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The haplotype-resolved assembly of COL40 a cassava ( <i>Manihot esculenta</i> ) line with broad-spectrum resistance against viruses causing Cassava brown streak disease unveils a region of highly repeated elements on chromosome 12
2024-10-01
Abstract excerpt
Cassava ( Manihot esculenta Grantz ) is a vital staple crop for millions of people, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, where it is a primary source of food and income. However, cassava production is threatened by several viral diseases, including cassava brown streak disease, which causes severe damage to the edible storage roots. Current cassava varieties in Africa lack effective resistance to this disease, lea...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 5d2ac154-a6b0-5135-822e-45987117ddcb
- DOI
- 10.1101/2024.09.30.615795
