An optimal control framework is designed inwhich the use of clean plantingmaterials, debudding, disinfection of tools, and roguing
are considered as control measures of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) within a plantation of multiple cultivars. A model for a
special case of two cultivars (AAA- and A...
Nakakawa, J.
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Mugisha, J.Y.T.
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Shaw, M.W.
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Tinzaara, W.
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Karamura, E.B.
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[Banana Xanthomonas wilt infection: the role of debudding and roguing as control options within a mixed cultivar plantation]
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Banana Xanthomonas wilt infection: the role of debudding and roguing as control options within a mixed cultivar plantation
Banana xanthomonas wilt (BXW) remains a major threat to banana, an important food and income crop for 12 million poor small-holder farmers in Uganda. Although, BXW has been controlled to some extent in parts of South-western Uganda, it is still a big problem in banana growing areas of Central and...
Kubiriba, J.
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Karamura, E.B.
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Jogo, Wellington
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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Tinzaara, W.
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[Community mobilization: a key to effective control of banana Xanthomonas wilt]
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Community mobilization: a key to effective control of banana Xanthomonas wilt
Declines in banana (Musa spp.) productivity in western Kenya since 2006 have been exacerbated by Xanthomonas wilt, caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum.This study provided insight of household dynamics influencing efforts to eradicate the disease from Ugunja, Lunjre, Sidindi and Sigome...
Ochola, D.
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Jogo, Wellington
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Odongo, M.
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Tinzaara, W.
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Onyango, M.
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Karamura, E.B.
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[Household dynamics influencing effective eradication of Xanthomonas wilt in smallholder banana systems in Ugunja division-Kenya]
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Household dynamics influencing effective eradication of Xanthomonas wilt in smallholder banana systems in Ugunja division-Kenya
Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) is a devastating bacterial disease caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum. The disease was simultaneously reported in Cankuzo and Bubanza provinces, Burundi, in November 2010. However, the extent to which the disease has spread to other banana growing region...
Ndayihanzamaso, P.
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Niko, N.
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Niyongere, C.
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Bizimana, S.
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Nibasumba, A.
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Lepoint, P.
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Tinzaara, W.
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Kaboneka, S.
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Sakayoya, E.
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Jogo, Wellington
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Mugiraneza, T.
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Karamura, E.B.
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[Distribution, incidence and farmers knowledge of banana Xanthomonas wilt in Burundi]
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Distribution, incidence and farmers knowledge of banana Xanthomonas wilt in Burundi