Virus‐related degeneration constrains production of quality sweet potato seed, especially under open field conditions. Once in the open, virus‐indexed seed is prone to virus infection leading to decline in performance. Insect‐proof net tunnels have been proven to reduce virus infection under rese...
Ogero, K.O.
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Kreuze, J.F.
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Mcewan, M.A.
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Luambano, N.D.
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Bachwenkizi, H.
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Garrett, K.A.
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Andersen, K.F.
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Thomas-Sharma, Sara
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Vlugt, R.A.A.
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[Efficiency of insect‐proof net tunnels in reducing virus‐related seed degeneration in sweet potato.]
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Efficiency of insect‐proof net tunnels in reducing virus‐related seed degeneration in sweet potato.
Synchytrium endobioticum (causal agent of potato wart) is a devastating soilborne pathogen. Eradication is difficult and infestation can result in 100% yield loss, making this a strictly quarantined pathogen worldwide. Emerging epidemics pose a high risk to production in Georgia where potato is a...
Andersen, K.F.
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Fulton, J.
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Xing, Y.
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Andrade-Piedra, J.L.
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Buddenhagen, C.
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Forbes, G.A.
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Gatto, M.
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Mdivani, R.
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Garrett, K.A.
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[Risk assessment for epidemic spread of the quarantined potato pathogen Synchytrium endobioticum in the Republic of Georgia]
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Risk assessment for epidemic spread of the quarantined potato pathogen Synchytrium endobioticum in the Republic of Georgia
Seed systems are critical for deployment of improved varieties, but also can serve as major conduits for the spread of seed-borne pathogens. As in many other epidemic systems, epidemic risk in seed systems often depends on the structure of networks of trade, social interactions, and landscape con...
Andersen, K.F.
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Buddenhagen, C.
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Rachkara, P.
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Gibson, R.
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Kalule, S.
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Phillips, D.
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Garrett, K.A.
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[Modeling epidemics in seed systems and landscapes to guide management strategies: The case of sweetpotato in Northern Uganda.]
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Modeling epidemics in seed systems and landscapes to guide management strategies: The case of sweetpotato in Northern Uganda.