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Dr. Muleke Everlyne M'mbone

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Mainde Muliro University of Science and Technology

School of Agriculture Veterenary Science and Technology

P.O. Box 190-50100

Kakamega, KENYA

Office no. SPD Room

Kakamega-Webuye Road

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         Dr. EVERLYNE MMBONE MULEKE

Dr.  Muleke Everlyne Mmbone is currently a Lecturer in the department of Agriculture and Land Use Management, Masinde Muliro University of Science and technology.  

Academic Qualifications:

She holds a PhD in Horticulture (Nanjing Agricultural University, PRC) 2017, M.Sc. Horticulture (Egerton University) 2013,  B.Sc.Horticulture (Egerton Unniversity) 2010 and a Diploma in Horticulture (Egerton University).

Summary of Work Experience:

2021- Present: Lecturer in the Department of Agriculture and Land Use Management. School of Agriculture and Veterinary Technology, Mainde Muliro University of Science and Technology

2018 -2021 Part Time Lecturer Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soil Sciences (CHS), Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University, Njoro Campus.

2010 -2014 Part time Technologist, Department of Crops, Horticulture and Soil Sciences (CHS), Faculty of Agriculture, Egerton University, Njoro Campus.

Research and Research interests:

Her areas of interest include plant biotechnology, crop improvement, climate smart agriculture, value chains and crop physiology.

She has been involved in the following projects:

Seed security systems in Kenya, a project funded by Seed Savers, Kenya as the Project coordinator

Korea Africa Food and Agriculture Collaborative Initiative (KAFACI), a collaborative project with Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Research Organization, (KALRO)

KCSAP Cassava Value Chain Project

Collaborative Research Support Program (HortCRISP) http://crsps.net/resource/muleke-everlyne-mmbone/

 

            Some of her Major Publications.

  1. Jiali Ying , Jinbin Hu,Everlyne M'mbone Muleke,Feng Shen, Shuangshuang Wen , Youju Ye,Yunfei Cai, Renjuan QianRsOBP2a, a member of OBF BINDING PROTEIN transcription factors, inhibits two chlorophyll degradation genes in green radish. Published on 29th July 2024 in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134139
  2. Ognigamal Sowadan, Shanbin Xu, Yulong Li, Everlyne Mmbone Muleke, Hélder Manuel Sitoe, Xiaojing Dang, Jianhua Jiang, Hui Dong and, Delin Hong. Genome-Wide Association Analysis Unravels New Quantitative Trait Loci (QTLs) for Eight Lodging Resistance Constituent Traits in Rice (Oryza sativa L.). Published: 16 January 2024 in Genes. DOI: ttps://doi.org/10.3390/genes15010105
  3. Muleke, E. M., Yan, Wang, Zhang, W. T., Liang, X. U., Ying, J. L., Karanja, B. K., LIU, L. W. (2021). Genome-wide identification and expression profiling of MYB transcription factor genes in radish (Raphanussativus L.). Journal of Integrative Agriculture, 20 (1), 120-131. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2095-3119(20)63308-1.
  4. Xie, Y., Ying, J., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Dong, J., Chen, Y.,Muleke, E. M., Liu, L. (2020). Genome-wide sRNA and mRNA transcriptomic profiling insights into dynamic regulation of taproot thickening in radish (Raphanussativus L.). BMC Plant Biology, 20(1), 1-14. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/S12870-020-02585-Z.
  5. Karanja, B. K., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Tang, M., Muleke, E. M., Dong, J., Liu, L. (2019). Genome-wide characterization of the AP2/ERF gene family in radish (Raphanussativus L.): Unveiling evolution and patterns in response to abiotic stresses. Gene, 718, 144048. DOI: 1https://doi.org/10.1016/J.GENE.2019.144048.
  6. Muleke, E.M.,Wanwan C., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Karanja, B.K., Zhu, X., Cao, Y., Liwang, L., Identification and transcript analysis of MATE genes involved in anthocyanin transport in radish (Raphanussativus L) ScientiaHorticulturae (2018) 238, 195-203. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SCIENTA.2018.04.029.
  7. Muleke, E., Fan, L., Wang, Y., Xu, L., Zhu, X., Zhang, W., Liu, L. (2017). Coordinated regulation of anthocyanin biosynthesis genes confers varied phenotypic and spatial-temporal anthocyanin accumulation in radish (Raphanussativus L.). Frontiers in Plant Science, 8, 1243. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/FPLS.2017.01243.
  8. SaidiMwanarusi, Muleke Everlyne M. (2017).Evaluation of Agronet Covers to Reduce Pesticide Application for Yield Improvement and Profitability for Small Scale Cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. capitata) Growers. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, , 17:1. Corpus ID: 134354148. DOI:https://doi.org/10.9734/IJPSS/2017/33585.
  9. Karanja, B. K., Xu, L., Wang, Y.,Muleke, E. M., Jabir, B. M., Xie, Y., Liu, L. Genome-Wide Characterization and Expression Profiling of NAC Transcription Factor Genes Under Abiotic Stresses in Radish (Raphanussativus L.). Peer Journal (2017) 5, e4172. DOI: https://doi.org/10.7717/PEERJ.4172.
  10. Wang, Y., Song, Z., Zhang, W., Xu, L., Su, X., Muleke, E. M. , Liu, L. (2017). Identification and characterization of expressed TIR-and non-TIR-NBS-LRR resistance gene analogous sequences from radish (Raphanussativus L.) de novo transcriptome. ScientiaHorticulturae, 216, 284-292.DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/J.SCIENTA.2016.12.019.
  11. Feng, H., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Tang, M., Zhu, X., Zhang, W.,Muleke, E. M.,Liu, L. (2017). Identification of critical genes associated with lignin biosynthesis in radish (Raphanussativus L.) by de novo transcriptome sequencing. Molecular Genetics and Genomics, 292 (5), 1151-1163. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/S00438-017-1338-9.
  12. Karanja, B. K., Fan, L., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Zhu, X., Tang, M.,Muleke, E. M.,Liu, L. (2017). Genome-wide characterization of the WRKY gene family in radish (Raphanussativus L.) reveals its critical functions under different abiotic stresses. Plant Cell Reports, 36 (11), 1757-1773. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/S00299-017-2190-4.
  13. Jabir, O., Mohammed, B., BenardKinuthia, K., AlmahadiFaroug, M., NureldinAwad, F.,Muleke, E. M.,Liu, L. (2017). Effects of Gibberellin and Gibberellin Biosynthesis Inhibitor (Paclobutrazol) Applications on Radish (Raphanussativus) Taproot Expansion and the Presence of Authentic Hormones. International Journal of Agriculture & Biology, 19 (4). DOI: https://doi.org/10.17957/IJAB/15.0359.
  14. Zhang, W., Xie, Y., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Zhu, X., Wang, R.,Muleke, E. M.,Liu, L. (2016). Identification of microRNAs and their target genes explores miRNA-mediated regulatory network of cytoplasmic male sterility occurrence during another development in radish (Raphanussativus L.). Frontiers in Plant Science, 7, 1054. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/FPLS.2016.01054.
  15. Nie S., Li C., Xu L., Wang Y., Huang D.,Muleke E. M.,Sun X., Xie Y.,Liwang L. (2016). De Novo Transcriptome Analysis in Radish (RaphanusSativus L) and Identification of Critical Genes Involved in Bolting and Flowering. BMC Genomics. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/S12864-016-2633-2.
  16. Xie, Y., Zhang, W., Wang, Y., Xu, L., Zhu, X.,Muleke, E. M., Liu, L. (2016). Comprehensive transcriptome-based characterization of differentially expressed genes involved in microsporogenesis of radish CMS line and its maintainer. Functional & Integrative Genomics, 16 (5), 529-543. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/S10142-016-0504-1.
  17. Zhai, L., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Zhu, X., Feng, H., Li, C., Muleke, E. M., Liu, L. (2016). Transcriptional identification and characterization of differentially expressed genes associated with embryogenesis in radish (Raphanussativus L.). Scientific Reports, 6 (1), 1-13. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/SREP21652.
  18. Luo, X. B., Liu, Z., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Zhu, X. W., Zhang, W.,Muleke, E. M.,Liu, L. (2016). Characterization of RsMYB28 and RsMYB29 transcription factor genes in radish (RaphanussativusL.). Genetics and MolecularResearch: GMR, 15 (3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.4238/GMR.15038381.
  19. Nie, S., Xu, L., Wang, Y., Huang, D., Muleke, E. M., Sun, X.Liu, L. (2015). Identification of Bolting-Related Micrornas and their Targets Reveals Complex Mirna-Mediated Flowering-Time Regulatory Networks in Radish (Raphanussativus L.). Scientific Reports, 5. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/SREP14034.
  20. Muleke, Everlyne M., Saidi, M.; Itulya, F.M.; Martin, T.; Ngouajio, M. (2014). Enhancing Cabbage (Brassica oleraceaeVarcapitata) Yields and Quality through Microclimate Modification and Physiological Improvement Using Agronet Covers. Sustainable Agriculture Research, 2(1), 1-5.DOI: https://doi.org/10.5539/SAR.V3N2P24.
  21. Digo, C. A., Koros, D.,Muleke, E. M., (2014). Household Food Security among Women in Groups in Kaiti Division, Kenya. Asian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 6(1), 1-5. ISSN: 2041-3882; e-ISSN: 2041-3890.DOI: https://doi.org/10.19026/AJAS.6.4848.
  22. Muleke, Everlyne M.,Saidi, M.; Itulya, F.M.; Martin, T.; Ngouajio, M .( 2013).The Assessment of the Use of Eco-Friendly Nets to Ensure Sustainable Cabbage Seedling Production in Africa. Agronomy, 3, 1-12. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/AGRONOMY3010001.
  23. Rugang Yu , Jing Wang , Liang Xu , Yan Wang , Ronghua Wang , Xianwen Zhu , Xiaochuan Sun , Xiaobo Luo , Yang Xie , Muleke Everlyne , Liwang Liu. Transcriptome Profiling of Taproot Reveals Complex Regulatory Networks during Taproot Thickening in Radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Front Plant Sci. 2016 Aug 22. DOI:1https://doi.org/10.3389/FPLS.2016.01210..
  24. Shanshan Nie , Chao Li , Yan Wang , Liang Xu , Everlyne M Muleke , Mingjia Tang , Xiaochuan Sun , Liwang Liu .Transcriptomic Analysis Identifies Differentially Expressed Genes (DEGs) Associated with Bolting and Flowering in Radish (Raphanus sativus L.). Front Plant Sci. 2016 May 24. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2016.00682.

 

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