Kayesh, Y Zhang, J Fang, ...
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2013
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22
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Whole Genome Identification and Analysis of FK506-Binding Protein Family Genes in Grapevine (Vitis Vinifera L.).
NK Korir, L Shangguan, E Kayesh, X Leng, X Sun, Q Mu, J Fang
PubMed
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2013
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23
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Cloning and expression of genes related to the sucrose-metabolizing enzymes and carbohydrate changes in peach [2013]
NK Korir, M Yu, R Ma, J Han, Y Zhang, Z Shen, C Zhang
Springer-Verlag
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2013
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24
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A novel and efficient strategy for practical identification of tomato (Solanum lycopersicon) varieties using modified RAPD fingerprints
NK Korir, XY Li, XP Leng, Z Wu, C Wang, JG Fan
Genet Mol Res 12 (2), 1816-1828
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2013
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25
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Microarray analysis of differentially expressed genes engaged in fruit development between Prunus mume and Prunus armeniaca
X Li, NK Korir, L Liu, L Shangguan, Y Wang, J Han, M Chen, J Fang
Journal of plant physiology 169 (17), 1776-1788
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2012
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26
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Characterization of grapevine microR164 and its target genes
X Sun, NK Korir, J Han, LF Shangguan, E Kayesh, XP Leng, JG Fang
Molecular biology reports 39 (10), 9463-9472
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2012
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27
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Review and structural analysis of the evolution of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) genes involved in flower and fruit development
NK Korir, LF Shangguan, C Wang, E Kayesh, YP Zhang, J Han, JG Fang
Headley Brothers ltd
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2012
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28
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Identification of microRNAs from Amur grape (Vitis amurensis Rupr.) by deep sequencing and analysis of microRNA variations with bioinformatics
C Wang, J Han, C Liu, KN Kibet, E Kayesh, L Shangguan, X Li, J Fang
BMC genomics 13 (1), 1
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2012
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29
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Review and structural analysis of the evolution of grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) genes involved in flower and fruit development
LF Shangguan, C Wang, E Kayesh, YP Zhang, NK Korir, J Han, JG Fang
The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology 87 (3), 243-249
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2012
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30
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Genome-wide analysis of the AP2/ERF superfamily in peach (Prunus persica)
CH Zhang, LF Shangguan, RJ Ma, X Sun, R Tao, L Guo, NK Korir, ML Yu
Genet Mol Res 11 (4), 4789-4809
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2012
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31
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Characterization of grapevine microR164 and its target genes.
NK Korir, X Sun, J Han, LF Shangguan, E Kayesh, XP Leng, JG Fang
Molecular Biology Reports
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2012
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Deep sequencing of grapevine flower and berry short RNA library for discovery of novel microRNAs and validation of precise sequences of grapevine microRNAs deposited in miRBase
C Wang, X Wang, NK Kibet, C Song, C Zhang, X Li, J Han, J Fang
Physiologia plantarum 143 (1), 64-81
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2011
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33
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Characterization of microRNAs identified in a table grapevine cultivar with validation of computationally predicted grapevine miRNAs by miR-RACE
C Wang, L Shangguan, KN Kibet, X Wang, J Han, C Song, J Fang
PLoS One 6 (7), e21259
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2011
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34
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Evidence of pre-zygotic reproductive isolation between Prunus armeniaca and Prunus mume
NK Korir, X Li, L Shangguan, Y Wang, C Wang, J Zhang, C Song, J Fang
Evolutionary Ecology
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2011
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35
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Evidence of pre-zygotic reproductive isolation between Prunus armeniaca and Prunus mume
X Li, L Shangguan, Y Wang, NK Korir, C Wang, J Zhang, C Song, J Fang
Evolutionary Ecology Research 13 (7), 725-746
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2011
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36
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Computational identification of microRNAs in apple expressed sequence tags and validation of their precise sequences by miR‐RACE
H Yu, C Song, Q Jia, C Wang, F Li, KK Nicholas, X Zhang, J Fang
Physiologia Plantarum 141 (1), 56-70
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2011
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Extraction of low molecular weight RNA from Citrus trifolita tissues for microRNA Northern blotting and reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR)
C Song, X Cao, KK Nicholas, C Wang, X Li, X Wang, J Fang
African Journal of Biotechnology 9 (51), 8726
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2010
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38
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Deep sequencing discovery of novel and conserved microRNAs in trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata)
C Song, C Wang, C Zhang, NK Korir, H Yu, Z Ma, J Fang
BMC genomics 11 (1), 1
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2010
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39
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Deep sequencing discovery of novel and conserved microRNAs in trifoliate orange (Citrus trifoliata)
C Song, C Wang, C Zhang, NK Korir, H Yu, Z Ma, J Fang
BMC genomics 11 (1), 1
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2010
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40
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Discovery and characterization of SNPs in Vitis vinifera and genetic assessment of some grapevine cultivars
QH Dong, X Cao, G Yang, HP Yu, KK Nicholas, C Wang, JG Fang
Scientia horticulturae 125 (3), 233-238
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2010
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MiR-RACE, a new efficient approach to determine the precise sequences of computationally identified trifoliate orange (Poncirus trifoliata) microRNAs
C Song, J Fang, C Wang, L Guo, KK Nicholas, Z Ma
PLoS One 5 (6), e10861
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2010
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41
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Discovery and characterization of SNPs in Vitis vinifera and genetic assessment of some grapevine cultivars
NK Korir, QH Dong, C Xue, G Yang, Y Hua-Ping, W Chen, F Jing-Gui
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2010
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42
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Enhanced growth and yield of greenhouse produced cucumber under high altitude areas of Kenya
NK Korir, JN Aguyoh, L Gaoqiong
AGRICULTURA TROPICA ET SUBTROPICA
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2006
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43
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Economics of using different nitrogen sources and mulching materials for producing fresh market greenhouse cucumbers in Kenya
NK Korir, JN Aguyoh, L Gaoquiong
Agricultura Tropica ET subtropica 39 (3), 152-157
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2006
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