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 ...

are compared against those of a plant infected with cassava mosaic disease (right). Though cassava is easy to cultivate, it is particularly vulnerable to plant pathogens, which can significantly ...

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This is an image of a cassava leaf showing symptoms of cassava mosaic disease in Tanzania. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

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 ...

The main cassava diseases in Africa are the African cassava mosaic disease (ACMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). The best way of controlling the diseases is prevention through sourcing ...