Cassava is a main staple food for 800 million people world-wide. Production is limited by pest and pathogens. The most devastating cassava viruses are Cassava Brown Streak Virus and Uganda Cassava Brown Streak Virusboth causing severe root necrosis called Cassava Brown Streak Disease. In the last...
Bakelana, Z.
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Laura, M.B.
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Mahungu, N.
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Mavila, N.
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Matondo, M.
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Nlandu, N.
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Lunfuankenda, M.
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Tevo, N.
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Monde, G.
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Pita, J.,
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Lema, K.M.
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Kanana, T.
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[First report and preliminary evaluation of cassava root necrosis in Angola]
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First report and preliminary evaluation of cassava root necrosis in Angola
Objective:
We aimed at determining the prevalence and characterizing the CaPV, determining the CaPV-PPRV coinfection prevalence and providing data about phylogenetic relationship between the fusion protein of PPRV and P32 gene of CaPV.
Materials and methods: A total of 150 sam...
Birindwa, B.A.
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Gitao, C.G.
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Bisimwa, P.N.
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Okafor, C.
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Bebora, C.L.
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[Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in south Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Mixed infection of peste-des-petits ruminants and Capripox in goats in south Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Root necrosis similar to those of the cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) were observed on cassava in western provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR.Congo) in the early 2000’s. However molecular laboratory diagnosis were not able to detect any causative agent responsible for the attack...
Bakelana, Z.
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Magembe, E.
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Laura, M.B.
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Macharia, M.
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Mahungu, N.
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Tata-Hangy, W.
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Lutete, D.
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Monde, G.
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Harvey, J.
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Ndunguru, J.
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Kayuki, C.
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Pita, J.
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Lema, K.M.
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Kanana, T.
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[Attempts to identify Cassava Brown Streak Virus in western Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Attempts to identify Cassava Brown Streak Virus in western Democratic Republic of Congo
Typhlodromallus aripo, a predatory phytoseiid species of the cassava green mite Mononychellus tanajoa was introduced to the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1998. It established easily and spread quickly to other areas from the sites of first release. But its dispersal was constrained by intense c...
Tata-Hangy, K.
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Hanna, R.
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Toko, M.
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Solo, M.
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[Effect of cassava leaf harvesting on a cassava green mite predator in the Democratic Republic of Congo]
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Effect of cassava leaf harvesting on a cassava green mite predator in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The African root and tuber scale (ARTS), Stictococcus vayssierei Richard, is an insect species indigenous to Africa, which has recently become an economic pest of cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) in many parts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (D R C). This scale infests underground parts...
Lema, K.M.
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Tata-Hangy, K.
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Bidiaka, M.
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[Management of African root and tuber scale using improved cassava genotypes and mineral fertilizers]
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Management of African root and tuber scale using improved cassava genotypes and mineral fertilizers
United Nations Environment Programme
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[Review of Woodfuel Biomass Production and Utilization in Africa: A Desk Study]
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Review of Woodfuel Biomass Production and Utilization in Africa: A Desk Study
Association des Usagers du Bassin Versat de la Rivière Lukaya
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[2016-2018 PAGIREL: Plan d’actions pour la gestion intégrée des ressources en eau du bassin versant de la rivière Lukaya]
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2016-2018 PAGIREL: Plan d’actions pour la gestion intégrée des ressources en eau du bassin versant de la rivière Lukaya
United Nations Environment Programme
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GRID-Arendal
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[De la fumée sur l'eau: Lutter contre les menaces mondiales liées à la destruction et à la dégradation des tourbières - Evaluation en vue d'une intervention rapide. Edition revisée]
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[Smoke on Water: Countering Global Threats from Peatland Loss and Degradation - A Rapid Response Assessment. Revised Edition]
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Smoke on Water: Countering Global Threats from Peatland Loss and Degradation - A Rapid Response Assessment. Revised Edition
Miles, Lera
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Ravilious, Corinna
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García-Rangel, Shaenandhoa
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de Lamo, Xavier
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Dargie, Greta
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Lewis, Simon
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[Carbone, biodiversité et utilisation des terres dans les tourbières de la Cuvette Centrale du Congo]
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[Carbon, biodiversity and land-use in the Central Congo Basin Peatlands]
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Carbon, biodiversity and land-use in the Central Congo Basin Peatlands
United Nations Environment Programme
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[Land and Soil Policy - Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6): Healthy Planet, Healthy People Chapter 15]
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Land and Soil Policy - Global Environment Outlook (GEO-6): Healthy Planet, Healthy People Chapter 15