However, it faces significant threats from various viral diseases, notably Cassava Mosaic Disease (CMD) and Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD). These diseases can severely impact cassava yields ...

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The crop is cultivated primarily by smallholder farmers, however its production is affected by two common viral diseases: the cassava mosaic and brown streak disease. These can be transmitted plant to ...

Whiteflies, particularly the African cassava whitefly (Bemisia tabaci, SSA1-SG1), pose a significant threat to agricultural productivity in sub-Saharan Africa by transmitting viruses that cause ...