Joyce Njoki Njuguna

Multi-trait Multi-environment Genomic Prediction Strategies for Miscanthus sacchariflorus Populations

This study evaluates MTME genomic prediction models for Miscanthus sacchariflorus, finding they improve prediction for some traits but not all, depending on the cross-validation scenario.

Optimizing resource allocation in Miscanthus breeding with sparse testing designs for genomic prediction

This study evaluates sparse testing designs for genomic prediction in Miscanthus breeding to reduce phenotyping costs while maintaining predictive accuracy.

Weather Characterization for Optimizing Genomic Prediction in Miscanthus sacchariflorus

This study optimizes genomic prediction in Miscanthus sacchariflorus by incorporating weather data to improve model performance across different locations.

ENHANCING GENOMIC PREDICTION MODELS IN MISCANTHUS POPULATIONS BY INCORPORATING THE GENOTYPE-BY-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION

The paper evaluates cross-validation schemes for genomic selection in perennial Miscanthus species, showing improved predictive ability by incorporating genotype-by-environment interactions.

Breaking the barrier of human-annotated training data for machine-learning-aided plant research using aerial imagery

A machine learning approach accelerates plant phenotyping by reducing the need for large amounts of human-annotated data, enabling faster and more efficient detection of a plant trait using aerial imagery.

Draft genome sequence of the Solanum aethiopicum provides insights into disease resistance, drought tolerance and the evolution of the genome

The paper presents a draft genome of Solanum aethiopicum, identifies expanded resistance and drought tolerance genes, and identifies SNPs linked to these traits for breeding applications.

Comparing sequence and structure of falcipains and human homologs at prodomain and catalytic active site for malarial peptide-based inhibitor design

The paper identifies sequence and structural differences between falcipains and human cathepsins to design selective peptide inhibitors for malaria treatment.