Biography

I am a passionate Crop Scientist with specialization in plants documentations (taxonomy, ethnobotany, pharmacology & phytochemistry), conservation biology, crop production and forestry. My research focuses on the taxonomy of southern Africa’s biodiversity and dissemination of information on plant- people relationships. My research provides an insight into the evolutionary relationships, functions and processes among underutilized and understudied different plant groups. I have excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with great ability to work in and lead teams. I am development oriented, with a huge passion for research, teaching and working with communities. My career objective is to improve agricultural productivity and food security in the country through sound scientific research, quality education and effective crop management.

Area of Interest:

Plant and Soil Sciences

100%

Taxonomy

62%

Ethnobotany

90%

Phytochemistry

75%

Pharmacology

55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0

Chapters
0

Articles
12

Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

Collen, M., A.E. Bosede and A.A. Emmanuel, 2021. Clivia miniata (Lindl.) Bosse, (Amaryllidaceae): Botany, medicinal uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 11: 12-18.
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Aladejana, E.B. and C. Musara, 2021. Kniphofia foliosa Hochst, (Asphodelaceae). J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 11: 13-19.
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Musara, C., E.B. Aladejana and S.M. Mudyiwa, 2020. Review of the nutritional composition, medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Citrus reticulata Blanco (Rutaceae). F1000Res, Vol. 9. 10.12688/f1000research.27208.1.
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Collen, M. and A.E. Bosede, 2020. Review of studies on Bulbine natalensis Baker (Asphodelaceae): Ethnobotanical uses, biological and chemical properties. J. Appl. Pharm. Sci., 10: 150-155.
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Aladejana, E.B. and C. Musara, 2020. Typha capensis (Rohrb.) N.E.Br. (Typhaceae): Morphology, medicinal uses, biological and chemical properties. Plant Sci. Today, 7: 578-583.
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Shiri, M., T. Gama, R.M. Mudyiwa and C. Musara, 2019. Effects of rooting media and Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) hormone concentration on rooting and shoot development of Duranta erecta L. (Verbenaceae), tip cuttings. Afr. J. Plant Sci., 13: 279-285.
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Musara, C. and A. Maroyi, 2019. Pharmacological potential, botany, biological and chemical properties of Albuca setosa (Asparagaceae) endemic to Southern Africa. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 9: 195-199.
Musara, C. and A. Maroyi, 2019. Botany, ethnobotanical uses, biological and chemical properties of Gethyllis afra L. (Amaryllidaceae). J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 9: 184-188.
Musara, C., P. Spies, J.J. Spies and B. Stedje, 2017. A review of Bulbinella (Asphodelaceae): Distribution, conservation status and economic importance. Bot. Sci., 95: 155-168.
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Peta, K.T., C. Musara, J. Gere and J. Chitamba, 2015. Neanderthal contribution to the modern human gene pool is minor. IJITR, 3: 1813-1821.
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Musara, C., J. Chitamba and C. Nhuvira, 2015. Evaluation of different seed dormancy breaking techniques on okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) seed germination. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 10: 1952-1956.
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Musara, C. and J. Chitamba, 2015. Growth rate and yield of Brassica napus in response to Acacia angustissima leaf biomass application rates. J. Anim. Plant Sci., Vol. 25. .
Musara, C. and J. Chitamba, 2014. Evaluation of cattle manure application rate on the growth rate and fruit yield of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.). Int. Res. J. Agric. Sci. Soil Sci., 4: 167-171.
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Dube, P., C. Musara and J. Chitamba, 2014. Extinction threat to tree species from firewood use in the wake of electric power cuts: A case study of bulawayo, Zimbabwe. Resour. Environ., 4: 260-267.
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Caleb, G., M. Mazanai and M. Collen, 2014. Achieving the 21st century educational outcomes through group work: A case of business plan preparation, presentation and assessment. J. Edu. Soc. Res., 4: 353-362.
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Achilonu, C.C., L. Mohase, C. Musara and J. Chitamba, 2014. Biochemical responses conferred by wheat cultivars against Russian wheat aphid (Homoptera: Aphididae) biotypes RWASA2 and RWASA3. Ann. Biol. Res., 5: 49-57.
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