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Name: Dr. Harun Ireri Gitari
Department: Agricultural Science and Technology
Designation: Senior Lecturer
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Area of Specialization: Soil Science, Agronomy
Research Interests:  Soil fertility management, Crop water productivity, Multiple cropping systems

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Papers/Publications in Refereed Journals

  • Mwakidoshi ER, Alotaibi M, Alenazi MM, Muui C, Muindi EM, Maitra S, Ali N, Gitari HI. Seleiman MF. (2026). Augmenting Sustainable Potato Growth and Mineral Uptake under Integrated Organic and Inorganic Soil Amendments. Journal of Crop Improvement. 40 (1): 95–119. https://doi.org/10.1080/15427528.2026.2643229.

  • Mwakidoshi ER Muui C, Muindi EM, Maitra S, Seleiman MF, Ali N, Alotaibi M, Gitari HI. (2026). Integrated Nutrient Management Enhances Potato Yield and Quality under Acidic Soil Conditions. Food and Energy Security. 15:e70231. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.70231.
    Mwakidoshi ER, Alenazi MM, Muui C, Muindi EM, Maitra S, Alotaibi M, Ali N, Gitari HI. Seleiman MF. (2026). Optimized Economic Returns of Potato Cultivated under Inorganic Fertilizer Coupled with Organic Soil Amendments: an Impetus for Resource-constrained Smallholder Farmers. Potato Research, 69(2): 40. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11540-026-10002-5.

  • Githumbi M, Okola E, Gitari H, Beesigamukama D, Omollo J, Sow S, Ranjan S, Njeru P, Tanga CM. (2026). From Soil Degradation to Restoration: Integrated Soil Fertility Management Pathways for Sustainable Sugarcane Production in Kenya’s Diverse Agroecological Zones. Sugar Tech. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-026-01746-y.

  • Ngaiza VV, Nungula EZ, Chappa LR., Maitra S, Gitari HI. (2026). Impacts of soil degradation on the severity of soil-borne diseases and sustainable management strategies: A review. World Scientific Research, 13(1): 7–20. https://doi.org/10.20448/wsr.v13i1.7988.

  • Gumo P, Sakha M, Otieno EO, Wambua JM, Ishmael K, Gitari H, and Gweyi-Onyango J. (2025). Sorghum Varieties Invariably Show Improved Water Use Efficiency Coupled with Morpho-physiological Characters Under Limiting Water Conditions. International Journal of Experimental Research and Review, 49: 126–139. https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2025.v49.011.

  • Nungula EZ, Chappa LR, Ngaiza VV, Maitra S, Gitari HI. (2026). Potentials of azolla-cyanobacteria symbiosis as a biofertilizer in lowland rice production systems: A review. World Scientific Research, 13(1): 21–30. https://doi.org/10.20448/wsr.v13i1.7994.

  • Githumbi MW, Mwandalu R, Onyango-Gweyi J, Omollo J, Sow S, Ranjan S, Maitra S, Gitari HI. (2025). Remote Sensing and Its Role in Shaping Forest Crescendos under Climate Change. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 12(2): 259–271. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2025.13.

  • Priyadarshani C, Laik R, Sow S, Mirriam A, Gitari H. (2026). Influence of soil properties for improving productivity and grain quality of rainfed rice. Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science, 72(1): 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/03650340.2025.2603669.

  • Zeqiang S, Hu S, Fan C, Meng Z, Yan X, Ji W, Zhang Z, Ma H, Nasar J, Gitari H. (2025). Optimizing Row Ratio Configurations for Enhanced Productivity and Resource-Use Efficiency in Maize–Alfalfa Intercropping. Plants. 14(24): 3846. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14243846.

  • Maina, EW, Mugwe J, Musila R, Maitra S, Gitari H, and Gweyi-Onyango J. (2025). Phosphorus Uptake and Use Efficiencies of Two Upland Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Varieties under Varying Phosphorus Rates and Seasons. International Journal of Experimental Research and Review. 49: 49–62. https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2025.v49.004.

  • Nasar J, Liu J, Qin J, Gitari H, Tang L, Zhao Q. (2025). Indica-Japonica rice intercropping enhances rice productivity by efficiently utilizing the resources. BMC Plant Biology, 25: 1259. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-025-07280-5.

  • Gumo P, Gitari H, Sakha M, Masso C, Baijuky F, Maitra S, Gweyi-Onyango J. (2025). Organic Mulch and Compost Synergy Revitalizes Soil Multifunctionality for Resilient Agroecosystems. International Journal of Experimental Research and Review, 49: 81–101. https://doi.org/10.52756/ijerr.2025.v49.007.

  • Githumbi MW, Gitari HI, Beesigamukama D, Sow S, Tanga CM. (2025). Sugarcane Production in Sub-Saharan Africa: Historical Trends, Sustainability Challenges, and the Emerging Role of Frass Fertilizer. Sugar Tech. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12355-025-01700-4.

  • Mwakidoshi ER, Muui C, Muindi EM, Maitra S, Gitari HI. (2025). Exchangeable Acidity Management with Integrated Amendments to Enhance Potato (Solanum tuberosum) Productivity and Nutrient Use Efficiency in Acidic Soils. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 12(2): 147–161. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2025.1.

  • Ray S, Hemasree KR, Maheswari N, Maity B, Sairam M, Santosh DT, Sagar L, Gitari HI, Maitra S. (2025). Optical sensing and site-specific nutrient management for sustainable precision agriculture. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 12(1): 135–146. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2025.15.

  • Ngaiza VV, Nungula EZ, Chappa LR, Battaglia ML, Maitra S, Gitari HI. (2025). Revisiting the potential use of biochar amendment in agricultural soils: A review. International Journal of Bioresource Science. 12(1): 119–133. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2025.14.

  • Barutwanayo JP, Oluyinka I, Maazou ARS, Muui CW, Gitari HI. (2025). Striga Infestation Responses, Heterotic Alignment, and Genetic Diversity of Inbred Maize Lines. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology. 18(4): 297–312. https://doi.org/10.30954/0974-1712.04.2025.4.

  • Ngowi NJ, Nungula EZ, Maitra S, Karuma AN, Nasar J, Gitari HI. (2025). Geospatial evaluation of soil and land suitability for sustainable maize cultivation. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 12(1): 1–14. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2025.1

  • Bulle A, Gitari HI, Maitra S, Gweyi JO (2025). Vulnerability of shallow groundwater to nitrate and pesticide pollution. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 12(1): 101–117. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2025.13.

  • Raza MA, Din AMU, Yasin HS, Gul H, Shah GA, Zhiqi W, Hassan MJ, Bilal M, Gitari H, Iqbal R, Kubaisi, NA, Elshikh MS, Qin R, Raza G, Ashfaq MA, Khalid MHB, Zhongming M. (2025). Maize/Legume Intercropping Increases Nutrient Uptake, Crop Yields, Land Productivity, and Economic Profits in Resource-intensive Arid-irrigated Areas. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 25: 8316–8332. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-025-02675-7.

  • Jia D, Meng Z, Hu S, Nasar J, Shao Z, Zhang X, Amin B, Arif M, Gitari H. (2025). Exogenous Melatonin Application Improves Shade Tolerance and Growth Performance of Soybean under Maize-Soybean Intercropping Systems. Plants. 14(15): 2359. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14152359.

  • wadalu R, Ndufa JK, Machote B, Rutto M, Kirui S, Maitra S, Gitari H. (2025). Biomass productivity of selected improved fallow species and their influence on nitrogen input and residual sorghum grain yield. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Biotechnology. 18(4): 285–295. https://doi.org/10.30954/0974-1712.04.2025.3.

  • Nasar J, Liu J, Iqbal B, Qin J, Gitari H, Kuzyakov Y, Peng TQ. (2025). Intercropping of Indica and Japonica with staggered sowing increases rice yield in the Yangtze and Huaihe River basins in Henan, Central China. Food and Energy Security. 14(3): e70097. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.70097.

  • Onyuka E, Nambafu G, Andika D, Mwonga S, Gweyi-Onyango J, Gitari H, Mairura F.S. (2025). Biophysical and farm management drivers of soil fertility under African Leafy Vegetable production small-scale systems in Kenya. Farming System. 3(4): 100157. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.farsys.2025.100157.

  • Mohammad A, Rasoul F, Nungula EZ, Maitra S, Gitari H. (2025). Judicious use of weed-suppressive living mulches reduces not only reliance on herbicides but also optimizes potato yield. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 12(1): 15–25. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2025.2.

  • Ahmad M, Zhao T, Gitari H, Zhao H, Tang L. (2025). Long-Term Year-Interval Effect of Continuous Maize/Soybean Intercropping on Maize Yield and Phosphorus Use Efficiency. Plants. 14(7): 1060. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14071060.

  • Ray S, Maitra S, Sairam M, Sameer S, Sagar L, Divya, BS, Gitari HI. (2025). The Nexus Between Intercropping Systems, Ecosystem Services and Sustainable Agriculture: A Review. Research on Crops. 26: 1166. https://doi.org/10.31830/2348-7542.2025.ROC-1166.

  • Zamanian M, Golzardi M, Gitari H, Nungula E, Salehi F, Heydarzadeh S. (2024). Enhancing Forage Nutritional Value in Persian Clover (Trifolium resupinatum) and Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) through Intercropping and Optimized Seeding Rate. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 10(1): 2410459. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2410459.

  • Malo MO, Ladu JC, Mukeka J, Maitra S, Gitari H, Gweyi-Onyango J. (2024). Spatial Distribution of Soil Organic Carbon Stocks, and Soil Total Nitrogen in Central Equatorial State, South Sudan. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 11(2): 181–190. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2024.16.

  • Shao Z, Zhang X, Nasar J, Gitari H. (2024). Synergetic Effect of Potassium, Biochar and Cattle Manure on the Growth and Yield of Maize, and Soil Physio-Chemical Characteristics. Plants. 2024, 13: 3345. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants13233345.
  • Nungula EZ, Massawe BJ, Chappa LR, Nhunda DM, Seleiman MF, Ali N, Gitari HI. (2024). Multicriteria Land Suitability Assessment for Cassava and Bean Production using Integration of GIS and AHP. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 10(1): 2333316. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2333316.
  • Mwadalu R, Ndufa J, Maitra S, Gweyi-Onyango J, Gitari H. (2024). Review of Scientific Advances and Importance of Biochar for Agricultural and Industrial Use. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 11(2): 205–219. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2024.18.
  • Nasar J, Ahmad M, Gitari H, Tang L, Chou X. (2024). Maize/soybeans intercropping increases nutrient uptake, crop yield and modifies soil physio-chemical characteristics and enzymatic activities in a subtropical humid region based in Southwest China. BMC Plant Biology 24: 434. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-024-05061-0.
  • Sahoo S, Seleiman MF, Roy DK, Ranjan S, Sow S, Jat R.K, Alhammad BA, Gitari H. (2024). Conservation agriculture and weed management effects on weed community and crop productivity of a rice-maize rotation. Heliyon 10(10): e31554. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31554.
  • Seleiman MF, Ali N, Nungula EZ, Gitari HI, Alhammad BA, Battaglia ML. (2024). Enhancing Germination and Seedling Growth of Barley using Plasma-activated Water (PAW) with neutralized pH. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 10(1): 2390162. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2390162.
  • Chepkorir A, Beesigamukama D, Gitari, HI, Chia SY, Subramanian S, Ekesi S, Abucheli BE, Rubyogo JC, Zahariadis T, Athanasiou G, Zachariadi A, Zachariadis V, Tenkouano A, Tanga CM. (2024). Insect frass fertilizer as a regenerative input for improved biological nitrogen fixation and sustainable bush bean production. Frontiers in Plant Science. 15: 1460599. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1460599.
  • Nungula EZ, Massawe BJ, Chappa LR, Nhunda DM, Seleiman, MF, Ali N, Gitari HI. (2024). Optimizing Sunflower Production through the use of GIS-based Soil Fertility Management Strategy. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 10(1): 2390685. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2390685.
  • Parecido RJ, Soratto RP, Fernandes AM, Blanes MC, Fidelis LG, Gitari HI, Dutra SG. (2024). Castor meal and ground hidrothermalized phonolite optimize sweet potato nutrition, yield, and quality. Horticulturae, 10(8): 775. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10080775.
  • Maitra S, Sairam M, Ray S, Santosh DT, Gaikwad DJ, Gitari HI, Mukesh G, Maheswari N. (2024). Applauding Soil Quality Improvement through Legume-based Intercropping System: A Review International Journal of Bioresource Science, 11(1): 59–69. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2024.7.
  • Mogire EO, Miriti J, Gitari H, Gweyi-Onyango J. (2024). Influence of Irrigation and Soil Amendments on Growth, Yield, and Quality of French Beans in Salt-affected Soils. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 11(2): 97–108. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2024.1.
  • Parecido RJ, Soratto RP, Perdona, MJ, Gitari HI. (2024). Soil and Foliar-Applied Silicon and Nitrogen Supply Affect Nutrient Uptake, Allocation, and Stoichiometry in Arabica Coffee Plants. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 2415929. https://doi.org/10.1080/00103624.2024.2415929.
  • Ngaiza V, Mwangi M, Runo S, Maitra S, Gitari H. (2024). Alternaria Leaf Spot Disease as a Key Constraint to Kale Production: A Review on Prospects for its Sustainable Management. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 11(1): 47–58. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2024.6.
  • Sow S, Ranjan S, Seleiman MF, Alkharabsheh HM, Kumar M, KumarN, Padhan SR, Roy DK, Nath D, Gitari H, Wasonga DO. (2024). Artificial Intelligence for Maximizing Agricultural Input Use Efficiency: Exploring Nutrient, Water and Weed Management Strategies. Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany. 93(7): 1569–1598. https://doi.org/10.32604/phyton.2024.052241.
  • Sow S, Ranjan S, Kumar N, Nilanjaya, Gitari H, Dayal P, Kumar S. (2024). Sustainable fodder production in South Asia through silvopastoral systems. Current Science, 126(10): 1–8.
  • Krishna TG, Maitra S, Sairam M, Gitari HI, Maheswari N, Hemasree KR, Ray S. (2024). Precision Nutrient Management and Plant Stand Influence the Growth and Productivity of Maize under North Eastern Ghat Region of Odisha, India. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 191–204. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2024.17.
  • Nungula EZ, Mugwe J, Massawe BHJ, Gitari HI. (2024). Morphological, pedological and chemical characterization and classification of soils in Morogoro District, Tanzania. Agricultural Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40003-023-00693-4.
  • Nungula EZ, Mugwe J, Massawe BHJ, Seleiman MF, Ali N, Gitari HI. (2024). GIS-AHP Based Approach in Land Evaluation and Suitability Assessment for Sunflower (Helianthus annus) Production. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 10(1): 2309831. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2024.2309831.
  • Muchai SWK, Mucheru-Muna, MW, Ngetich FK, Gitari HI, Nungula EZ, Baaru M. (2023). Interactive effects of zai pits and convectional practices with soil amendments on soil physico- chemical properties. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 10(2): 173–183. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2023.5.
  • Ali MH, Ali A, Nungula EZ, Gitari HI. (2023). Effect of extreme drought on Reticulated Giraffe population in Northeastern, Kenya. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 10(2): 63–73. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2023.4.
  • Ranjan S, Sow S, Kumar M, Kumar N, Padhan SR, Roy DK, Dayal P, Nath D, Kumar P, Gitari H. (2023). Artificial Intelligence for maximizing agricultural input use efficiency: exploring nutrient, water and weed management strategies. Frontier in Environmental Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2023.1243292.
  • Maitra S, Sahoo U, Sairam M, Gitari H, Rezaei-Chiyaneh E, Battaglia L, Hossain A. (2023). Cultivating sustainability: A comprehensive review on intercropping in a changing climate. Research on Crops, 24(4): 702– https://doi.org/10.31830/2348-7542.2023.ROC-1020.
  • Ranjan S, Sow S, Ghosh M, Padhan SR, Kumar S, Gitari H, Mirriam A, Nath D. (2023). Nutraceutical properties and secondary metabolites of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa ): a review, International Journal of Food Properties, 26(2): 3477–3491. https://doi.org/10.1080/10942912.2023.2286895.
  • Alkharabsheh HM, Mwadalu R, Mochoge B, Danga B, Raza MA, Seleiman MF, Khan N, Gitari H. (2023). Revitalizing the biochemical soil properties of degraded Coastal soil using Prosopis juliflora Life, 13, 2098. https://doi.org/10.3390/life13102098.
  • Raza MA, Zhiqi W, Yasin, HS, Gul H, Qin R, Rehman SU, Mahmood A, Iqbal Z, Ahmed Z, Luo S, Juan C, Liang X, Gitari H, Khalid MHB, Feng Y, Zhongming M. (2023). Effect of crop combination on yield performance, nutrient uptake, and land use advantage of cereal/legume intercropping systems. Field Crops Research. 304: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2023.109144.
  • Nungula EZ, Mugwe J, Nasar J, Massawe HJ, Karuma AN, Maitra S, Seleiman MF, Dindaroglu T, Khan N, Gitari HI. (2023). Land degradation unmasked as the key constraint in sunflower (Helianthus annus) production: Role of GIS in Revitalizing this vital sector. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 9(2): 2267863. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2023.2267863.
  • Mohapatra PP, Seleiman MF, Mandal R, Pramanik K, Maity TK, Tarafdar J, Das SP, Raj AC, Jena C, Alenazi MM, Sow S, Ranjan S, Ahmad A, Gitari H, Khan N. (2023). Efficiency of RAPD and SSR markers in assessing genetic diversity in summer onion (Allium cepa) genotypes. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca. 51(3): 13369. https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha51313369.
  • Ochieng’ IO, Ranjani S, Seleiman MF, Padhan SR, Psiwa R, Sow S, Wasonga, DO, Gitari HI. (2023). Increasing rainwater use efficiency, gross return, and grain protein of rain-fed maize under nitrate and urea nitrogen forms. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca. 51(3): 13293. https://doi.org/15835/nbha51313293.
  • Shao Z, Mwakidoshi ER, Muindi EM, Soratto RP, Ranjan S, Padhan SR, Wamukota AW, Sow S, Wasonga DO, Nasar J, Seleiman MF, Gitari HI. (2023). Synthetic fertilizer application coupled with bioslurry optimizes potato (Solanum tuberosum) growth and yield. Agronomy 13(8): https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13082162.
  • Otieno MA, Gitari HI, Maitra S, Nungula EZ. (2023). GIS-AHP technique land suitability assessment for capsicum (Capsicum annuum ) production. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 10(1): 19–30. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2023.3.
  • Chappa LR, Mugwe J, Gitari H, Maitra S. (2023). Upholding sunflower (Helianthus annuus) yield and profitability while maintaining soil fertility under intercropping with sunn hemp and mineral fertilizer application. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 10(1): 31–49. https://doi.org/30954/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2023.4.
  • Alhammad BA, Mohamed A, Raza MA, Ngie M, Maitra S, Seleiman MF, Wasonga DO, Gitari HI. (2023). Optimizing productivity of Buffel and Sudan grasses using optimal nitrogen fertilizer application under arid conditions. Agronomy 13(8): 2146. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13082146.
  • Alhammad BA, Roy, DK, Ranjan S, Padhan SR, Sow S, Nath D, Seleiman MF, Gitari H. (2023). Conservation tillage and weed management influencing weed dynamics, crop performance, soil properties, and profitability in rice-wheat-greengram system in Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains. Agronomy. 13(7): 1953. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy13071953.
  • Majeed Y, Fiaz S, Teng W, Rasheed A, Gillani SFA, Zhu X, Seleiman MF, Diatt AA, Gitari H. (2023). Evaluation of twenty genotypes of wheat (Triticum aestivum) grown) grown under heat stress during germination stage. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 51(2): 13207. https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha51213207.
  • Mirriam A, Mugwe, J, Nasar J, Kisaka O, Ranjan S, Gitari H. (2023). Role of phosphorus and inoculation with Bradyrhizobium in enhancing soybean production. Advances in Agriculture. 2023: https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/3231623.
  • Heydarzadeh S, Arena C, Vitale E, Rahimi A, Mirzapour M, Nasar J, Kisaka O, Sow S, Ranjan  S,  Gitari (2023). Impact of different fertilizer sources under supplemental irrigation and rain-fed conditions on eco-physiological responses and yield characteristics of dragon's head (Lallemantia iberica). Plants. 12: 1693. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12081693.
  • Mwakidoshi ER, Gitari HI, Muindi EM, Wamukota AW, Seleiman MF, Maitra (2023). Smallholder farmers’ knowledge of the use of bioslurry as a soil fertility amendment for potato production in Kenya Land Degradation & Development, https://doi.org/10.1002/ldr.4601.
  • Haile MA, Karanja NN, Nyawade SO, Gitari H, Cheruto G, Nyawira L, Raza MA, Kamau S. (2023). Lupin and Lima beans diminish Potatoes’ N and P uptake, uptake efficiency and use efficiency. (2023). Potato Research. https://doi:1007/s11540-023-09625-9.
  • Rahimi A, Gitari H, Lyons G, Heydarzadeh S, Tuncturk M, Tuncturk R. (2023). Effects of Vermicompost, Compost and Animal Manure on Vegetative Growth, Physiological and Antioxidant Activity Characteristics of Thymus vulgaris under Water Stress. (2022). Yuzuncu Yil University Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 32(1): 40–53. https://doi.org/10.29133/yyutbd.1124458.
  • Goher R, Alkharabsheh HM, Seleiman MF, Diatta AA, Gitari H, Wasonga DO, Khan GR, Akmal M. (2023). Impacts of heat shock on productivity and quality of Triticum aestivum at different growth stages. Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca, 51(1): 13090. https://doi.org/10.15835/nbha51113090.
  • Kisaka MO, Shisanya C, Cournac L, Manlay JR, Gitari H, Muriuki J. (2023). Integrating no-tillage with agroforestry augments soil quality indicators in Kenya’s dry-land agroecosystems. Soil & Tillage Research. 227: 105586. https://doi.org/1016/j.still.2022.105586.
  • Nasar J, Zhao CJ, Khan R, Gul H, Gitari H, Shao Z, Abbas G, Haider I, Iqbal Z, Ahmed W, Rehman R, Liang QP, Zhou XB, Yang J. (2023). Maize-soybean intercropping at optimal N fertilization increases the N uptake, N yield and N use efficiency of maize crop by regulating the N assimilatory enzymes. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1077948.
  • Uwimana J, Sakha, M, Danga B, Gitari H, Gweyi-Onyango JP (2022). Involvement of plant growth regulators and varieties in the multiplication of cassava planting materials: A case study of Rwanda. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 9(2): 163–1 https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2022.14.
  • Raza MA, Yasin HS, Gul H, Qin R, Din AMU, Khalid MHB, Hussain S, Gitari H, Saeed A, Wang J, Rezaei-Chiyaneh E, Sabagh AE, Manzoor A, Fatima A, Ahmad S, Yang F, Sikalicky M, Yang W. (2022). Maize/soybean strip intercropping produces higher crop yields and saves water under semi-arid conditions. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1006720.
  • Nasar J, Wang GY, Zhou FJ, Gitari H, Zhou XB, Karim Tabl, KM, Hasan ME, Ali H, Waqas, MM, Ali, I, Jahan MS. (2022). Nitrogen fertilization coupled with foliar application of iron and molybdenum improves shade tolerance of soybean under maize soybean intercropping. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13: 1014640. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2022.1014640.
  • Nasar J, Wang GY, Ahmad S, Muhammad I, Zeeshan M, Gitari H, Adnan M, Fahad S, Khalid MHB, Zhou X-B, Abdelsalam NR, Ahmed GA, Hasan ME. (2022). Nitrogen fertilization coupled with iron foliar application improves the photosynthetic characteristics, photosynthetic nitrogen use efficiency, and the related enzymes of maize crops under different planting patterns. Frontiers in Plant Science. 13: 988055. https://doi.org/3389/fpls.2022.988055.
  • Mirriam A, Mugwe J, Raza, MF, Seleiman MA, Maitra S, Gitari HI. (2022). Aggrandizing soybean yield, phosphorus use efficiency and economic returns under phosphatic fertilizer application and inoculation with Bradyrhizobium. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 22: 5086–5098. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-022-00985-8.
  • Parecido RJ, Soratto RP, Perdoná MJ, Gitari HI. (2022). Foliar-applied silicon may enhance fruit ripening and increase yield and nitrogen use efficiency of Arabica coffee. European Journal of Agronomy. 140: 126602. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eja.2022.126602.
  • Ngugi MM, Muui C, Gweyi-Onyango JP, Gitari HI. (2022). Influence of silicon on translocation, compartmentation and uptake of lead in leafy vegetables. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment, and Biotechnology. 15(1): 33–50. https://doi.org/30954/0974-1712.01.2022.5.
  • Chappa LR, Mugwe J, Maitra S, Gitari H. (2022). Current status, and prospects of improving sunflower production in Tanzania through intercropping with Sunn hemp. International Journal of Bioresource Science. 9: 1–8. https://doi.org/30954/2347-9655.01.2022.1.
  • Cheptoek RP, Nasar J, Ochieng’ IO, Maitra S, Heydarzadeh S, Gitari HI. (2022). Role of Minjingu Rock Phosphate and Nitrogen Fertilizer in improving phosphorus and nitrogen use efficiency in maize: A Kenyan Case Study. International Journal of Bioresource Science. 9: 9–19. https://doi.org/30954/2347-9655.01.2022.2.
  • Mwadalu R, Mochoge B, Mwangi M, Gitari H. (2022). Heightening sorghum nitrogen uptake while maintaining optimal soil nutrient levels through mineral fertiliser application. Journal of Applied Life Sciences and Environment. 54(4): 458–472. https://doi.org/10.46909/journalalse-2021-033.
  • Sousa WS, Soratto RP, Peixoto DS, Campos TS, da Silva MB, Souza AGV, Teixeira IR, Gitari HI. (2022). Effects of Rhizobium inoculum compared with mineral nitrogen fertilizer on nodulation and seed yield of common bean. A meta-analysis. Agronomy for Sustainable Development. 42(3): 52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-022-00784-6.
  • Ngugi MM, Muui C, Gweyi-Onyango JP, Gitari HI (2022). Influence of silicon on translocation, compartmentation and uptake of lead in leafy vegetables. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment, and Biotechnology. 15(1): 33–50. https://doi.org/10.30954/0974-1712.01.2022.5
  • Sousa WS, Soratto RP, Peixoto DS, Campos TS, da Silva MB, Souza AGV, Teixeira IR, Gitari HI. (2022). Effects of Rhizobium inoculum compared with mineral nitrogen fertilizer on nodulation and seed yield of common bean. A meta-analysis. Agronomy for Sustainable Development. 42(3): 52. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-022-00784-6.
  • Mwadalu R, Mochoge B, Mwangi M, Maitra S, Gitari H (2022). Response of Gadam sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) to farmyard manure and inorganic fertilizer application. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment, and Biotechnology. 15(1): 51–60. https://doi.org/10.30954/0974- 1712.01.2022.6
  • Ngugi MM, Gitari HI, Muui CW, Gweyi-Onyango JP (2022). Growth tolerance, concentration, and uptake of heavy metals as ameliorated by silicon application in vegetables. International Journal of Phytoremediation. https://doi.org/10.1080/15226514.2022.2045251
  • Heydarzadeh S, Hosseinpour A, Gitari H, Maitra S, Rahimi A, (2021). Improving quantitative and qualitative properties of cotton through the use of organic and chemical fertilizers under water deficit stress conditions. International Journal of Bioresource Science. 8(2): 69–80. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2021.2.
  • Mwakidoshi ER, Gitari HI, Maitra S, Muindi EM. (2021). Economic importance, ecological requirements, and production constraints of potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Kenya. International Journal of Bioresource Science. 8(2): 61–68. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2021.1
  • Soratto RP, Perdoná MJ, Parecido RJ, Pinotti RN, Gitari HI. (2022). Turning biennial into biannual harvest: Long-term assessment of Arabica coffee–macadamia intercropping and irrigation synergism by biological and economic indices. Food and Energy Security. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.365.11(2): e365
  • Heydarzadeh S, Gitari H. Rahimi A, Khiavi HK, Maitra S, Hosseinpour A. (2021). Yield and quality traits of field-grown sugar beet (Beta vulgaris L.) in response to foliar application of micronutrients and different levels of manure. International Journal of Bioresource Science. 8(2): 103–112. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2021.7
  • Rahimi A, Mohammadi MM, Moghadam SS, Heydarzadeh S, Gitari H. (2022). Effects of stress modifier biostimulants on vegetative growth, nutrients and antioxidants contents of garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris L.) under water stress. Journal of Plant Growth Regulation. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00344-022-10604-6
  • Parecido RJ, Soratto RP, Guidorizzi FVC, Perdoná MJ, Gitari HI. (2022). Soil application of silicon enhances initial growth and nitrogen use efficiency of Arabica coffee plants. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 45(7): 1061–1071. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2021.2006707
  • Otieno MA, Gitari HI, Danga B, Karuma AN (2022). Soil properties and fertility management with respect to Capsicum (Capsicum annuum L.) production in Nairobi Peri-urban Counties. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 22: 374–392. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-021-00655-1
  • Nyawade S, Gitari HI, Karanja NN, Gachene CKK, Schulte-Geldermann E, Parker M (2021). Yield and evapotranspiration characteristics of potato-legume intercropping simulated using a dual coefficient approach in a tropical highland. Field Crops Research. 274: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2021.108327
  • Cheptoek RP, Gitari HI, Mochoge B, Kisaka OM, Otieno E, Maitra S, Nasar J, Seleiman MF (2021) Maize productivity, economic returns and phosphorus use efficiency as influenced by lime, Minjingu Rock Phosphate and NPK inorganic fertilizer. International Journal of Bioresource Science 08: 47– 60. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2021.7
  • Seleiman MF, Aslam MT, Alhammad BA, Hassan MU, Maqbool R, Chattha MU, Khan I, Gitari HI, Uslu OS, Roy R, Battaglia ML. (2021). Salinity Stress in Wheat: Effects, Mechanisms and Management Strategies. Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany. 91(4): 667–694. https://doi.org/10.32604/phyton.2022.017365
  • Heydarzadeh S, Gitari H, Rahimi A, Khiavi HK, Hosseinpour A (2021). The physiological properties of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) in response to mycorrhizal fungi and phosphatesolubilizing bacterium under irrigation condition. International Journal of Bioresource Science 8(2):1–14 https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.01.2021.1
  • Nasar J, Khan W, Khan MZ, Gitari HI, Gbolayori JF, Moussa AA, Mandozai A, Rizwan N, Anwari G, Maroof SM. (2021). Photosynthetic activities and photosynthetic nitrogen use efficiency of maize crop under different planting patterns and nitrogen fertilization. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 21: 2274–2284. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-021-00520-1
  • Faridvand S, Rezaei-Chiyaneh E, Battaglia M, Gitari H, Raza MA, Siddique KHM. (2021). Application of bio and chemical fertilizers improves yield, and essential oil quantity and quality of Moldavian balm (Dracocephalum moldavica L.) intercropped with mung bean (Vigna radiata L.). Food and Energy Security. 11: e319. https://doi.org/10.1002/fes3.319
  • Parecido RJ, Soratto RP, Perdoná MJ, Gitari HI. Dognani V, Santos A R, Silveira L. (2021). Liming method and rate effects on soil acidity and Arabica coffee nutrition, growth, and yield. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 21: 2613–2625: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-021-00550-9
  • Raza, MA, Gul H, Wang J, Yasin HS, Qin R, Khalid MHB, Naeem M, Feng LY, Iqbal N, Gitari H, Ahmad S, Battaglia M, Ansar M, Yang F, Yang W. (2021). Land productivity and water use efficiency of maize-soybean strip intercropping systems in semi-arid areas: A case study in Punjab Province, Pakistan. Journal of Cleaner Production. 308, 127282. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.127282
  • Parecido RJ, Soratto RP, Perdoná MJ, Guidorizzi FVC, Gomes GG, Paula RA, Gitari HI. (2021). Limestone increased coffee yield and profitability more than phosphogypsum or their combination. Agronomy Journal. 113(4): 3586–3599. https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.20712
  • Ngugi MM, Gitari HI, Muui C, Gweyi-Onyango JP. (2021). Cadmium mobility, uptake and accumulation in spinach, kale and amaranths vegetables as influenced by Silicon fertilization. Bioremediation Journal. 26(2): 113–127. https://doi.org/10.1080/10889868.2021.1924111
  • Ochieng’ IO, Gitari HI, Mochoge B, Rezaei-Chiyaneh E, Gweyi-Onyango JP. (2021). Optimizing maize yield, nitrogen efficacy and grain protein content under different N forms and rates. Journal Dr. Harun Gitari June, 2022 Page 5 of 9 of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition. 21(3): 1867–1880. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-021-00486-0 
  • Mugo NJ, Karanja NN, Gachene CK, Dittert K, Gitari HI, Schulte-Geldermann E (2021). Response of potato crop to selected nutrients in Central and Eastern highlands of Kenya. Cogent Food & Agriculture. 7: 1898762. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2021.1898762
  • Panda SK, Panda P, Pramanick B, Shankar T, Praharaj S, Saren BK, Gitari HI, Brahmachari K, Hossain A, Maitra S (2020). Advantages of Cotton Based Intercropping System: A Review. International Journal of Bioresource Science. 7(2): 51–57. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2020.2 
  • Nduwimana D, Mochoge B, Danga B, Masso C, Maitra S, Gitari H (2020). Optimizing nitrogen use efficiency and maize yield under varying fertilizer rates in Kenya. International Journal of Bioresource Science, 7(2): 63–73. https://doi.org/10.30954/2347-9655.02.2020.4
  • Maitra S, Hossain A, Brestic M, Skalicky M, Ondrisik P, Gitari H, Brahmachari K, Shankar T, Bhadra P, Palai JB, Jena J, Bhattacharya U, Duvvada SK, Lalichetti S, Sairam M (2020). Intercropping system – A low input agricultural strategy for food and environmental security. Agronomy. 11(2): 343. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy11020343.
  • Hassan MJ, Raza MA, Rehman SU, Ansar M, Gitari H, Khan I, Wajid M, Ahmed M, Shah GA, Peng Y, Li Z (2020). Effect of cadmium toxicity on growth, oxidative damage, antioxidant defense system and cadmium accumulation in two sorghum cultivars. Plants. 9(11): 1575. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants9111575
  • Maitra S, Gitari H (2020). Scope for adoption of intercropping system in Organic Agriculture. Indian Journal of Natural Sciences. 11(63): 28624–28631
  • Nyawade S, Gitari HI, Karanja NN, Gachene CK, Schulte-Geldermann E, Sharma K, Parker M (2020). Enhancing climate resilience of rain-fed potato through legume intercropping and silicon application. Frontier in Sustainable Food Systems. 4: 566345. https://doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2020.566345
  • Gitari HI, Nyawade SO, Kamau S, Karanja NN, Gachene CKK, Raza MA, Maitra S, SchulteGeldermann E (2020). Revisiting intercropping indices with respect to potato-legume intercropping systems. Field Crops Research. 258: 107957. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2020.107957
  • Nyawade SO, Karanja NN, Gachene CKK, Gitari HI, Schulte-Geldermann E, Parker M (2020). Optimizing soil nitrogen balance in a potato cropping system through legume intercropping. Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems. 117: 43–59. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10705-020-10054-0
  • Gitari HI, Shadrack N, Kamau S, Gachene CKK, Karanja NN, Schulte-Geldermann E (2020). Agronomic assessment of phosphorus efficacy for potato (Solanum tuberosum L) under legume intercrops. Journal of Plant Nutrition. 43(6): 864878. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2019.1702202
  • Gitari HI, Nyawade SO, Kamau S, Gachene CKK, Karanja NN, Schulte-Geldermann E (2019). Increasing potato equivalent yield increases returns to investment under potato-legume intercropping systems. Open Agriculture. 4: 623–629. https://doi.org/10.1515/opag-2019-0062
  • Nyawade SO, Karanja NN, Gachene CKK, Gitari HI, Schulte-Geldermann E, Parker M (2019). Intercropping optimizes soil temperature and increases crop water productivity and radiation use efficiency of rainfed potato. American Journal of Potato Research, 96 (5): 457–471. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s12230-019-09737-4
  • Nyawade SO, Gachene CKK, Karanja NN, Gitari HI, Schulte-Geldermann E, Parker M (2019). Dr. Harun Gitari June, 2022 Page 6 of 9 Controlling soil erosion in smallholder potato farming systems using legume intercrops. Geoderma Regional, 17 e00225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.geodrs.2019.e00225
  • Nyawade SO, Karanja NN, Gachene CKK, Gitari HI, Schulte-Geldermann E, Parker ML (2019). Short-term dynamics of soil organic matter fractions and microbial activity in smallholder legume intercropping systems. Applied Soil Ecology. 142: 123–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsoil.2019.04.015.
  • Gitari HI, Gachene CKK, Karanja NN, Kamau S, Nyawade S, Schulte-Geldermann E (2019). Potato-legume intercropping on a sloping terrain and its effects on soil physico-chemical properties. Plant and Soil. 438: 447–460. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11104-019-04036-7
  • Gitari HI, Gachene CKK, Karanja NN, Kamau S, Nyawade S, Sharma K, Schulte-Geldermann E (2018). Optimizing yield and economic returns of rain-fed potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) through water conservation under potato-legume intercropping systems. Agricultural Water Management. 208: 59–66. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.agwat.2018.06.005
  • Gitari HI, Karanja NN, Gachene CKK, Kamau S, Sharma K, Schulte-Geldermann E (2018). Nitrogen and phosphorous uptake by potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) and their use efficiency under potato-legume intercropping systems. Field Crops Research. 222: 78–84. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fcr.2018.03.019
  • Gitari HI, Mochoge BE, Danga BO (2015). Effect of Lime and Goat Manure on Soil Acidity and Maize (Zea mays) Growth Parameters at Kavutiri, Embu County - Central Kenya. Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management. 6: 275–283. https://academicjournals.org/journal/JSSEM/article-abstract/FA9BA8255355.

Book Chapters

  • Maitra S, Sairam M, Ray S, Praharaj S, Gouda HS, Gitari H, Santosh DT, Atapatu AJ, Gaikwad DJ, pramanick B, Sarkar D, Nayak P, Islam MT, Hossain A. (2025). Seed Priming with Endophytic Microbiome enhances Crop Yield. In: Sharma VK, Kumar A, Passarini MRZ, Parmar S, Singh VK (EdS). Microbial inoculants: recent progress and applications. Elsevier, Chapter 7. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-23560-3.00008-5.
  • Cheruto G, Nungula EZ, Nyawira L, Chappa LR, Kahuthia-Gathu R, Mwadalu R, Dlamini JC, Ranjan S, Sow S, Maitra S, Nasar J, Gitari HI. (2025). Agroforestry tree species: Acacia tortilis, biology, importance, agroforestry production, and biotechnology application. In: Kalia RK, Pathak R. (Eds.) Tree Biology and Biotechnology. Springer, Singapore. Pp 145–161. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-96-0002-1_10.
  • Chappa LR, Nungula EZ, Ngaiza VV, Makwinja YH, Mwadalu R, Maitra S, Nasar J, Soratto RP, Nyambele KA, Gitari HI. (2025). Microbial Remediation of Fluoride-Contaminated Water. In: Sharma K. (Ed) Fluorides in Drinking water: Source, Issue, and Mitigation Strategies. Springer, Cham. pp 255–282. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77247-4_10.
    Nungula EZ, Ngaiza VV, Chappa LR, Mwadalu R, Nyambele KA, Uddin S, Ranjan S, Sow S, Heydarzadeh S, Gitari HI. (2025). Fluoride in Groundwater: causes, implications and mitigation measures. In: Sharma K. (Ed) Fluorides in Drinking water: Source, Issue, and Mitigation Strategies. Springer, Cham. pp 283–303. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77247-4_11.
  • Ngaiza VV, Nungula EZ, Chappa LR, Mwadalu R, Nyambele KA, Shankar T, Ranjan S, Sow S, Uddin S, Gitari HI. (2025). Biotechnological approaches to fluoride remediation. In: Sharma K. (Ed) Fluorides in Drinking water: Source, Issue, and Mitigation Strategies. Springer, Cham. pp 163–188. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77247-4_7.
  • Mwadalu R, Rutto M, Abdi AM, Chappa LR, Nungula EZ, Ngaiza VV, Raj A, Dlamini JC, Raza MA, Soratto RP, Nasar J, Gitari HI. (2025). Potential of biochar for defluoridation of drinking water: A review. In: Sharma K. (Ed) Fluorides in Drinking water: Source, Issue, and Mitigation Strategies. Springer, Cham. pp 143–161. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77247-4_6.
  • Khan MSU, Kamruzzaman M, Ritu SA, Khanom S, Hossain M, Islam MR, Uddin S, Gitari HI. (2025). Harnessing Biochar: A Sustainable Approach to Fluoride Removal from Water. In: Sharma K. (Ed) Fluorides in Drinking water: Source, Issue, and Mitigation Strategies. Springer, Cham. pp 223–254. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-77247-4_9.
  • Nungula EZ, Chappa LR, Ranjan S, Sow S, Alnemari AM, Seleiman MF, Mwadalu R, Maitra S, Gitari HI. (2024). Ecosystem Services through Agroforestry Systems and its Sustainability. In: Raj A, Jhariya MK, Banerjee A, Jha RK, Singh KP (Eds). Agroforestry. Wiley-Scrivener, USA. pp 223–254. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394231164.ch8.
  • Chappa LR, Nungula EZ, Makwinja YH, Ranjan S, Sow S, Alnemari AM, Maitra S, Seleiman MF, Mwadalu R, Gitari HI. (2024). Outlooks on Major Agroforestry Systems. In: Raj A, Jhariya MK, Banerjee A, Jha RK, Singh KP (Eds). Agroforestry. Wiley-Scrivener, USA. pp 21–48. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394231164.ch2.
  • Gitari HI, Nungula EZ, Chappa LR, Raza MA, Ranjan S, Sow S, Alnemari AM, Seleiman MF, Mwadalu R, Maitra S. (2024). Agroforestry for Climate Security. In: Raj A, Jhariya MK, Banerjee A, Jha RK, Singh KP (Eds). Agroforestry. Wiley-Scrivener, USA. pp 319–344. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781394231164.ch11.
  • Nungula EZ, Raza MA, Nasar J, Maitra S, Seleiman MF, Ranjan S, Padhan SR, Sow S, Gaikwad DJ, Gitari HI. (2024). Cadmium in soil and plants: A review. In: Jha AK, Kumar N (Eds). Cadmium Toxicity in Water: Challenges and Solutions. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-54005-9_2.
  • Maitra S, Bhattacharya U, Pramanick B, Sagar L, Gaikward DJ, Pramanick B, Sairam M, Sahoo U, Jatav HS, Gitari HI, Shankar T, Kandileri AM, Rezaei-Chiyaneh E, Hossain A. (2024). Agroforestry: A Resource Conserving Technology for Efficient Utilization of Agricultural Inputs, Leads to Food and Environmental Security. In: Jatav HS, Rajput VD, Minkina T, Van Hullebusch ED, Dutta A. (Eds) Agroforestry to Combat Global Challenges. Sustainable Development and Biodiversity, vol 36. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7282-1_2.
  • Maitra S, Shankar T, Hossain A, Sairam M, Sagar L, Sahoo U, Gaikward DJ, Pramanick B, Mandal TK, Sarkar S, Gitari HI, Rezaei-Chiyaneh E. (2024). Climate-Smart Millets Production in Future for Food and Nutritional Security. In: Sheraz MS, Singh R, Dhekale B. (Eds). Adapting to Climate Change in Agriculture-Theories and Practices. Springer, Cham.https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-28142-6_2.
  • Sahoo U, Maitra S, Hossain A, Santosh DT, Nath S, Sairam M, Sagar L, Jena J, Pattanayak S, Gitari HI, Rezaei-Chiyaneh E. (2024). Biochar for soil health improvement in the present context of climate change: a reality or fantasy. In: Fahad S, Adnan M, Zhou R, Nawaz T, Saud S (Eds). Biochar-assisted Remediation of Contaminated Soils Under Changing Climate. Elsevier, Chapter 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-443-21562-9.00001-3.
  • Sairaam M, Maitra S, Praharaj S, Nath S, Shankar T, Sahoo U, Santosh DT, Sagar L, Panda M, Priya GS, Ashwini TR, Gaikwad DJ, Hossain A, Pramanick B, Jatav H.S, Gitari H.I, Aftab T. (2023). An Insight into the Consequences of Emerging Contaminants in Soil and Water and Plant Responses. In: Aftab, T. (Ed). Emerging Contaminants and Plants. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-22269-6_1.
  • Mirzapour M, Valizadeh N, Heydarzadeh S, Rahimi A, Gitari H. (2022). Factors Affecting the Production of Secondary Metabolites in Medicinal Plants. In: Ozyazici G (Ed). New Development on Medicinal and Aromatic Plants-II, Iksad Publishing House, Turkey. Pg 3– ISBN: 978-625-8213-33-1. https://iksadyayinevi.com/home/new-development-on-medicinal-and-aromatic-plants-ii.
  • Jena J, Maitra S, Hossain A, Pramanick B, Gitari HI, Praharaj S, Shankar T, Palai JB, Rathore A, Mandal TK, Jatav HS. (2022). Role of Legumes in Cropping System for Soil Ecosystem Improvement. In: Jatav HS, Rajput VD (Eds.). Ecosystem Services: Types, Management and Benefits. Nova Science Publishers, Inc. 415 Oser Avenue, Suite N Hauppauge, NY, 11788 USA. https://doi.org/10.52305/PFZA6988.
  • Maitra S, Praharaj S, Hossain A, Patro TSSK, Pramanick B, Shankar T, Pudake RN, Gitari HI, Palai JB. (2022). Small Millets: The Next-Generation Smart Crops in the Modern Era of Climate Change. In: Pudake RN, Solanke AU, Sevanthi AM, Rajendrakumar P. (Eds) Omics of Climate Resilient Small Millets. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-3907-5_1.

Scholarly Presentations at Conferences/Workshops/Seminars

  • Chepkorir A, Gitari HI, Beesigamukama D, Subramanian S, Ekesi S, Tanga CM. (2023). Using insect-composted organic fertilizer to increase yield and economic returns of bush beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). Book of Abstracts. INSECTA 2023. International Conference, Sept 13–14, 2023. Magdeburg, Germany. https://insecta-conference.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/INSECTA-2023-BOOK-of-ABSTRACT.pdf.
  • Gitari H, Kamau S, Nyawade S. (2020). Crop water productivity and economic return of rain fed potato-legume intercropping systems. Book of Abstracts. GEA International (Geo Eco-Eco Agro) Online Conference, May 28–31, 2020. Podgorica, Montenegro. Online presentation.
  • Nyawade S, Gitari H, Kamau S. (2020). Silicon exerts additive effects on phosphorus acquisition by potato intercropped with chickpea. Book of Abstracts. GEA International (Geo Eco-Eco Agro) Online Conference, May 28–31, 2020. Podgorica, Montenegro.
  • Gitari H, Nyawade S. (2020). Spatial variability of soil properties in a 2-year field cultivated with potato-legume intercrops. Book of Abstracts. GEA International (Geo Eco-Eco Agro) Online Conference, May 28–31, 2020. Podgorica, Montenegro.
  • Nyawade S, Gitari H. (2020). Unlocking legume intercropping technology in smallholder potato farming systems for climate change adaptation. Book of Abstracts. GEA International (Geo Eco-Eco Agro) Online Conference, May 28–31, 2020. Podgorica, Montenegro.
  • Gitari HI, Karanja NN, Gachene CKK, Nyawade SO, Kamau S, Schulte-Geldermann E. (2019). Assessing profitability of fertilizer use in potato-legume intercropping systems. AGRO 2019 Conference, October 22–24, 2019. Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Nyawade S, Karanja N, Gachene C, Gitari H, Kamau S, Atieno E, Sharma K, Schulte-Geldermann Parker M. (2019). Soil and water conservation and nutrient use efficiencies in smallholder potato-legume intercropping systems. Eleventh triennial African Potato Association (APA) Conference, August 25–29, 2019. Kigali, Rwanda.
  • Nyawade OS, Gitari HI, Karanja NN, Gachene CKK, Schulte-Geldermann, Parker M. (2018). Intercropping potato with grain legumes for enhanced productivity and climate change adaptation in smallholder farms, Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM) Biennial Conference, October 22-26, 2018. Nairobi, Kenya. RUFORUM Working Document Series 17(1): 377–381.17: 377–381.
  • Gitari HI, Gachene CKK, Karanja NN, Schulte-Geldermann E. (2017). Water use efficiency and yield of potato in potato-legume-based intercropping systems in a semi- humid region, Kenya. Twentieth European Association for Potato Research (EAPR) Conference, July 9–14, 2017.Versailles, France.
  • Gitari HI, Gachene CKK, Karanja NN, Schulte-Geldermann E. (2016). Effect of legume cover crops on potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) water use efficiency and yield. Tenth Triennial African Potato Association (APA) Conference, October 9–13, 2016. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
  • Gitari HI, Gachene CKK, Karanja NN, Schulte-Geldermann E. (2016). Evaluation of potato (Solanum tuberosum ) nutrient use efficiency under legume intercropping systems. Annual Tropical and Subtropical Agricultural and Natural Resource Management (TROPENTAG) Conference, September 18–21, 2016. Vienna, Austria.
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