Onesmus Kitonyo
Lecturer, University of Nairobi
kitonyo@uonbi.ac.ke
Department Of Plant Science & Crop Protection
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University of Nairobi
Resilient Crop Systems Lab
The Resilient Crop Systems Lab (ReCSLab) asks and answers questions in agronomic management practices that enhance productivity and profitability, build resilience to climate change, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions of cropping systems, including the integration of livestock systems. We strive to identify local agronomic constraints and understand the interactions of crops and management interactions; and develop relevant and actionable solutions.
Core Research Areas
Cropping systems agronomy
Including the design of weather-resilient crop management practices, including validation and promotion of yield-enhancing and sustaining technologies and innovations
Plant nutrition
With particular emphasis on nitrogen and phosphorus use efficiency, as well as micro-nutrients; and soil moisture-nutrient interactions
Agro-ecology science
Particularly refining conservation agriculture principles for site-specific maximization of systems’ efficiency: soil moisture conservation strategies for drylands
Precision agriculture
Development of data-driven support systems that integrate internet of things and data analytics for targeted response to spatial and temporal variability in cropped lands
Our Crops
Cereals
Maize
Sorghum
Millets
Rice
Wheat
Legumes
Green gram
Cowpea
Dolichos lab lab
Ground nuts
Roots & tubers
Sweet potato
Cassava
