Prof. Dangasuk, Otto George

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Prof. George Otto Dangasuk
Expertise
Forest Genetics and Biotechnology
Research grade
Professor
Institution information

Associate Professor of Forestry Genetics, Chepkoilel University College, Eldoret, Kenya

Civic and professional organizations
  1. Forestry Research Network for Sub Saharan Africa (FORNESSA)
  2. African Forest Forum (AFF),
  3. Kenya Forestry Service (KFS)
  4. Eastern Africa Plant Specialist Group (EAPSG).
  5. African Forestry Research Network (AFORNET)
  6. Sub-Saharan Africa Forestry Genetic Resources Program (SAFORGEN).

 

Educational background

Certificate

Date Awarded

Academic Institution

Country

D.Phil. (Forest Genetics)

03/12/1999

Moi University

Kenya

M.Sc.(Forest Genetics)

10/02/1993

MAICH.

Greece

Certificate (Management)

B.Sc. Hon.(Forestry)

12/12/1988

19/12/1983

University of Khartoum

University of Juba

Sudan

Sudan

EAACE (A-Level)

31/12/1977

St. Joseph’s College Layibi, Gulu

Uganda

EACE (O-Level)

31/12/1975

St. Joseph’s College Layibi, Gulu

Uganda

PLE

11/30/1971

Gulu Primary School, Gulu

Uganda
Current research
  1. A study of traditional uses, ecology, conservation status, genetics and phyto-chemistry of Boscia coriacea (pax) an important medicinal plant in Kenya.
  2. A study of Reproductive biology, phenology and genetic diversity of Osyris lanceolata Hoscht and Steudel (East African Sandal Wood) in Kenya.
  3. Genetic diversity, population structure and growth related traits of the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell 1822) in Kenya
  4. Generation of male sterility in finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) using ethrel to ensure hybridization and production of hybrid cultivars.
  5. Screening for Striga resistance and molecular characterization of finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn) germplasm in western Kenya.
Biography

I teach forest genetics, conduct research mainly on genetic diversity of natural forest populations and have publish extensively in international journals and heave also traveled widely attending conferences.

Featured publications
  1. Sirengo Peter Nyongesa, Wamalwa Dennis Simiyu, Oduor Chrispus, Odeny Damaris Achieng and Dangasuk Otto George 2018. Molecular Characterization of Global Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana, L. Gaertn) Germplasms Reaction to Striga in Kenya. Asian Journal of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology. 1(2): 1 – 14.
  2. Boniface J. Awalla, Beatrice Were, Otto G. Dangasuk, Geoffrey Kawube, Bramwel W. Wanjala, Robert Skilton, Francis N. Muyekho and Moses Njahira 2018. Genetic diversity of Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.) in Western Kenya: implication on Napier stunting disease resistant breeding. GMOs in Integrated Plant Production. IOBC-WPRS Bulletin Vol. 131:1-11.
  3. James E. Barasa, Sinebongo Mdyogolo, Romulus Abila, Johannes Paul Groble, Robert A. Skilton, Hesmari Binddeman, Moses Ndotono Njahira, Emily J. Chemoiwa, Otto G. Dangasuk, Boaz Kaunda-Arara, and Erik Verheyen 2017. Genetic diversity and population structure of the African catfish, Clarias gariepinus (Burchell, 1822) in Kenya: implication for conservation and aquaculture. Belgian Journal of Zoology. 147(2): 105 – 127. Doi.org/10.26496/bjz.2017.9
  4. Josephine Sarah Kunguni, Damaris A. Odeny, Otto G. Dangasuk, Lexa G. Matasyoh and Chrispus O. A. Oduori 2015. Response of Elite Kenyan Finger Millet (Eleusine coracana, L. Gaertn) genotypes to Ethrel Application. International Letters of Natural Sciences, 48(2015):43-52. DOI:10.18052/WWW.SCIPRESS.COM/ILNS.48.43
  5. Barasa JE,; Abila R, Grobler JP, Dangasuk OG, Njahira MN, and B Kaunda-Arara 2014. Genetic diversity and geneflow in Clarias gariepinus from Lakes Victoria and Kanyaboli, Kenya. African Journal of Aquatic Science. 39(3): 287 – 293. ISSN 1608-5914. EISSN 1727 – 9364.  DOI: 10.2989/16084914.2014.933734.
  6. Cheprot R. K., Matonyei T. K., Maritim K. K., Were B. A., Dangasuk O. G., Onkware A. O. and Gudu S. 2014. Physiological Characterization of Kenyan Sorghum lines for Tolerance to Aluminium. International Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2(4):59 – 71.
  7. Benson  Ouma Nyongesa, Beatrice Ang’iyo Were, Samual Gudu, Otto George Dangasuk and Augustino Osoro Onkware 2014. Genetic relationship between sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) and related wild species based on chromosome counts and isozyme markers. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 9(12): 1052-1060. DOI: 10.5897/AJAR2013.8500. ISSN 1991-637X
  8. Cheprot, Reuben. K., Matonyei, Thomas. K., Were, Beatrice. A., Dangasuk, O. George., Onkware, Augostino. O., Ouma, Evans. O., Too Emily. J., Liu, J., Gudu, S. and Kochian, L. V. 2013. Phylogenetic relationship among Kenyan sorghum germplasm based on aluminium tolerance. African Journal of Biotechnology. 12(22):3528-3536. DOI No. 10.5897/A/AJB12.2488. ISSN: 1984-5315.
  9. Benson Ouma Nyongesa, Beatrice Ang’iyo Were, Samuel Gudu, Otto George Dangasuk, Augustino O. Onkware. 2013. Genetic diversity in cultivated sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) and related wild species in East Africa. Journal of Crop Science and Biotechnology. 16(1):85 – 95. DOI No. 10.1007/s12892-012-0114-y
  10. Omondi, S.F.; Dangasuk, O. G.; Odee, D.W.; Cavers, S. and Khasa, D.P. 2010. Cross-amplification and characterization of polymorphic microsatellite markers from Acacia (senegalia) meillifera and Acacia brevispica to Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. Silvae Genetica 59(6): 285 - 287
  11. Omondi, S.F.; Kireger, E.; Dangasuk, O.G.; Chikamai, B.; Odee, D.W.; Cavers, S. and Khasa, D.P. 2009. Genetic diversity and population structure of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd in Kenya. Tropical Plant Biology. DOI 10.1007/s12042-009-9037-2
  12. Chiveu, C. J.; Dangasuk, O. G.; Omunyin, M. E. and Wachira, F. N.  2009. Genetic diversity in Kenyan populations of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. Based on ISSR markers. Silvae Genetica 58(1-2):20-28
  13. Chiveu, C. J.; Dangasuk, O. G.; Omunyin, M. E. and Wachira, F. N.  2009. Quantitative variation among Kenyan populations of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. for gum production, seed and growth traits. New Forests 38(1):1-14. DOI 10.1007/s11056-008-9128-1
  14. Onkware, A. O.; Dangasuk, O. G.; Bii, R. and Gudu, S. 2008. Improving Papaya Seed Germination by Leaching with Water. East African Journal of Pure and Applied Science 1(1):45-48.
  15. Chiveu, C. J.; Dangasuk, O. G.; Omunyin, M. E. and Wachira, F. N.  2008. Genetic diversity in Kenyan populations of Acacia senegal (L.) Willd. Revealed by Combined RAPD and ISSR marker. African Journal of Biotechnology, 7(14): 2333-2340
  16. Dangasuk, O. G.; Odago, P. O.; Were, B. A. and Gudu, S. 2007. Analysis of Geographic Variation among 16 African Provenances of Faidherbia albida using PCR-Based Methods of ITS and RAPD. Discovery and Innovation. 19(2):108-116
  17. Dangasuk, O. G. and Gudu, S. 2007. Relationship between Isoenzyme Diversity, Seed Mass and Early Growth in the African Leguminous Tree Faidherbia albida (Del.) A. Chev. (Fabaceae). Discovery and Innovation, 19(4):347-358
  18. Dangasuk, O. G.; Odago, P. O.; Were, B. A. and Gudu, S. 2006. Geographic Characterization of African Provenances of Faidherbia albida. African Crop Science Journal, 14(4): 263-273
  19. Dangasuk, O. G. and Chiveu, C. J. 2005. Genetic diversity of Acacia senegal in Kenya inferred from RAPD-PCR markers. AICAD Research Mini-reviews 4:81-84
  20. Dangasuk, O. G.  and Panetsos, K. P. 2004. Altitudinal and Longitudinal Variations in Pinus brutia (Ten.) of Crete Island, Greece: Some Needle, Cone and Seed Traits under Natural Habitats. New Forests 27(3): 269-284
  21. Panetsos, K. P. and Dangasuk, O. G. 2002. Biosystematics Investigation of Pinus brutia Natural Populations in the Island of Crete. Forest Research-New Series 15:3-14
  22. Dangasuk, O. G.; Gudu, S. and Okalebo, J. R. 2002. Effects of Soil Chemical Properties and Seed Source Parameters on 6 Months Growth of Faidherbia albida Provenances in Semi Arid Baringo District, Kenya. Discovery and Innovation (Special Issue): 151-159
  23. Dangasuk, O. G.; Gudu, S.; Aman, R. A and Brandl, R. 2002. Isozyme Variation and Growth Performance in 16 Provenances of African Faidherbia albida (Del.) A. Chev. in Kenya. Discovery and Innovation (Special Issue): 26-36
  24. Dangasuk, O. G.  2001. Molecular Genetics of Faidherbia albida. European Tropical Forestry Research Network NEWS, Biotechnology Special Issue, 34:15-17
  25. Dangasuk, O. G. and Gudu, S. 2000. Allozyme Variation in 16 Natural Populations of Faidherbia albida (Del.) A. Chev. Hereditas 133:133-145. DOI 10.1111/j.1602-5223.2000.00133.x.
  26. Dangasuk, O. G.; Seurei, P. and Gudu, S. 1997. Genetic Variation in Seed and Seedlings Traits in 12 African Provenances of Faidherbia albida (Del.) A.Chev. at Lodwar, Kenya. Agroforestry Systems 37: 133-141
Contact information

Mailing Address:

Dept.of Biological Sciences, University of Eldoret,

P. O. Box 1125-30100, Eldoret, Kenya.

Telephone Contact:

 +254-722689574 / + 254-0731371754

Email Contact:

georgedangasuk@yahoo.com