Executive Director – Marondera Campus, and Dean – Faculty of Agricultural Environmental and Health Sciences.
Dr T Muziri holds a PhD in Horticultural Sciences from Stellenbosch University, an MSc in Crop Production from Africa University and a BSc in Crop Science from the University of Zimbabwe. Dr Muziri has university experience spanning 23 years. Prior to joining Women’s University in Africa, Dr Muziri lectured for 15 years at the Midlands State University where he served in the following positions: Chairperson of Department (5 years), Deputy Dean (4 years) and Acting Executive Dean (1.5 years). He was also appointed Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of Horticulture at Stellenbosch University in 2016, Visiting Scholar at Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, in 2013 & 2014. He served as a Sabbatical Fellow at Livingstonia University in 2024, where he taught diploma and degree students.
Dr Muziri has received and managed many grants for research and community developments. He was part of concept note and proposal development for three (3) multisectoral development projects proposals, one of which culminated in the Sizimele Action for Resilience Building, funded under the Zimbabwe Resilience Building Fund (ZRBF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). He was Co-Principal Investigator in the Beneficiation and Commercialization of Indigenous Fruit and Herbs Project funded by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development. Dr Muziri was the lead in the proposal development for the Holy Cross Irrigation project, in Chirumanzu, and led its implementation for the first 11 months. Dr Muziri is also the 2024 recipient of the Seeding Labs equipment (Boston, USA).
Dr Muziri has extensive international experience and exposure in higher education. He has presented academic papers in India, Belgium, South Africa, Malawi, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, and Botswana. He has also conducted academic visits to the India Institute for Horticulture Technology, the Proefcentrum Fruitteelt Research Center in Snt Truiden (Belgium), the Departments of Horticulture at Universities of South Africa, University of Swaziland and the Greenhouse Technologies in Botswana, where he was a consultant in mushroom production and hydroponics. Dr Muziri coordinated the introduction of Quinoa to Zimbabwe, managing the process of post entry quarantine and roll out to farmers. Dr Muziri’s current research interests are in the area of fruit science, postharvest biology, export horticulture and value addition.
Publications
Muziri, T, Theron, K.I., Cantre, D., Zi Wang, Verboven, P., Nicolai, B.M and Crouch, E.M. 2016. Microstructure analysis and detection of mealiness in ‘Forelle’ by means of X-ray computed tomography. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 120: 145-156.
Muziri T., Karen Theron., Nieuwoudt, H. H., L. Schoeman., E. M Crouch. 2018. Mealiness in ‘Forelle’ pear: relationship with TSS and its prediction based on FT-NIR spectroscopy. Acta Hortic, DOI. 10.17660/ActaHortic.2018.1201.46. p 339-346
Mangezi S, Manjeru P, Makuvaro V, Chaibva P, Mutetwa M and Muziri T (2026) Cattle manure amended soil influences germination and early seedling development of marula (Sclerocarya birrea (A. Rich) Hochst.). Front. Food Sci. Technol. 5:1734009. doi: 10.3389/frfst.2025.1734009.
Mlambo, N., Chifamba, M., Mhlahlayazi, T., Mwabvu, B., Chaginda, I., Madanzi, T., Takawira, M., Muziri, T. 2026. Influence of fruit maturity and slimy seed coat on seed traits and germination of horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus E. Mey. Ex Schrad.). Sci Rep (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-40932-6 (In press).
Moses Mutetwa, Pepukai Manjeru, Tendai Madanzi, Tavagwisa Muziri. 2025. Commercial Assessment of Horned Melon (Cucumis metuliferus) Cultivation in Local Economic Development and Social Well-being in Rural Livelihood of Zimbabwe. Agricultural Reviews. DOI:10.18805/ag.RF-400.
Mutetwa, M., Manjeru, P., Chaibva, P., Makaure, B., Chandiposha, M., Madanzi, T., Makuvaro, V., Muziri, T. (2025). Optimizing nitrogen fertilizer levels for improved growth, yield, and fruit quality in horned melon (Cucumis metuliferus E. Mey. ex Naudin). EUREKA: Life Sciences, 2, 3–13. https://doi.org/10.21303/2504-5695.2025.003878.
Tavagwisa Muziri, Pahla Innocent, Fanuel Tagwira. 2026. Effects of Municipal Phosphocompost on Groundnut Growth, Yield and Residual Soil Phosphorous. Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. (Accepted October 2024).
Paul Chaibva., Cecil Mugala, Veronica Makuvaro, Tavagwisa Muziri, Ignatious Chagonda, Blessing Mirika Ndau. 2023. Adaptability analysis of quinoa cultivation: A case study of Zimbabwe. Geographical Information Bulletin, Vol 2, pp 144 – 157. DOI: https://doi.org/10.50908/grb.2.0_144.
Moses Mutetwa., Ignatious Chagonda, Tadzwa Gwaziwa, Pamela Mangezi, Tapfumaneyi Midzi, Lawrence Sithole, Taurira Mtaita, Johnson Masaka and Tavagwisa Muziri. 2022. Effect of Trichoderma- Based Biofertilisers on the Flower and Fruit Pattern of Horned Melon (Cucumis metuliferus E. Mey. Ex. Naudin. International Journal of Agronomy. Volume 2022, Article ID 6866853.
Dube, O., Mudada, N., Gama T., Muziri T. 2022. A survey of Insect Pests Attacking Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa) and their Natural Enemies in Zimbabwe. Journal of Plant Sciences. Vol 10, No 3, pp 91 – 95.
Tavagwisa Muziri., Paul Chaibva., Chofamba Anyway., Madanzi Tendai., Manjeru Pepukai., Mudada Nhamo., Manhokwe Sherpard., Mugari Amiel., Diego Matsvange., Murewi Cyril Tapiwa Farai., Liboster Mwadzingeni, Raymond Mugandani. 2020. Using principal component analysis to explore consumers’ perception toward quinoa health and nutritional claims in Gweru, Zimbabwe. Food Sci. Nutr. 2020. 00: 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.2071.
John Nyoni., Tendai Madanzi., Joanah Midzi., Tavagwisa Muziri., Kapenzi Arnold. 2020. Response of Sweet Wormwood ( Artemisia annua L.) to Different Rates of Inorganic Nitrogen Fertilizer in Semi-Arid Zimbabwe. American Journal of Plant Sciences 11(04):529-537.
Ncumalo, KA, Masarirambi, MT., Mabuza, M., Muziri T., Masirirambi, T. 2017. Common physiological disorders of white / Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum) tubers produced in Swaziland: A review. J. Agron. Agri Sci 1: 001.
Pahla, I., Tagwira, F., Muziri, T. and Chitamba, J. 2014.. Effects of pH, nitrogen and phosphorus on the establishment and growth of Moringa oleifera. International Journal of Agriculture and Forestry 2014, 4(3): 211-216.
Pahla, I., Muziri, T., Chinyise, T., Muzemu, S. and Chitamba, J. 2014. Effects of soil type and different pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and seedling vigour of Acacia sieberana. International Journal of Plant Research, 4 (2): 51-55.
Innocent Pahla, Martin Moyo, Simbarashe Muzemu, Tavagwisa Muziri. 2014. Evaluating the effectiveness of botanical sprays in controlling aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae) on rape (Brassica napus L.), International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research, 5(1): 1-6.
Muziri, T., Theron, K. I and E. M. Crouch. 2013. ‘Forelle’ pear mealiness development as influenced by cell size. Acta Hortic. 1094: 515-523.
Pahla1, I., Muziri, T., Muzemu, S. and Chiedza, C. 2013. Effect of different sucrose concentrations on the vase life of different protea cultivars (Protea leucadendron and leucospermum). International Journal of Biosciences. 3(9): 208-213.
Mudzingwa, S. K., Muziri, T. 2013. Evaluation of selected crude aqueous botanical extracts against sap-sucking pests in vegetable production. Proceedings of the First International Conference on Pesticidal Plants, Vol 1. ISBN: 978-9966-033-00-0.
Madanzi, T., Chiduza, C., Richardson Kageler, S. J and T. Muziri. 2012. Effects of different plant populations on yield of different soyabean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) Varieties in a smallholder sector of Zimbabwe. Journal of Agronomy, 11 (1): 9 -16.
Madhara Temba Mabarani, James Chitamba and Tavagwisa Muziri. 2012. Fresh leaf yield and flowering responses of Brassica juncea varieties to varying nitrogen levels. International Journal of Agronomy and Agricultural Research (IJAAR) ISSN: 2223-7054.
Muziri, T. 2009. Farm management challenges for a country in transition: A case of Zimbabwe. Journal of International Farm Management Vol 4(4). ISSN 18162495.
Published Book Chapters
Parwada, C., Gumbo, A., Muziri, T. (2026). Exploring the Potential of Marginalised Small Grains for Achieving Food Security Under Climate Change. In: Ndhlovu, E. (eds) Agriculture and Sustainable Development in Sub-Saharan Africa: Resilience and Recovery Toward Sustainable Futures. Sustainable Development Goals Series. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-09881-8_19.
Stanlake Mangezi, Pepukai Manjeru, Raymond Mugandani, Veronica Makuvaro, Paul Chaibva, Moses Mutetwa, Bester Tawona Mudereri, and Tavagwisa Muziri. 2026. Diversity of Indigenous Fruit Trees and Their Role in Supporting Resilient Livelihoods in Marginal Areas of Zimbabwe: Case of Chirumanzu, Chivi, and Mberengwa Districts. In: Leal Filho, W., Matandirotya, N., Yayeh Ayal, D., Luetz, J.M., Borsari, B. (eds) Climate Change, Food Security, and Land Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-71164-0_40-1.
