Status of banana streak disease in Africa: problems and future research needs

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dc.creatorDahal, G.
dc.creatorHughes, Jacqueline d'Arros
dc.creatorLockhart, B.E.L.
dc.date1998
dc.date2019-04-24T12:29:43Z
dc.date2019-04-24T12:29:43Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:56:15Z
dc.descriptionStreak disease of banana and plantain caused by banana streak virus (BSV) was first reported in the Ivory Coast in 1974 and occurs in at least 16 countries in Africa. Based on genomic characteristics, BSV has been shown to be a member of genus Badnavirus. Efficient and reliable diagnostic methods for BSV have recently become widely available. This paper summarizes the current knowledge on its causal agent, geographical distribution, symptomatology, transmission, host range, available diagnostic techniques and management options for the disease in Africa. Further research needs are identified in light of the widespread occurrence of BSV in most plantain/banana germplasms and the difficulties in obtaining BSV-free plantlets through tissue culture.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/101006
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/117959
dc.languageen
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceDahal, G., Hughes, J.d'A. & Lockhart, B.E.L. (1998). Status of banana streak disease in Africa: problems and future research needs. Integrated Pest Management Reviews, 3, 85-97.
dc.subjectbananas
dc.subjectviruses
dc.subjectdiagnosis
dc.subjectsymptoms
dc.titleStatus of banana streak disease in Africa: problems and future research needs
dc.typeJournal Article

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