Essays about: "Cassava brown streak virus"

Found 2 essays containing the words Cassava brown streak virus.

  1. 1. Detection of cassava brown streak viruses in coastal Tanzania

    University essay from SLU/Department of Plant Biology (from 140101)

    Author : Annica Forslund; [2014]
    Keywords : Cassava brown streak virus; CBSV; Ugandan cassava brown streak virus; UCBSV; Cassava; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a factor which can decrease cassava production up to 70%. Cassava is an important crop, especially in sub-Saharan Africa for small-scale farms, as it is a staple food with tolerance to local conditions such as draught. READ MORE

  3. 2. A survey of cassava plants in the coastal region of Tanzania showing severe symptoms of cassava mosaic disease

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Biology and Forest Genetics (until 131231)

    Author : Maja Sidstedt; [2012]
    Keywords : cassava mosaic disease; cassava mosaic begomoviruses; Tanzania; rolling circle amplification; Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism;

    Abstract : Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a root crop that plays an important role in many households in Africa. It is sometimes called “Africa´s food insurance”. The advantages with the crop are that cassava is drought-resistant and it can grow in a semi-dry land. It is a perennial crop and does not require much labor. READ MORE