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
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.
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