Research interests

-Crop protection (Weed science (allelopathy), pathology and entomology)

– Use of natural pesticides (biopesticides and bioherbicides) extracts for weed, insect pests and disease management.

Publications

• Sakadzo, N., Pahla, I., Muzemu, S., Mandumbu ,R and Makaza, K. 2018. Thorn apple (Datura stramonium L.) allelopathy on cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(29): 1460-1467.
• Sakadzo, N.,Pahla, I., Muzemu ,S., Mandumbu ,R and Makaza, K. 2018. Herbicidal effects of Datura stramonium (L.) leaf extracts on Amaranthus hybridus (L.) and Tagetes minuta (L.). African Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(34):1754-1760.
• 3. Sakadzo, N., Makaza, K., Chagonda, I., Shanangura, J and Haripo T.T. 2018. Response of maize (Zea mays L.) inbred lines to different herbicide combinations. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 13(31):140-1550.
• 4. Sakadzo, N & Chibi, Rindirai M. (2020). “Effects of drinking water containing Aloe vera extracts on growth and palatability of Black Austrolop and Koekoek Ecotype chickens”. Acta Scientific Agriculture, 4.1:73- 80.
• 5. Sakadzo, N., Makaza, K & Tafirenyika, F. (2019). Effects of time of earthing up on yield and yield parameters of Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) in Zaka District, Zimbabwe. Agricultural Science, 1(1):39- 46.
• 6. Sakadzo, N., Makaza, K & Bvekwa, G. (2019). Influence of establishment methods on yield and yield parameters of finger millet (Eleusine corocana L. Gaertn) in ward 24, Zaka District. Agricultural Science, 1(1):39-46.
• 7. Sakadzo, N., Chisvuure, A & Nhara, R. (2020) “Evaluating the Repellent Properties of Mexican Marigold (Tagetes minuta) Aqueous Extracts on Aphid Population in Rape (Brassica napus)”. Acta Scientific Microbiology, 3.4: 65-70.
• 8. Gombarume, T., Nhara, R.B., Hungwe, T& Sakadzo, N. (2020). “Phenotypic Characterisation of Indigenous Chickens in Rushinga District”. Acta Scientific Agriculture, 4(4): 20-24
• 9. Sakadzo, N., Makaza, K & Chikata, L. (2020). Biopesticidal properties of aqueous crude extracts of tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum L.) against fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) on maize foliage (Zea mays L.) diets. Agricultural Science, 2 (1): 47-55
• 10. Sakadzo, N, Mavugara, J and Musara, A. (2020). A critical review of value chain for Irish potato in Zimbabwe with specific regards to the economic policy: A review. Agricultural Science 2(2) :42-48
• 11. Sakadzo, N. (2020). Commercialisation and Industrialisation through registration and use of botanical pesticides for crop protection in Zimbabwe. A review. Octa Journal of Biosciences, 8 (2):83-97.
• 12. Sakadzo, N & Kugedera, AT. (2020). The use of small grains for food security and climate compliant in dry regions of Zimbabwe: Sumerianz Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary, 3 (10):143-149
• 13. Sakadzo, N. (2021). Effects of deforestation on soil functions and how reforestation can reverse them: Short communication. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, 9 (1): 36-40
• 14. Sakadzo, N., Kugedera, AT & Mandumbu, R. (2021). Correlation between Striga spp and soil fertility prominence: A Review. Volume. International Journal of Agricultural Science and Veterinary Medicine, 9 (1): 26-35.
• 15. Sakadzo, N and Kugedera, AT. (2020). Assessing grain damage and weight loss under varying (LGB) (Prostephanus truncatus Horn) (Coleoptera, Brostichidae) initial infestation densities and storage duration in stored maize grain. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 9(2):67-73.
• 16. Kupurai Peter, Sakadzo Nyasha and Kugedera Andrew Tapiwa (2021). Evaluating the potential contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to smallholder farmers in semi-arid ad arid regions: A case of Chivi. Research in Ecology, 03 (01):22-30.
• 17. Chamunorwa Silas, Sakadzo N and Kugedera Andrew Tapiwa. (2021). Constraints and opportunities for small-holder sorghum producers in dryland regions of Zimbabwe. NASS Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 03(02): 1-7
• 18. Sakadzo Nyasha, Nhara Rumbidzai Blessing, Kugedera Andrew Tapiwa, Musara Ashel & Makuvara Zakio. (2021). Rediscovering pride in agricultural heritage through cultivation of African Indigenous vegetables (AIVs) as climate acquiescent vegetables, immune and health in response to COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe. NASS Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 03(02): 8-22.
• 19. Andrew Tapiwa Kugedera, Tsitsi Maziofa, Takudzwa Charambira and Nyasha Sakadzo. (2021). Assessing the effects of velvet bea (Mucuna pruriens) meal on growth performance of weaned pen fattened Mashona goats. JOJ Wildlife and Biodiversity, 4(1): 1-5.
• 20. Kugedera, A.T., Sakadzo, N., Museva, T., Chivhenge, E., Kugara, S.T., Chimbwanda, F & Decide, M.T. (2021).The link between Indigenous Knowledge Systems and sustainable agricultural production in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Religion, Philosophy and Culture (AJRPC).Volume 2, Number 2, December 2021 Pp 19-39
• 21. Kugedera, A.T., Sakadzo, N and Kokerai, L.K. (2021). Integrated soil fertility management options as means of improving tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production in south-eastern Zimbabwe. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Vol. 9 (4):1-6. DOI: https://doi.org/10.31920/2634-7644/2021/v2n2a2
• 22. Sakadzo, N., Tekedese, J., Kugedera, A.T., Nyasha, C., Makuvara, Z. (2021). Efficacy of S-metolachlor and flumetsulam (triazolopyrimidine sulfonanilide)+S-metolachlor (chloro-acetanilide) as pre-emergence herbicides in controlling weeds in maize at Chisumbanje Estate. International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences, 5(4), 508-513 Doi: https://doi.org/10.31015/jaefs.2021.4.10
• 23. Kugedera, A.T., Sakadzo, N., Museva, T., Kokerai, L.K., Muridzi, G. 2022. Role and commercialisation of indigenous knowledge in the control of covid-19 pandemic. The Dyke, 15(2): 44-57.
• 24. Maurawa, K., Makaza, K., Sakadzo, N., Mubvuma, M., Chidoko, P., Nyamusamba, R. 2021. Bioactive leaf extracts of thorn apple (Datura stramonium L.) as an alternative to synthetic pesticides for fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E Smith) management in maize (Zea mays L.). Octa J. Biosci, 9(2):99-105.
• 25. Haripo, T.T., Makuvaro, V., Madanzi, T., Sakadzo, N. 2023. Effect of plant population and row orientation on crop yield under sorghum-cowpea intercropping systems in semi-arid Zimbabwe International Journal of Agriculture, Environment and Food Sciences, 7(1): 41-48.
• 26. Vitalis Basera, Nyasha Sakadzo, Prosper Denhere, Cry Kuranga, Mqemane Tshababa, Bernard Chisiri, Shingirirai Siziba & Ropafadzo Gurira. 2022. Implications of COVID-19 in Zimbabwe: An Expert Analysis. Zimbabwe Journal of Health Sciences (ZJHS), 2 (1): 25-35. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364313387_Implications_of_COVID-19_in_Zimbabwe_An_Expert_Analysis [accessed Mar 28 2023].
• 27. Kugedera, A.T., Sakadzo, Nyasha, Kokerai, LK. 2022. Assessing the potential of earthing up and integrated nutrient management on Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) productivity in smallholder farming systems.

Current work

Book chapters

• Kugara, S.T., Kugedera, A.T., Sakadzo, N., Chivhenge, E & Museva, T. (2021). The Role of Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) in Climate Change. Book Chapter. IGI Global.
• Sakadzo, N., Kugedera, A.T., Makuvara, Z., Chipunza, N., Nhara, R., Marumure, J. (2023). Contributions of Small Grains Grown in Zimbabwe’s Dryland Regions in Boosting Immunity and Combating COVID-19.
• Makaza, K., Matigimu, M., Sakadzo, N. (2022). Aqueous leaf extracts of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) for weed management.
• Ranganai, N., Muwani, S.T., Sakadzo, N., Kugedera, A.T., Chimbwanda, F., Zivanai, L., Munyoro, B. (2022). Digitalisation for sustainable agriculture production in marginalised and remote communities. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch003. IGI Global publishers.
• Ranganai, N., Muwani, S.T., Zivanai, L., Munyoro, B. Sakadzo, N. (2022). Digital transformation for promoting inclusiveness in marginalized communities: challenges and opportunities for digital inclusion in marginalised communities. DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3901-2.ch004. IGI Global publishers.

Research papers

1. Climate change and plant physiological drought stress mechanisms in C4 crops. A case of maize in Zimbabwe
2. Integrated soil fertility management options as means of improving tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) production in south-eastern Zimbabwe
3. Potency of Bitter apple fruit (Solanum incanum) and contact time against fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) on maize (Zea mays L.) foliage diet
4. Assessing the potential of earthing up and integrated nutrient management on Irish potato (Solanum tuberosum) productivity in smallholder farming systems
5. Efficacy and cost benefit analysis of dual magnum 960EC and bateleur gold 650EC as pre-emergence herbicides in controlling weeds in maize at Chisumbanje Estate
6. Reconnoitring the contributions of small grains cultivated in dryland regions of Zimbabwe on immune system and fight against Covid-19

Conference papers

• Aqueous leaf extracts of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) for weed management. Oral presentation at Great Zimbabwe International proceedings on climate change adaptations in dryland agriculture in semi -arid areas, 29-31 2020.
• Reconnoitring the contributions of small grains cultivated in dryland regions of Zimbabwe on immune system and fight against Covid-19. Oral presentation at Great Zimbabwe International conference on covid 19, 29-30 July 2021.
• Herbicidal effects of Datura stramonium (L.) leaf extracts on Amaranthus hybridus (L.) and Tagetes minuta (L.). Oral presentation at Plant Biology and Biotechnology, 07-09 October 2021, Osaka Japan.
• Potency of Bitter apple fruit (Solanum incanum L.) and contact time against fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J.E Smith) on maize (Zea mays L.) foliage diet. Oral presentation at Ministry of Lands Agriculture, Fisheries Water Rural Development Inaugural Research and Extension Symposium, 1-2 March, 2023

Professional membership

1. Crop science society of Zimbabwe