Radopholus similis, Helicotylenchus multicinctus and Meloidogyne spp. are among the major nematode pests of banana worldwide. Nematode management through exploitation of genetic sources of resistance is widely encouraged, especially in resource poor countries. A number of hybrids have been develo...
Wasukira, A.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Dubois, T.
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Dusabe, J.
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Pillay, M.
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Lorenzen, J.H.
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[Evaluation of East African highland banana land races and hybrids for resistance to banana nematodes in semiarid Uganda]
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Evaluation of East African highland banana land races and hybrids for resistance to banana nematodes in semiarid Uganda
Kidane, S.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Haukeland, S.
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[Characterization of nematode pests of Enset and their management in Ethiopia]
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Characterization of nematode pests of Enset and their management in Ethiopia
Paparu, P.
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Dubois, T.
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Coyne, D.L.
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[Immunization by fungal endophytes: a novel pest and disease management approach for banana improvement]
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Immunization by fungal endophytes: a novel pest and disease management approach for banana improvement
Beauveria bassiana is considered a virulent pathogen against the banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus. However, current field application techniques for effective control against this pest remain a limitation and an alternative method for effective field application needs to be investigated. Three...
Akello, J.
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Dubois, T.
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Gold, C.S.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Nakavuma, J.
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Paparu, P.
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[Beauveria bassiana (balsamo) vuillemin as an endophyte in tissue 3 culture banana (Musa spp.)]
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Beauveria bassiana (balsamo) vuillemin as an endophyte in tissue 3 culture banana (Musa spp.)
Improvement of banana for smallholder farmers in the Great Lakes Region of Africa
This unique project seeks to improve the production and productivity of banana in Tanzania
and Uganda, through the development of hybrid banana varieties that are expected to have
30% higher yield compared to the cu...
Viljoen, A.
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Mahuku, George S.
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Massawe, C.
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Tendo Ssali, R.
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Kimunye, J.N.
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Mostert, G.
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Ndayihanzamaso, P.
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Coyne, D.L.
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[Banana diseases and pests:
field guide for diagnostics and data collection]
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Banana diseases and pests:
field guide for diagnostics and data collection
Swennen, R.L.
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Blomme, Guy
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Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Lepoint, P.
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Karamura, E.B.
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Njukwe, E.
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Tinzaara, W.
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Viljoen, A.
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Karangwa, P.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Lorenzen, J.H.
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[Mitigating the impact of biotic constraints to build resilient banana systems in Central and Eastern Africa]
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Mitigating the impact of biotic constraints to build resilient banana systems in Central and Eastern Africa
A survey was conducted in the different areas in Bénin where yam (Dioscorea spp) are grown. Yam tubers were assessed visually for dry rot disease associated with the yam nematode, Scutellonema bradys. Assessments were made during February and March in 2002 and 2003 on yam for sale on...
Baimey, H.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Labuschagne, N.
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[Survey of Scutellonema bradys incidence on marketed yam (Dioscorea spp.) in Benin]
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Survey of Scutellonema bradys incidence on marketed yam (Dioscorea spp.) in Benin
The root burrowing nematode Radopholus similis and the banana weevil Cosmopolites sordidus are major pests of banana in the Lake Victoria basin region. An integrated pest management approach that includes habitat management, biological control, host plant resistance and chemical control is curren...
Paparu, P.
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Dubois, T.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Viljoen, A.
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[Effect of dual endophyte inoculations on plant colonization, and control of Radopholus similis and the banana weevil]
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Effect of dual endophyte inoculations on plant colonization, and control of Radopholus similis and the banana weevil
Pests and diseases of bananas (Musa spp.) threaten the livelihoods of over 20million people in the Great Lakes region. Geographic information systems (GIS)provide valuable tools in monitoring, predicting, managing and fighting the spreadof pests and diseases. The tools offer opportunities for cos...
Manyong, Victor M.
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Legg, C.
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Mwangi, M.
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Nakato, V.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Sonder, Kai
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Abele, S.
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[The potential benefits of GIS techniques in disease and pest control: an example based on a regional project in Central Africa]
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The potential benefits of GIS techniques in disease and pest control: an example based on a regional project in Central Africa
Dubois, T.
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Coyne, D.L.
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Felde, A. zum
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[Enhanced protection for tissue cultured banana plants]
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Enhanced protection for tissue cultured banana plants