Edward Mengich Publications

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Magazines

i) E. Mengich, D. Nyamai and F. Kanja 1995. Agroforestry Research at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI). Agricultural review: 2(4)

Conference papers and proceedings

i) Mengich E., Owino J., Ndungu S. and Mohamed A. (2019). Opportunities and challenges for integrating trees in the irrigated agriculture landscapes of Kenya. In: M. Kappas, M. Pangau – Adam, J. Slowik and P. Aloo (Eds). Proceedings of the International German Alumni Summer School: Education, Science and Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Biodiversity Conservation held between 6th and 14th October 2018 at Karatina University, Nyeri, Kenya. Georg-August University Goettingen and Karatina University, Kenya.

ii) Chagala–Odera E., Ochieng D., Wanjiku J., Muchiri M.N., Gichora M., Tuwei P., Kamondo B., Mengich E., Langat D., Oballa P., Muthike G., Chiteva R., Kagombe J., Cherotich L., Gathogo M., Muthama A. and Oduor N. (Eds). 2018. Contribution of Forestry Research to Sustainable Development: Proceedings of 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference, 17th – 19th April 2018 at KEFRI Headquarters Muguga. Kenya.

iii) Mandila, B., Hitimana, J., Kiplagat, A., Mengich, E. and Namaswa, T. (2018). Cost-benefit analysis of agroforestry technologies in semi-arid regions of West Pokot County, Kenya. In: Chagala et al. [eds]. 2018. Contribution of forestry research to sustainable development: Proceedings of 5th KEFRI Scientific Conference 17 – 19 April 2018 at KEFRI Headquarters Muguga, Kenya

iv) Mengich, E.K., Macharia, J.M., Too, D.K. and Mitloehner, R. 2007. Responses of common semi-arid savanna tree and shrub species to soil water status in Makueni district of Kenya. Proceedings of the second research week held from 16th to 20th July 2007 at the Agricultural Resources Centre, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.

v) Mengich, E.K., Too, D.K., Macharia, J.M. and Mitloehner, R. 2007. Zonal distribution of woody vegetation in the Makueni district of Kenya. Proceedings of the second research week held from 16th to 20th July 2007 at the Agricultural Resources Centre, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.

vi) Heineman, A.M., Otieno, H.J.O., Mengich E.K. and Amadalo, B. 1992. Selection of Multipurpose trees for alley cropping with Maize and Beans in the bimodal highlands of Western Kenya. In: Maghembe J.A., Prins, H. and Bred D.A. [Eds]. Agroforestry Research in the Miombo ecological zone of Southern Africa. Summary proceedings of an international workshop. Lolongwe, Malawi, 16-22 June 1991. ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya

vii) Mohamed A.M., Nyamai D.O., Mengich E.K. Kimotho L.M., Ochieng D., Ego W.K. and Muchiri D.K. 2000. Agroforestry research and extension for integrated development in semi arid areas of Kenya: Experiences from the ARIDSAK Project. In: Proceedings of the social forestry extension seminar for the promotion of tree planting in arid and semi arid areas of Kenya. FD, JICA, KEFRI SOFEM 27 – 30 November 1999, KEFRI Muguga Kenya.

viii) E. K. Mengich, H.J.O. Otieno, A.M. Heineman, B Amadalo and T.M, Ballard. 1996. The effect of planting arrangement and management regimes on the fodder yield and nutrient contents of Napier grass, Leucaena, Sesbania and Calliandra. In J.O. Mugah [ed]. People and institutional participation in agroforestry for sustainable development. Proceedings of the first Kenya National Agroforestry Conference, 25 – 29 March 1996. KEFRI Headquarters, Muguga, Kenya.

Technical reports

i) Heineman, A.M., Mengich, E. K. Olang, A.D. and Otieno H.J.O. 1990. AFRENA Project, Maseno Kenya progress report for the period January 1988 – January 1990. AFRENA report no. 27. ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya

ii) Otieno, H.J.O., Heineman, A.M., Mengich E.K. and Amadalo, B. 1991. AFRENA on-station project, Maseno, Kenya progress report for the year 1990. AFRENA report No. 41 ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya

iii) Otieno, H.J.O., Heineman, A.M., Amadalo, B., and Mengich, E.K. 1992. AFRENA Project Maseno, Kenya progress report for the period: January 1991 – January 1992 ICRAF, Nairobi, Kenya.

Guidelines

i) Mengich, E.K., Cheboiwo, J.K., Mulaya, J. Owino, J. and Ongugo, P. 2017. Guidelines for integrating trees in irrigated agriculture landscapes of Kenya. KEFRI, Nairobi.

ii) Mengich, E.K., Oballa, P.O. and Etindi, G.M. (2017). Extension guide for agroforestry practitioners in Kenya: KFS, Counties, NGOs, CBOs and Farmers. KEFRI, Nairobi.

Training Manuals

i) Oballa P., Mengich E., and Nyambati R. (2017). Training manual for tree nursery operators: KFS, Counties, NGOs, CBOs and F armers. KEFRI,Nairobi

Books

(i) Mengich, E. (2012). Shrub and grass fodder from an agroforestry system in western Kenya: Seasonal quality aspects in pure and mixed planting. LAP LAMBERT Academic publishing GmbH and Co. KG, Saarbrucken, Germany, 86 pp

Book chapters

i) A.M. Heineman, H.J.O. Otieno, E.K. Mengich, and B. Amadalo. 1995. Growth and yield of Leucaena and Gliricidia in Western Kenya and their effect on maize yield. In H. Sinoquet and P. Cruz [eds]. Ecophysiology of tropical intercropping. INRA, Paris, 483 pp.

ii) Nyamai, D., Muita D. W. and Mengich E.K. 1996. Opportunities and constraints in the development of on-farm forestry. In: Bekuta, B. K. and Schulzke R. [Eds]. The state of Forest Research and Management in Kenya. Proceedings of the joint KEFRI – FD National Conference held at KEFRI Hqs, Muguga, Kenya, 3 – 5 June 1996. PSFM/KEFRI/FD/GTZ

iii) Mengich, E.K. 2012. The Mau Forest Complex: Home of critical water catchments and biodiversity hotspots in the Rift Valley Region, Kenya. In K. Gaesing [ed]. Collaborative Protected Area Management: Lessons from Sub-saharan Africa. SPRING Research Series No. 57. International Spatial Planning Centre (ISPC), Technische Universitat Dortmund, 185 pp.

iv) Joseph Hitimana, Edward K. Mengich, Teresiah N. Kuria and Pauline Kimani. 2021. Combating Desertification through Enhancement of Woody Floral Diversity in the Drylands of Kenya: Analysis, Milestones, and Strategies. In: Deserts and Desertification. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5772/intechopen.100399

Journal articles

i) E. Mengich, H.J.O. Otieno, A. M. Heineman, B. Amadalo and T.M. Ballard. (1996). The effect of cutting management on the fodder yields of a mixed crop of calliandra and Napier grass. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal 62 (2): 227-233

ii) A.M. Heineman, H.J.O. Otieno, E.K. Mengich and B. Amadalo. (1997) Growth and yield of eight agroforestry tree species in line plantings in Western Kenya and their effect on maize yields and soil properties. Forest ecology and management 91 (1): 103 – 135.

iii) Edward K. Mengich, Daniel K. Too, Joseph M. Macharia and Ralph Mitloehner (2013). Composition and distribution of indigenous trees and shrubs as possible criteria for indicating adapted species in semi-arid rangelands. African Journal of Ecology 53(1): 3-15

iv) Cheruiyot Gilbert, Ngetich Wilson, Mburu Francis, Sirmah Peter, Mengich Edward and Kimaiyo Sylvester (2013) Effects of hydrogels on soil moisture, nutrient availability and growth of Sesbania sesban and Cajanus cajan in semi-arid zone of Kongelai, West Pokot County. African Journal of Education, Science and Technology 1(3): 58-65

v) Cheruiyot, G., Sirmah, P., Ng’etich, W., Mengich, E., Mburu, F., Kimaiyo, S. and Bett, E. (2014) Effects of hydrogels on soil moisture and growth of Cajanus cajan in semi arid zone of Kongelai, West Pokot County. Open Journal of Forestry 4(1): 34-37. doi: 10.4236/ojf.2014.41006.

vi) Cheruiyot Gilbert, Mengich Edward, Sirmah Peter, Ng’etich Wilson, Mburu Francis and Kimaiyo Silvester (2014) Effects of hydrogels on soil moisture and growth of Leucaena pallida in Semi-arid zone of Kongelai, West Pokot County. Open Journal of atmospheric and climate change 1(2): 13-19

vii) Mandila B., Hitimana J., Kiplagat A., Mengich E. and Wekesa T. (2015). Prevalence and adoption of agroforestry technologies and practices in semi-arid regions of West-Pokot County, Kenya. Research Journal of Agriculture and Forestry Sciences 3(6): 1-4

viii) Rotich J., Sirmah P., Mengich E., and Odwori P.O. (2017). Agroforestry trees in Kapsaret, Kenya: Socio-economic perspectives influencing availability, preference and utilization. International Journal of Agroforestry and Silviculture 5(5): 315-325

ix) Mengich E.K., Macharia J.M., Mitloehner R., Too D.K. and Muturi G.M. (2020). Diameter distribution of indigenous trees as indicator of adapted species in semi-arid rangelands of Kenya. Journal of Tropical Forest Science 32(2): 144 -153

x) B. Mandila, J. Hitimana, K. Kiplagat, E. Mengich & T. Namaswa (2021) Cost-benefit analysis of agroforestry technologies in semi-arid regions of West-Pokot county, Kenya. East African Agricultural and Forestry Journal 84(1): 113-125 special issue. Retrieved from https://www.kalro.org/www.eaafj.or.ke/index.php/path/article/view/335

Theses

i) Mengich E.K. 2010. Evaluation of tree and shrub responses to soil moisture status and their potential for afforestation in the semi-arid rangelands of Makueni district, Kenya. PhD thesis, Egerton University, Njoro, Kenya.

ii) Mengich E. K. 1994. The effect of season and shrub-grass combination on the fodder quality of three agroforestry plant species grown in Maseno, Western Kenya. MSc thesis, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada.