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Experto en la Seguridad de la Biotecnología (EXP)
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last updated: 22 jul. 2026
Información general
Perfil del experto
My biotechnological framework rests on a PhD and MSc in Biotechnology and Plant Breeding, alongside post-doctoral research. Complementing my molecular breeding work, I possess specialized expertise in plant tissue culture and micropropagation to clean, rescue, and multiply crops. I have optimized in vitro protocols—including meristem culture, somatic embryogenesis, and organogenesis—and analyzed mechanisms of sweet potato virus disease recovery. In genomics, I am proficient in NGS platforms like GBS, GWAS, and Genomic Selection. I serve as Principal Investigator for EU-funded GENES II (€275,000) and ORPHAN (€285,000) projects, and managed USDA and USAID legume initiatives. Bridging laboratory discovery and commercialization, I co-founded VN Seeds and bred three commercialized, stress-tolerant varieties: Sorghum VNS401, Maize VN501, and Finger Millet VNF401. My work earned the 2020 Japan International Award for Young Agricultural Researchers. Furthermore, I lead in biosafety and policy, representing the University of Zimbabwe at National Biotechnology Authority meetings since 2018 and serving on the national Variety Release Committee since 2011. An alumnus of the African Plant Breeding Academy, I teach graduate modules, have supervised 12 PhD and 35 MSc graduates, and externally examine for seven international universities. 
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- Persona: Professor Edmore Gasura | BCH-CON-ZW-300053-1
Persona:
Professor Edmore Gasura
Professor of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology; and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems, Department of Plant Production Sciences and Technologies; Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems
630 Churchill Avenue, P.O. Box MP 167 Mt Pleasant
Harare, Harare
, Zimbabwe
Teléfono: +263775862222,
Fax:
Correo electrónico: egasura@agric.uz.ac.zw, gasurae@yahoo.com,
Sitio web:
1982
Zimbabwe
  • Zimbabuense
Información sobre el empleo actual
University of Zimbabwe
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Instituto académico o de investigación
Professor of Plant Breeding and Biotechnology; and Deputy Dean, Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems
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Department of Plant Production Sciences and Technologies; Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems
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2010-02
Instituto académico o de investigación
Teaching, research, Innovation, and Industrialization in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. Administration and Decision making processes at the University level as the Responsibility of the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems 
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Experiencia laboral
  • Ghana
  • Malawi
  • Sudáfrica
  • Zambia
University of Zimbabwe
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Department of Plant Production Sciences and Technologies; Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems
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2010-02
Instituto académico o de investigación
Teaching, research, Innovation, and Industrialization in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology. Administration and Decision making processes at the University level as the Responsibility of the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture Environment and Food Systems 
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Educación posterior a la escuela secundaria A. Educación formal
Primer diploma
BSc Honours Degree in Agriculture (Crop Science Option)
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University of Zimbabwe
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2002-08
2005-08
Segundo diploma (por ej., Máster en Microbiología)
MSc Crop Science (Plant Biotechnology Option)
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Makerere University
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2005-08
2008-08
Tercer diploma (por ej., Doctorado en Microbiología)
PhD Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
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Makerere University
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2009-08
2013-08
B. Otras cualificaciones profesionales
  • Certificate of Participation in a Biosafety Course, held at the Continuing Agricultural Education Center (CAEC), MUARIK, Kampala, Uganda from 15th to 18th June 2009
  • Certificate of Attendance in Modern Breeding Techniques for the Improvement of Leguminous Plants, held at Ghent University, Belgium from 17-28 August 2009
  • Certificate in Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 22-25 August 2011, Harare, Zimbabwe
Esferas de especialización
  • Investigación y desarrollo en biotecnología
  • Desarrollo de las capacidades
  • Gestión de la información y de los conocimientos
  • Concienciación, educación y participación del público, incluido el acceso a la información
  • Muestreo y detección de organismos vivos modificados
  • Conocimientos tradicionales
Publicaciones
  • Masekesa, R.T., Gasura, E., Kujeke, G.T., Ngadze, E. and Chidzwondo, F., 2021. Induction of Somatic Embryogenesis and Organogenesis in Zimbabwean Sweet Potato (cv Brondal). Advances in Agriculture, 2021
  • Chizhande, Nomusa, Julia Sibiya, Edmore Gasura, Bruce Mutari, Davison Chaingeni, Dumisani Kutywayo, Lennin Musundire, Isack Mathew, and Emeline Dossa. "Genetic diversity and population structure of sweetpotato accessions (Ipomoea batatas [L.] Lam.) revealed by single nucleotide polymorphism markers." Plant Breeding 145, no. 1 (2026): 85-94.
  • Muturi, P., Kyallo, M., Gasura, E., & Yao, N. (2025). Diversity analysis and genome-wide association studies of seed weight trait in Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc.) using diversity array technology sequence derived single nucleotide polymorphism markers. Euphytica, 221(4), 34.
Membresías profesionales
  • African Plant Breeding Academy May 2017 to date
  • Zimbabwe Plant Breeders Association January 2016 to date
  • Variety Release Committee of Zimbabwe from 2010 to date
  • National Biotechnology Authority Planning Committee: To review and implement national policies on biotechnology use.
  • Zimbabwe Variety Release Committee: Assessing and recommending New varieties that will be produced and grown in Zimbabwe
  • Deputy Dean Roles from January 2024 to date: member to several faculty committees
Dominio de idiomas*
  • Shona
Idioma Nivel
Inglés excellent
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