Education
Academic Background-
M.Sc. University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Crop Protection | Completed: 2010
Publications (39)
Selected Scholarly Contributions
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.
Ronald Mandumbu
2019
Mulching offers protection from Striga asiatica L. Kutnze parasitism in Sorghum genotypes.
Ronald Mandumbu
2019
Challenges to the exploitation of host plant resistance for Striga management in cereals and legumes by farmers in sub-Saharan Africa: A review.
Ronald Mandumbu
2019
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.
Ronald Mandumbu
2018
Herbicidal effects of Datura stramonium (L.) leaf extracts on Amaranthus hybridus (L.) and Tagetes minuta (L.).
Ronald Mandumbu
2018
Thorn apple (Datura stramonium L.) allelopathy on cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2018
The compatibility effects of biochar-vermicompost mixes on crop productivity.
Ronald Mandumbu
2017
Multi-hebicidal effects of lantana camara extracts on Eleucine indica and Amaranthus hybridus: Implications to weed control in organic gardens.
Ronald Mandumbu
2017
Effect of organic mulch quantity and crop genotype on termite damage in maize.
Ronald Mandumbu
2017
Pest resistance management strategies: A review of the case of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2017
Improving agricultural technologies in HIV/AIDS infected/affected communities and for elderly farmers: The case of sub Saharan Africa.
Ronald Mandumbu
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.
Ronald Mandumbu
2017
The parasitic weeds scourge in northern Zimbabwe: effects of soil degradation, hosts and food security implications to rural farmers.
Ronald Mandumbu
2017
Predictions of the Striga scourge under new climate in Southern Africa: A perspective.
Ronald Mandumbu
2017
Evaluation of seasonal rainfall changes on the growth performance of Vigna unguiculta (cowpeas) in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2016
Allelopathic potential of sorghum, wheat and maize residue extracts on germination and early establishment of Amaranthus hybridus and Rottboellia cochinchinensis.
Ronald Mandumbu
2016
Existence of different physiological strains of Striga asiatica on Sorghum spp. in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2016
Effect of planting bsin depth on the growth and performance of maize (Zea mays).
Ronald Mandumbu
2016
Nematicidal effects of brassica formulations against root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne javanica) in tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum L.).
Ronald Mandumbu
2015
Evaluation of three-way hybrids for yield and resistance to maize streak virus and tuecicum leaf blight diseases.
Ronald Mandumbu
2014
2014
Use of garlic (Allium sativum) as a repellent crop to control diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) in cabbage (Brassica oleraceae var. Capitata).
Ronald Mandumbu
2014
Effect of temperature, residue level and burial depth on germination of two weed: Implication to conservation agriculture.
Ronald Mandumbu
2013
Plasticity of Rottboelia cochinchinensis to soil type and fertility levels: Implications to geographical distribution in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2013
Tackling diamondback moth Plutella xylostella (L.) resistance: A review on the current research on vegetable integrated pest management in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2012
Biofumigation for crop protection: Potential for adoption in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2012
Farmer knowledge, attitude and practice on cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) pest resistance management strategies in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2012
Weed seed bank response to tillage and residue management in semi-arid Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2012
Phytoparasitic nematode management post methyl bromide: Where to for Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
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.
Ronald Mandumbu
2012
Tagetes minuta formulation effect sitophilus zeamais (weevils) control in stored maize grain.
Ronald Mandumbu
2012
Weed suppression and component crops response in maize/pumpkin intercropping systems in Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2012
Variety and planting date effects on the incidence of bollworms and insect sucking pests of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.).
Ronald Mandumbu
2012
Weed seed bank community diversity under different tillage and residue levels in semi-arid south western Zimbabwe.
Ronald Mandumbu
2011
A review of the occurrence, biology and management of common bacterial blight.
Ronald Mandumbu
2011
Integrated weed management in Zimbabwe's smallholder sector, where are we?: A review.
Ronald Mandumbu
2011
Jatropha curcas production in Zimbabwe: Uses, challenges and the way forward.
Ronald Mandumbu
2011
Epiphytic survival of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. phaseoli (E.F. Sm).
Ronald Mandumbu
2011
Methods and applications of weed seed bank studies in weed management: A review.
Ronald Mandumbu
2005