Isolation and characterization of resistant gene analogs in cassava, wild Manihot species, and castor bean (Ricinus communis)

Cassava, Manihot esculenta, is one of the major food crops in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) providing the bulk of dietary calories to hundreds of millions of households. Two viral diseases, namely cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) pose a serious threat to cassava produc...

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Main Authors: Gedil, Melaku A, Kumar, M., Igwe, D.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Academic Journals 2012
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/80861

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