Abstract Xanthomonas Wilt of Banana (BXW) is a complex problem in the African Great
Lakes Region that is affecting the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. Since the …

Bananas and plantains (Musa spp.) rank sixth on the list of staple crops in the world (FAO,
2017). With a global production of around 86 million tons per annum, about 18 million tons …

Pests and diseases are key biotic constraints limiting banana production among smallholder
farmers in Eastern and Central Africa. Climate changemay favour pest and disease …

We present an amended description of the bacterial species Xanthomonas vasicola to
include the causative agent of banana Xanthomonas wilt, as well as strains that cause …

Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW) is an important emerging and non-curable infectious plant
pathogen in sub-Saharan Africa that can cause up to 100% yield loss, negatively impacting …

Banana Xanthomonas wilt, caused by Xanthomonas vasicola pv. musacearum (Xvm), is a
devastating disease that results in total yield loss of affected plants. Resistance to the …

Banana is a key crop in the livelihoods of many people in the region of East and Central
Africa. For so many years, the fruit has been threatened by Banana Xanthomonas Wilt …

Banana wilt diseases are among the most important banana production constraints
worldwide. The narrow genetic diversity of cultivated bananas, coupled with the high …

Abstract Context or problem East African Highland banana is a main staple and cash crop
for millions of people in the Great Lakes region of Africa. Reliable methods for banana yield …

This study analyzes the influence of livelihood assets on Ugandan farmers' decisions to
control Banana Xanthomonas Wilt (BXW), a disease that has threatened banana production …