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Collection, genotyping and virus elimination of cassava landraces from Tanzania and documentation of farmer knowledge.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2021
Ferguson M E, Tumwegamire S, Chidzanga C, Shah T, Mtunda K, Kulembeka H, Kimata B, Tollano S, Stephen M, Mpayo E, Mohamedi S, Kasele S, Palangyo E, Armachius J, Hamad Ali A, Sichalwe K, Matondo D, Masisila F, Matumbo Z, Kidunda B, Arati A C, Muiruri R, Munguti F, Abass A, Abberton M, Mkamilo G
Abstract excerpt
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz.) has been a vital staple and food security crop in Tanzania for several centuries, and it is likely that its resilience will play a key role in mitigating livelihood insecurities arising from climate change. The sector is dominated by smallholder farmers growing traditional landrace varieties. A recent surge in virus diseases and awareness in the commercial potential of cassava...
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