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Diversity, distribution and effects on cassava cultivars of Cassava Brown Streak Viruses in Malawi

open access: yes, 2016
Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) has emerged as a major threat to cassava ( Manihot esculenta ) in eastern and southern Africa. CBSD was first reported in Malawi in the 1950s, but little data on the distribution and epidemiology of the disease are ...
Kumar, P. Lava   +4 more
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Elimination of Cassava Brown Streak Virus from Infected Cassava

open access: yes, 2014
Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is an economically important disease of cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) caused by Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV). Use of clean planting material is one of the strategies for disease management. However, obtaining
Ateka, Elijah   +3 more
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Development and evaluation of efficient diagnostic tools for Cassava mosaic and Cassava brown streak diseases

open access: yes, 2014
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is affected by two major viral diseases, namely Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) and Cassava mosaic disease (CMD). Accurate and efficient detection and identification of plant viruses are fundamental aspects of virus
Rajabu, Cyprian Aloyce
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Unlocking cassava brown streak deisease resistance in cassava: insights from genetic variability and combining ability

open access: yes
Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) threatens cassava production in sub-Saharan Africa despite the availability of resistant varieties. Extreme environmental factors weaken plant defenses, reducing CBSD resistance. This study examined CBSD inheritance in
Omari, M.   +6 more
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