Xanthomonas wilt is currently the major biotic threat to banana production in East and Central Africa (ECA). The recommended management options for the disease include destruction of infected plants, disinfecting tools used in the plantation, using clean planting materials, early removal of male ...
Tinzaara, W.
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Karamura, E.B.
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Kubiriba, J.
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Ochola, D.
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Ocimati, W.
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Blomme, Guy
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Ssekiwoko, F.
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[The banana Xanthomonas wilt epidemic in east and central Africa: current research and development efforts]
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The banana Xanthomonas wilt epidemic in east and central Africa: current research and development efforts
Over the past three decades, more than 40 banana cultivars have been introduced in eastern and southern Africa for evaluation and dissemination to smallholder farmers facing banana productivity challenges. This study analyses the seed systems used to avail the genotypes to the target users, discu...
Karamura, E.B.
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Tinzaara, W.
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Kikulwe, E.
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Ochola, D.
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Ocimati, W.
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Karamura, D.
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[Introduced banana hybrids in Africa: seed systems, farmers' experiences and consumers' perspectives]
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Introduced banana hybrids in Africa: seed systems, farmers' experiences and consumers' perspectives
Since 2001 banana Xanthomonas wilt has seriously threatened East and Central African food and income security. The paper describes Bioversity’s response in coordinating regional partners to develop a novel communications strategy to raise stakeholder awareness for managing the disease across east...
Karamura, E.B.
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Johnson, V.
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[Strengthening the capacity of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) to sustainably manage the outbreak of banana Xanthomonas wilt in East and Central Africa]
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Strengthening the capacity of the National Agricultural Research Systems (NARS) to sustainably manage the outbreak of banana Xanthomonas wilt in East and Central Africa
Gold, C.
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Okech, S.
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Karamura, E.B.
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Ssendege, R.
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[Banana weevil population densities and related damage in Ntungamo and Mbarara districts, Uganda]
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Banana weevil population densities and related damage in Ntungamo and Mbarara districts, Uganda