Diseases threatening banana diversity in Uganda

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2004
Country:
Uganda
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Agriculture
Authors:
Kangire, A., Tushemereirwe, W.K., Gold, C.S., Kubiriba, J., Nakyanzi, M.

Abstract

Studies suggest the major diseases threatening banana biodiversity include black sigatoks, Fusarium wilt, banana streak virus and banana bacterial wilt. This paper illustrates the potential threat posed by these diseases to Musa biodiversity in Uganda and highlights some recent studies undertaken to control the diseases.

Citation

Tushemereirwe, W.K.; Kangire, A.; Kubiriba, J.; Nakyanzi, M.; Gold, C.S. Diseases threatening banana diversity in Uganda. African Crop Science Journal (2004) 12 (1) 19-26.

Diseases threatening banana diversity in Uganda

Published 1 January 2004
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