Journal papers

Books

1. Tree Seed Handbook of Kenya 2 nd Edition (2010)
2. Ulian, T., Flores, C., Lira, R., Mamatsharaga, A., Mogotsi, K. K., Muthoka, P., Ngwako, S., Nyamongo, D.O., Omondi, W., Sanogo, A. K., Sanogo, S., Mattana, E. (eds) (2019). Wild Plants for a Sustainable Future: 110 Multipurpose Species. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Book Chapter

1. Omondi W., Seed Biology. In Tree Seed Handbook of Kenya 1 st Edition (1993)
2. Sacandé, M., Omondi W., and Pritchard H.W. In ; Smith, R.D. J.B. Dickie, S.H. Lenington, H.W. Pritchard and R.J. Probert.(eds). Seed Conservation; Turning Science into Practice. Royal Botanic Garden Kew
3. Scheafer C., J. Wanyondu, B. Kamondo and W.O. Oloo (1992): Collection and Handling of Tree Seeds; In Dryland Forestry Handbook of Kenya; Kenya Forestry Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya; 1992.
4. Moctar Sacandé, M., Omondi W., and Pritchard H.W. In ; Smith, R.D. J.B. Dickie, S.H. Lenington, H.W. Pritchard and R.J. Probert.(eds). Seed Conservation; Turning Science into Practice.

Technical Notes /Protocols/Guidelines

1. Oloo, W. O. ( 1985) The effect of seed size and shape on the quality of maize (Zea mays) seed. National Seed Quality Control Service; Lanet, Kenya.
2. Oloo, W. O. ( 1987). Variation in resistance of some legumes to selected seed borne fungi, MSC Thesis; University of Edinburgh; Scotland.
3. Oloo, W. O. ( 1990) The need for tree seed quality control. In proceedings of 1st Conference; Kenya Forestry Research Institute; Nairobi, Kenya.
4. Oloo, W.O (1991) The role of quality seeds in Forestry and Agroforestry, In proceedings of the 1st National Tree Seed Workshop Nairobi Kenya.
5. Oloo, W. O. (1992) Kenya Tree Seed Regulations: In Proceedings of the 1 stt International Symposium on Seed Procurement and Legal Regulations for Seed Forest Reproductive Material in Tropical and Sub-Tropical Countries, Nairobi, Kenya.
6. Oloo, W. O. (1992) The Germination Test: Its’ limitation in assessing the viability potential of seeds of some tropical tree species: A paper presented to the 23rd International Seed Testing Association Congress; Buenos Aires Argentina
7. Oloo W O Seed Biology. In Albrecht J (1993) ed. Tree Seed Handbook of Kenya; GTZ Forestry Seed Centre Muguga, Kenya. Pp 20-20.
8. Oloo, W. O., G K Campbell, P Berjak and N W Pammenter 1995. The effect of storage on genetic diversity of Neem (Azadiracht indica; A Juss) Seed.
9. Omondi, W.O. (1997), Tree Seed Availability and Procurement in Uganda. Consultancy report for Regional Soil Conservation Unit, Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).
Omondi, W.O. (1997), Procurement and management of Forest Reproductive Materials in
10. Kenya; the current state;In proceedings on the State of Forest Research and Management in Kenya, Muguga, Kenya.
11. Omondi W. (1997) Some aspects of the response of Neem (Azadirachta indica) seed in relation to post-harvest handling. Phd. thesis. University of Natal Durban; South Africa
12. Omondi W. (1999) , Rural Seed Security Programes; Putting principles into practice. Kenya Forestry Research Institute. In Press
13. Christine, H. and W.Omondi (1998). Evolution of provision of tree seed in extension programmes: case studies from Kenya and Uganda. Regional Land Management Unit; Technical report No. 19
14. Albrecht, J. and W. O. Oloo (1991): Problems with forest reproductive material and the need for legal regulations in tropical countries. Paper presented at IUFRO symposium in Gmundred , Austria.
15. Christine, H. and Omondi. W. (1998). Evolution of provision of Tree seed in extension programmes. Technical Report. Regional Land Management Unit/SIDA
16. Omondi W., M. Meso, D. Meroka, (2001) Collection and Conservation of trees and shrubs from arid and semi arid areas of Kenya. Kenya Forestry Research institute; Seeds For Life Project
17. Omondi, W. (2010) Land use, land use change and forestry; Second National communications to UNFCC. Climate change mitigation measures and options
18. Omondi W., B.M. Kamondo, G. Giathi J. Ahenda (2002). Responses to desiccation of some tropical tree seeds. Kenya Forestry Research institute: Technical Note. Seeds For Life Project
19. Omondi W., D. Meroka and A.Wafula (2002). Effect of drying conditions on the conservation value of seeds – Technical Note, Seeds For Life Project
20. Omondi, W. D. Muturi and A. Wafula (2003), Response to desiccation of Melia volkensii gurke seeds. Techinical Note; Seeds For Life Project
21. Omondi W., D. Muturi and J. Kiamba. (2002). Effect of desiccation on survival of Boscia coriacea pax. seeds. Seeds For Life Project, Kenya Forestry Research Institute
22. Omondi, W. O., M. Meso; Germination and storage of Azanza garkeana (F. Hoffm) Excell and hillcoat seeds. Seeds For Life Project
23. Sacandé, M., H.W. Pritchard, W. Omondi (2002). High Moisture Limit for Freezing Tolerance of Tropical Tree Seeds is Dependent on Chemical Composition Paper in preparation for submission to peer reviewed journal
24. Daws M.L, W. Omondi, H.W. Pritchard, P. Berjak (2002). Some Ecological and Conservation Aspects of Warburgia salutaris Seed Biology
25. Pritchard H.W., B. Fletcher, M.I. Daws, C. S. Gaméné /Yameogo, H. Msanga and W. Omondi. (2003.) Ecological Correlates of Seed Desiccation Tolerance in dryland trees.
26. Omondi,W.O. W. Meso Seed collection and handling and nursery management; a reference manual; KEFRI 2011
27. Mbora, A., W. Omondi., M. Meso; Seed source re-classification manual 2009, ICRAF / KEFRI
28. Mbora, A., W. Omondi., Tree Seed Quality Guide (2009), ICRAF /KEFRI
29. Tree Seed catalogue; Kenya Forestry Research Institute (2010)
30. Omondi, W. E. Mutitu, L. Mwangi, S. Mwangi (2020)Protocol for monitoring the introduction and management of Indian sandalwood (Santalum album) in Kenya. KEFRI
31. Kamondo, B.M. W. Omondi, Nyambati, M. Meso Status of tree seed value chain (2021)

Policy Briefs

1. Nurturing the seed: KEFRI’s Tree Seed Programme promotes tree planting through provision of high quality seeds. Miti Magazine (April 2012)
2. The State of Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture. FAO 2009
3. Promoting tree planting through provision of high quality seeds. (2011)