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Bindura University of Science Education: Bindura, Mashonaland Central, ZW

2010-04-24 to present | Professor (Environmental Science)
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George Nyamadzawo

Education and qualifications (1)

University of Zimbabwe: Harare, Harare, ZW

2010-01-01 to 2014-06-15 | DPhil (Soil Science)
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George Nyamadzawo

Works (41)

Climate change awareness and adaptation strategies by smallholder farmers in semi-arid areas of Zimbabwe

International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
2024-12-31 | Journal article
Contributors: Sandra Makaita Madamombe; Stanley Karanja Ng’ang’a; Ingrid Öborn; George Nyamadzawo; Ngonidzashe Chirinda; Job Kihara; Libère Nkurunziza
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Field edge rainwater harvesting and inorganic fertilizers for improved sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L.) yields in semi-arid farming regions of Marange, Zimbabwe

Heliyon
2022 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85123921631

Part of ISSN: 24058440
Contributors: Kubiku, F.N.M.; Mandumbu, R.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamangara, J.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Effect of contour rainwater-harvesting and integrated nutrient management on sorghum grain yield in semi-arid farming environments of Zimbabwe

Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica Section B: Soil and Plant Science
2021 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85122499947

Part of ISSN: 16511913 09064710
Contributors: Kubiku, F.N.M.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamangara, J.; Mandumbu, R.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Contamination of soil around an abandoned gold mine tailings dam with trace elements in a small town, northeastern Zimbabwe

International Journal of Global Environmental Issues
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85094149868

Part of ISSN: 14666650
Contributors: Kanda, A.; Ncube, F.; Gadaga, T.; Dudu, V.P.; Makumbe, P.; Nyamadzawo, G.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Effects of three in-field water harvesting technologies on soil water content and maize yields in a semi-arid region of Zimbabwe

Agricultural Water Management
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85061526381

Part of ISSN: 18732283 03783774
Contributors: Nyagumbo, I.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Madembo, C.
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Post-harvest cereal structures and climate change resilience in rural Zimbabwe: A review

International Journal of Postharvest Technology and Innovation
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85083309243

Part of ISSN: 17447569 17447550
Contributors: Mapfeka, R.F.; Mandumbu, R.; Zengeza, T.; Kamota, A.; Masamha, B.; Marongwe, F.D.; Mutsamba-Magwaza, E.F.; Nyakudya, E.; Nyamadzawo, G.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

The Potential Benefits and Trade-Offs of Using Sub-surface Water Retention Technology on Coarse-Textured Soils: Impacts of Water and Nutrient Saving on Maize Production and Soil Carbon Sequestration

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
2019 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85077616788

Part of ISSN: 2571581X
Contributors: Nkurunziza, L.; Chirinda, N.; Lana, M.; Sommer, R.; Karanja, S.; Rao, I.; Romero Sanchez, M.A.; Quintero, M.; Kuyah, S.; Lewu, F. et al.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Combining organic and inorganic nitrogen fertilisation reduces N<sub>2</sub>O emissions from cereal crops: a comparative analysis of China and Zimbabwe

Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84901579606

Part of ISSN: 15731596 13812386
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Shi, Y.; Chirinda, N.; Olesen, J.E.; Mapanda, F.; Wuta, M.; Wu, W.; Meng, F.; Oelofse, M.; de Neergaard, A. et al.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Effects of different disturbance regimes on grass and herbaceous plant diversity and biomass in zimbabwean dambo systems

International Journal of Biodiversity Science, Ecosystem Services and Management
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85034574447

Part of ISSN: 21513740 21513732
Contributors: Matayaya, G.; Wuta, M.; Nyamadzawo, G.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Formalising informal solid waste recycling at the Pomona dumpsite in Harare, Zimbabwe

Natural Resources Forum
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85027891573

Part of ISSN: 14778947 01650203
Contributors: Nemadire, S.; Mapurazi, S.; Nyamadzawo, G.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Predicting acid rock drainage from a nickel mine waste pile and metal levels in surrounding soils

Environmental Engineering and Management Journal
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85038883015

Part of ISSN: 18433707 15829596
Contributors: Kanda, A.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Gotosa, J.; Nyamutora, N.; Gwenzi, W.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Rainwater harvesting options to support off-season small-scale irrigation in arid and semi-arid areas of zimbabwe

Rainwater-Smart Agriculture in Arid and Semi-Arid Areas: Fostering the Use of Rainwater for Food Security, Poverty Alleviation, Landscape Restoration and Climate Resilience
2017 | Book chapter
EID:

2-s2.0-85043725320

Contributors: Wuta, M.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamasoka, B.; Nyawasha, R.; Matayaya, G.; Nazare, R.; Madyiwa, S.; Tsoka, J.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Termite diversity along a land use intensification gradient in a semi-arid savanna

Journal of Insect Conservation
2017 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85028767857

Part of ISSN: 15729753 1366638X
Contributors: Muvengwi, J.; Mbiba, M.; Ndagurwa, H.G.T.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Nhokovedzo, P.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Ground and surface water quality along a dambo transect in Chihota smallholder farming area, Marondera district, Zimbabwe

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
2016 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-84977939788

Part of ISSN: 14747065
Contributors: Wuta, M.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Mlambo, J.; Nyamugafata, P.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Limits of agricultural greenhouse gas calculators to predict soil N<sub>2</sub>O and CH<sub>4</sub> fluxes in tropical agriculture

Scientific Reports
2016 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84970024836

Part of ISSN: 20452322
Contributors: Richards, M.; Metzel, R.; Chirinda, N.; Ly, P.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Duong Vu, Q.; De Neergaard, A.; Oelofse, M.; Wollenberg, E.; Keller, E. et al.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Optimizing dambo (seasonal wetland) cultivation for climate change adaptation and sustainable crop production in the smallholder farming areas of Zimbabwe

International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84914708218

Part of ISSN: 1747762X 14735903
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.; Nyamugafata, P.; Chirinda, N.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Soil organic carbon and nitrogen stocks along a seasonal wetland (dambo) transect in central Zimbabwe

South African Journal of Plant and Soil
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84924261766

Part of ISSN: 02571862
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.; Nyamugafata, P.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Water quality and public health risks associated with roof rainwater harvesting systems for potable supply: Review and perspectives

Sustainability of Water Quality and Ecology
2015 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84946610311

Part of ISSN: 22126139
Contributors: Gwenzi, W.; Dunjana, N.; Pisa, C.; Tauro, T.; Nyamadzawo, G.
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Agroforestry for small landholders of eastern and southern africa

Soil Management of Smallholder Agriculture
2014 | Book chapter
Part of DOI: 10.1201/b17747
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2-s2.0-85055233569

Contributors: Beedy, T.L.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Luedeling, E.; Kim, D.-G.; Place, F.; Hadgu, K.M.
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Agroforestry: Fertilizer Trees

Encyclopedia of Agriculture and Food Systems
2014 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-85020359169

Contributors: Sileshi, G.W.; Mafongoya, P.L.; Akinnifesi, F.K.; Phiri, E.; Chirwa, P.; Beedy, T.; Makumba, W.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Njoloma, J.; Wuta, M. et al.
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Burning, biomass removal and tillage effects on soil organic carbon and nutrients in seasonal wetlands (Dambos) of chiota smallholder farming area, zimbabwe

Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84894638965

Part of ISSN: 14763567 03650340
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.; Nyamugafata, P.; Tendayi, T.
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Hydrological Impacts of Urbanization and Urban Roof Water Harvesting in Water-limited Catchments: A Review

Environmental Processes
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84947612840

Part of ISSN: 21987505 21987491
Contributors: Gwenzi, W.; Nyamadzawo, G.
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Nitrous oxide and methane emissions from cultivated seasonal wetland (dambo) soils with inorganic, organic and integrated nutrient management

Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-85027946968

Part of ISSN: 15730867 13851314
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.; Smith, J.L.; Rees, R.M.
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The effects of catena positions on greenhouse gas emissions along a seasonal wetland (Dambo) transect in tropical Zimbabwe

Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science
2014 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84903231603

Part of ISSN: 14763567 03650340
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.; Rees, R.M.; Smith, J.L.
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Litter decomposition and nutrient release in Miombo Savanna woodlands of Central Zimbabwe

Savannas: Climate, Biodiversity and Ecological Significance
2013 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-84892126042

Contributors: Wuta, M.; Rees, R.M.; Furley, P.A.; Nyamadzawo, G.
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Opportunities for optimization of in-field water harvesting to cope with changing climate in semi-arid smallholder farming areas of Zimbabwe

SpringerPlus
2013 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84876513968

Part of ISSN: 21931801
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.; Gumbo, D.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Infiltration and runoff losses under fallowing and conservation agriculture practices on contrasting soils, Zimbabwe

Water SA
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84860530899

Part of ISSN: 03784738 18167950
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamugafata, P.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.; Chikowo, R.
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Maize yields under coppicing and non coppicing fallows in a fallow-maize rotation system in central Zimbabwe

Agroforestry Systems
2012 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-84857043069

Part of ISSN: 01674366 15729680
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamugafata, P.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Water quality monitoring of Yellow Jacket River, Mazowe, Zimbabwe: A review

Pollution Monitoring
2012 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-84892903847

Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Mapanda, F.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.; Nyamugafata, P.; Jiri, Z.
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Soil microbial biomass and mineralization of aggregate protected carbon in fallow-maize systems under conventional and no-tillage in Central Zimbabwe

Soil and Tillage Research
2009 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-57749175320

Part of ISSN: 01671987
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamangara, J.; Nyamugafata, P.; Muzulu, A.
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The status of river water chemical pollution in Zimbabwe: A review

River Pollution Research Progress
2009 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-84895363322

Contributors: Nyamangara, J.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Bangira, C.; Senzanje, A.
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Residual effects of fallows on selected soil hydraulic properties in a kaolinitic soil subjected to conventional tillage (CT) and no tillage (NT)

Agroforestry Systems
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-38649110780

Part of ISSN: 01674366 15729680
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamugafata, P.; Chikowo, R.; Giller, K.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Soil organic carbon dynamics of improved fallow-maize rotation systems under conventional and no-tillage in Central Zimbabwe

Nutrient Cycling in Agroecosystems
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-42149085124

Part of ISSN: 13851314 15730867
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Chikowo, R.; Nyamugafata, P.; Nyamangara, J.; Giller, K.E.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Spatial variability of total soil carbon and nitrogen stocks for some reclaimed minesoils of southeastern Ohio

Land Degradation and Development
2008 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-47249098628

Part of ISSN: 10853278 1099145X
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Shukla, M.K.; Lal, R.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Developments in the research of the potential of agroforestry for sustaining soil fertility in Zimbabwe

Ecological Basis of Agroforestry
2007 | Book chapter
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2-s2.0-84893722885

Contributors: Zingore, S.; Chikowo, R.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamugafata, P.; Mafongoya, P.L.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Effects of discharging acid-mine drainage into evaporation ponds lined with clay on chemical quality of the surrounding soil and water

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
2007 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-34548626900

Part of ISSN: 14747065
Contributors: Mapanda, F.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamangara, J.; Wuta, M.
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Improved legume tree fallows and tillage effects on structural stability and infiltration rates of a kaolinitic sandy soil from central Zimbabwe

Soil and Tillage Research
2007 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-34948816159

Part of ISSN: 01671987
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Chikowo, R.; Nyamugafata, P.; Giller, K.E.
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Short-term impact of sulphate mine dump rehabilitation on the quality of surrounding groundwater and river water in Mazowe District, Zimbabwe

Physics and Chemistry of the Earth
2007 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-34548550291

Part of ISSN: 14747065
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Mapanda, F.; Nyamugafata, P.; Wuta, M.; Nyamangara, J.
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The effect of hydroxide solutions on the structural stability and saturated hydraulic conductivity of four tropical soils

South African Journal of Plant and Soil
2007 | Journal article
EID:

2-s2.0-34347242141

Part of ISSN: 02571862
Contributors: Nyamangara, J.; Munotengwa, S.; Nyamugafata, P.; Nyamadzawo, G.
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Nitrate-N dynamics following improved fallows and maize root development in a Zimbabwean sandy clay loam

Agroforestry Systems
2003 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0346967159

Part of ISSN: 01674366
Contributors: Chikowo, R.; Mapfumo, P.; Nyamugafata, P.; Nyamadzawo, G.; Giller, K.E.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

Partitioning of simulated rainfall in a kaolinitic soil under improved fallow-maize rotation in Zimbabwe

Agroforestry Systems
2003 | Journal article
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2-s2.0-0346967155

Part of ISSN: 01674366
Contributors: Nyamadzawo, G.; Nyamugafata, P.; Chikowo, R.; Giller, K.E.
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George Nyamadzawo via Scopus - Elsevier

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