Future Rural Africa
In this project, group members study the spread of invasive plant species (mainly Parthenium hysterophorus and Prosopis juliflora) in Baringo, Kenya. We assess drivers of spread, effects on vegetation, livelihoods, and related changes in agronomic practices.
The work is coordinated jointly the universities of Karatina (Kenya) and Bonn (Germany).
© Mathias Becker
Parthenium hysterophorus.
© Kai Behn
Prosopis juliflora with pods.
© Kai Behn
Prosopis juliflora invasion
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Student projects:
Bernice M. Sainepo: Parthenium invasion and aspects of vegetation ecology - DFG
Daisy M. Mutuku: Parthenium invasion and agronomic responses - Universität Bonn Stipendium
Meschack Ndikumwenayo: Invasive plant species and changes in crop management - DAAD