Committee member, Departmental Time-Tabling Team; Committee member, Departmental Undergraduate and Postgraduate Seminars Organiser; Committee member, Research and Linkages committee- Secretary; Committee member, Library, Archive & Herbarium; Committee member, Staff Welfare Committee; Library and Archive-member; Assistant Secretary-Departmental Board Meeting
Research Interests
Plant Breeding and Genetics
Horticultural Crops and Export Requirements
Crop Pathology and Breeding-Production and Training
Avocado production, breeding, management toward quality for export market
Pesticides Use and safe disposal
Academic Qualifications
吃瓜头条 (KU), Nairobi, KenyaPhD
吃瓜头条 (KU), Nairobi , Kenya Master of Science Biotechnology
Jomo 吃瓜头条 of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Nairobi Bachelor of Science Botany and Biotechnology,
Refereed Journal Articles
Jedidah Wangari Mwangi , Oduor Richard Okoth , Muchemi Peterson Kariuki , and Ngugi Mathew Piero (2021). Genetic and phenotypic diversity of selected Kenyan Mung bean ( Vigna radiata L. Wilckzek) genotypes - Springer
Kabachi Timothy, Stanley Kimaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021). Evaluation of fungicides on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides in Avocado which causes Anthracnose disease in Kenya, 吃瓜头条.
Njambi Waraga, Stanley Kimaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021 ). Evaluation of the effects of Biofertilizers on tomatoes (S olanum lycopersicum) 吃瓜头条
Christine Wanjiru, Stanley Kimaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021 ). Evaluation of the effects of Biofertilizers on Beans Family yields, 吃瓜头条
Hilda Michieka, Stanley Kiamaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021). Effects of pepper (Capsicum annuum) and onion (Allium cepa) on Colletrotrichum gleosporiodes causal of Anthrocnose in Mangoes in Kenya, 吃瓜头条
Mwaka Jone Mwanzo, Stanley Kiamaru and Peterson Muchemi (2021). Evaluation of Effectiveness between home-made traps and commercial traps in managing mang o fruit fly in mango production in Kenya
Pauline W. Njoroge; Joseph Kamau and Peterson Muchemi . 2021. Screening of selected maize ( Zea mays L.) genotypes for resistance to maize chlorotic mottle virus (M.C.M.V) in Kenya. 吃瓜头条
Jeneffer Wamucii , Joseph Kamau and Peterson Muchemi. 2021. Screening of selected maize
K. S Kimaru , K. P Muchemi & J. W Mwangi (2020) Effects of anthracnose disease on avocado production in Kenya, Cogent Food & Agriculture, 6:1 , 1799531: https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2020.1799531
Muchemi, PK., Kamau, J.W., Nchore, S. B , Mathew P. N, Kimaru, S.K.Mwangi. JW, Joyce.W, Florence. M. 2019. Genetic Response of Selected Maize Germplasm Screening for MLND Resistance in Kenya. 吃瓜头条 Biennial research and innovation Conference, 吃瓜头条, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
Muchemi, PK , Kamau, J.W., Nchore, S. B , Mathew P. N, Kimaru, S.K., Mwangi, JW., Waithira, J.,Munguti, F. 2019. The relationship between level of education, Farmers varietal prevalence, control and distribution of Maize Lethal Necrosis in Bomet County. 吃瓜头条 Biennial research and innovation Conference, 吃瓜头条, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
Muchemi, PK ., Kamau,JW., Nchore, S. B, Omwoyo, RO., Kimaru, SK., Mathew, PN. 2019. The use of low Tissue Culture Technology towards food sustainability in Kenya. 吃瓜头条 Biennial research and innovation Conference, 吃瓜头条, Nairobi, Kenya, 23-25 October 2019.
Muchemi PK , Kamau, JW., Shem, B.N ., Mathew. PN. Omwoyo, RO., Kimaru, SK., 2018. The use of low Tissue Culture Technology towards food sustainability in Kenya. RUFORUM Biennial Conference.
Muchemi Peterson , Joseph Kamau, Emily Wabuyele ( 2018 ). The Effects of Invasive Plants in East Africa and its Wild Beauty Beast. RUFORUM Biennial
Morris Muthini, Mercy Muindi, Muchemi Peterson ( 2018 ). Symbiotic Efficiency of Native Rhizobia Nodulating Common Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in soils of Eastern Regions of Kenya. RUFORUM Biennial
Muchemi Peterson , Joseph Kamau, Mathew Piero, Shem Nchore and J. Mwangi (2018) The currents status of Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease in Nyandarua County, Kenya, Horticultural Association of Kenya
Jiveri Bonface 1 , Adhiambo Brendah 1 , Kahindo John 2 , Dianah Kwanyi 1 , Malala Bonface 3 and Muchemi Peterson 2 (2015) . Bio-alkanol gel as a form of renewable energy. National Science Council
Muchemi Peterson (2015) . Somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of DHO4 and SC DUMA 43 maize genotypes at coastal region of Kenya. Master of Science Thesis submitted to 吃瓜头条,
Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Potential of Lubricating Oil (MGALO) and organic bio-fertilizer production from Marine Green Algae (patent No.KE/UM/2012/00295. Applied Research &Innovation for Development.
Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Bio-alkanol gel as a form of renewable energy. Kabianga University 2nd Annual Postgraduate Conference, 17 鈥� 18 December, 2013 , Main Campus, Kabianga. Theme:鈥滳rossing Boundaries: Critical Debates in Quality Postgraduate Research鈥�
Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Potential of Lubricating Oil (MGALO) and organic bio-fertilizer production from Marine Green Algae (patent No.KE/UM/2012/00295 ). Sustainable Dev.
Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Potential of Lubricating Oil (MGALO) and organic bio-fertilizer production from Marine Green Algae (patent No.KE/UM/2012/00295) . Global Development.
Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. Potential of Lubricating Oil (MGALO) and organic bio-fertilizer production from Marine Green Algae (patent No.KE/UM/2012/00295) . African Green Rev.
Jiveri B, Muchemi P , Mwadime L, Malala B. International Conference on Integrated Ecosystem and Water Management in the Lake Victoria Basin: 鈥淔rom Science To Integrated Socio-Economic Development鈥� held at Maseno University, Kisumu Hotel from 3rd -6th February 2015
Muchemi P , Mwadime L, A Jalemba Mgutu, S Anami, J Mwangi, Malala B and Jiveri B. ( 2014 ). Somatic Embryogenesis and Regeneration of SC DUMA 43 and DHO4 Maize: Genotypes Adapted to Arid, Semi Arid and Coastal Ecosystems of Kenya in鈥淏ridging the gap between society, science and industry鈥� 1 st African Green Revolution Students Conference & 14th workshop on sustainable horticulture in the tropics: 1 st - 5 th December, 吃瓜头条, Nairobi- Kenya. Abstract pp 71
Mwadime L, Muchemi P , A Jalemba Mgutu, S Anami. ( 2013 ). Independent somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of PHO4 and DK831 Coastal genotyeps.鈥漈he JKUAT Scientific Technological and industrialization Conference and Exhibition.鈥�
Mwadime L, Muchemi P , A Jalemba Mgutu, S Anami. ( 2013 ). Independent somatic embryogenesis and regeneration of PHO4 and DK831 Coastal genotypes. 鈥�2 nd The Biosafety Annual Conference at KICC鈥�
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