Dr. Morris Fanadzo
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Dr. Morris Fanadzo

Associate Professor
Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Crop Science from University of Fort Hare, South Africa

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Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences
100%
Smallholder Cropping Systems
62%
Sustainable Agriculture
90%
Smallholder Irrigation
75%
Weed Management
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
25
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Mupambwa, H.A., A.D. Nciizah, P. Nyambo, E. Dube, B. Muchara, M. Fanadzo and M.K. Hausiku, 2022. Potential Applications of Nanomaterials in Agronomy: An African Insight. In: Emerging Nanomaterials for Advanced Technologies, Krishnan, A., B. Ravindran, B. Balasubramanian, H.C. Swart, S.J. Panchu and R. Prasad (Eds.), Springer, Cham, ISBN: 978-3-030-80370-4, pp: 581-600.
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  2. Mupambwa, H.A., A.D. Nciizah, E. Dube and M. Fanadzo, 2022. Precision Agriculture Under Arid Environments: Prospects for African Smallholder Farmers. In: Food Security for African Smallholder Farmers, Mupambwa, H.A., A.D. Nciizah, P. Nyambo, B. Muchara and N.N. Gabriel (Eds.), Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-16-6771-8, pp: 113-127.
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  3. Fanadzo, M., E. Dube and N. Dunjana, 2022. On-Farm Research Challenges for Agronomic Field Trials in Smallholder Systems: A Practical Experience from Zanyokwe Irrigation Scheme, South Africa. In: Food Security for African Smallholder Farmers, Mupambwa, H.A., A.D. Nciizah, P. Nyambo, B. Muchara and N.N. Gabriel (Eds.), Springer, Singapore, ISBN: 978-981-16-6770-1, pp: 139-151.
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  4. Ntsobi, N., M. Fanadzo, M.L. Roes-Hill and F. Nchu, 2021. Effects of Clonostachys rosea f. catenula inoculum on the composting of cabbage wastes and the endophytic activities of the composted material on tomatoes and red spider mite infestation. Microorganisms, Vol. 9. 10.3390/microorganisms9061184.
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  5. Fanadzo, M., B. Ncube, A. French and A. Belete, 2021. Smallholder farmer coping and adaptation strategies during the 2015-18 drought in the Western Cape, South Africa. Phys. Chem. Earth Parts A/B/C, Vol. 124. 10.1016/j.pce.2021.102986.
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  6. Dube, E., T.J. Tsilo, N.Z. Sosibo and M. Fanadzo, 2020. Irrigation wheat production constraints and opportunities in South Africa. South Afr. J. Sci., Vol. 116 10.17159/sajs.2020/6342.
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  7. Fanadzo, M., M. Dalicuba and E. Dube, 2018. Application of conservation agriculture principles for the management of field crops pests. Sustainable Agric. Rev., 28: 125-152.
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  8. Fanadzo, M. and B. Ncube, 2018. Challenges and opportunities for revitalising smallholder irrigation schemes in South Africa. Water SA., 44: 436-447.
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  9. Moswetsi, G., M. Fanadzo and B. Ncube, 2017. Cropping systems and agronomic management practices in smallholder farms in South Africa: Constraints, challenges and opportunities. J. Agron., 16: 51-64.
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  10. Dube, E., S. Julia and F. Morris, 2014. Early planting and hand sorting effectively controls seed-borne fungi in farm-retained bean seed. South Afr. J. Sci., 110: 75-80.
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  11. Tarwireyi, L and M. Fanadzo, 2013. Production of indigenous chickens for household food security in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: A situation analysis. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 8: 5832-5840.
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  12. Dube, E and M. Fanadzo, 2013. Maximising yield benefits from dual-purpose cowpea. Food Sec., 5: 769-779.
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  13. Fanadzo, M., 2012. Revitalisation of smallholder irrigation schemes for poverty alleviation and household food security in South Africa: A review. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 7: 1956-1969.
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  14. Dube, E., C. Chiduza, P. Muchaonyerwa, M. Fanadzo and T.S. Mthoko, 2012. Winter cover crops and fertiliser effects on the weed seed bank in a low-input maize-based conservation agriculture system. South Afr. J. Plant Soil, 29: 195-197.
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  15. Fanadzo, M., D.T. Zireva, E. Dube and A.B. Mashingaidze, 2010. Evaluation of various substrates and supplements for biological efficiency of Pleurotus sajor-caju and Pleurotus ostreatus. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 2756-2761.
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  16. Fanadzo, M., C. Chiduza, P.N.S. Mnkeni, I. van der Stoep and J. Stevens, 2010. Crop production management practices as a cause for low water productivity at Zanyokwe Irrigation Scheme. Water SA, 36: 27-36.
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  17. Fanadzo, M., C. Chiduza and P.N.S. Mnkeni, 2010. Reduced dosages of atrazine and narrow rows can provide adequate weed control in smallholder irrigated maize (Zea mays L.) production in South Africa. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 9: 7660-7666.
  18. Fanadzo, M., C. Chiduza and P.N.S. Mnkeni, 2010. Pre-plant weed control, optimum N rate and plant densities increase butternut (Cucurbita moschata) yield under smallholder irrigated conditions in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 5: 2192-2199.
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  19. Fanadzo, M., C. Chiduza and P.N.S. Mnkeni, 2010. Overview of smallholder irrigation schemes in South Africa: Relationship between farmer crop management practices and performance. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 5: 3514-3523.
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  20. Fanadzo, M., C. Chiduza and P.N.S. Mnkeni, 2010. Effect of inter-row spacing and plant population on weed dynamics and maize (Zea mays L.) yield at Zanyokwe irrigation scheme, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 5: 518-523.
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  21. Fanadzo, M., C. Chiduza and P.N.S. Mnkeni, 2010. Comparative performance of direct seeding and transplanting green maize under farmer management in small-scale irrigation: A case study of zanyokwe, eastern cape, South Africa. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 5: 524-531.
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  22. Fanadzo, M., C. Chiduza and P.N.S. Mnkeni, 2009. Investigation of agronomic factors constraining productivity of grain maize (Zea mays L.) at Zanyokwe irrigation scheme, Eastern Cape, South Africa. J. Applied Biosci., 17: 948-958.
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  23. Fanadzo, M., C. Chiduza and P.N.S. Mnkeni, 2009. Comparative response of direct seeded and transplanted maize (Zea mays L.) to nitrogen fertilization at Zanyokwe irrigation scheme, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 4: 689-694.
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  24. Zireva, D.T., M. Fanadzo and A.B. Mashingaidze, 2007. Effect of substrate quantity and shelf position on yield of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus sajor caju). Pak. J. Biol. Sci., 10: 3458-3461.
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  25. Fanadzo, M., A.B. Mashingaidze and C. Nyakanda, 2007. Narrow rows and high maize densities decrease maize grain yield but suppress weeds under dryland conditions in Zimbabwe. J. Agron., 6: 566-570.
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