Publications
Book chapters
1. Pisa C., Sibanda D., Poshiwa X. and Tauro T.P. (2022). The effect of ridging and phosphorus application on Neorautanenia Brachypus (harms) vegetative growth and tuber development as a chapter in the book titled “Climate Change Adaptation in Dryland Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas”.
2. Banga M., Pisa C., Maburutse B.E., Mugova C.J. and Tauro T.P. (2022). Utilisation of Cactus (opuntia) in mitigating drought effects on livestock in Matabeleland South of Zimbabwe as a chapter in the book titled “Climate Change Adaptation in Dryland Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas”.
3. Manyanga M.A., Chikwari E., and Tauro T.P. (2022). Role of soil survey and soil testing for agricultural development in Zimbabwe as a chapter in the book titled “Climate Change Adaptation in Dryland Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas”.
Journal papers
1. Tauro T.P., Mtambanengwe F., Mpepereki S. and Mapfumo P. (2021). Soil fungal community structure and seasonal diversity following application of organic amendments of different quality under maize cropping in Zimbabwe. PLoS ONE 16(10): e0258227. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0258227.
2. Tauro T.P., Mtambanengwe F., Mpepereki S., and Mapfumo P. (2021). Soil macrofauna response to integrated soil fertility management under maize monocropping in Zimbabwe. Heliyon, 7 (2021) e08567.
3. Tauro T.P., Poshiwa X., Pisa C., Mutangabende N., Manene G., Chigeregede S.N. and Mujaju C. (2019). Germination and field emergence of Neorautanenia brachypus (Harms) for livestock survival in Zimbabwe. Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, 4(2): 188-199.
4. Chakanyuka, I.F., Mupeti, S., Pisa, C., Mapope, N., Parwada, C., Tauro, T., Chipomho, J., Masuka, B. and Ngezimana, W. (2019). Evaluating the Potential Effect of Foliar Fertilizers on Cowpea Growth and Yield. Canadian Journal of Agriculture and Crops, 4(2): 144-152.
5. Chipomho, J., Tauro, T., Mtali-Chafadza, L., Chipomho, C. and Mashingaidze, A.B. (2018). Influence of organic and inorganic amendments on rape (Brassica napus L.) leaf yield and weed dynamics in a highly degraded sandy soil at Marondera, Zimbabwe. Journal of Applied Science in Southern Africa (JSSA), 24(1): 50-68 ISSN: 1019-7788.
6. Gwenzi, W., Muzava, M., Mapanda, F. and Tauro,T.P., 2016. Comparative short-term effects of sewage sludge and biochar on soil chemical properties, maize growth and uptake of nutrients and heavy metals on a tropical clay soil. Journal of Integrative Agriculture 2016, 15(6): 1395–1406. DOI: 10.1016/S2095-3119(15)61154-6.
7. Gwenzi, W., Gora, D., Chaukura, N and Tauro T., 2015. Potential for leaching of heavy metals in open-burning bottom ash and soil from a non- engineered solid waste landfill, Chemosphere, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chemosphere.2015.12.102
8. Mtambanengwe, F., Nezomba, H., Tauro, T., Chagumaira, C., Muneta G., Manzeke and Mapfumo, P. (2015). Mulching and fertilization effecs on weed dynamics under conversation agriculture-based maize cropping in Zimbabwe. Environments, 2, 399-414. Doi:10.3390.
9. Gwenzi, W., Dunjana, N., Pisa, C., Tauro, T. and Nyamadzawo, G. (2015). Water Quality and Public Health Risks Associated with Roof Rainwater Harvesting Systems for Potable Supply: Review and Perspectives.
10. Manyanga, M.A., Mafongoya, P.L. and Tauro, T.P. (2014). Soil macrofauna order diversity and abundance under improved fallows and organic matter transfer system in Zimbabwe. African Journal of Ecology Volume 52, Issue 4, pages 506–513.
11. Tauro, T.P., Adu-Gyamfi, J., Dhliwayo, D. K. C. and. Heng. L. K. (2013). Nitrogen and phosphorus budgets for sorghum and cowpea production under simulated sole- and intercropping systems in low- and medium-P soils, African Journal of Agricultural Research,Volume 8(9), pp727-735.
12. Tauro, T.P. and Wuta, M., 2013. Changes in foliar micronutrients in B. spiciformis species under miombo woodland in Zimbabwe. Midlands State University Journal of Science, Agriculture and Technology, Volume 4(1), pp.10-20.
13. Tauro T.P., Manyanga, M.A., Dhliwayo, D.K.C., Ndagurwa, H., Dube, P., Matangabende, N., Manene, G. and Mujaju, C. 2013. Germination and emergency of Afzelia quanzensis under laboratory conditions. Midlands State University Journal of Science, Agriculture and Technology, Volume 4(1), pp.10-20.
14. Soropa, G., Mavima, G.A., Musiyandaka, S., Tauro, T.P., Rusere, F., 2012. Phosphorus mineralisation and agronomic potential of PPB enhanced cattle manure. Int Res J Agric Sci Soil Sci, 2, 451-458.
15. Tauro, T.P., Mapanda, F., Mtombeni, G., Shumba, A. and Dhliwayo, D.K.C., 2011. Soil Acidity: Is it a problem in large commercial farms of Zimbabwe, Journal of agricultural science and technology. Volume 5, Number 2, Serial number 33.
16. Tauro, T.P., Nezomba, H., Mtambanengwe, F. and Mapfumo, P. 2010. Population dynamics of mixed indigenous legume fallows and influence on subsequent maize following mineral P application in smallholder farming system of Zimbabwe. Nutrient Cycl Agroecosyst vol. 88, no. 1, pp. 91-101.
17. Nezomba, H., Tauro, T.P., Mtambanengwe, F. and Mapfumo, P. 2009. Indigenous legume fallows (indifallows) as an alternative soil fertility resource in smallholder maize cropping systems. Field Crops Research, volume 115, Issue 2, 149-157.
18. Nezomba, H., Tauro, T.P., Mtambanengwe, F. and Mapfumo, P. 2009. Indigenous legumes biomass quality and influence on C and N mineralization under indigenous legume fallow systems, Symbiosis, 48:78-91.
19. Tauro, T.P., Nezomba, H., Mtambanengwe, F. and Mapfumo, P. 2009. Germination, field establishment patterns and nitrogen fixation of indigenous legumes on nutrient-depleted soils, Symbiosis, 48:92-101.
20. Nezomba, H., Tauro, T. P., Mtambanengwe, F. and Mapfumo, P. 2008. Nitrogen fixation and biomass productivity of indigenous legumes for fertility restoration of abandoned soils in smallholder farming systems. S. Afr. Plant Soil 25(3) 161-171.
Research Interests
Have great interest in soil ecology, soil health, natural resources management, legume based systems, climate change issues related to food security, and in contributing to options for improving P and N management in smallholder farming systems of the sub-Saharan Africa where yields are most limited by both nitrogen (N) and P deficiencies.