Plant viruses cause significant losses in agricultural crops worldwide, affecting the yield and
quality of agricultural products. The emergence of novel viruses or variants through genetic …

Cassava is an important starchy root crop grown globally in tropical and subtropical regions.
The ability of cassava to withstand difficult growing conditions and long-term storability …

Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) is a major constraint on cassava yields in East and
Central Africa and threatens production in West Africa. CBSD is caused by two species of …

Abstract Background The whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) is among the
100 worst invasive species in the world. As one of the most important crop pests and virus …

In many crop species, natural variation in eIF 4E proteins confers resistance to potyviruses.
Gene editing offers new opportunities to transfer genetic resistance to crops that seem to …

Cassava is crucial for food security of millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. The crop has
great potential to contribute to African development and is increasing its income-earning …

Cassava (Manihot esculenta) feeds c. 800 million people world‐wide. Although this crop
displays high productivity under drought and poor soil conditions, it is susceptible to …

Genetically engineered crops have been grown for more than 20 years, resulting in
widespread albeit variable benefits for farmers and consumers. We review current, likely …

Cassava is the second most important staple food crop in terms of per capita calories
consumed in Africa and holds potential for climate change adaptation. Unfortunately …

Highlights•Cassava diseases have broad social and economic impacts for subsistence
farmers.•Clean planting material and better disease control will improve disease …