Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
Ng’ang’a.
On the “About RPE”, please link Prof. Gituru’s Name to his CV. His name is on the line
below WARREC.
Career Objective: To contribute significantly to advancement of knowledge in my chosen field
of Plant Biosystematics and Conservation.
1. Personal Profile:
Address: Directorate of Sino-African Biodiversity Resource Conservation
(SABREC)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT)
P. O. Box 62000 – 00200, Nairobi
KENYA
Nationality: Kenyan
Contacts: Telephone: +254 67-52373
Email:[email protected]; [email protected]
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree: Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (1987-1990)
B.Ed. in Science (Hons.)
Major in Botany, Minor in Zoology.
Master’s Degree: Kenyatta University, Nairobi, Kenya (1996)
M.Sc. of Science in Botany (Plant Taxonomy and Biosystematics)
Doctorate Degree: Wuhan University, China (2002)
Ph. D. in Botany (Plant Biosystematics and Conservation)
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
Post - Doctoral Diploma: Wuhan University, China (2006)
Plant Molecular Biosystematics.
UNESCO/CSC Postdoctoral Research Fellow: Wuhan University (20052006)
Laboratory of Plant Systematics and Evolutionary Biology
2. Employment:
2011- Present: Director,
Directorate of Sino-African Biodiversity
(SABREC)
JKUAT
P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, KENYA
Resource
Conservation
2013- Present: Associate professor (Plant Biosystematics and conservation)
Botany Department
JKUAT
P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, KENYA
2009- 2013: Senior Lecturer in Plant Sciences
Botany Department
JKUAT
P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, KENYA
2005- 2009: Lecturer in Plant Sciences
Botany Department
JKUAT
P. O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi, KENYA
2002- 2005: Lecturer in Plant Sciences
Botany Department
Kenyatta University
P. O. Box 43844, Nairobi, KENYA.
1996- 2002: Assistant Lecturer in Plant Sciences
Botany Department
Egerton University
P. O. Box 536, Njoro, KENYA.
1990- 1992: Head of Science Department (Under Teachers’ Service Commission)
Secondary Schools Division
Kiambu District, KENYA.
3. Supervision of Postgraduate Students
Below is a sample list of student research supervised by Prof. Wahiti Gituru.
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
Period
Name of student
Title of thesis
Date of
completion
Undergraduate Projects
2013
2013
Mwaura Kenneth
Kiarie
SC224-2681/2009
Josephat Saina
SC200-0578/2008
Antimicrobial activity of extracts of
leaves and stems of Occimum keniensis
2012
Floristic survey of selected indigenous
angiosperms in an undisturbed habitat in
JKUAT main campus Juja
2013
Masters (M. Sc.) Candidates
2008-2012
2009-2012
Felix K. Bii
Zhen-Rong Dong
Characterization of Fusarium species in
maize (zea mays) and determination of
their mycotoxins in Eastern and Rift
Valley provinces.
Studies on the Mating System and
Genetic
Diversity
of
Caldesia
parnassifolia
2011
2006
Doctoral (Ph. D) Candidates
2003-2007
Wang Jin-Yuan
2010-present
Liu Fan
2002-2006
Liu Hong
Studies in the Ecology of Genus Isoetes
(Isoetaceae)
Experimental analysis of trade-offs
between sexual and clonal reproduction
in
Sagittaria
Potamogetifolia
(Alismataceae)
(with Prof. Chen Jin-Ming)
Studies in the developmental and
reproductive biology of genus Isoetes
(with Prof. Wang Qing-Feng)
Nectar ecology in genus Corydalis
(with prof Zhang Yan-Wen)
2007
2013
2006
2008-2012
Xing-Nan Chen
2012
2010-2013
Ling Yun Chen
Phylogenetic studies in Alimatidae
2013
2010-2013
Shu Ying Zhao
Genetic variation in native and invasive
populations of Solidago canadensis
2013
4. Research and Development Projects:
Prof. Wahiti Gituru has been integral in the formulation, solicitation for funding, and
execution of the following research and development projects:
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
NAME OF
PROJECT/collaboration
details
Establishment
of
the
JKUAT Botanical Garden
and Joint Sino Africa
Research Center
SOURCE OF FUNDS
Chinese Government
through Wuhan Botanical
Gardens, Chinese Academy
of Sciences (WBGCAS)/
JKUAT
Phytobiodiversity
Chinese Academy of
monitoring studies in the Sciences through Wuhan
East African flora (In Botanical Gardens/ JKUAT
collaboration with Prof.
Wang Qing Feng of
WBGCAS)
Studies in the taxonomy
and reproductive ecology of Chinese Academy of
the
Lamiaceae(In Sciences through Wuhan
collaboration with Prof. University
Guo You-Hao of Wuhan
University)
Impact of spatio-temporal
patterns and environmental Chinese Academy of
gradients on the speciation Sciences through Wuhan
andevolution of Batrachium Botanical Gardens
(In collaboration with Prof.
Wang Qing Feng of
WBGCAS)
Studies on speciation of Chinese Academy of
Isoetes (In collaboration Sciences through Wuhan
with Prof. Chen Jing-Ming Botanical Gardens
of WBGCAS)
Conservation biology of Chinese Academy of
Isoetessinenis(In
Sciences through Wuhan
collaboration with Prof. Botanical Gardens
Wang Qing Feng of
WBGCAS)
STATUS
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
(2006-2008)
(2007-2009)
(2000-2005)
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
Phylogenetic studies of Chinese Academy of
Alismataceae
(In Sciences through Wuhan
collaboration with Prof. Botanical Gardens
Wang Qing Feng of
WBGCAS)
Ethnobotanical studies of Self-sponsored student
selected
Kenyan
communities
(1998-2000)
(Ongoing)
5. Thesis examination
Prof. Wahiti Gituru has served as examiner for several PhD and MSc thesis in JKUAT and
Wuhan University, China
6. Research Interests:
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Botanical gardens establishment and management
Plant taxonomy and evolutionary biology
Ethnobotanical studies
Conservation Biology
Reproductive ecology and conservation of endangered plants
Morphometrics - Applied multivariate techniques for species delimitation
Phylogenetic studies based on morphological characters
Species characterization using SSCP and rbcL sequencing
Genetic diversity studies in natural populations
Population genetic structuring using RAPD
7. External Examiner
Prof. Wahiti Gituru has served as an External Examiner for the Department of Applied
Biological Sciences in the Kenya Polytechnic University. In this capacity he examined
both undergraduate and post graduate examinations to ensure compliance with the set
standards. Dr Gituru is also the Academic Quality Assurance Officer and a member of
the QMS committee in the Botany Department, JKUAT in which capacity he assists the
COD in maintaining a high standard of academics in the department.
8. Editorial Work
Prof. Wahiti Gituru is an editor for several journals including the Journal of Evolutionary
Biology Research and the Journal of Biodiversity Conservation and Research. He has
on several occasions also reviewed manuscripts submitted to Journal of Agriculture
Science and Technology (JAGST) in JKUAT among other reputable journals.
9. Recent conference presentations:
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
International Conference on Photonics and Imaging in Agricultural Engineering held in
Sanya, China in January 27-28, 2013. Topic presented: - Genetic structure and gene flow
in the endangered aquatic plant Brasenia schreberi J. F. Gmel (Nymphaeaceae)
10. Published Scholarly Books
1) Author: Robert W. Gituru TITLE: Reproductive Ecology of the Endangered Aquatic Plant
Caldesia grandis (Alismataceae) Publisher: VDM-VERLAG COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION:
GERMANY DATE OF PUBLICATION: July 2010 ISBN: 9783639270037 NO OF PAGES: 224
FORMAT: Paperback PRICE: RS 4040.
2) Authors: Wang Qing-Feng (Ed.), Gituru Wahiti Robert et al. (Ed. Commit.) 2002. TITLE:
Investigation and Conservation of Biodiversity of Jiugonshan Mountain Nature Reserve.
Publisher: China Forestry Publishing House. Beijing, COUNTRY OF PUBLICATION: China.
NO OF PAGES: 115 FORMAT: Paperback PRICE: RMB 350.
11. Referred Journal Articles
Below is a sample list of selected publications by Prof. Wahiti Gituru.
1) Kuo Liao, Robert W. Gituru, You-Hao Guo, Qing-Feng Wang (2013) Effects of floral
herbivory on foraging behaviour of bumblebees and female reproductive success in
Pedicularis gruina (Orobanchaceae) Original Research Article
Flora - Morphology, Distribution, Functional Ecology of Plants, Volume 208, Issues
10–12, December 2013, Pages 562-569
2) Chun-Feng Yang, Jun Li, Robert Wahiti Gituru, Qing-Feng Wang, You-Hao Guo
Asymmetric pollen–pistil interactions contribute to maintaining floral colour
polymorphism in a clonal aquatic plant (Butomus umbellatus L.) Original Research
Article Aquatic Botany, Volume 106, April 2013, Pages 29-34
3) Ling-Yun Chen, Jin-Ming Chen, Robert Wahiti Gituru, Qing-Feng Wang (2013)
Eurasian origin of Alismatidae inferred from statistical dispersal–vicariance analysis
Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution, Volume 67, Issue 1, April 2013, Pages 38-42
4) Bii F., Wanyoike W., Nyende A. B., Gituru R. W., and Bii C. (2012) Fumonisin
contamination of maize (Zeamays) in aflatoxin “hot zones” in eastern province of
Kenya. African Journal of Health Sciences, 102 (20): 28-36.
5) Yi-Ying LIAO, Xiao-Li YUE, You-Hao GUO1, Gituru Wahiti Robert, Qing-Feng Wang, JinMing Chen (2013) Genotypic diversity and genetic structure of populations of the
distylous aquatic plant Nymphoides peltata (Menyanthacea. Journal of Systematics
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
and Evolution 2013 51(5): 536-544
6) Li X.X., Wang H., Gituru Wahiti Robert, Guo Y.H. & Yang C.F. (2013). Pollen packaging
and dispensing: Adaption of patterns of anther dehiscence and flowering traits to
pollination in three Epimedium species. Plant Biology (Stuttg). 2013 Apr 24. doi:
10.1111/plb.12040. [Epub ahead of print].
7) Gituru Wahiti Robert, Wang Q. -F., Wang Y., and Guo. Y. -H. (2012). Pollination
ecology, breeding system and conservation of Caldesia grandis, an endangered marsh
plant in China. Botanical Bulletin of Academia Sinica. 43 (3): 231~240.
8) Gituru Wahiti Robert, Wang Q. -F., Wang Y., and Guo. Y. -H. (2002). Proposal to
conserve the name Sagittaria guyanensis (Alismataceae) with that spelling. Taxon. 51:
575~576.
9) Gituru Wahiti Robert, Njenga P -K., Chen J. M., and Wang Q. -F. (2006). Status of
Caldesia grandis Samuelsson (Alismataceae) a rare monocot facing impending
extirpation. Journal of Agriculture and Technology ISBN-9966-923-28-4: 115-133.
10) Gituru Wahiti Robert, Wang Q. -F., Wang Y., and Guo. Y. -H. (2001). A
taxonomic investigation of variation within Cissus quadrangularis L. (Vitaceae)
in Kenya. Wuhan University Journal of Natural Sciences. 6 (3): 715~724.
11) Gituru Wahiti Robert, Wang Q. -F., Wang Y., and Guo. Y. -H. (2003) Reproductive
biology and prospects for conservation of Caldesia parnassifolia (Alismataceae): A
threatened monocot in China. Wuhan University Journal of Natural Sciences. 8 (1A):
117~124.
12) Gituru Wahiti Robert, Wang Q. -F., Wang Y., and Guo. Y. -H. (2001). A pre-pressing
technique for Cissus quadrangularis L. (Vitaceae) and other small succulents.
Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research19 (5): 421~427.
13) Dong Y. H., Robert Wahiti Gituru, and Wang Q. F. (2012) Effect of habitat modification on
the distribution of the endangered aquatic fern Ceratopteris pteridoides (Perkeriaceae).
American Fern Journal, 102 (2): 136-146. 87 69 – 74.
14) Chen. L, Chen J, Robert Wahiti Gituru, and Q. F. Wang (2012) Generic phylogeny,
historical biogeography and character evolution of the cosmopolitan aquatic plant family
BMC Evolutionary Biology 2012, 12:30
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15) Chen. L, Chen J, Robert Wahiti Gituru, Temam T. and Q. F. Wang (2012) Generic
phylogeny and historical biogeography of Alismataceae, inferred from multiple DNA
sequences Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution 63 (2012) 407–416
16) J. Li | Q.-F. Wang | Robert Wahiti Gituru | C.-F. Yang | Y.- H. Guo (2012) Reversible anther
opening enhances male fitness in a dichogamous aquatic plant Butomus umbellatus L.,
the flowering rush Aquatic Botany 99 (2012) 27– 33
17) Y.-W. Zhang, J.-M. Zhao, C.-F. Yang, Robert W. Gituru (2011) Behavioral differences
between male and female carpenter bees in nectar robbing and its effect on reproductive
success in Glechoma longituba (Lamiaceae). Plant Biology Volume 13, Issue Supplement
s1, pages 25–32.
18) B. Y.-Peng, Z. Y.-Wen, Robert W. Gituru, Z. J.-Min and L. J.-Dong (2011) Sexual differences
in reproductive characters and pollinator attractiveness in gynodioecious Glechoma
longituba (Lamiaceae). Plant Species Biology Vol. 26 Issue 1 Pp. 33-42 January 2011
19) Dong, Y. H., Robert W. Gituru, Wang, Q. F. (2010) Genetic variation and gene flow in the
endangered aquatic fern Ceratopteris pteridoides, and conservation implications. Ann.
Bot. Fennici 47: 34–44.
20) Xiao-lin Zhang Robert W. Gituru • Chun-feng Yang • You-hao Guo (2010) Exposure to
water increased pollen longevity of pondweed (Potamogeton spp.) indicates different
mechanisms ensuring pollination success of angiosperms in aquatic habitat. Evolutionary
Ecology Volume 24, Number 4, 939-953, DOI: 10.1007/s10682-010-9351-z
21) Y.-H. Dong, Robert W. Gituru. Q.-F. Wang (2010) Genetic variation and gene flow in the
endangered aquatic fern Ceratopteris pteridoides and conservation implications. Ann.
Bot. Fennici. Vol. 47. 34-44. March-2010.
22) Zuo Li, Robert Wahiti Gituru, Niran Juntawong, Ming-Qin Zhou, Long-Qing Chen. (2010)
Genetic Diversity and Classification of Nelumbo Germplasm of Different Origins by RAPD
and ISSR Analysis. Scientia Horticulturae, Vol. 125 Issue 4. 26 July 2010. Pages 724-732.
23) Li Shao, Xiu-Qun Liu, Robert Wahiti Gituru, Rui Ruan, Long-Qing Chen. (2010). Effect of
pretreatment on breaking hard seed dormancy of Sophora viciifolia Hance, a native
Chinese shrub with potential for vegetation restoration in degraded habitats. Seed
Science and Technology, Vol. 38 No. 3 October 2010. Pp. 792-796.
24) S.-Y. Zhao, J.-M. Chen, Q.-F. Wang, F. Liu, Y.-H. Guo, Robert W. Gituru, (2010). The extent
of clonality and genetic diversity in Sagittaria lichuanensis (Alismataceae), an endemic
marsh herb. Botanical Studies Vol. 51. 363-369.
25) Zhang X. -L., Gituru Wahiti Robert, Yang C. -F., and Gou Y. -H. (February, 2009).
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
Variations of floral traits among different life forms illustrate the evolution of pollination
systems in Potamogeton species. Aquatic Botany 90 (2): 124 – 128.
26) Han Y-C, Teng C-Z., Gituru Robert Wahiti, Zhou M-Q, Hu Z-L, Song Y-C, (January 2009).
Mating system and genetic diversity in natural populations of Nelumbo nucifera
(Nelumbonaceae) detected by ISSR markers.Plant Systematics and Evolution 277:13–20.
27) Zhang Y. -W., Yang C. -F., Gituru Wahiti Robert and Gou Y. -H. (September, 2008). Withinseason adjustment of sex expression in females and hermaphrodites of the clonal
gynodioecious herb Glechoma longituba (Lamiaceae). Ecological Research 23 (5): 873881.
28) Dong Y. H., Chen J. M., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Wang Q. F. (August, 2008) Genetic
variation in the endangered aquatic fern Ceratopteris thalictroides (Perkeriaceae):
Implications from RAPD and ISSR data. Botanical Journal of the Linnaean Society of
London 157, 657– 671.
29) J. -M. Chen, Gituru Wahiti Robert, Fan Liu and Q. -F. Wang (July, 2008) Chloroplast DNA
phylogeography of the endemic alpine quillwort Isoetes hypsophila Hand. -Mazz.
(Isoetaceae).
International Journal of Plant Sciences 169(6): 792-798.
30) Zhang Y.-W. , Gituru Wahiti Robert and Wang Y. (2007). Nectar robbing of a carpenter
bee and its effects on reproductive fitness of Glechoma longituba (Lamiaceaeae) Plant
Ecology.193: 1 – 13.
31) Han Yan-Chuang, Gituru Wahiti Robert et al. (2007) Analyses of Genetic Relationships
in Nelumbo nuciferausing nuclear ribosomal ITS sequence data, ISSR and RAPD
markers.Aquatic Botany 87: 141 – 146.
32) Kai-Ge Zhao, Gituru Wahiti Robert et al. (2007) Genetic diversity and discrimination of
Chimonanthus praecox (L.)Link.Germplasm using ISSR and RAPD Markers.
HortScience42 (5): 1144 – 1148.
33) C-F. Yang, Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Y-H. Guo. (2007) Reproductive isolation of two
sympatric louseworts, Pedicularis rhinanthoides and P. longiflora (Orobanchaceae): how
does the same pollinator type avoid interspecific pollen transfer? Biological Journal of
the Linnaean Society. 90: 37 – 48
34) Chen J. M., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Wang, Q. F. (2007) A comparison of the extent
of genetic variation in the endangerd Sagittaria natans and its widespread congener
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
S. trifolia Aquatic Botany 87 1 – 6.
35) Q-X. Liu, Gituru Wahiti Robert, and L-Q. Chen (2007) Genetic variation in the
endangered fern Adiantum reniformes var. Sinensis. Annales Botanici Fennici vol. 44
pp 25-32.
36) Wang J. Y., Gituru Wahiti Robert, Chen J. M., and Wang, Q. F. (2007): Genetic diversity
in Isoetesyunguiensis, a rare and endangered endemic fern in China.Frontiers of
Biology inChina vol. 2 (1) pp 46-49
37) Dong Y. H., Chen J. M., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Wang Q. F. (2007) Gene flow in
populations of the endangered aquatic fern Ceratopterispteridoides as revealed by
ISSR markers. Aquatic Botany 87 69 – 74.
38) Wang J. Y., Gituru Wahiti Robert, Chen J. M., and Wang, Q. F. (2006). Spatial
distribution pattern of populations of Isoetes sinesis Palmer, an endangered quillwort.
Wuhan University Journal of Natural Sciences 11 (3): 694~698.
39) J. -M. Chen, Gituru Wahiti Robert, Y. -H. Wang, and Q. -F. Wang The extent of clonality
and genetic diversity in the rare Caldesiagrandis (Alismataceae): comparative results
for RAPD and ISSR markers. Aquatic Botany 84: 301~307. (March, 2006)
40) Wang J. Y., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Wang, Q. F. (December, 2005) Ecology and
conservation of the endangered quillwort Isoetes sinensis. Journal of NaturalHistory
39 (48): 4069~4079.
41) Y-H. Dong, Gituru Wahiti Robert, J-M. Chen and Q-F. Wang (December, 2005). Effect
of habitat modification on the distribution of the endangered aquatic fern
Ceratopteris thalictroides (Parkeriaceae).Journal of Fresh Water Ecology 20: (4).
42) J. -M. Chen, Xing L., Wang J. -Y., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Q. -F. Wang (June 2005)
Genetic variation within the endangered quillwort Isoëtes hypsophila (Isoetaceae) as
evidenced by ISSR analysis Aquatic Botany 82, (2) 89-98.
43) S. -G. Sun, Y. –H Guo, Gituru Wahiti Robert and S. -Q. Huang (March 2005) Corolla
wilting facilitates delayed autonomous self-pollination in Pedicularis dunniana
(Orobanchaceae). Plant Systematics and Evolution. 251, (2-4): 229 – 237.
44) Chen J. -M, Wang J. -Y., Liu X., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Wang Q. -F (April 2005) RAPD
Analysis for Genetic Variation within the Endangered Quillwort Isoetes hypsophila
(Isoetaceae) Wuhan University Journal of Natural Sciences.10 (2) 455-459.
45) S.-Q. Huang, Guo Y. -H., Gituru Wahiti Robert, Y. -H. Shi, and Kun Sun (2001).
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
Pollination mechanism in Najas marina (Najadaceae). Aquatic Botany 70: 67~78.
46) Xing L., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Q. -F. Wang (2004) Distribution of basic diploid and
polyploid species of Isoetes in East Asia. Journal of Biogeography. 31, 1239-1250.
47) J. - M. Chen, Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Q. -F. Wang (2004) Evolution of aquatic life forms in Alismatidae: Phylogenetic estimation from chloroplast rbcL sequence data.
Israel Journal of Plant Sciences, 52(4) 323-329.
48) Wang Y., Wang Q. -F., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Guo Y. -H. (2001). Karyotypical
studies of Caldesia grandis Samuel., A rare and endangered plant in China. Journal of
Wuhan Botanical Research. 19(3): 187~190.
49) Gituru Wahiti Robert, Wang Q. -F., Wang Y. and Guo Y. -H. (20--) Report on the
prospects for conservation and sustainable exploitation of aloes (Aloaceae) in Kenya.
Proceedings of the 9th Chinese Young Scientists Conference on Systematic and
Evolutionary Biology. (In press)
50) Gituru Wahiti Robert, Wang Q. -F., (20--). Adaptive Significance of Variations in
Nectar Robbing Behaviour of Male and Female Carpenter Bees on Glechoma
longituba. Biological Journal of the Linnaean Society. (Under review)
51) Wang Y., Wang Q.-F., Guo Y.-H., and Gituru Wahiti Robert (2001). Chromosome
number of Ranunculus ternatusThunb. (Ranunculaceae) from Jiujiang New Park,
Jangxi. Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica. 39 (6): 523~525.
52) Yang C. -F., Guo Y. -H., Gituru Wahiti Robert, and Sun S. -G. (2002). Variation in Stigma
morphology --How does it contribute to pollination adaptation in Pedicularis
(Orobanchaceae)? Plant Systematics and Evolution. 236 1-2, 89-98.
53) Wang Y., Wang Q. -F., Gituru Wahiti Robert and Guo Y. -H. (2004). A New species of
Asarum (Aristolochiaceae) from China. Novon. 14: 239-241.
54) Pang X-A, Wang Q-F, Gituru Wahiti Robert and Liu H. (2003). A preliminary study of
crassulacean acid metabolism (CAM) in the endangered aquatic quillwort Isoetes
sinensisPalmer. Wuhan University Journal of Natural Sciences. 8 (2A): 455~458
12. Research Tools Utilized
 DNA, RNA, protein and enzyme extraction, purification and analysis
 Molecular marker techniques (RAPD, RFLP, Microsatellite, AFLP and SSCP)
Polymerase Chain Reaction
 PAGE and Agarose
 Electrophoresis Autoradiography
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
 DNA cloning, transformation and screening of recombinants
 Gene characterization and sequencing
 Herbarium techniques
13. Software Knowledge
Phylogenetics: NONA, WINCLADA, PHYLIP, PAUP
Statistics: NTsys& SPSS
Genetic Diversity: POPGENE
14. Field Experience
Central, Eastern, western, coastal and Northern Kenya
Eastern Uganda
Central, Eastern and Southern China
15. Key Scientific Activity
Participated as the sole participant from the African continent at the 12th National Congress
of Chinese Botanists at the Botanical Institute of Nanjing, Nanjing City, China and gave a
presentation on “A biosystematic investigation of variation within Cissus quadrangularis L.
(Vitaceae) in Kenya”.
LIST OF REFERENCES
Professor Mabel O. Imbuga (PHD)
Vice Chancellor
JKUAT
P. O. Box 62000-00200 Nairobi
Tel.: +254-67-52711
Fax: +254-67-52164
E-mail:[email protected]
Professor Esther M. Kahangi (PHD)
Deputy Vice Chancellor (RPE)
JKUAT
P. O. Box 62000-00200 Nairobi
Tel.: +254-67-52711
Fax: +254-67-52164
E-mail:[email protected]
Professor Qing-Feng Wang (PHD)
Executive Director, Sino-Africa Joint Research Center, Wuhan Botanical Garden, Chinese
Academy of Sciences, Wuhan 430074, Moshan, P. R. China
Tel.: +86-27-68752869
Curriculum Vitae of Prof. Robert Wahiti Gituru 2013
Fax: +86-27-68752869
E-mail: [email protected]
Dr P. N. Mwangi (PHD)
COD Botany Dept JKUAT
P. O. Box 62000-00200 Nairobi
Tel.: +254-67-52711
Fax: +254-67-52164
E-mail:[email protected]