BIP! Finder - Collection, genotyping and virus elimination of cassava landraces from Tanzania and documentation of farmer knowledge

2021 • Collection, genotyping and virus elimination of cassava landraces from Tanzania and documentation of farmer knowledge

Authors: A. Hamad Ali; S. Kasele; A. C. Arati; K. Mtunda; J. Armachius; F. Masisila; Michael Abberton; S. Tollano; Geoffrey Mkamilo; HP Kulembeka; Bernadetha Kimata; E. Palangyo; D. Matondo; Silver Tumwegamire; B. Kidunda; Morag Ferguson; Z. Matumbo; Ali K Abass; F. Munguti; E. Mpayo; R. Muiruri; Trushar Shah; S. Mohamedi; K. Sichalwe; M. Stephen; C. Chidzanga

Venue: PLOS ONE

Type: Publication

Abstract: 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 has prompted a drive to disseminate improved varieties in the country. These factors however also threaten the existence of landraces ... (read more)

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Topics: Agroforestry Biotechnology

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255326

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