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Legg, J.P.Okonya, J.Coyne, D.L.[Integrated pest management of root and tuber crops in the tropics]Integrated pest management of root and tuber crops in the tropics

After 2007, upsurges of whiteflies on cassava plants and high incidences of cassava diseases were observed in Central African Republic. This recent upsurge in the abundance of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) was directly linked to serious damage to cassava crops resulting from...


Tocko-Marabena, B.K.Silla, S.Simiand, C.Zinga, I.Legg, J.P.Reynaud, B.Delatte, H.[Genetic diversity of Bemisia tabaci species colonizing cassava in Central African Republic characterized by analysis of cytochrome c oxidase subunit I]Genetic diversity of Bemisia tabaci species colonizing cassava in Central African Republic characterized by analysis of cytochrome c oxidase subunit I

Cassava 'brown streak' disease (CBSD) is an economically important constraint in important cassava-growing areas of East, Central and Southern Africa. In addition to causing a dry necrotic rot in the tuberous roots of infected plants, which can render them inedible, CBSD depresses yields through ...


Legg, J.P.Kumar, P.L.Kanju, E.[Cassava brown streak]Cassava brown streak

Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is arguably the most dangerous current threat to cassava, which is Africa's most important food security crop. CBSD is caused by two RNA viruses: Cassava brown streak virus (CBSV) and Ugandan cassava brown streak virus (UCBSV). The roles of the whitefly Bemisia...


Maruthi, M.N.Jeremiah, S.C.Mohammed, I.U.Legg, J.P.[The role of the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), and farmer practices in the spread of cassava brown streak ipomoviruses]The role of the whitefly, Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius), and farmer practices in the spread of cassava brown streak ipomoviruses

Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) seriously affects cassava yields in Africa. This study compared the spatial distribution of CMD using three independent surveys in Rwanda and Burundi. Geostatistical techniques were used to interpolate the pointbased surveys and predict the spatial distributions of di...


Bouwmeester, H.J.Heuvelink, Gerard B.M.Legg, J.P.Stoorvogel, J.J.[Comparison of disease patterns assessed by three independent surveys of cassava mosaic virus disease in Rwanda and Burundi]Comparison of disease patterns assessed by three independent surveys of cassava mosaic virus disease in Rwanda and Burundi

Cassava is a vital crop in Africa and represents the main food crop in Central African Republic (CAR). CAR has recently faced large reductions in cassava yields that have led to a surge in market prices. To better understand the causes of the reduction in yield, we identified biotic constraints t...


Zinga, I.Chiroleu, F.Legg, J.P.Lefeuvre, P.Komba, E.Semballa, S.Yandia, S.P.Mandakombo, N.Reynaud, B.Lett, J.[Epidemiological assessment of cassava mosaic disease in Central African Republic reveals the importance of mixed viral infection and poor health of plant cuttings]Epidemiological assessment of cassava mosaic disease in Central African Republic reveals the importance of mixed viral infection and poor health of plant cuttings

To improve understanding of the dynamics of the cassava mosaic disease (CMD) pandemic front, geospatial approaches were applied to the analysis of 3 years’ data obtained from a 2-by-2° (approximately 222-by-222 km) area of northwestern Tanzania. In total, 80 farmers’ fields were assessed in each ...


Szyniszewska, A.M.Busungu, C.Boni, S.B.Shirima, R.Bouwmeester, H.J.Legg, J.P.[Spatial analysis of temporal changes in the pandemic of severe cassava mosaic disease in Northwestern Tanzania]Spatial analysis of temporal changes in the pandemic of severe cassava mosaic disease in Northwestern Tanzania

This paper evaluates the determinants of decision-making in relation to the production of four crops (banana, cassava, potato, and sweet potato). Understanding the division of labor and decision-making in crop management may lead to designing better interventions targeted at improving efficiency ...


Okonya, J.S.Mudege, Netsayi N.Rietveld, A.M.Nduwayezu, A.Kantungeko, D.Hakizimana, B.M.Nyaga, J.N.Blomme, GuyLegg, J.P.Kroschel, J.[The role of women in production and management of RTB crops in Rwanda and Burundi: Do men decide, and women work?]The role of women in production and management of RTB crops in Rwanda and Burundi: Do men decide, and women work?

Cassava is the main food crop for an estimated 30% of the population in Zambia where yields of 5.8 t/ha are some of the lowest of any major cassava-producing country. A study was conducted to characterize yield responses of Zambian cassava genotypes to cassava mosaic disease (CMD), as well as the...


Tembo, M.Mataa, M.Legg, J.P.Chikoti, Patrick ChizaNtawuruhunga, Pheneas[Cassava mosaic disease: incidence and yield performance of cassava cultivars in Zambia]Cassava mosaic disease: incidence and yield performance of cassava cultivars in Zambia

Although cassava shows resilience against a myriad of pests and diseases, including several of viral aetiology, two virus disease complexes, cassava brown streak disease and cassava mosaic disease (CMD), are the major yield-limiting biotic constraints to its production in sub-Sahara Africa. Subse...


Alabi, O.J.Mulenga, R.Legg, J.P.[Cassava mosaic]Cassava mosaic

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