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- Dr Isaac Njaci is:
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Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Draft genome sequence of Kei apple, an underutilized African tree crop
Kariba, Robert, Waweru, Bernice, Njaci, Isaac, Banda, Linly, Mwangi, Jenniffer W., Harimanantsoa R, Antso, Muthemba, Samuel, Featherstone, Jonathan, Hendre, Prasad, Jamnadass, Ramni, Van Deynze, Allen, Domelevo Entfellner, Jean-Baka and Shorinola, Oluwaseyi (2025). Draft genome sequence of Kei apple, an underutilized African tree crop. Scientific Data, 12 (1) 70, 70. doi: 10.1038/s41597-025-04414-0
2024
Journal Article
Chromosome-scale assembly of the African yam bean genome
Waweru, Bernice, Njaci, Isaac, Paliwal, Rajneesh, Maranga, Mary, Muli, Collins, Murungi, Edwin, Kaimenyi, Davies, Lyimo, Beatus, Nigussie, Helen, Ahadi, Bwihangane Birindwa, Assefa, Ermias, Ishag, Hassan, Olomitutu, Oluwaseyi, Abberton, Michael, Darby, Christopher, Uauy, Cristobal, Yao, Nasser, Adewale, Daniel, Emmrich, Peter, Entfellner, Jean-Baka Domelevo and Shorinola, Oluwaseyi (2024). Chromosome-scale assembly of the African yam bean genome. Scientific Data, 11 (1) 1384, 1-11. doi: 10.1038/s41597-024-04210-2
2024
Conference Publication
Unlocking lablab potential: New genomic resources to accelerate breeding
Njaci, Isaac, Waweru, Bernice, Kamal, Nadia, Muktar, Meki Shehabu, Fisher, David, Gundlach, Heidrun, Emmrich, Peter M. F., Domelevo Entfellner, Jean-Baka, Spannagl, Manuel, Chapman, Mark A., Shorinola, Oluwaseyi and Jones, Chris S. (2024). Unlocking lablab potential: New genomic resources to accelerate breeding. 11th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics (ICLGG), Brisbane, QLD Australia, 30 September - 3 October 2024.
2024
Conference Publication
Understanding insect resistant strategies in Cajanus scarabaeoides for improvement of insect resistance in cultivated Pigeonpea
Dawit, A., Njaci, I., Mundree, S. and Hoang, L. (2024). Understanding insect resistant strategies in Cajanus scarabaeoides for improvement of insect resistance in cultivated Pigeonpea. 11th International Conference on Legume Genetics and Genomics (ICLGG), Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 30 September - 3 October 2024.
2023
Journal Article
Tripogon loliiformis tolerates rapid desiccation after metabolic and transcriptional priming during initial drying
Okemo, Pauline A., Njaci, Isaac, Kim, Young-Mo, McClure, Ryan S., Peterson, Matthew J., Beliaev, Alexander S., Hixson, Kim K., Mundree, Sagadevan and Williams, Brett (2023). Tripogon loliiformis tolerates rapid desiccation after metabolic and transcriptional priming during initial drying. Scientific Reports, 13 (1) 20613, 1-13. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-47456-3
2023
Other Outputs
Chromosome-scale assembly of the African yam bean genome
Waweru, Bernice, Njaci, Isaac, Murungi, Edwin, Paliwal, Rajneesh, Mulli, Collins, Maranga, Mary, Kaimenyi, Davies, Adewale, Daniel, Emmrich, Peter, Domelevo Entfellner, Jean-Baka and Shorinola, Oluwaseyi (2023). Chromosome-scale assembly of the African yam bean genome. doi: 10.1101/2023.10.31.564964
2023
Journal Article
Chromosome-level genome assembly and population genomic resource to accelerate orphan crop lablab breeding
Njaci, Isaac, Waweru, Bernice, Kamal, Nadia, Muktar, Meki Shehabu, Fisher, David, Gundlach, Heidrun, Muli, Collins, Muthui, Lucy, Maranga, Mary, Kiambi, Davies, Maass, Brigitte L., Emmrich, Peter M. F., Domelevo Entfellner, Jean-Baka, Spannagl, Manuel, Chapman, Mark A., Shorinola, Oluwaseyi and Jones, Chris S. (2023). Chromosome-level genome assembly and population genomic resource to accelerate orphan crop lablab breeding. Nature Communications, 14 (1) 1915, 1915. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-37489-7
2023
Journal Article
Genomics and biochemical analyses reveal a metabolon key to beta-L-ODAP biosynthesis in Lathyrus sativus
Edwards, Anne, Njaci, Isaac, Sarkar, Abhimanyu, Jiang, Zhouqian, Kaithakottil, Gemy George, Moore, Christopher, Cheema, Jitender, Stevenson, Clare E. M., Rejzek, Martin, Novak, Petr, Vigouroux, Marielle, Vickers, Martin, Wouters, Roland H. M., Paajanen, Pirita, Steuernagel, Burkhard, Moore, Jonathan D., Higgins, Janet, Swarbreck, David, Martens, Stefan, Kim, Colin Y., Weng, Jing-Ke, Mundree, Sagadevan, Kilian, Benjamin, Kumar, Shiv, Loose, Matt, Yant, Levi, Macas, Jiri, Wang, Trevor L., Martin, Cathie and Emmrich, Peter M. F. (2023). Genomics and biochemical analyses reveal a metabolon key to beta-L-ODAP biosynthesis in Lathyrus sativus. Nature Communications, 14 (1) 876, 5199. doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-36503-2
2022
Journal Article
Diversity of Viruses and Viroids Infecting Taro in Kenya Based on Small RNA Sequencing and PCR Detection
Muruu, David K., Kinyua, Johnson, Kepue, Mercy, Kerubo, Linnet, Njaci, Isaac and Mware, Bernard (2022). Diversity of Viruses and Viroids Infecting Taro in Kenya Based on Small RNA Sequencing and PCR Detection. American Journal of Agriculture, 4 (2), 15-33. doi: 10.47672/aja.1281
2022
Journal Article
Detection of antimicrobial resistance, pathogenicity, and virulence potentials of non-typhoidal Salmonella isolates at the Yaounde abattoir using whole-genome sequencing technique
Matchawe, Chelea, Machuka, Eunice M., Kyallo, Martina, Bonny, Patrice, Nkeunen, Gerard, Njaci, Isaac, Esemu, Seraphine Nkie, Githae, Dedan, Juma, John, Nfor, Bawe M., Nsawir, Bonglaisin J., Galeotti, Marco, Piasentier, Edi, Ndip, Lucy M. and Pelle, Roger (2022). Detection of antimicrobial resistance, pathogenicity, and virulence potentials of non-typhoidal Salmonella isolates at the Yaounde abattoir using whole-genome sequencing technique. Pathogens, 11 (5) 502, 502. doi: 10.3390/pathogens11050502
2021
Journal Article
An efficient in-vitro regeneration system of Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) using apical meristems
Mercy, Sinkiyian Kepue, Cecilia, M. Mweu, David, Muruu Kariuki, Linnet, Kerubo, Isaac, Njaci, Anne, Njoroge, Leah, Kago, Benard, O. Mware and Sita, R. Ghimire (2021). An efficient in-vitro regeneration system of Taro (Colocasia esculenta L. Schott) using apical meristems. African Journal of Biotechnology, 20 (7), 293-299. doi: 10.5897/ajb2020.17115
2021
Journal Article
Comparative TMT proteomic analysis unveils unique insights into Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) resistance in Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars
Ngugi-Dawit, Abigail, Njaci, Isaac, Higgins, Thomas J., Williams, Brett, Ghimire, Sita R., Mundree, Sagadevan G. and Thi My Hoang, Linh (2021). Comparative TMT proteomic analysis unveils unique insights into Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) resistance in Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22 (11) 5941, 5941. doi: 10.3390/ijms22115941
2021
Journal Article
Comparative analysis delineates the transcriptional resistance mechanisms for pod borer resistance in the pigeonpea wild relative Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars
Njaci, Isaac, Ngugi-Dawit, Abigail, Oduor, Richard O., Kago, Leah, Williams, Brett, Hoang, Linh Thi My, Mundree, Sagadevan G. and Ghimire, Sita R. (2021). Comparative analysis delineates the transcriptional resistance mechanisms for pod borer resistance in the pigeonpea wild relative Cajanus scarabaeoides (L.) Thouars. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 22 (1) 309, 309. doi: 10.3390/ijms22010309
2019
Journal Article
Roots of the resurrection plant Tripogon loliiformis survive desiccation without the activation of autophagy pathways by maintaining energy reserves
Asami, Pauline, Rupasinghe, Thusitha, Moghaddam, Lalehvash, Njaci, Isaac, Roessner, Ute, Mundree, Sagadevan and Williams, Brett (2019). Roots of the resurrection plant Tripogon loliiformis survive desiccation without the activation of autophagy pathways by maintaining energy reserves. Frontiers in Plant Science, 10 459. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2019.00459
2018
Journal Article
Genome-wide investigation of the role of MicroRNAs in desiccation tolerance in the resurrection grass Tripogon loliiformis
Njaci, Isaac, Williams, Brett, Castillo-Gonzalez, Claudia, Dickman, Martin B., Zhang, Xiuren and Mundree, Sagadevan (2018). Genome-wide investigation of the role of MicroRNAs in desiccation tolerance in the resurrection grass Tripogon loliiformis. Plants, 7 (3) 68, 68. doi: 10.3390/plants7030068
2015
Journal Article
Trehalose accumulation triggers autophagy during plant desiccation
Williams, Brett, Njaci, Isaac, Moghaddam, Lalehvash, Long, Hao, Dickman, Martin B., Zhang, Xiuren and Mundree, Sagadevan (2015). Trehalose accumulation triggers autophagy during plant desiccation. PLoS Genetics, 11 (12) e1005705. doi: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1005705
2015
Journal Article
Optimizing de novo transcriptome assembly and extending genomic resources for striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus)
Thanh, Nguyen Minh, Jung, Hyungtaek, Lyons, Russell E., Njaci, Isaac, Yoon, Byoung-Ha, Chand, Vincent, Tuan, Nguyen Viet, Thu, Vo Thi Minh and Mather, Peter (2015). Optimizing de novo transcriptome assembly and extending genomic resources for striped catfish (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus). Marine Genomics, 23, 87-97. doi: 10.1016/j.margen.2015.05.001
2012
Book Chapter
Genomics and Potential Downstream Applications in the Developing World
Djikeng, Appolinaire, Ommeh, Sheila, Sangura, Sitati, Njaci, Isaac and Ngara, Mtakai (2012). Genomics and Potential Downstream Applications in the Developing World. Advances in Microbial Ecology. (pp. 335-356) New York, NY United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4614-2182-5_20
2011
Journal Article
Basic molecular evolution workshop - a trans-African virtual training course
Ommeh, Sheila, Budd, Aidan, Ngara, Mtakai Vald, Njaci, Isaac and de Villiers, Etienne P. (2011). Basic molecular evolution workshop - a trans-African virtual training course. Bioessays, 33 (4), 243-247. doi: 10.1002/bies.201000139
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