Twenty five sites, representative of seven agro-ecological zones of enset (Ensete ventricosum) crops, were sampled between September 1998 and January 1999. At each site, five 1-2 year old enset plants were sampled to check for the presence of nematodes present in their roots. The predominant nema...
Bogale, M.
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Speijer, P.R.
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Mekete, T.
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Mandefro, W.
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Tessera, M.
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Gold, C.
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[Survey of plant parasitic nematodes and banana weevil on Ensete ventricosum in Ethiopia]
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Survey of plant parasitic nematodes and banana weevil on Ensete ventricosum in Ethiopia
The optimum sample size for assessment of nematode densities and related damage in East African highland banana was estimated at Kikoni parish in Ntungamo district, Uganda. Kikoni parish is at an elevation ranging from 1360 to 1480 meters above sea level and the East African highland banana (Musa...
Speijer, P.R.
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Ssango, F.
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Kajumba, C.
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Gold, C.S.
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[Optimum sample size for Pratylenchus goodeyi (Cobb) Sher and Allen density and damage assessment in highland banana (Musa AAA) in Uganda]
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Optimum sample size for Pratylenchus goodeyi (Cobb) Sher and Allen density and damage assessment in highland banana (Musa AAA) in Uganda
East African Highland bananas (Musa spp., AAA) also known by their vernacular name ‘matooke', are a major staple food for the densely populated high elevation regions of Eastern and Central Africa. Banana production, however, is declining due to increased pest and disease pressure. Nematodes are ...
Speijer, P.R.
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Kajumba, C.
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[Yield loss from plant parasitic nematodes in East African highland banan (Musa spp. AAA)]
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Yield loss from plant parasitic nematodes in East African highland banan (Musa spp. AAA)
In most regions of the world, nematodes are recognized as important pests of bananas. Because banana nematodes attack the root and/or corm tissues, plant growth and yield are affected. The objective of these technical guidelines is to stimulate interest in nematode resistance and tolerance screen...
Speijer, P.R.
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De Waele, D.
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International Network for the Improvement of Banana and Plantain
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[Screening of Musa germplasm for resistance and tolerance to nematodes]
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Screening of Musa germplasm for resistance and tolerance to nematodes
A field trial was established at Sendusu. 40 km north of Kampala. Uganda, to evaluate the response of yarn lines, developed by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), to nematode infestation. The field was naturally infested with nematodes and plants were established from tiss...
Mudiope, J.
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Speijer, P.R.
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Maslen, N.R.
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Adipala, E.
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[Evaluation of yam host-plant response to rootknot nematodes in Uganda]
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Evaluation of yam host-plant response to rootknot nematodes in Uganda
The predominant nematode species found on plantain in southern Nigeria was Helicotylenchus multicinctus which occurred at all 68 sites sampled. Hoplolaimus pararobustus, Pratylenchus coffeae and Radopholus similis were found at 64, 50 and 46% of the sites, respectively, while Meloidogyne spp. sec...
Speijer, P.R.
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Rotimi, M.O.
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De Waele, D.
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[Plant parasitic nematodes associated with plantain (Musa spp. AAB-group) in southern Nigeria and their relative importance compared to other biotic constraints]
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Plant parasitic nematodes associated with plantain (Musa spp. AAB-group) in southern Nigeria and their relative importance compared to other biotic constraints