Charles Karavina
Associate ProfessorBindura University of Science Education
Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Agriculture, Plant Pathology from University of KwaZulu-Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
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Biography
I am a Plant Pathologist (Virologist) by training. I have published extensively in the area of plant virus detection and characterization.
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Selected Publications
- Karavina, C., J.D. Ibaba and A. Gubba 2021. Potato Virus Y Isolates Infecting Bell Pepper from Parts of Southern Africa Display Distinct Recombination Patterns. Physiol. Mol. Plant Pathol. 10.1016/j.pmpp.2021.101638.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Musara, C., E.B. Aladejana, S.M. Mudyiwa and C. Karavina, 2020. Parkia biglobosa (Mimosaceae): Botany, uses, phytochemical properties and pharmacological potential. J. Pharm. Nutr. Sci., 10: 101-115.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina, C., J.D. Ibaba and A. Gubba, 2020. High-throughput sequencing of virus-infected Cucurbita pepo samples revealed the presence of Zucchini shoestring virus in Zimbabwe. BMC Res. Notes, 10.1186/s13104-020-4927-3.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - KARAVINA C., J.D. IBABA and A. GUBBA, 2020. Full genome sequence of a chrysanthemum-infecting tomato spotted wilt virus isolate from zimbabwe obtained by next-generation sequencing. Acta virologica 64: 88-92.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Charles K., D.I. Jacques and G. Augustine, 2019. Characterization of three full iris yellow spot virus genes of a garlic-infecting isolate from zimbabwe using next-generation sequencing technology. African Journal of Biotechnology 18: 928-934.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina, C., J.D. Ibaba and A. Gubba, 2018. Genome sequence of a tomato-infecting tomato mosaic virus isolate from zimbabwe. Genome Announc., 10.1128/genomeA.01457-17.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina, C. and A. Gubba, 2017. An african perspective on tospoviruses. J. Plant Pathol., 10.4454/jpp.v99i1.3814.
CrossRef | - Karavina C. and A. Gubba, 2017. Iris yellow spot virus in zimbabwe: incidence, severity and characterization of allium-infecting isolates. Crop Protection 94: 69-76.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina C. and A. Gubba, 2017. Detection and characterization of tomato spotted wilt virus infecting field and greenhouse-grown crops in zimbabwe. European Journal of Plant Pathology 149: 933-944.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Charles K., T.M. Vincent and G. Augustine, 2017. Knowledge and perceptions of plant viral diseases by different stakeholders in zimbabwes agricultural sector: implications for disease management. African Journal of Agricultural Research 12: 1832-1840.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina, C. and A. Gubba, 2016. Amaranthus sp. and Eleusine indica are natural hosts of Iris yellow spot virus in Zimbabwe. Plant Dis., 10.1094/PDIS-05-16-0652-PDN.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina C., S. Ximba, J.D. Ibaba and A. Gubba, 2016. First report of a mixed infection of potato virus y and tomato spotted wilt virus on pepper (capsicum annuum) in zimbabwe. Plant Disease 100: 1513-1513.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina C., J.D. Ibaba, A. Gubba and H.R. Pappu, 2016. First report of iris yellow spot virus infecting garlic and leek in zimbabwe. Plant Disease 100: 657-657.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina C., J.D. Ibaba and A. Gubba, 2016. First report of tomato spotted wilt virus infecting butternut squash (cucurbita moschata) in zimbabwe. Plant Disease 100: 870-870.
CrossRef | Direct Link | - Karavina C., J.D. Ibaba and A. Gubba, 2016. First report of iris yellow spot virus infecting onion in zimbabwe. Plant Disease 100: 235-235.
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