Non-destructive DNA extraction from aphids: the application in virus – vector studies of Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV)

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Systemicity of banana bunchy top viral infection in the Kisangani region of the Democratic Republic of Congo

In order to evaluate the systemicity of BBTV from one plant of the mat to the physically attached shoots, 60 mats both of “Yangambi Km5”, Musa AAA and those of the false horn plantain “Libanga L...

Relative susceptibility of Musa genotypes to banana bunchy top disease in Cameroon and implication for disease management

Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) is a serious threat to banana and plantain (Musa spp.) production. BBTD is caused by the Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV, genus Babuvirus) which is spread through infect...

Occurrence and distribution of banana bunchy top disease in the Great Lakes Region of Africa

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Recovering banana production in bunchy top-affected areas in Sub-Saharan Africa: developing gender-responsive approaches

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Towards understanding the diversity of banana bunchy top virus in the Great Lakes region of Africa

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Workshop on building a collaborative, public-private R4D alliance for an integrated control of banana bunchy top disease in Sub-Saharan Africa (2-4 February 2013, Arusha, Tanzania).

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Stakeholders combat banana bunchy top disease

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) has intensified efforts aimed at preventing the further spread of Banana Bunchy Top Disease, that is debilitating banana production in sub-Sa...

Alliance reviews pilot control strategies for banana bunchy top disease in Africa

Members of the Alliance for Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) Control in Africa met at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria from 9-14 March, to share progress mad...

RTB centers and partners prepare to battle Banana Bunchy Top Disease across Sub-Saharan Africa

Approximately 50 experts from 20 countries have gathered in Bujumbura, Burundi this week to coordinate an ambitious effort to contain the spread of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) in Africa and help ...

RTB partners on alert over the spread of Banana Bunchy Top Disease in West Africa

Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) of plantains and bananas is caused by a destructive virus which is very difficult to eradicate. While it has already been detected in at least 14 African countries, it...

Gender norms and their implications for banana production and recovery in west Africa

This study uses the social relations framework to explore gender norms and relations surrounding banana production and banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) containment in six pilot communities in Cameroon...