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Screening Musa genotypes for BBTD Incidence in Abang Minko’o
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... -
Screening for resistance against the banana aphid Pentalonia nigronervosa (He...
Banana and plantain (Musa spp) represent an important food and cash crop worldwide. Their cultivation faces many pest and disease constraints amongst which banana bunchy top... -
Intercropping for BBTD management
Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) is transmitted persistently by the banana aphid, Pentalonia nigronervosa Coquerel. To effectively and sustainably manage BBTV threat, this study... -
Banana aphid Pentalonia nigronervosa Coquerel (Hemiptera: Aphididae) and ant ...
Banana and plantain (Musa spp) contribute to food security for about 70 million people in Africa and in Cameroon where it serves as source of income and food security.... -
Alternative host plants of banana aphid and BBTD
Banana bunchy top virus (BBTV) is transmitted persistently by the banana aphid, Pentalonia nigronervosa Coquerel. Apart from Musaceae family, P. nigronervosa can also grow on...
