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Prof. Shakkie Kativu

Qualifications:

DPhil in Botany (University of Zimbabwe), BSc Hons in Biological Sciences (University of Zimbabwe)

Academic Appointments:

Senior Lecturer

Research Interests:

Cytogenetics; Evolution and phytogeography of petaloid monocotyledons; Anthericaceae, Asphodelaceae, Alliaceae and Hyacinthaceae; Vegetation ecology; Plant biodiversity assessment.


Faculty: Science
Department: Biological Sciences and Ecology
Research Category: Bioscience
Biography:

Interests in botany cover a wide range of areas that include systematics, evolution, phytogeography, ethnobotany, pollination and reproductive biology and conservation biology. In systematics, he has primarily worked on petaloid monocotyledons, and taken responsibility to the writing of parts of Flora Tropical East Africa (Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania), Flora Zambesiaca (Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana and the Caprivi Strip of Namibia) and Flora Namibia. Studies have focused on families Agapanthaceae, Alliaceae, Anthericaceae, Hyacinthaceae and Asphodelaceae, but also include works on Poaceae and Cyperaceae. Scholarly works include studies in conservation biology.


Email: skativu@science.uz.ac.zw
Phone: +263 242 303211
Publications:

1. Nordal, L., Kativu, S., & Poulsen, A. D. (2020). Flora of Tropical East Africa-Anthericaceae (1997). CRC Press.
2. Gotore, T., Ndagurwa, H. G., Kativu, S., Gautier, D., & Gazull, L. (2020). Woody plant assemblage and the structure of miombo woodland along a disturbance gradient in Hurungwe, Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe. Journal of Forestry Research, 1-11.
3. Muderere, T., Murwira, A., Kativu, S., Tagwireyi, P., & Chiweshe, N. (2020). The influence of landscape structure on the diversity of avifauna species in tropical urban areas of Northeastern Zimbabwe. Biodiversity, 1-16.
4. Gamundani, P. T., Mpakairi, K., Magadza, C., Kativu, S., & Dhlomo, E. (2020). Predicted future distribution of the African skimmer in response to a changing climate, land cover and distance from water in the mid‐Zambezi Valley. African Journal of Ecology, 58(3), 432-445.
5. Polhill, R. M., Nordal, I., Kativu, S., & Poulsen, A. D. (2020). Flora of tropical east Africa. CRC Press.
6. Kativu, S., Kunonga, N. I., Nhiwatiwa, T., & Tembani, M. (2019). Aspects of the population biology, life history and threats to Aloe ortholopha Christian and Milne-Redh.: A serpentine endemic from the northern Great Dyke of Zimbabwe. Bothalia-African Biodiversity & Conservation, 49(1), 1-8.
7. Hulot, F. D., Prijac, A., Lefebvre, J. P., Msiteli-Shumba, S., & Kativu, S. (2019). A first assessment of megaherbivore subsidies in artificial waterholes in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. Hydrobiologia, 837(1), 161-175.
8. Kupika, O. L., Gandiwa, E., Nhamo, G., & Kativu, S. (2019). Local ecological knowledge on climate change and ecosystem-based adaptation strategies promote resilience in the Middle Zambezi Biosphere Reserve, Zimbabwe. Scientifica, 2019.
9. Mero Dowo, G., Kativu, S., & de Garine-Wichatitsky, M. (2018). Local perceptions of tree diversity, resource utilisation and ecosystem services provision at the periphery of Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe. Forests, Trees and Livelihoods, 27(1), 1-21.
10. Gamundani, P. T., Magadza, C. H. D., & Kativu, S. (2018). Contemporary spatial distribution pattern, breeding status and habitat suitability criteria for the African skimmer (Rynchops flavirostris; Vieillot, 1816) in the Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe. Biodiversity Journal, 8(3), 783-806
11. Ngarakana, E., & Kativu, S. (2018). Soil based assessment of the invasive species Vernonanthura phosphorica (Vell.) H. Rob.(Asteraceae) in Burma Valley, Zimbabwe. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 73(1), 16-19.
12. Kunonga, N., Nhiwatiwa, T., & Kativu, S. (2017). Size structure of ozoroa longipetiolata (anacardiaceae). Kirkia, 19(1), 138-140.
13. Kupika, O. L., Gandiwa, E., Kativu, S., & Nhamo, G. (2017). Impacts of climate change and climate variability on wildlife resources in southern Africa: Experience from selected protected areas in Zimbabwe. Selected studies in biodiversity.
14. Zende, M., Kativu, S., & Mhlanga, L. (2017). Impact of lantana camara on vegetation, primary productivity and soils at Imire Ranch, Zimbabwe. Kirkia, 19(1), 101-109.
15. Kativu, S., & Bjorå, C. S. (2016). A new species of Chlorophytum (Asparagaceae) from the succulent Karoo biome, Namibia–with an updated key for Chlorophytum of Namibia. Plant Ecology and Evolution, 149(3), 339-346.
16. Ndoro, O., Mashapa, C., Kativu, S., & Gandiwa, E. (2016). Impact of African elephant on baobab along a surface water availability gradient in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Tropical Ecology, 57(2), 333-341.
17. Mutusva, T., Kativu, S., Mapaure, I., & Gandiwa, E. (2016). Diversity, population structure and regeneration patterns of Faidherbia albida vegetation community in the Zambezi Heartland area. Tropical Ecology, 57(4).
18. Fakarayi, T., Mashapa, C., Gandiwa, E., & Kativu, S. (2016). Varying land-use has an influence on wattled and grey crowned cranes’ abundance and distribution in Driefontein Grasslands important bird area, Zimbabwe. PloS one, 11(11), e0166209.
19. Fakarayi, T., Mashapa, C., Gandiwa, E., & Kativu, S. (2015). Pattern of land-use and land cover changes in Driefontein Grassland Important Bird Area, Zimbabwe. Tropical Conservation Science, 8(1), 274-283.
20. Ndoro, O., Mashapa, C., Kativu, S., & Gandiwa, E. (2015). A comparative assessment of baobab density in northern Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Ecology, 53(1), 109-111.
21. Tsamba, J., Kativu, S., & Sithole-Niang, I. (2015). Diversity and host associations of ectomycorrhizae fungi in fallow lands of the mid-Zambezi valley area, Zimbabwe. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 70(1), 71-77.
22. Mashapa, C., Nyabawa, P. Zisadza-Gandiwa, P.., Muvengwi, J. Kativu, S., & Gandiwa, E. (2014). Status of African baobab (Adansonia digitata) across Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe. Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management, 18(1), 129-133.
23. Mudzengi, C., Kativu, S., Dahwa, E., Poshiwa, X., & Murungweni, C. (2014). Effects of Dichrostachys cinerea (l.) Wight & Arn (Fabaceae) on herbaceous species in a semi-arid rangeland in Zimbabwe. Nature Conservation, 7, 51.
24. Ndaimani, H., Murwira, A., & Kativu, S. (2014). Predicting the spatial distribution of hunted and non-hunted Sable antelope (Hippotragus niger niger) using remotely sensed woody cover in a Southern African savanna. Geocarto International, 29(2), 198-210.
25. Zimudzi, C., Kativu, S., Jere, J., Kunonga, N., & Rupende, S. (2013). Phytochemical and analgesic activity of root crude extracts of Dicoma niccolifera wild (Asteraceae).
26. Dowo, G. M., & Kativu, S. (2013). Ecosystem recovery analysis of mine tailings at Mhangura copper mine through normalised difference vegetation index. African Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, 7(7), 603-610.
27. Ndaimani, H., Murwira, A., & Kativu, S. (2013). Comparing terrain and vegetation-based visibility for explaining sable flight behaviour in a Southern African savanna. Geocarto International, 28(2), 130-143
28. Tambara, E., Dalu, T., Murwira, A., Kativu, S., & Chari, L. (2013). Dynamics of fallow secondary succession pathways and prospects of ecosystem recovery in semi-arid agricultural landscapes. Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa, 68(2), 133-140.
29. Mashapa, C., Zisadza-Gandiwa, P., Gandiwa, E., & Kativu, S. (2013). Abundance and structure of African baobab (Adansonia digitata) across different soil types in Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Biodiversity, 2013, 1-7.
30. Mukwashi, K., Gandiwa, E., & Kativu, S. (2012). Impact of African elephants on Baikiaea plurijuga woodland around natural and artificial watering points in northern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe. International Journal of Environmental Sciences, 2(3), 1355.
31. Nyoka, B.I., Tembani, M.C., Madhiba, T.P., Mushongahande, M., Gondo, P. Machena, C., Chingarande, Y.T., Kusena, K., Kativu, S., Mujuru, L., Mafuratidze, R. & Mudhefi, A. (2011). State of forest genetic resources in Zimbabwe. Forestry Commission, Harare. ISBN – 07974-5000-4
32. Gandiwa, E., & Kativu, S. (2009). Influence of fire frequency on Colophospermum mopane and Combretum apiculatum woodland structure and composition in northern Gonarezhou National Park, Zimbabwe. Koedoe, 51(1), 0-0.
33. Kadye, W. T., Magadza, C. H., Moyo, N. A., & Kativu, S. (2008). Stream fish assemblages in relation to environmental factors on a montane plateau (Nyika Plateau, Malawi). Environmental biology of fishes, 83(4), 417-428.
34. Kadye, W. T., Magadza, C. H., Moyo, N. A., & Kativu, S. (2008). Stream fish assemblages in relation to environmental factors on a montane plateau (Nyika Plateau, Malawi). Environmental biology of fishes, 83(4), 417-428.
35. Bjorå, C. S., Hoell, G., Kativu, S., & Nordal, I. (2008). New taxa of Chlorophytum (Anthericaceae) from southern tropical Africa with notes on their sister group relationships. Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 157(2), 223-238.
36. Timberlake, J., & Kativu, S. (Eds.). (1999). African Plants: Biodiversity, Taxonomy and Uses: Proceedings of the 1997 AETFAT Congress, Harare, Zimbabwe (Vol. 15). Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
37. Kativu, S. (1996). A study on microsporogenesis and ovule morphology in Tropical African Anthericaceae and Asphodelaceae. In The biodiversity of African plants (pp. 477-480). Springer, Dordrecht.
38. Kativu, S. (1994). The identity of chlorophytum sphacelatum (Anthericaceae) and its range of variation in the Flora Zambesiaca area. Kirkia, 38-42.
39. Kativu, S. (1994). Synopsis of chlorophytum (Anthericaceae) in the Flora Zambesiaca area. Kirkia, 43-111.
40. Kativu, S. (1993). Four new species of Chlorophytum (Anthericaceae) from tropical Africa. Nordic journal of botany, 13(5), 501-505.
41. Kativu, S., & Nordal, I. (1993). New combinations of African species in the genus Chlorophytum (Anthericaceae). Nordic Journal of Botany, 13(1), 59-65.
42. Kadye, W. T., Moyo, N. A., Magadza, C. H., & Kativu, S. Habitat associations of three fish species on a montane plateau (Nyika Plateau, Malawi).

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