In the more developed countries, genetically engineered crops contributegreatly to agricultural productivity and sustainability. Over the last few years, thelargest growth in the adoption of genetically engineered crops has been in developingcountries and this trend is expected to continue. The m...
Shotkoski, F.A.
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Tripathi, L.
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Kiggundu, A.
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Arinaitwe, G.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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[Role of biotechnology and transgenics in bananas (Musa spp.) in Africa]
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Role of biotechnology and transgenics in bananas (Musa spp.) in Africa
A semiselective medium was developed for isolating Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum (Xcm) from infected banana plants, soil and insect vectors. The new medium was named cellobiose-cephalexin agar (CCA) and it contained (L−1): 1 g yeast extract, 1 g glucose, 1 g peptone, 1 g NH4Cl, 1 g MgSO4•...
Mwangi, M.
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Mwebaze, M.
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Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
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Aritua, Valentine
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Eden-Green, S.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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Smith, J.
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[Development of a semi selective medium for isolating Xanthomonas camprestris pv. musacearum from insect vectors, infected plant material and soil]
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Development of a semi selective medium for isolating Xanthomonas camprestris pv. musacearum from insect vectors, infected plant material and soil
Banana Xanthomonas wilt, caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, is a new threat to banana cultivation in eastern Africa. The causal bacterium grows slowly in culture and is easily overgrown by contaminants. A selective culture medium for isolation of X. c. pv. musacearum will facilitate...
Tripathi, L.
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Tripathi, J.N.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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Bandyopadhyay, Ranajit
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[Development of a semi selective medium for isolation of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum from banana plants]
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Development of a semi selective medium for isolation of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum from banana plants
The livelihoods of millions of Ugandan farmers have been threatened by current outbreak of a banana bacterial wilt disease caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, which is very destructive and rapidly spreading in Uganda. Bananas are the highest value staple food and source of income for...
Tripathi, L.
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Tripathi, J.N.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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[Strategies to resistance to bacterial wilt disease of banana through genetic engineering]
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Strategies to resistance to bacterial wilt disease of banana through genetic engineering
Banana (Musa spp.) is the most important food crop in Uganda as indicated by consumption rate, annual production (9.5 M t ha-1) and agricultural land committed to the crop. This level of productivity (6.3 t ha-1 yr-1) is extremely low when compared to the yields obtained on station and well-manag...
Africa is one of the secondary centers of diversity for the genus Musa. There is a wide range of genetic diversity in the bananas found in the continent with different types dominating different ecological sub-regions. Banana production in Africa is affected by a number of diseases and pests. The...
Pillay, M.
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Ssebuliba, R.
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Hartman, J.
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Vuylsteke, D.R.
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Talengera, D.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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[Conventional breeding strategies to enhance the sustainability of Musa biodiversity conservation for endemic cultivars on farm]
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Conventional breeding strategies to enhance the sustainability of Musa biodiversity conservation for endemic cultivars on farm
Nowakunda, K.
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Barekye, A.
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Ssali, R.T.
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Namaganda, J.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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Nabulya, G.
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Erima, R.
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Akankwasa, K.
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Hilman, E.
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Batte, M.
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Karamura, D.
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[Kiwangaazi (syn 'KABANA 6H') black sigatoka, nematode and banana weevil tolerant 'Matooke' hybrid banana released in Uganda]
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Kiwangaazi (syn 'KABANA 6H') black sigatoka, nematode and banana weevil tolerant 'Matooke' hybrid banana released in Uganda
Banana (Musa sp.) represents one of the most important world food crops after maize, rice, wheat and cassava. Many pests and diseases have significantly affected banana cultivation. Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW), caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, is one of the most im...
Tripathi, L.
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Tripathi, J.N.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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Arinaitwe, G.
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Kiggundu, A.
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[Transgenic bananas with enhanced resistance against Xanthomonas wilt disease]
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Transgenic bananas with enhanced resistance against Xanthomonas wilt disease
Asten, Piet J.A. van
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Gold, C.S.
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Okech, S.H.O.
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Gaidashova, S.V.
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Tushemereirwe, W.K.
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Waele, D. de
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[Soil quality problems in East African banana systems and their relation with other yield loss factors]
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Soil quality problems in East African banana systems and their relation with other yield loss factors
The East African highland bananas ‘Matooke’ (Musa spp.) are unique interms of utilization, their taste and the cultural attachment to the people in the EastAfrica region. Research efforts have been directed towards improving these bananasfor disease resistance, pest resistance and higher yields, ...