Jackson M. Kilonzi

PhD

Main research interests:

Plasticity of rhizosphere traits in maize (Zea mays) genotypes under concurrent abiotic and biotic stresses, with emphasis on root-microbial interactions
Dynamics of belowground carbon allocation and its mechanistic role in enhancing resource uptake across soil depths
Genotype-specific regulation of N-cycling with a focus on nitrification pathways, linking N transformation to differential N use efficiency

Office
GUZ,6R10
+49 51251083380
jackson.kilonzispam prevention@student.uni-tuebingen.de

Research projects

KAAD and DFG: Impact of concurrent abiotic and biotic stress on below-ground processes at the root-soil interface

CV

Since 2026

PhD at GBI group

at Dept. of Geosciences, Faculty of Sciences, the University of Tuebingen

2023-2025

Master of Science by Research

at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

2017-2021

Master of Science in Crop Protection

at Egerton University, Kenya

2013-2016

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

at Egerton University, Kenya

Selected publications

Kilonzi J.M. and Otieno, S. (2024). Degradation kinetics and physiological studies of organophosphates degrading microorganisms for soil bioremediation. Stress biology, 4 (11), 1-16.
Kilonzi, J.M. (2024). Effects of Metribuzin on Soil Microbiome and Weed Management Under Varying Planting Practices and Potato Seed Dormancy. Potato Research.
Kilonzi, J. M., Nyongesa M. W., Amata, R. L., Pwaipwai, P., Githui, D., Omondi, S., Lusike, W., Kirugua, V and Mafurah, J.J. (2024). Combined effects of fungicides formulations and potato varieties on late blight management, yield and net farm income in Kenya. European Journal Plant Pathology 169, 625–642 (2024).
Kilonzi, J. M., Githui, D., Pwaipwai, P., Kawira, C., Otieno, S., Kelele, J., Ng’ang’a, N., Nyongesa, M., Mafurah, J.J and Kibe, A (2024). Effects of Seed Tuber Size of Potato Varieties on Fungicide Spray Regime, Weed Infestation and Net Farm Income in Potato Production. Potato Research. 68, 23–47 (2025).

Awards

2026: Der Katholische Akademische Ausländer-Dienst( KAAD) Stipendium
2023: Commonwealth Scholarship funded by the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission
July to December 2021: research fellowship funded by RDA through KAFACI of the Republic of Korea