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Crop Journal, 2014 Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is an important root crop worldwide. It exhibits substantial differential genotypic responses to varying environmental conditions, a phenomenon termed genotype × environment interaction (GEI). A significant GEI presents
Robooni Tumuhimbise +3 more
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Farmers' Knowledge of Cassava Streak Virus Disease in Selected Districts of Central Uganda [PDF]
, 2017 Cassava brown streak disease is one of the latest outbreaks of diseases threatening cassava production in Uganda. Although, previously reported in some parts of east African coast, CBSD was not a common problem in Uganda until over a decade ago.
Bua, B. (B)
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Knowledge on cassava disease management: The case of cassava brown streak disease awareness in Northern Uganda [PDF]
African Journal of Plant Science, 2013 The cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) has spread rapidly in Northern Uganda since its emergence in Uganda in 2005. Field surveys conducted in 2010 and 2011 by Ngetta Zonal Agricultural Research and Development Institute (Ngetta ZARDI) revealed high CBSD prevalence in the zone.
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The Plant Genome, Volume 18, Issue 2, June 2025.Abstract Stemphylium vesicarium (Wallr.) Simmons is a plant pathogenic fungus causing purple spot in both fern and spears of asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.). Although the fern can be sprayed with fungicides to control the disease, pesticide applications during spear harvest are restricted.
Suman Parajuli +3 more
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Virus ResearchThe ipomoviruses (family Potyviridae) that cause cassava brown streak disease (cassava brown streak virus [CBSV] and Uganda cassava brown streak virus [UCBSV]) are damaging plant pathogens that affect the sustainability of cassava production in East and ...
Willard Mbewe +6 more
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Post-harvest impact of cassava brown streak disease in four countries in eastern Africa [PDF]
, 2015 Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is endemic to the coast of East Africa and the disease continues to spread to new areas in the Great Lakes region. In both these areas CBSD leaf symptoms occur at high incidences.
Hillocks, Roderick J. +1 more
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Plant Pathology, Volume 74, Issue 4, Page 1068-1077, May 2025.The early defence response in cassava plants is associated with EACMV‐Ug resistance, while the susceptible varieties' response is delayed and expresses fewer unique differentially expressed genes. ABSTRACT Cassava mosaic begomoviruses (CMBs) cause the economically important cassava mosaic disease (CMD) in cassava.
Erica Ngwensang +2 more
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Developing a predictive model for an emerging epidemic on cassava in sub-Saharan Africa
Scientific Reports, 2023 The agricultural productivity of smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is severely constrained by pests and pathogens, impacting economic stability and food security.
David Godding +5 more
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Status of cassava mosaic disease and whitefly population in Zambia [PDF]
, 2015 Cassava mosaic disease is the most important disease affecting cassava in Zambia. A study was conducted through a survey to determine the status of cassava mosaic disease incidence, severity and whitefly abundance in farmers’ fields in six provinces ...
Chikoti, PC +4 more
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Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand, Volume 55, Issue 2, Page 302-326, April 2025.ABSTRACT Crop production plays a crucial role in ensuring global food security and maintaining economic stability. The presence of bacterial phytopathogens, particularly Xanthomonas species (a key focus of this review), poses significant threats to crops, leading to substantial economic losses.
Shannon F. Greer +3 more
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