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    • Genetic mapping and identification of quantitative trait loci for yield and drought tolerance in tea 

      Kamunya, S.M.; Kireger, E.K.; Wachira, F.N.; Sharma, R.S.; Korir, R.; Maritim, T; Kiplang’at, J.; Sharma, V.; Chalo, R.; Ahuja, P.S. (2015)
      Accelerated breeding and selection of improved tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) cultivars requires sound knowledge and understanding of genetics associated with desirable attributes.Quantitative trait loci (QTL) ...
    • Transcriptome-based identification of drought responsive genes in the tea plant 

      Maritim, T.K.; Wachira, F.N.; Kamunya, S.M.; Mireji, P; Mwendia, C.; Muoki, R.C.; Wamalwa, M.; Stomeo, F.; Martina, K.P. (2015)
      Tea (Camellia sinensis L. (O) Kuntze) is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide. Tea growing areas in Kenya often experience drought periods which cause accumulated soil water deficit. These adversely affect ...