Staff Profiles

Karatina University

Dr. Dennis Maina

Lecturer

School: Agriculture and Biotechnology

Department: Agricultural Sciences

 

Email Address

dgatahi@karu.ac.ke

denmaagkenya@gmail.com

 

 

 

Area/ Field of specialization: Horticulture; Organic Agriculture

Research interests: Applied nano-agrochemicals, Organic agriculture, organic polymers, environmental conservation, regeneration agriculture, value addition

 

Research Links: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5810-3350

Biography

Dr. Dennis Maina is a Horticulturist, Applied Nanotechnologist and Lecturer. Dennis has teaching, research, outreach, industrial production and management skills acquired from the varied working experiences. Also, a trainer of trainers on Integrated Pest management, Organic Farming, Sustainable/Conservation Agriculture, Good Agricultural Practices, Greenhouse Farming, Food Safety Management System and Safe Use of Agrochemicals. My research skills are in application of organic nanopolymers and use of biological agents in solving agricultural challenges to increase food quality and quantity with maximum environmental care. I am a member of the Horticulture Association of Kenya.

Publications

Gatahi D., Kihurani A. and Wanyika H. (2022). Control of Bacterial Wilt in Tomato Using Chitosan Intercalated with Tea Afr. J. Hort. Sci. (March 2022) 19:1-12 https://www.journal.hakenya.net

Gatahi and Nyoro F. (2021). Effect of Drying Method on Volatile Nutraceuticals and Microbial Growth in Moringa oleifera. International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology. Vol. 8, No. 4, pp. 315-322 https://doi.org/10.22059/ijhst.2021.313592.411

Gatahi D. M. (2020). Challenges and Opportunities in Tomato Value Chain and Sustainable Standards. International Journal of Horticultural Science and Technology 7, No. 3; pp 235-262 10.22059/ijhst.2020.300818.361