Journal of
Yeast and Fungal Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Yeast Fungal Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2413
  • DOI: 10.5897/JYFR
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 129

Full Length Research Paper

The potential use of Lentinus edodes to manage and control water hyacinth in Zimbabwe

Nompumelelo Sibanda
  • Nompumelelo Sibanda
  • Department of Crop Science and Post-harvest Technology, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Private Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
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Oziniel Ruzvidzo
  • Oziniel Ruzvidzo
  • Department of Botany, School of Biological Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.
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Cuthbert J. Zvidzai
  • Cuthbert J. Zvidzai
  • Department of Food Science and Technology, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Private Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
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Arnold B. Mashingaidze
  • Arnold B. Mashingaidze
  • Department of Crop Science and Post-harvest Technology, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Private Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
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Tshegofatso B. Dikobe
  • Tshegofatso B. Dikobe
  • Department of Botany, School of Biological Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.
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Mutsa M. Takundwa
  • Mutsa M. Takundwa
  • Department of Botany, School of Biological Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.
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David T. Kawadza
  • David T. Kawadza
  • Department of Microbiology, School of Biological Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.
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Lebogang M. Katata-Seru
  • Lebogang M. Katata-Seru
  • Department of Chemistry, School of Physical and Chemical Sciences, North-West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho, 2735, South Africa.
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Sibonani S. Mlambo
  • Sibonani S. Mlambo
  • Department of Biotechnology, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Private Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
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Chrispen Murungweni
  • Chrispen Murungweni
  • Department of Animal Production and Technology, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Chinhoyi University of Technology, Private Bag 7724, Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 17 October 2019
  •  Accepted: 20 December 2019
  •  Published: 31 January 2020

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