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DR MENAS WUTA
BSc Hons Agric (UZ), MSc (Reading UK), PhD (Edinburgh)
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Specialization:                    Soil Science: Pedology, Soil Survey and Land Evaluation

Recent Publications:

  1. Mapanda, F., Wuta, M., Nyamangara, J. and Rees, R.M. 2011. Effects of organic and mineral fertilizer nitrogen on greenhouse gas emissions and plant-captured carbon under maize cropping in Zimbabwe. Plant and Soil, 343(1), 67-81. DOI 10.1007/s11104-011-0753-7
  2. Kundhlande, A., Nyakudya, I. W., Katsvanga C. A. T.,Wuta, M. and Gotosa J. 2012. Influence of Pinuspatula(Schltdl. and Cham.) plantations on dolerite soil properties in the Eastern Highlands of Zimbabwe: A case study of Erin Forest Estate. International Journal of Applied Environmental Sciences, 7(1), 9-24.
  3. Nyamadzawo, G.,  Nyamugafata, P., Wuta, M. and Nyamangara, J. 2012. Maize yields under coppicing and non coppicing fallows in a fallow-maize rotation system in central Zimbabwe. Agroforestry Systems, 84: 273-286,DOI: 10.1007/s10457-011-9453-9
  4. Wuta, M. and Nyamugafata, P. 2012. Management of cattle and goat manure in Wedza smallholder farming area, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 7(26), pp. 3853-3859, DOI: 10.5897/AJAR12.038
  5. Nyamadzawo G., Nyamugafata, P., Wuta, M., Nyamangara, J.andChikowo, R. 2012. Infiltration and runoff losses under fallowing and conservation agriculture practices on contrasting soils, Zimbabwe. Water SA, 38 (2): 233-240, DOI: 10.4314/wsa.v38i2.8
  6. Rees, R. M., Augustin, J., Alberti, G., Ball, B.C., Boeckx, P., Canterel, A., Castaldi, S., Chirinda, N., Chojnicki, B., Giebels, M., Gordon, H., Grosz, B., Horvath, L., Juszczak, R., Kasimir-Klemedtsson, A., Klemedtsson, L., Medinets, S., Machon, A., Mapanda, F., Nyamangara, J., Olesen, J., Reay, D., Sanchez, L., Sanz-Cobena, A., Smith, K.A., Sowerby, A., Sommer, M., Soussana, J.F., Stenberg, M., Topp, C.F.E., van Cleemput, O., Vallejo, A., Watson, C.A. and Wuta, M. 2012. Nitrous oxide emissions from European agriculture; an analysis of variability and drivers of emissions from field experiments. Biogeosciences Discussions, 9: 9259-9288, DOI:10.5194/bgd-9-9259-2012.
  7. Mugandani. R, Wuta, M, Makarau, A, Chipindu, B. 2012.Re-classification of agro-ecological regions of Zimbabwe in conformity with climate variability and change. African Crop Science Journal, 20(s2): 361-369.
  8. Mapanda, F., Wuta, M., Nyamangara, J. and Rees, R.M. and Kitzler, B. 2012.  Greenhouse gas emissions from savanna (Miombo) woodlands: responses  to clearing and cropping. African Crop Science Journal, 20(s2): 385-400.
  9. Nyamadzawo, G., Chirinda, N., Mapanda, F., Nyamangara, J., Wuta, M., Nyamugafata, P. and Olesen, J.E. (2012). Land-use and land-use change effects on nitrous oxide emissions in the seasonally dry ecosystems of Zimbabwe: A Review. African Crop Science Journal, 20(s2): 553-564.
  10. Mapanda, F., Wuta, M., Nyamangara, J. and Rees, R.M. 2012. Nitrogen leaching and indirect nitrous oxide emissions from fertilized croplands in Zimbabwe. Nutrient Cycling in Agro-ecosystems, 94: 85-96, DOI 10.1007/s10705-012-9528-7
  11. Wuta M. (2000) Soils of a portion of Save Communal Area in Buhera District, Zimbabwe. A report of a soil survey and erosion assessment carried out for the Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe, Sept/Oct. 2000. Forestry Commission, Harare.
  12. Wuta M. (2000) Soils of a portion of Chivi Communal Area in Chivi District,   Zimbabwe. A report of a soil survey and erosion assessment carried out for the Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe, Nov/Dec.2000. Forestry Commission, Harare.
  13. Mazvimavi D, Chapeyama O., Gambiza P. and Wuta M. (1997) Environmental impact assessment of the proposed Arcturus road - Pomona 132 kV powerline. Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA).
  14. Ndiweni, P.N.B., Masimbe, S., Wuta, M., Sikwila, M.N. and Mautsa, J.S. (1997) Report on survey to assess resources at institutions that could be available for the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Agriculture (Management) degree program. University of Zimbabwe, College of Distance Education.
  15. Karima, A.C. and Wuta, M. (1995) Feasibility Study on the most appropriate mechanism of pumping water from Mangende (Zhombe) and Paraffin boreholes (Silobela) for small irrigation gardens and the suitability of the soils and water for irrigation. PLAN INTERNATIONAL ZIMBABWE.
  16. Wuta, M. (1995). The present status of soil survey in Zimbabwe. In: The Proceedings of the KENSOTER International Workshop,  Nairobi, Kenya, 14 - 17 March, 1995. Ed. V. W. P. van Engelen. SOTER Report 9, ISSS-UNEP-ISRIC. Wageningen. pg. 49-52.
  17. Ndiweni P., Wuta M. and Masimbe S. (eds.) (1995). The Proceedings of the Workshop on U.Z. Faculty of Agriculture Research in Small Scale Farming Areas in Zimbabwe. UZ Farm, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1995. Friedrich Ebert Foundation Technical.
  18. Wuta, M. and Mabvurira, D. (1995) Soils of Mtao forest area- the causes of poor Eucalyptus sp. tree perfomance. Forestry Commission. Mvuma Area.
  19. Wuta, M. (1991) Soils of the proposed ADA Muzarabani Estate Extension, Muzarabani Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A596.
  20. Wuta, M. and Mzezewa, J. (1991) Soils of ADA Coburn Estate, Chegutu I.C.A. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A597.
  21. Wuta, M. and Mzezewa, J. (1991) Soils of the proposed Berejena Irrigation Scheme, Chivi Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A594.
  22. Kanyanda, C. and Wuta, M. (1991) Soils of the proposed Rupangwana Irrigation Scheme. Sangwe Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A591.
  23. Wuta, M. and Moyo, M. (1991) Feasibility study of Matibi No. 2 north of Tshingwesi river. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A574.
  24. Wuta, M. (1990) Soils of the proposed Takavarasha Irrigation Scheme. Chivi Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A533.
  25. Wuta, M. (1989) Soils of the proposed Munzviru Dam Irrigation Scheme, Masvingo Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A573.
  26. Wuta, M. (1989) Soils of the proposed Nyatate/Nyajezi Irrigation Scheme, Zimbiti Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A565.
  27. Kanyanda, C.; Garikayi, A. and Wuta, M. (1988) Soils of the proposed Shashani Irrigation Project, Tshatshani Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A558.
  28. Kanyanda, C and Wuta, M. (1988) Soils of some portions commandable by the proposed Palawan Dam, Ungova and Mberengwa Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A564.
  29. Wuta, M. (1988) Soils of portions near Mlezu river, Chiwundura Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A555.
  30. Wuta, M. and Kanyanda, C. (1988) Soils of portions near Gwanyika and Mtanke rivers, Gokwe Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A545.
  31. Wuta, M. (1988) Soils of the proposed extension of ARDA Sanyati, Sanyati Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A543.
  32. Wuta, M. (1988) Soils of Mudzonga/Kanhukamwe, Chiweshe Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A554.
  33. Garikayi, A. and Wuta, M. (1987) Soils of Mwenezi-Manyuchi Irrigation Scheme, Maranda and Matibi No.1 Communal Areas. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A542.
  34. Wuta, M. (1987) Soils of a portion near Mahusekwa, Chihota Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services, Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology  and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A538.
  35. Kanyanda, C. and Wuta, M. (1987) Soils of Chambuta Refugee Camp, Matibi No. 2  Communal Area. Department of Research and Specialist Services,  Chemistry and Soil Research Institute. Pedology and Soil Survey Section- Report No. A533.

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