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Most cited papers from Kenya Forestry Research Institute

Kenya Forestry Research Institute

What are the most cited papers from Kenya Forestry Research Institute?

The most cited paper from Kenya Forestry Research Institute is "When we cannot have it all: Ecosystem services trade-offs in the context of spatial planning" (Francis Turkelboom et al., 2017), with 355 citations. Next come "Direct and indirect effects of invasive species: Biodiversity loss is a major mechanism by which an invasive tree affects ecosystem functioning" (287) and "Gender and agroforestry in Africa: a review of women’s participation" (193).

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Showing 50 of 60 papers. Every paper with more than 51 citations is listed.

Most cited papers, sortable by citations and release date
#	Paper
1	When we cannot have it all: Ecosystem services trade-offs in the context of spatial planning Francis Turkelboom et al. · Ecosystem Services Open access	27 Nov 2017	355
2	Direct and indirect effects of invasive species: Biodiversity loss is a major mechanism by which an invasive tree affects ecosystem functioning Theo Edmund Werner Linders, Urs Schaffner, René Eschen et al. · Journal of Ecology Open access	13 Aug 2019	287
3	Gender and agroforestry in Africa: a review of women’s participation Evelyne Kiptot, Steven Franzel · Agroforestry Systems Open access	20 Jul 2011	193
4	DETERMINANTS OF THE DECISION TO ADOPT INTEGRATED SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT PRACTICES BY SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS OF KENYA Jayne Njeri Mugwe, Daniel Njiru Mugendi, Monicah Wanjiku Mucheru-Muna et al. · Experimental Agriculture Open access	18 Dec 2008	164
5	Amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) analysis of genetic variation in Moringa oleifera Lam. Geoffrey Mwanza Muluvi, Janet Irene Sprent, Nicole Soranzo et al. · Molecular Ecology	Mar 1999	162
6	Ecological correlates of seed desiccation tolerance in tropical African dryland trees Hugh W. Pritchard, Matthew Ian Daws, Benjamin J. Fletcher et al. · American Journal of Botany	Jun 2004	161
7	Adopters, testers or pseudo-adopters? Dynamics of the use of improved tree fallows by farmers in western Kenya Evelyne Kiptot, P.G.M. Hebinck, Steven Franzel et al. · Agricultural Systems Open access	8 Mar 2007	160
8	The dynamics and sustainable use of high-value tree species of the coastal Pondoland forests of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa John A. F. Obiri, Michael John Lawes, Michael O. Mukolwe · Forest Ecology and Management	Aug 2002	156
9	Subsistence Hunting in Arabuko‐Sokoke Forest, Kenya, and Its Effects on Mammal Populations Clare D. Fitzgibbon, Hezron Rasugu Mogaka, John H. Fanshawe · Conservation Biology	Oct 1995	155
10	Sharing seed and knowledge: farmer to farmer dissemination of agroforestry technologies in western Kenya Evelyne Kiptot, Steven Franzel, P.G.M. Hebinck et al. · Agroforestry Systems Open access	25 Aug 2006	141
11	Nitrous oxide emissions following incorporation of improved‐fallow residues in the humid tropics N. Millar, J. K. Ndufa, Georg Cadisch et al. · Global Biogeochemical Cycles	25 Feb 2004	139
12	Replacing “parachute science” with “global science” in ecology and conservation biology Alex Asase, Tiwonge I. Mzumara, Jesse Omondi Owino et al. · Conservation Science and Practice Open access	20 Aug 2021	137
13	Stakeholders’ perspectives on the operationalisation of the ecosystem service concept: Results from 27 case studies Jan Dick et al. · Ecosystem Services Open access	16 Oct 2017	133
14	Co-limitation towards lower latitudes shapes global forest diversity gradients Jingjing Liang et al. · Nature Ecology & Evolution Open access249 authors	8 Aug 2022	130
15	Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer inputs on maize yield and soil chemical properties in a maize cropping system in Meru South District, Kenya Monicah Wanjiku Mucheru-Muna, Daniel Njiru Mugendi, James Biu Kung’u et al. · Agroforestry Systems	17 Jan 2007	130
16	Role of Forest Resources to Local Livelihoods: The Case of East Mau Forest Ecosystem, Kenya David Kipkirui Langat, Elias K. Maranga, A. A. Aboud et al. · International Journal of Forestry Research Open access	2016	129
17	African legumes: a vital but under-utilized resource Janet Irene Sprent, David W. Odee, Felix Dapare Dakora · Journal of Experimental Botany Open access	25 Nov 2009	128
18	A short-term investigation of trace gas emissions following tillage and no-tillage of agroforestry residues in western Kenya Elizabeth M. Baggs, Joyce Chebii, J. K. Ndufa · Soil and Tillage Research	24 Sep 2005	125
19	Potential of Native Rhizobia in Enhancing Nitrogen Fixation and Yields of Climbing Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) in Contrasting Environments of Eastern Kenya Gilbert Koskey, Simon Wambui Mburu, Ezekiel Mugendi Njeru et al. · Frontiers in Plant Science Open access	31 Mar 2017	121
20	Integrating methods for ecosystem service assessment: Experiences from real world situations R. W. Dunford et al. · Ecosystem Services Open access	16 Nov 2017	116
21	Nodulation of Sesbania species by Rhizobium ( Agrobacterium ) strain IRBG74 and other rhizobia Stephen Paul Cummings, Prasad Gyaneshwar, Pablo Vinuesa et al. · Environmental Microbiology Open access	25 Jun 2009	115
22	15N natural abundance as a tool for assessing N2-fixation of herbaceous, shrub and tree legumes in improved fallows Stanley M. Gathumbi, Georg Cadisch, K.E. Giller · Soil Biology and Biochemistry Open access	Aug 2002	113
23	Disseminating Improved Practices: Are Volunteer Farmer Trainers Effective? Ben A. Lukuyu, Frank Place, Steven Franzel et al. · The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension Open access	18 Sep 2012	110
24	Genetic and symbiotic characterization of rhizobia isolated from tree and herbaceous legumes grown in soils from ecologically diverse sites in Kenya David W. Odee, Kaisa Haukka, S.G. Mcinroy et al. · Soil Biology and Biochemistry	Jun 2002	109
25	Assessing the Potential of Sentinel-2 and Pléiades Data for the Detection of Prosopis and Vachellia spp. in Kenya Wai‐Tim Ng, Purity Rima, Kathrin Einzmann et al. · Remote Sensing Open access	16 Jan 2017	108
26	Tree–crop interactions: manipulation of water use and root function Chin Kin Ong, Jon R. Wilson, J.D. Deans et al. · Agricultural Water Management	Feb 2002	106
27	Phenotypic characteristics and composition of rhizobia associated with woody legumes growing in diverse Kenyan conditions David W. Odee, J. M. Sutherland, Emmanuel Tendwa Makatiani et al. · Plant and Soil	1997	103
28	Leaf Protein and Mineral Concentrations across the “Miracle Tree” Genus Moringa Mark E. Olson, Renuka P. Sankaran, Jed W. Fahey et al. · PLoS ONE Open access	26 Jul 2016	98
29	Ecosystem carbon sequestration service supports the Sustainable Development Goals progress Caichun Yin, Wenwu Zhao, Jingqiao Ye et al. · Journal of Environmental Management	4 Jan 2023	94
30	Alley cropping of maize with calliandra and leucaena in the subhumid highlands of Kenya: Part 2. Soil-fertility changes and maize yield Daniel Njiru Mugendi, P. K. R. Nair, Jayne Njeri Mugwe et al. · Agroforestry Systems	Jun 1999	92
31	Revealing hidden species diversity in closely related species using nuclear SNPs, SSRs and DNA sequences – a case study in the tree genus Milicia Kasso Daïnou, Céline Blanc-Jolivet, Бернд Деген et al. · BMC Evolutionary Biology Open access	Dec 2016	90
32	Comparing the “Big Five”: A framework for the sustainable management of indigenous fruit trees in the drylands of East and Central Africa Bashir Jama, Abdullah Mohamed, Jackson Mulatya et al. · Ecological Indicators	17 Jan 2007	90
33	Vertical Distribution of Roots and Soil Nitrate: Tree Species and Phosphorus Effects Bashir Jama, J. K. Ndufa, R. J. Buresh et al. · Soil Science Society of America Journal	1998	89
34	Indigenous Peoples’ Food Systems and Biocultural Heritage: Addressing Indigenous Priorities Using Decolonial and Interdisciplinary Research Approaches Krystyna Swiderska, Alejandro Argumedo, Chemuku Wekesa et al. · Sustainability Open access	9 Sep 2022	88
35	The Diversity of Chemoprotective Glucosinolates in Moringaceae (Moringa spp.) Jed W. Fahey, Mark E. Olson, Katherine K. Stephenson et al. · Scientific Reports Open access	16 May 2018	88
36	Potential impact of agroforestry on soil nutrient balances at the farm scale in the East African Highlands Keith D. Shepherd, E. Ohlsson, John Robert Okalebo et al. · Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems	1995	84
37	The economics of short rotation improved fallows: evidence from areas of high population density in Western Kenya Rob Swinkels, Steve Franzel, Keith D. Shepherd et al. · Agricultural Systems Open access	Sep 1997	84
38	Spatial Evolution of Prosopis Invasion and its Effects on LULC and Livelihoods in Baringo, Kenya Purity Rima Mbaabu, Wai‐Tim Ng, Urs Schaffner et al. · Remote Sensing Open access	22 May 2019	83
39	The impact of invasive species on social-ecological systems: Relating supply and use of selected provisioning ecosystem services Theo EW Linders, Ketema Bekele, Urs Schaffner et al. · Ecosystem Services Open access	18 Dec 2019	82
40	Restoration of degraded grasslands, but not invasion by Prosopis juliflora, avoids trade-offs between climate change mitigation and other ecosystem services Purity Rima Mbaabu, Daniel Ochieng Olago, Maina Gichaba et al. · Scientific Reports Open access	24 Nov 2020	79
41	Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emissions from Cattle Excreta on an East African Grassland David E. Pelster, B. Gisore, J. P. Goopy et al. · Journal of Environmental Quality Open access	31 May 2016	78
42	Variation in the mineral element concentration of Moringa oleifera Lam. and M. stenopetala (Bak. f.) Cuf.: Role in human nutrition Diriba B. Kumssa, Edward J. M. Joy, Scott D. Young et al. · PLoS ONE Open access	7 Apr 2017	77
43	Knowledge needs for the operationalisation of the concept of ecosystem services Esther Carmen, Allan D. Watt, Laurence Carvalho et al. · Ecosystem Services Open access	27 Oct 2017	75
44	Greenhouse gas fluxes from agricultural soils of Kenya and Tanzania Todd S. Rosenstock, Mathew M. Mpanda, David E. Pelster et al. · Journal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences Open access	7 May 2016	74
45	Farmers' preferences and use of local fodder trees and shrubs in Kenya Ralph L. Roothaert, Steven Franzel · Agroforestry Systems	Aug 2001	74
46	Bamboo mapping of Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda for the year 2016 using multi-temporal Landsat imagery Yuanyuan Zhao, Duole Feng, Durai Jayaraman et al. · International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation	Dec 2017	72
47	Communities, property rights and forest decentralisation in Kenya: Early lessons from participatory forestry management Esther Mwangi, J. Mogoi, E. Obonyo et al. · Conservation and Society Open access	2012	72
48	Population structure and regeneration status of woody species in a remnant tropical forest: A case study of South Nandi forest, Kenya James Odhiambo Maua, Harrison MugatsiaTsingalia, Joshua K. Cheboiwo et al. · Global Ecology and Conservation Open access	3 Nov 2019	70
49	IMMEDIATE AND RESIDUAL EFFECTS OF LIME AND PHOSPHORUS FERTILIZER ON SOIL ACIDITY AND MAIZE PRODUCTION IN WESTERN KENYA P. Kisinyo, C. O. Othieno, Samuel O. Gudu et al. · Experimental Agriculture	17 May 2013	70
50	Optimum Parameters for the Formulation of Charcoal Briquettes Using Bagasse and Clay as Binder J.M. Onchieku, B.N. Chikamai, M.S. Rao · European Journal of Sustainable Development Open access	Oct 2012	68

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