Breeding & Genetics

Research Team

World-class plant breeders, molecular geneticists, and trial agronomists developing climate-resilient, disease-tolerant crop varieties across Africa.

Dr Gorden Mabuyaye

Global Head Research & Development
Dr Elliot Tembo

Group Breeding Systems Lead
Nyasha Chiuraise

Plant Pathologist
Caleb Souta

Sorghum & Small Grains Breeder
Davison Mugwenhe

Research Agronomy
Marlvern Mushayi

Senior Maize Research Associate, Medium Altitude, Zimbabwe
Roderick Gunundu

Maize Breeder
Dr Tegwe Soko

Wheat & Small Grains Program Lead| Head of Station – Rattray Arnold, Zimbabwe
Dr Meluleki Zikhali

Laboratory & Support Services Lead
Dr Learnmore Madzingeni

Soyabean Breeder