Transcriptional response of virus-infected cassava and identification of putative sources of resistance for cassava brown streak disease. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2014 Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is a major food staple in sub-Saharan Africa, which is severely affected by cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). The aim of this study was to identify resistance for CBSD as well as to understand the mechanism of putative ...
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Community phytosanitation to manage cassava brown streak disease. [PDF]
Virus Res, 2017 Article purchased; Published online: 6 May 2017Cassava viruses are the major biotic constraint to cassava production in Africa. Community-wide action to manage them has not been attempted since a successful cassava mosaic disease control programme in the
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Cassava Brown Streak Disease Response and Association With Agronomic Traits in Elite Nigerian Cassava Cultivars [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 Cassava mosaic geminiviruses (CMGs) and cassava brown streak viruses (CBSVs) cause the highest yield losses in cassava production in Africa. In particular, cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is and continues to be a significant constraint to optimal ...
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Incidence, severity and distribution of Cassava brown streak disease in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo [PDF]
Cogent Food & Agriculture, 2020 Cassava fields were prospected from two provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (Ituri and Haut Uélé) to evaluate the ampleness of Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) infection.
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Outlook of Cassava Brown Streak Disease Assessment: Perspectives of the Screening Methods of Breeders and Pathologists [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2021 Cassava production and productivity in Eastern, Central, and Southern Africa are ravaged by cassava brown streak disease (CBSD), causing yield losses of up to 100% when susceptible varieties are grown.
Alfred A. Ozimati +5 more
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Candidate genes for field resistance to cassava brown streak disease revealed through the analysis of multiple data sources [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023 Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a food and industrial storage root crop with substantial potential to contribute to managing risk associated with climate change due to its inherent resilience and in providing a biodegradable option in manufacturing.
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Risk factors associated with cassava brown streak disease dissemination through seed pathways in Eastern D.R. Congo [PDF]
Frontiers in Plant Science, 2022 Vegetatively propagated crops are particularly prone to disease dissemination through their seed systems. Strict phytosanitary measures are important to limit the impact of diseases as illustrated by the potato seed system in Europe. Cassava brown streak
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The Symptom and Genetic Diversity of Cassava Brown Streak Viruses Infecting Cassava in East Africa [PDF]
Advances in Virology, 2012 The genetic and symptom diversity of six virus isolates causing cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) in the endemic (Kenya, Mozambique, and Tanzania) and the recently affected epidemic areas (Uganda) of eastern Africa was studied.
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Training Population Optimization for Prediction of Cassava Brown Streak Disease Resistance in West African Clones [PDF]
G3: Genes, Genomes, Genetics, 2018 Cassava production in the central, southern and eastern parts of Africa is under threat by cassava brown streak virus (CBSV). Yield losses of up to 100% occur in cases of severe infections of edible roots.
Alfred Ozimati +8 more
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Variations of five eIF4E genes across cassava accessions exhibiting tolerant and susceptible responses to cassava brown streak disease. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2017 Cassava (Manihot esculenta) is an important tropical subsistence crop that is severely affected by cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) in East Africa.
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