Mr. Ronald Mandumbu
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Mr. Ronald Mandumbu

Lecturer
Bindura University of Science Education, Zimbabwe

Highest Degree
M.Sc. in Crop Protection from University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Agronomy
62%
Weed Science
90%
Crop Physiology
75%
Crop Protection
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
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Abstracts
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Selected Publications

  1. Ronald, M., M. Charles, M. Stanford and M. Eddie, 2019. Mulching offers protection from Striga asiatica L. Kutnze parasitism in Sorghum genotypes. Acta Agric. Scand. Sect. B Soil Plant Sci., 69: 167-173.
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  2. Olivia, M., R.J. Tatenda, M. Stanford and M. Ronald, 2019. Study of pre and early post emergence allelopathic effects on selected weeds of several sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.] and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.) cultivars in Zimbabwe. Pak. J. Weed Sci. Res., 25: 1-15.
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  3. Mandumbu, R., C. Mutengwa, S. Mabasa and E. Mwenje, 2019. Challenges to the exploitation of host plant resistance for Striga management in cereals and legumes by farmers in sub-Saharan Africa: A review. Acta Agric. Scand. Sect. B: Soil Plant Sci., 69: 82-88.
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  4. Zivanai, M., M. Ronald and M. Nester, 2018. The role of tillage, allelopathy, dormancy-breaking mechanisms and wind in the spread of purple nutsedge (Cyperus rotundus) in Zimbabwe. Agric. Res. 10.1007/s40003-018-0385-8.
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  5. Sakadzo, N., P. Innocent, M. Simbarashe, M. Ronald and M. Kasirayi, 2018. Thorn apple (Datura stramonium L.) allelopathy on cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 13: 1460-1467.
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  6. Sakadzo, N., I. Pahla, S. Muzemu, R. Mandumbu and K. Makaza, 2018. Herbicidal effects of Datura stramonium (L.) leaf extracts on Amaranthus hybridus (L.) and Tagetes minuta (L.). Afr. J. Agric. Res., 13: 1754-1760.
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  7. Ronald, M., M. Charles, M. Stanford and M. Eddie, 2018. Determination of resistance to Striga asiatica L. kuntze using agar jel analysis and sand culture in Sorghum bicolor L. Moench and Sorghum arundinaceum in Zimbabwe. Asian J. Biol. Sci., 11: 83-88.
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  8. Tibugari, H. and R. Mandumbu, 2017. Pest resistance management strategies: A review of the case of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe J. Sci. Technol., 12: 41-48.
  9. Ronald, M., M. Charles, M. Stanford and M. Eddie, 2017. Predictions of the Striga scourge under new climate in Southern Africa: A perspective. J. Biol. Sci., 17: 194-201.
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  10. Mandumbu, R., C.S. Mutengwa, S. Mabasa and E. Mwenje, 2017. Effect of witch weed (Striga asiatica L. Kuntze) infestation and moisture stress on selected morpho-physiological traits of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) genotypes in Zimbabwe. J. Agron., 16: 65-75.
  11. Mandumbu, R., C. Mutengwa, S. Mabasa, E. Mwenje, J. Gotosa and V.T. Munyati, 2017. The parasitic weeds scourge in northern Zimbabwe: effects of soil degradation, hosts and food security implications to rural farmers. Sci. Agric., 20: 86-91.
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  12. Mandumbu, R. and I.K. Mariga, 2017. Improving agricultural technologies in HIV/AIDS infected/affected communities and for elderly farmers: The case of sub Saharan Africa. World Dev. Perspectives, 6: 38-44.
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  13. Mabasa, C., J. Rugare, S. Mabasa and R. Mandumbu, 2017. Multi-hebicidal effects of lantana camara extracts on Eleucine indica and Amaranthus hybridus: Implications to weed control in organic gardens. Zimbabwe J. Sci. Technol., 12: 77-84.
  14. Gadzirayi, C.T., R. Mandumbu, N. Mafuse and C. Shonhiwa, 2017. The compatibility effects of biochar-vermicompost mixes on crop productivity. J. Environ. Sci. Eng., 6: 496-501.
  15. Chapera, C., R. Mandumbu, C. Parwada, N. Mgocheki, S. Mabasa and J. Rugare, 2017. Effect of organic mulch quantity and crop genotype on termite damage in maize. J. Applied Sci. Southern Afr., 23: 26-42.
  16. Parwada, C., C. Karavina, A. Kamota, R. Mandumbu and S. Nyemba, 2016. Evaluation of seasonal rainfall changes on the growth performance of Vigna unguiculta (cowpeas) in Zimbabwe. Acad. J. Agric. Res., 4: 67-71.
  17. Parwada, C., C. Karavina, A. Kamota, R. Mandumbu and R. Marova, 2016. Effect of planting bsin depth on the growth and performance of maize (Zea mays). Sci. Agric., 13: 30-36.
  18. Mandumbu, R., C.S. Mutengwa, S. Mabasa and E. Mwenje, 2016. Existence of different physiological strains of Striga asiatica on Sorghum spp. in Zimbabwe. Res. Crops, 17: 468-478.
  19. Mandumbu, R., C. Karavina, H. Tibugari, L. Mandizvidza, S. Mhungu and J. Rugare, 2016. Allelopathic potential of sorghum, wheat and maize residue extracts on germination and early establishment of Amaranthus hybridus and Rottboellia cochinchinensis. J. Applied Sci. Southern Afr., 22: 21-29.
  20. Karavina, C., A. Kamota, R. Mandumbu, C. Parwada, I. Mugwati and B. Masamha, 2015. Nematicidal effects of brassica formulations against root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne javanica) in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Pak. J. Phytopathol., 27: 109-114.
  21. Tibugari, H., F.A. Musendo, S. Mhungu, R. Mandumbu and K. Mutsengi, 2014. The fruit fly scourge: Has Zimbabwe been spared? Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Protect., 47: 821-829.
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  22. Karavina, C., R. Mandumbu, E. Zivenge and T. Munetsi, 2014. Use of garlic (Allium sativum) as a repellent crop to control diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) in cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. Capitata). J. Agric. Res., 52: 615-621.
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  23. Karavina, C., R. Mandumbu and R. Mukaro, 2014. Evaluation of three-way hybrids for yield and resistance to maize streak virus and tuecicum leaf blight diseases. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 24: 216-220.
  24. Mandumbu, R., C. Karavina, H. Tibugari and N. Muchiwanga, 2013. Plasticity of Rottboelia cochinchinensis to soil type and fertility levels: Implications to geographical distribution in Zimbabwe. J. Applied Sci. Southern Afr., 18: 47-54.
  25. Mandumbu, R., C. Karavina and T. Muoni, 2013. Effect of temperature, residue level and burial depth on germination of two weed: Implication to conservation agriculture. Afr. Crop Sci. Conf. Proc., 11: 97-100.
  26. Tibugari, H., R. Mandumbu, P. Jowah and C. Karavina, 2012. Farmer knowledge, attitude and practice on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) pest resistance management strategies in Zimbabwe. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 45: 2395-2405.
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  27. Tibugari, H., P. Jowah, R. Mandumbu and C. Karavina, 2012. Tackling diamondback moth Plutella xylostella (L.) resistance: A review on the current research on vegetable integrated pest management in Zimbabwe. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 45: 2445-2453.
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  28. Tibugari, H., D. Mombeshora, R. Mandumbu, C. Karavina and C. Parwada, 2012. A comparison of the effectiveness of the aqueous extracts of garlic, castor beans and marigold in the biocontrol of root-knot nematode in tomato. J. Agric. Technol., 8: 479-492.
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  29. Ronald, M. and K. Charles, 2012. Weed suppression and component crops response in maize/pumpkin intercropping systems in Zimbabwe. J. Agric. Sci., 4: 231-236.
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  30. Mandumbu, R., S.J. Twomlow, P. Jowah, N. Mashingaidze, L. Hove and C. Karavina, 2012. Weed seed bank response to tillage and residue management in semi-arid Zimbabwe. Arch. Phytopathol. Plant Prot., 45: 2165-2176.
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  31. Karavina, C., R. Mandumbu, C. Parwada and T. Mungunyana, 2012. Variety and planting date effects on the incidence of bollworms and insect sucking pests of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.). Res. J. Agric. Sci., 3: 607-610.
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  32. Karavina, C. and R. Mandumbu, 2012. Phytoparasitic nematode management post methyl bromide: Where to for Zimbabwe. J. Agric. Technol., 8: 1141-1160.
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  33. Karavina, C. and R. Mandumbu, 2012. Food and Cash Crops Production in Zimbabwe. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, Pages: 412.
  34. Karavina, C. and R. Mandumbu, 2012. Food and Cash Crop Production: In Zimbabwe. Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany., ISBN: 978-3-659-29825-7, Pages: 412..
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  35. Karavina, C. and R. Mandumbu, 2012. Biofumigation for crop protection: Potential for adoption in Zimbabwe. J. Anim. Plant Sci., 14: 1996-2005.
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  36. Cosmas, P., G. Christopher, K. Charles, K. Friday and M. Ronald, 2012. Tagetes minuta formulation effect sitophilus zeamais (weevils) control in stored maize grain. Int. J. Plant Res., 2: 65-68.
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  37. Ronald, M., J. Peter, K. Charles and H. Tibugari, 2011. Integrated weed management in Zimbabwe's smallholder sector, where are we?: A review. Mod. Appl. Sci., 5: 111-117.
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  38. Mandumbu, R., S. Twomlow, P. Jowah, N. Mashingaidze, L. Hove and C. Karavina, 2011. Weed seed bank community diversity under different tillage and residue levels in semi-arid south western Zimbabwe. J. Applied Sci. Southern Afr., 18: 25-39.
  39. Mandumbu, R., 2011. Seedbank Dynamics in Conservation Agriculture in Southwestern Zimbabwe. LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN-13: 978-3-8383-2566-8, Pages: 72.
  40. Karavina, C., R. Mandumbu, C. Parwada and H. Tibugari, 2011. A review of the occurrence, biology and management of common bacterial blight. J. Agric. Technol., 7: 1459-1474.
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  41. Karavina, C., R. Mandumbu, C. Parwada and E. Zivenge, 2011. Epiphytic survival of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (E.F. Sm). J. Anim. Plant Sci., 9: 1161-1168.
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  42. Karavina, C., E. Zivenge, R. Mandumbu and C. Parwada, 2011. Jatropha curcas production in Zimbabwe: Uses, challenges and the way forward. Mod. Appl. Sci., 5: 239-243.
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  43. Mandumbu, R., C. Musvosvi and J.T. Rugare, 2005. Methods and applications of weed seed bank studies in weed management: A review. Midlands State Univ. J. Sci. Agric. Technol., 2: 59-64.