Leonida Cherotich
Leonida Cherotich
Research Scientist
| : lcherotich@kefri.org | |
| Researcher ID | : 0000-0001-8800-0475 |
| Designation | : Research Scientist |
| Expertise | : Tree Breeding and Improvement |
Journal papers
- Cherotich L, Kamunya, S.M., Alakonya A., Msomba, S.W., Uwimana, M.A., K. Wanyoko, J.K, Owuor P. O., (2013). Characterization of 20 clones of tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) using ISSR and SSR markers. Agricultural Science Research Journal 3(9); pp. 292- 302,
- Cherotich L, Kamunya, S.M., Alakonya A., Msomba, S.W., Uwimana, M.A., K. Wanyoko, J.K, Owuor P. O., (2013). Variation in catechin composition of popularly cultivated tea clones in east africa (kenya), American Journal of Plant Sciences, 2013, 4.
Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines
- Kaigongi M., Nadir S., Cherotich L., Gachie P., and Lugadiru J. (2018). Growing Eucalyptus trees (The gum tree). Information leaflet for farmers and tree growers, Central Highlands Eco-region Research Program.
Experience
- October 2015 - To date : Research Scientist II (Tree Breeder) Kenya Forestry Research Institute,
- June 2014- October 2015 : Tea Breeder, Unilever Tea Kenya
- 11 Nov 2012- May 2014 : Research Assistant, Tea Research Foundation (TRFK)
- January to October 2010 : Research assistant, World Agro-Forestry Centre-TSBF
Administrative Responsibility
- June 2014- October 2015: Assistant Manager, Plant Improvement Centre (PIC), Unilever Tea Kenya
Qualification
- 2010-2014 : Master of Science Biotechnology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
- 2005-2009 : Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), Kenyatta University
Other Courses
- 30th September to 4th October 2019 : An introduction course to modern Tree Breeding, Pretoria South Africa
- February-March 2019 : Sustainable Materials Management- IIIEE, Lund University
- 27th- 30th November 2017 : Training course on tree improvement and seed collection for Eastern and Southern Africa, Nairobi Kenya