Yam
mosaic
virus
(YMV;
genus
Potyvirus
)
is
considered
to
cause
the
most
economically
important
viral
disease
of
yams
(
Dioscorea
spp.)
in
West
Africa
which
is
the
dominant
region
for
yam
production
globally.
Yams
are
a
vegetatively
propagated
crop
and
the
use
of
virus-free
planting
material
form...
Silva, G.
,
Bömer, M.
,
Nkere, C.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
Seal, S.E.
,
[Rapid and specific detection of Yam mosaic virus by reverse-transcription recombinase polymerase amplification]
,
Rapid and specific detection of Yam mosaic virus by reverse-transcription recombinase polymerase amplification
Murithi, H.
,
Owati, A.
,
Madata, C.S.
,
Joosten, M.
,
Beed, Fen D.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
[First report of 16SrIIC subgroup phytoplasma causing phyllody and witches broom disease in soybean in Tanzania]
,
First report of 16SrIIC subgroup phytoplasma causing phyllody and witches broom disease in soybean in Tanzania
Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major food and fodder crop cultivated on 1.54 million ha in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). In December 2013, unusually severe chlorotic mottle symptoms and pale green streaks were observed in local varieties (Mudishi 1 and 2, Bambou, Kasayi, H614, H613, and M...
Lukanda, M.
,
Owati, A.
,
Ogunsanya, P.
,
Valimunzigha, K.
,
Katsongo, K.
,
Ndemere, H.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
[First Report of Maize chlorotic mottle virus Infecting Maize in the Democratic Republic of the Congo]
,
First Report of Maize chlorotic mottle virus Infecting Maize in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Potyviruses (genus Potyvirus; family Potyviridae) are widely distributed and represent one of the most economically important genera of plant viruses. Therefore, their accurate detection is a key factor in developing efficient control strategies. However, this can sometimes be problematic particu...
Silva, G.
,
Oyekanmi, J.
,
Nkere, C.K.
,
Bömer, M.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
Seal, S.E.
,
[Rapid detection of potyviruses from crude plant extracts]
,
Rapid detection of potyviruses from crude plant extracts
Pigeonpea sterility mosaic virus (PPSMV), a species of the genus
Emaravirus, is the causal agent of sterility mosaic disease (SMD) of
pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.) Millsp]. This disease, dubbed the
‘green plague’, as the infected plants remain in the vegetative
state without flower production, ha...
Patil, B.L.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
[Pigeonpea sterility mosaic virus: a legume-infecting Emaravirus from South Asia]
,
Pigeonpea sterility mosaic virus: a legume-infecting Emaravirus from South Asia
Kumar, P.L.
,
Abberton, M.T.
,
[Navigating the international exchange of plant genetic resources amidst biosecurity challenges: experiences of IITA in Africa]
,
Navigating the international exchange of plant genetic resources amidst biosecurity challenges: experiences of IITA in Africa
Taro (Colocasia esculenta (L.) Schott) is an important food crop cultivated for its edible tubers in Ghana. In May 2009, outbreaks of a destructive leaf disease were observed on several taro farms in the Atiwa, East- Akim, Fanteakwa, West-Akim, and New Juaben districts of the Eastern Region of Gh...
Omane, E.
,
Oduro, K. A.
,
Cornelius, E.
,
Opoku, I.
,
Akrofi, Andrews
,
Sharma, K.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
,
[First report of leaf blight of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) caused by Phytophthora colocasiae in Ghana]
,
First report of leaf blight of Taro (Colocasia esculenta) caused by Phytophthora colocasiae in Ghana
Anthracnose, caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, is one of the major constraints limiting water yam (Dioscorea alata) production in the tropics. In this region, yam anthracnose control is mostly achieved by the deployment of moderately resistant yam genotypes. Therefore, screening for new s...
Nwadili, C.O.
,
Augusto, J.
,
Bhattacharjee, R.
,
Atehnkeng, J.
,
López Montes, A.
,
Onyeka, T.J.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
Asiedu, Robert
,
Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
,
[Comparative reliability of screening parameters for anthracnose resistance in water yam (Dioscorea alata)]
,
Comparative reliability of screening parameters for anthracnose resistance in water yam (Dioscorea alata)
The yam nematode, Scutellonema bradys, is a major threat to yam (Dioscorea spp.) production across yam-growing regions. In West Africa, this species cohabits with many morphologically similar congeners and, consequently, its accurate diagnosis is essential for control and for monitoring its movem...
Kolombia, Y.A.
,
Karssen, G.
,
Viaene, N.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
Joos, L.
,
Coyne, D.L.
,
Bert, W.
,
[Morphological and molecular characterisation of Scutellonema species from yam (Dioscorea spp.) and a key to the species of the genus]
,
Morphological and molecular characterisation of Scutellonema species from yam (Dioscorea spp.) and a key to the species of the genus
Soybean (Glycine max L.) is an important grain legume cultivated on approximately 1.24 million ha in
Africa (1). Malawi ranks fourth in area of production in Africa, with 75,000 ha in 2009 (1). Soybean is
also gaining importance in Mozambique and several other southern African countries due to
di...
Sharma, K.
,
Kumar, P.L.
,
Tamo, M.
,
Tefera, H.
,
Boahen, S.
,
[First report of soybean witchesbroom disease caused by Group 16SrII phytoplasma in soybean in Malawi and Mozambique]
,
First report of soybean witchesbroom disease caused by Group 16SrII phytoplasma in soybean in Malawi and Mozambique