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

How to cite this article

APA /
Sibanda, N., Ruzvidzo, O., Zvidzai, C. J., Mashingaidze, A. B., Dikobe, T. B., Takundwa, M. M., Kawadza, D. T., Katata-Seru, L. M., Mlambo, S. S., & Murungweni, C. (2020). The potential use of Lentinus edodes to manage and control water hyacinth in Zimbabwe. Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research , 11(1), 1-14.
Chicago /
Nompumelelo Sibanda, Oziniel Ruzvidzo, Cuthbert J. Zvidzai, Arnold B. Mashingaidze, Tshegofatso B. Dikobe, Mutsa M. Takundwa, David T. Kawadza, Lebogang M. Katata-Seru, Sibonani S. Mlambo and Chrispen Murungweni. "The potential use of Lentinus edodes to manage and control water hyacinth in Zimbabwe." Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research 11, no. 1 (2020): 1-14.
MLA /
Nompumelelo Sib, et al. "The potential use of Lentinus edodes to manage and control water hyacinth in Zimbabwe." Journal of Yeast and Fungal Research 11.1 (2020): 1-14.