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Cassava molecular genetics and genomics for enhanced resistance to diseases and pests

dc.contributor.authorNtui, V.O.
dc.contributor.authorTripathi, J.
dc.contributor.authorKariuki, S.M.
dc.contributor.authorTripathi, L.
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-02T10:45:26Z
dc.date.available2025-05-02T10:45:26Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.identifier.citationNtui, V.O., Tripathi, J., Kariuki, S.M. & Tripathi, L. (2023). Cassava molecular genetics and genomics for enhanced resistance to diseases and pests. Molecular Plant Pathology, 1-14.
dc.identifier.issn1464-6722
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/8679
dc.description.abstractCassava (Manihot esculenta) is one of the most important sources of dietary calories in the tropics, playing a central role in food and economic security for smallholder farmers. Cassava production is highly constrained by several pests and diseases, mostly cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and cassava brown streak disease (CBSD). These diseases cause significant yield losses, affecting food security and the livelihoods of smallholder farmers. Developing resistant varieties is a good way of increasing cassava productivity. Although some levels of resistance have been developed for some of these diseases, there is observed breakdown in resistance for some diseases, such as CMD. A frequent re-evaluation of existing disease resistance traits is required to make sure they are still able to withstand the pressure associated with pest and pathogen evolution. Modern breeding approaches such as genomic-assisted selection in addition to biotechnology techniques like classical genetic engineering or genome editing can accelerate the development of pest- and disease-resistant cassava varieties. This article summarizes current developments and discusses the potential of using molecular genetics and genomics to produce cassava varieties resistant to diseases and pests.
dc.format.extent1-14
dc.language.isoen
dc.subjectCassava
dc.subjectAfrican Cassava Mosaic Virus
dc.subjectGene Editing
dc.subjectGenomics
dc.subjectBreeding
dc.subjectManihot Esculenta
dc.subjectPests of Plants
dc.subjectPlant Diseases
dc.titleCassava molecular genetics and genomics for enhanced resistance to diseases and pests
dc.typeJournal Article
cg.contributor.crpRoots, Tubers and Bananas
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Institute of Tropical Agriculture
cg.contributor.affiliationKenyatta University
cg.coverage.hubEastern Africa Hub
cg.researchthemeBiotech and Plant Breeding
cg.identifier.bibtexciteidNTUI:2023
cg.isijournalISI Journal
cg.authorship.typesCGIAR and developing country institute
cg.iitasubjectAgronomy
cg.iitasubjectCassava
cg.iitasubjectDisease Control
cg.iitasubjectFood Security
cg.iitasubjectGenetic Improvement
cg.iitasubjectPests of Plants
cg.iitasubjectPlant Breeding
cg.iitasubjectPlant Diseases
cg.iitasubjectPlant Production
cg.journalMolecular Plant Pathology
cg.notesOpen Access Journal
cg.accessibilitystatusOpen Access
cg.reviewstatusPeer Review
cg.usagerightslicenseCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 0.0)
cg.targetaudienceScientists
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1111/mpp.13402
cg.iitaauthor.identifierNtui: 0000-0003-4709-8087
cg.iitaauthor.identifierDr Jaindra Nath Tripathi, Ph.D.: 0000-0002-6366-917X
cg.iitaauthor.identifierLeena Tripathi: 0000-0001-5723-4981
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