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W. Parawira

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W. Parawira — researcher profile on SciRah

h-index: 21
Works: 39
Citations: 2,750

Most-cited papers

Anaerobic batch digestion of solid potato waste alone and in combination with sugar beet leaves
W. Parawira, M. Murto, R. Zvauya, B. Mattiasson
2004314 citations
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Biodiesel production from Jatropha curcas: A review
W. Parawira
2010264 citations
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Energy production from agricultural residues: High methane yields in pilot-scale two-stage anaerobic digestion
W. Parawira, J. Read, B. Mattiasson, L. Björnsson
2008233 citations
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Enzyme research and applications in biotechnological intensification of biogas production
W. Parawira
2012Critical Reviews in Biotechnology205 citations
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Biogas technology research in selected sub-Saharan African countries – A review
A. Mshandete, W. Parawira
2009195 citations
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Profile of hydrolases and biogas production during two-stage mesophilic anaerobic digestion of solid potato waste.
W. Parawira, M. Murto, J. Read, B. Mattiasson
2005192 citations
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A study of industrial anaerobic treatment of opaque beer brewery wastewater in a tropical climate using a full-scale UASB reactor seeded with activated sludge
W. Parawira, I. Kudita, M. G. Nyandoroh, R. Zvauya
2005156 citations
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Biogas technology in sub-Saharan Africa: status, prospects and constraints
W. Parawira
2009140 citations
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Volatile fatty acid production during anaerobic mesophilic digestion of solid potato waste
W. Parawira, M. Murto, J. Read, B. Mattiasson
2004130 citations
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Comparative performance of a UASB reactor and an anaerobic packed-bed reactor when treating potato waste leachate
W. Parawira, M. Murto, R. Zvauya, B. Mattiasson
2006127 citations
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Biotechnological production of biodiesel fuel using biocatalysed transesterification: A review
W. Parawira
2009Critical Reviews in Biotechnology111 citations
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Anaerobic Treatment of Agricultural Residues and Wastewater - Application of High-Rate Reactors
W. Parawira
200486 citations
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Microbial and Biochemical Changes Occurring During Production of masvusvu and mangisi, traditional Zimbabwean beverages
R. Zvauya, T. Mygochi, W. Parawira
1997Plant foods for human nutrition71 citations
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Mechanisms of pathogen removal by macrophytes in constructed wetlands
Richwell Alufasi, Jephris. Gere, E. Chakauya, P. Lebea +2 more
201767 citations
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Comparison of pretreatment methods that enhance biomethane production from crop residues - a systematic review
R. Kamusoko, R. Jingura, W. Parawira, W. Sanyika
2019Biofuel Research Journal56 citations Open access
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A Study of Two-Stage Anaerobic Digestion of Solid Potato Waste using Reactors under Mesophilic and Thermophilic Conditions
W. Parawira, M. Murto, J. Read, B. Mattiasson
2007Environmental technology52 citations
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Anaerobic treatment of methanol condensate from pulp mill compared with anaerobic treatment of methanol using mesophilic UASB reactors.
M. Badshah, W. Parawira, B. Mattiasson
2012Bioresource Technology47 citations
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Evaluation of steam‐treated giant bamboo for production of fermentable sugars
M. García-Aparicio, W. Parawira, E. van Rensburg, D. Diedericks +4 more
2011Biotechnology progress (Print)47 citations
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Strategies for valorization of crop residues into biofuels and other value‐added products
R. Kamusoko, R. Jingura, W. Parawira, Z. Chikwambi
2021Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining46 citations
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Investigation of shelf-life extension of sorghum beer (Chibuku) by removing the second conversion of malt.
Josphat Kutyauripo, W. Parawira, S. Tinofa, I. Kudita +1 more
2009Journal of food microbiology33 citations
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Aspects of aerobic thermophilic treatment of Zimbabwean traditional opaque-beer brewery wastewater
R. Zvauya, W. Parawira, C. Mawadza
199428 citations
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Survival of some species of Salmonella and Shigella in mukumbi, a traditional Zimbabwean wine.
T. Mugochi, W. Parawira, Augustine Mpofu, C. Simango +1 more
1999International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition18 citations
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Internalisation of Salmonella spp. by Typha latifolia and Cyperus papyrus in vitro and implications for pathogen removal in Constructed Wetlands
Richwell Alufasi, W. Parawira, A. Stefanakis, P. Lebea +2 more
2020Environmental technology15 citations
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Evaluation of single-step steam pyrolysis-activated carbons from Lesotho agro-forestry residues
I. Hapazari, V. Ntuli, W. Parawira
2011Tanzania Journal of Science15 citations Open access
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Assessment of the nutritional value of wild leafy vegetables consumed in the Buhera District of Zimbabwe: a preliminary study
M. Muchuweti, A. Kasiamhuru, M. Benhura, B. Chipurura +3 more
200915 citations
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assessment of the phenolic content, composition and antioxidant capacity of Bidens pilosa, Cleome gynandra, Corchorus olitorius, Galinsoga parviflora and Amaranthus hybridus
B. Chipurura, M. Muchuweti, W. Parawira, A. Kasiyamhuru
201114 citations
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An overview of the trend and status of food science and technology research in Zimbabwe over a period of 30 years
W. Parawira, M. Muchuweti
200814 citations
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The Effect of Different Substrates Found in Zimbabwe on the Growth and Yield of Oyster Mushroom Pleurotus Ostreatus
G. Zhou, W. Parawira
2022Southern Africa Journal of Education Science and Technology12 citations Open access
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An evaluation of a mesophilic reactor for treating wastewater from a Zimbabwean potato-processing plant
S. Manhokwe, W. Parawira, M. Tekere
20099 citations
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Characterization of lignocellulosic crop residues for potential biogas production in Zimbabwe
R. Kamusoko, R. Jingura, W. Parawira, Z. Chikwambi
2022Biofuels, Bioproducts and Biorefining8 citations
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Biotechnology research, development, applications and management in Zimbabwe: review.
W. Parawira, E. Khosa
20098 citations
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Biogas: microbiological research to enhance efficiency and regulation
R. Kamusoko, R. Jingura, Z. Chikwambi, W. Parawira
2022Handbook of Biofuels6 citations
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Insight into online teaching behaviour of lecturers in Zimbabwean universities during the COVID-19 era and beyond: issues and challenges
Norman Rudhumbu, W. Parawira, Crispen Bhukuvhani, Jacob Nezandoyi +4 more
2021The international journal of information and learning technology5 citations
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Aerobic mesophilic treatment of potato industry wastewater
S. Manhokwe, W. Parawira, C. Zvidzai
20154 citations Open access
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Investigating ‘A’ Level Biology Teachers’ Content Knowledge on Biodiversity in Midlands Urban: A Case of Four Selected Teachers
J. M, J. Mukaro, W. Parawira
2023European Journal of Mathematics and Science Education3 citations Open access
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Purification and Amplification of DNA from Cellulolytic Bacteria: Application for Biogas Production from Crop Residues.
R. Kamusoko, R. Jingura, W. Parawira, Z. Chikwambi
2021Methods in molecular biology3 citations
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Spore Germination for Three Edible Zimbabwean Mushrooms Using Biostimulants
Melody Pamire, W. Parawira
20202 citations
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The status and trends in food, industrial and environmental biotechnology research in Zimbabwe
W. Parawira
20082 citations
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Determination of milk components lost in whey during the manufacture of three cheese types.
C. T. Ndavambi, P. Banda, W. Parawira, E. Adipala +2 more
20100 citations
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