Jason Kariuki

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Jason Kariuki

E-mail : jkariuki@kefri.org
Researcher ID : -
Designation : Principal Research Officer
Expertise : Genetics and Tree Breeding

Journal Papers

  1. So Hanaoka, Mineko Ohira, Michinari Matsushita and Jason Kariuki (2016). Optimizing the size of root cutting in Melia volkensii for improving clonal propagation and production of quality stock. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol 15(29) pp. 1551-1558. July 2016
  2. So Hanaoka, Norio Nakawa, Norihisa Okubo, Stephen Omondi and Jason Kariuki (2014). Seed Pre-treatment methods for Improving germination of Acacia tortilis. African Journal of Biotechnology Vol 13(50) pp. 4557-4561. December 2014.
  3. Muturi GM, Kariuki JG and Omondi SF: (2018). KEFRI’s drought tolerant trees for adaptation to climate change and enhancing biomass supply in Kenya: Paper presented at the International Workshop: Sustainable Rural Bioenergy Solutions in Africa to be held in ICRAF, Nairobi on 19 January 2018
  4. J. G. Kariuki, G.M Muturi and J. M. Machua (2014). Reforestation for rehabilitation of degraded areas surrounding Kakuma Refugee Camp. In Rehabilitation of degraded areas surrounding Kakuma Refugee Camp (J. G. Kariuki, G.M Muturi and J. M. Machua, B. Kamondo, P. Tuwei, J. Wanjiku and D. Ochieng (Eds): KEFRI/JOFCATechnical Report No. 2.
  5. G.M Muturi, J. G. Kariuki and J. M. Machua (2014). Prosopis Management Strategies in Turkana. In Rehabilitation of degraded areas surrounding Kakuma Refugee Camp (J. G. Kariuki, G.M Muturi and J. M. Machua, B. Kamondo, P. Tuwei, J. Wanjiku and D. Ochieng (Eds): KEFRI/JOFCATechnical Report No. 2.
  6. Bernard Kamondo, Osore Chahilu, Gitehi Giathi and Jason Kariuki. Collection, Handling and Germination of Osyris lanceolata Seeds: Guidelines for Farmers and Extension Agents. KEFRI April 2012.
  7. G. M. Muturi, J. G. Kariuki and J. M. Machua (2014). Rehabilitation of Degraded Areas Surrounding Kakuma Refugee Camp (KEFRI/JOFCA Project Technical Report No. 2. KEFRI/JOFCA. (In press)
  8. Kariuki, J. G. (2013). Polycross progeny trial of Pinus patula at Muguga, Kenya: Results and their Implications on the Genetic improvement of the species in Kenya. Paper presented at the IUFRO Conference, ICRAF Nairobi Kenya.
  9. Gabriel M. Muturi, Jason G. Kariuki, Lourens Poorter and Godefridus M. J. Mohren. (2012). Allometric equations for estimating biomass in naturally established Prosopis stands in Kenya Journal of Horticulture and Forestry Vol. 4(2), pp. 69-77, March 2012
  10. Bernard Kamondo, Osore Chahilu, Giathi Gitehi and Jason Kariuki. (2012). Collection, handling and Germination of Osyris lanceolata Seeds. Guidelines for Famers and Extension Agents. KENYA FORESTRY RESEARCH INSTITUTE
  11. Githiomi JK and Kariuki JG (2010) wood basic density of Eucalyptus grandis from plantations in central rift valley, kenya: variation with age, height level and between sapwood and heartwood
  12. Kariuki J. G, Machua J. M, Luvanda A. M. and Kigomo J. N. (2008). Baseline Survey of Woodland Utilization and Degradation around Kakuma Refugee Camp. KEFR/JOFCA Project Technical Report No 1
  13. Muturi, G., Kariuki, J. Ndungu, S.M, Waweru, S.G. and Changwony, M. 2011. Technical guidelines for forest, Nursery and Prosopis Management in Turkana Kenya. KEFRI/JOFCA technical report.
  14. Oeba V. O., M.N Muchiri and J.G Kariuki., (2009). Growth performance of Eucalyptus hybrid clones and four common landraces in Kenya. Journal of East African Natural Resources Management. 3: 219-236.
  15. Kagombe, J. K., Luvanda A. M. and Kariuki J. G. Socio-economic baseline survey and analysis of natural resource management options in Mukogondo Landscape, Laikipia District
  16. Muturi G. A., Mulatya J., Ego W., Maina, N. I., Nyariki D., Muthoka P., Kariuki J. G., Esilaba A. O. Cheriuyot H. K. (2004): Benchmark Characterization: Kenya Country report. Desert Margins programme (DMP) UNEP/(RF) 28 pp
  17. D. K. Langat and J. G. Kariuki (2004): Variations between heartwood proportion and basic density between provenances of eucalyptus grandis in Kenya. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 16 (2) pp 179-186 (RF)
  18. Muturi G. A., Mulatya J., Ego W., Maina, N. I., Nyariki D., Muthoka P., Kariuki J. G., Esilaba A. O. Cheriuyot H. K. (2004): Benchmark Characterization: Kenya Country report. Desert Margins programme (DMP) (RF) 28 pp
  19. James E. Chiria and J. G. Kariuki: (2002) Improvement of Biometrics services to Scientists in KEFRI. Report and synthesis of a survey carried out at the Institute Research Centres (Kenya Forestry Research Institute and Commonwealth Secretariat. 22 pp
  20. Muok B. O and Kariuki J:(2001). Socio-economic survey of Tamarindus indica and Dialium orientale in Kenya. KEFRI/IPGRI.
  21. Production-to-Consumption System: A Case study of the Bamboo Sector in Kenya. P. O. Ongugo, G. O. Sigu, J. G. Kariuki, A. M. Luvanda and B. N. Kigomo. KEFRI/INBAR Report. 2000. 53pp
  22. Kariuki J. G. and. Omenda, T. O: Impacts of climate change on forests in Kenya: Paper presented at National workshop on Impacts of climate change on Socio-economic development in Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya December 4-5 1998.
  23. Kariuki, J. G. (1998). Provenance and Family-within-provenance variation in Pinus patula, Pinus patula subspecies tecunumanii and Pinus oocarpa planted at Turbo, Kenya. Forest Ecology and Management 107:127-133. (RF)
  24. Kariuki, J. G. and Omenda T. O. (1998). Potential effects of Climate Change on Forests in Kenya. US Country Studies Programme and Ministry of Research, Technical Training and Technology. (RF)
  25. Kariuki, J. G. and T. O. Omenda (1998). Impacts of climate change on forests in Kenya: In J. G. Kariuki, T. O. Omenda and P. M. Mbuthi (Editors): Impacts of climate change on socio-economic development in Kenya. Kenya Country Report. Kenya Country Studies on climate change project, Ministry of Research, Science and Technology, Nairobi.
  26. Kariuki, J. G. and Chagala, E. M. (1996). Gains obtained from genetic improvement of Cuppressus lusitanica Miller in Kenya: a comparative trial of seed orchard and other sources of seed at different stages of improvement. In Tree Improvement for Sustainable Tropical Forestry, Dieters, M. J., Matheson, A. C., Nickles, D. G., Harwood, C. E., and Walker, S. M. (eds.). pp 409-411. Proc. QFRI-IUFRO Conference, Caloundra, Queensland Australia, 27 October-1 November 1996 (Queensland Forestry Research Institute, Gympie). (RF)
  27. Chagala, E. M. and Kariuki, J. G. (1996). Growth and response to spacing of ten open-pollinated progenies of Cupressus lusitanica at Muguga, Kenya. In Tree Improvement for Sustainable Tropical Forestry, Dieters, M. J., Matheson, A. C., Nickles, D. G., Harwood, C. E., and Walker, S. M. (eds.). pp 409-411. Proc. QFRI-IUFRO Conference, Caloundra, Queensland Australia, 27 October-1 November 1996 (Queensland Forestry Research Institute, Gympie). (RF)
  28. Kariuki, J. G. (1994). Genetic variation in early growth and in resistance to water stress in Grevillea robusta. MSc Thesis, The Australian National University, Canberra.
  29. Kariuki, J. G. (1989). Interim Results of a provenance trial of Liquidambar styraciflua at Turbo, Kenya. KEFRI Research Note No. 5. (Note: Highlighted papers are in refereed journals)

Experience

  • 2011 - Present : Principal Research Scientist
  • 2003-2011 : Research Officer, Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Nairobi
  • 1994 - 2003 : Research Officer II, Kenya Forestry Research Institute: Promotion of Sustainable Forest Management (PSFM) project.
  • 1991-1994 : On Post Graduate training - The Australian National University
  • 1989 - 1991 : Officer-In Charge, Turbo National Forestry Research Centre, Turbo
  • 1987 - 1988 : Assistant Research Officer, Silviculture, Kenya Forestry Research Institute

Academic Qualification

  • 1992-1994 : MSc Forestry. The Australian National University
  • 1991-1991 : PostGrad Diploma. The Australian National University
  • 1984-1987 : BSc Forestty. Moi University

Other Courses

  1. Training in Forest and farm forestry extension methods June –August, 2007, Okinawa, JapanAgroforestry training course, 9 - 20 January 1995, ICRAF Headquarters, Nairobi.
  2. Modular Course on Management and teamwork building: Nov., Dec. 1996, Feb., March 1997. KEFRI HQs
  3. Environmental Impact assessment and Audit Course. Kenya Institute of Administration. May 2010
  4. Breeding Methods – July-August 2012. Forest Tree Breeding Centre, Japan