Context and objective: In Côte d’Ivoire, manioc (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is the second largest food crop after yam. It is cultivated for its starch-rich fleshy roots and for its mineral-rich leaves (calcium,…
Tag: bacterial blight
Minotoring the Pathogenic Diversity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. manihotis Strains in Côte d’Ivoire, Sensitivity of Cassava Varieties and Disease-Control Approach
Background and Objective: In Côte d’Ivoire, cassava occupies a special role in human nutrition. Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) allows people in Africa to ensure food security. In 2011, the world’s yield was…