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Predicting the cross-continental spread of the cassava brown streak disease epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa

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By David S. Godding, Merveille Koissi Savi, Fidele Tiendrebeogo, Jacques François Mavoungou, Allen Oppong, Elijah Ateka, Ibrahim Mohammed, Alusaine Edward Samura, Titus Alicai, Patrick Chiza Chikoti, Fred Tairo, Peter Sseruwagi, Joseph Ndunguru, Christopher A. Gilligan, Richard O. J. H. Stutt, Corneille Ahanhanzo, Oumar Doungous, Monde Godefroid, Zeyimo Bakelana, Willard Mbewe, Nurbibi Cossa, Chukwuemeka Nkere, Marie Claire Kanyange, Adjata Djodji, Angela Obiageli Eni, Justin Simon Pita
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Abstract Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major threat to smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), where cassava is a staple crop. Caused by cassava brown streak ipomoviruses (CBSIs), CBSD has spread extensively since its detection in Uganda in 2004, raising concerns about ongoing spread through Southern and Central Africa and potential expansion to West Africa, home to the world’s largest cassava producer, Nigeria.
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An Alarming Eastward Front of Cassava Mosaic Disease in Development in West Africa

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By Justin S. Pita, Alusaine Edward Samura, Mariam Combala, Michel Gbonamou
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Characterization of the Cassava (Manihot esculenta) Germplasm in Sierra Leone Based on Agro-Morphological and Culinary Traits

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By Vandi Amara, Alusaine Edward Samura, Emmanuel Norman, Sheku Alfred Kanu
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1. Introduction Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a highly significant root crop, widely utilized for human consumption, animal feed, and industrial applications [1]. The starchy storage roots of cassava have emerged as a crucial source of dietary energy in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), offering higher returns per unit of input compared to other staple crops [1,2].
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