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In the heart of every forest, ferns whisper the ancient tales of the earth.

- Mwihaki John

Greetings! I'm MJ, a Graduate student at New York Botanical Garden and City University of New York.

New York, USA

Welcome to my digital space dedicated to the mesmerizing realm of Tree Ferns. My passion lies in ecology, evolution, and the intricate studies of these botanical wonders.

As a fervent researcher, I've committed my career to uncover the enigmas of Tree Ferns. This platform serves as an invitation for you to journey with me through the world of these ancient species.

Merging academic endeavors with my love for Tree Ferns, I aim to offer enthralling insights about them. From their ecological significance to their evolutionary tales, we'll dive deep into what makes them so spellbinding.

With extensive research and hands-on experience, I've acquired a profound understanding of Tree Ferns. Whether you're an enthusiast, a budding botanist, or just curious, I'm thrilled to share my knowledge with you.

Here, you'll discover a plethora of information, from detailed articles to mesmerizing visuals of Tree Ferns. Let's explore their habitats, understand their growth, and reveal the mysteries they hold.

I beckon you to join me in this exploration. Together, we'll appreciate the magnificence of Tree Ferns, understanding their history, diversity, and resilience.

So, whether you're a fellow aficionado or just intrigued by nature's wonders, let's embark on this exhilarating journey. Dive into the world of Tree Ferns and cherish the beauty they bestow upon our Earth.

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Papers & Publications

Here is a list of publications with links to PDFs. Or see my CV or Google Scholar profile!

2023
Dreyer, N., de Mattos, F.M.G., Jain, D., Fong, C.L., De Vivo, M., Wen, Y.H.V., Huang, Y.H., MJ.Karichu., Lee, H.H., Tsai, P.C. and Tsao, Y.F., 2023. The mitochondrial genome of Isognomon nucleus and mitogenomics of pteriomorphia (Bivalvia: Autobranchia). Journal of Molluscan Studies, 89(1), p.eyad003.
2022
MJ. Karichu, Boniface. K. Ngarega, Eric Onjalalaina, PW Kamau, Emily B. Sessa (2022). The potential distributions of African Azolla species and their implications for African wetland ecosystems in the future. Ecology and Evolution 12(8): e9210 (Published)
2022
Boniface K. Ngarega, MJ. Karichu et al., (2022). Threatened Fabaceae taxa in Coastal East Africa: Current and future modelled distributions and conservation priorities. South African Journal of Botany, 150, 779-788. (Published)
2022
De Vivo M, Lee HH, Huang YS, Dreyer N, Fong CL, de Mattos FM, Jain D, Wen YH, MJ. Karichu, Wang TY, Machida RJ et al (2022). "Utilisation of Oxford Nanopore sequencing to generate six complete gastropod mitochondrial genomes as part of a biodiversity curriculum." bioRxiv.
2021
Boniface K. Ngarega, Gichira A. Wanyoike, MJ. Karichu, Robert W. Gituru; QingFeng Wang; Jin-Ming Chen; Zhi-Zhong Li. (2021). Genetic diversity and population structure of Ottelia ulvifolia (Hydrocharitaceae) from three freshwater ecoregions in Zambia. Aquatic Botany, 173, 103412. (Published)
2021
Guy Eric Onjalalaina, Carole Sattler, Maelle Beatrissa Razafindravao, Vincent Okelo Wanga, Elijah M. Mkala, MJ. Karichu, et al. (2021). Ethnobotanical Survey in Tampolo Forest (Fenoarivo Atsinanana, Northeastern Madagascar). Forests, 12(5), 566. (Published)
2020
Zhi-Zhong Li, Boniface K. Ngarega, Samuli Lehtonen, Andrew W. Gichira, MJ. Karichu, Qing-Feng Wang, Jinming Chen (2020). Cryptic diversity within the African aquatic plant Ottelia ulvifolia (Hydrocharitaceae) revealed by population genetic and phylogenetic analyses. Journal of plant research, 133(3), 373-381. (Published)
2020
Virginia M. Mwanzia, Ding-Xuan He, Andrew W. Gichira, Yan Li, Boniface K. Ngarega, MJ. Karichu, Peris W. Kamau, Zhi-Zhong Li. (2020). The complete plastome sequences of five Aponogeton species (Aponogetonaceae): Insights into the struct