Title/Qualifications: PhD
Department/Unit/Section: Microbiology
Contact Address: Kenyatta University, Dept of Microbiology P.O. Box 43844 00100 Nairobi
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Position: Associate Professor

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Area of Specialization: Post-harvest fungi
Research Interests: Post-harvest fungi and Mycotoxicology

Publications

• A.E. Alakonya, S.M. Runo E. O. Monda, N.R. Sinha., 2014, Application and intercropping of maize and sorghum with Lupinus albus inhibits Striga hermonthica emergence and arbuscular mycorrhiza fungal colonization.Agricultural. Science Research Journal 4:1-9, January 2014.
• Margaret W. Mwangi; Ethel O. Monda; Sheila A. Okoth; Joyce M. Jefwa, 2011, Inoculation of tomato seedlings with Trichoderma harzianum and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and their effect on growth and control of wilt in tomato seedlings., Brazilian Journal of Microbiology, 2: no2 April/June 2011.
• A.E. Alakonya, S.M. Runo, K. Dan, E. Monda, J. Machuka and N. Sinha, 2010, Lack of GFP Trafficking from Transgenic Nicotiana benthamiana to parasitizing Cuscuta pentagona., Global Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry 5:237-242
• Margaret W. Mwangi; Ethel O. Monda; Sheila A. Okoth; Joyce M. Jefwa., 2009, Effect of Trichoderma harzianum and arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi on growth in tomato seedling (Lycopersicum esculantum Mill) Nappier (Pennisetum purpureum L.) and Tea cuttings (Camellia sinensis L)., Tropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems 11:423-429.
• Monda, E.O., Asanga, D.O., Okemo, P.O., 2009, Efficacy of selected plant extracts against bean rust disease (Uromyces appendiculatus) on French beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L)., Journal of Tropical Microbiology and Biotechnology
• Maina, P.K., Okoth, S. Monda, E.O., 2009, Impact of land use on distribution and diversity of Fusarium species in Taita, Kenya., Tropical and subtropical Agrosystems, 11: 323-335
• Njue, L.G., Okemo, P.O., Monda, E.O., 2009, Efficacy of onion (Allium cepa L.) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) juice against common pathogens associated with meat., Journal of Tropical Microbiology and Biotechnology
• Maina, P.K., Okoth, S., Njoroge, C.N., Monda, E.O., 2009, Genetic relateness among Fusarium species isolated from Taita Taveta Region, Kenya., Tropical and subtropical Agrosystems, 11: 337- 345.
• Alakonya, A.E. Monda, E.O. Ajanga, S., 2009, Fumonisin B1 and Aflatoxin B1 levels in Kenyan maize., Journal of Plant Pathology, 91:459-464.
• Alakonya, E. A., Monda, E.O., Ajanga, S., 2008, Variation in in vitro Fumonisin B1 production by different Fusarium verticillioides isolates in Kenya., America-Eurasian J. Agric & Environ Sci., 4: 368-371.
• Alakonya, E. A., Monda, E.O., Ajanga, S., 2008, Effect of delayed harvest on maize ear rot in Western Kenya., America-Eurasian J. Agric & Environ Sci., 4: 372-380
• Alakonya, E. A., Monda, E.O., Ajanga, S., 2008, Management of Fusarium verticillioides root infection court in maize using organic soil amendments., World Applied Sciences Journal 5:161-170
• Kimaru, S.K. Waudo, S.W., Monda, E.O. Seif, A.A., Birgen, J.K., 2004, Effect of Neem Kernel Cake powder on Fusarium wilt of tomato when used as soil amendments., Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development in the Tropics and Subtropics, 105:63-69.
• Monda, E.O., 2002, Reaction of selected Kenyan bean cultivars to Phaeoisariopsis griseola ., Journal of Tropical Microbiology 1:2-7
• Monda, E.O., 2002, Biological control of Fusarium wilt of tomato – a review Journal of Tropical Microbiology 1:60-70
• Monda, E.O., F.E. Sanders, A. Hicks, 2001, Infection and colonization of leaf by Phaeoisariopsis griseola. Plant, Plant Pathology 50:103-110

Research

• Alakonya,E A,Machuka,J.N.Sinha and Monda E.O 2008-2011,Macromolecular Trafficking, Post Transcriptional Gene Silencing Enhancement of Phosphorus Acquisition and Activation Tagging-Novel Strategies in Plant Parasite Management.
• Ethel O. Monda (PI),2008-2009,Management of Bean rust with selected Plant extract.
• Maina, P.K., Monda, E.O Okoth, S.2005-2009,Impact of land use on distribution and diversity of Fusarium species in Ngangao forest, Taita Taveta District and the adjacent farmlands.
• Margaret, M., Monda, E.O Okoth, S.2005- 2009,Efficacy of mycorrhiza fungi in maize and Trichoderma harzianum in management of tomato wilt.
• Ethel O. Monda (PI)2002-2004,Management of Fusarium moniliforme in maize and reduction of fumonisins.
• Ethel O. Monda (PI)2003 - 2005,Management of bean rust on French beans with Plant extracts.
• Mafurah, J.J.Ethel O. Monda (PI) and Amata ,L.R.2005-2009,Incidence of Fusarium species and levels of fumonisin B1 in sorghum and finger millet inWestern Kenya.
• Lucy,N. Monda,E.O., Okemo, P.O. 2006-2010,Efficacy of Onion (Allium cepa L) and garlic (Allium sativum L.) juice as meat preservatives.
• Kiswi, T., Monda,E.O., Okemo, P.O, 2006-2010, Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin levels in stored maize in Eastern Kenya and antifungal activity of selected plant extracts
• Okiya,D., Monda,E.O., Okemo, P.O, 2002-2006, Efficacy of selected plant extracts in management of bean Rust (Uromyces appendiculatus
• Shitabule,E. Monda,E.O. Ajanga, S, 1999-2001, Screening maize germplasm for resistance gainst Fusaruim moniliforme and management strategy using neem biopesticide.