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Assessment of the Virulence Spectrum and Its Association with Genetic Diversity in Magnaporthe oryzae Populations from Sub-Saharan Africa by Mutiga, S K, Rotich, F, Ganeshan, V Devi, Mwongera, D T, Mgonja, E M, Were, V M, Harvey, J W, Zhou, B, Wasilwa, L, Feng, C, Ouédraogo, I, Wang, G-L, Mitchell, T K, Talbot, N J, Correll, J C

“…A collection of 122 isolates of Magnaporthe oryzae, from nine sub-Saharan African countries, was assessed for virulence diversity and genetic relatedness. The…”
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Comparison of Colletotrichum orbiculare and Several Allied Colletotrichum spp. for mtDNA RFLPs, Intron RFLP and Sequence Variation, Vegetative Compatibility, and Host Specificity by Liu, B, Wasilwa, L.A, Morelock, T.E, O'Neill, N.R, Correll, J.C

“…Based on spore morphology, appressorium development, sequence similarities of the rDNA, and similarities in amplified restriction fragment length polymorphism…”
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ASSESSING THE DETERMINANTS OF TISSUE CULTURE BANANA ADOPTION IN WESTERN KENYA by Wanyama, Japhether M, Obare, G.A, Owuor, G, Wasilwa, L

“…In this study cross-section data was used to analyze the effect of farmers' demographic, socioeconomic and institutional setting, market access and physical…”
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Farmers’ Knowledge and Perceptions on Banana (Musa spp. L.) Management in Murang’a South District, Murang’a County, Central Kenya by V. Gathaara, Mwaniki, S. W, Wasilwa, L, Thuranira, E.G, Kimenju, P. W, Wachira, P

“…In Kenya banana (Musa spp. L.), a major crop in the horticultural sub-sector, is ranked first in production. Abiotic and biotic challenges including pests and…”
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Management of dieback disease of passion fruits by Amata, R, Otipa, M, Waiganjo, M, Wasilwa, L, Erbaugh, M, Miller, S

“…Passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims.) is an important fruit crop grown in Kenya for both local and export markets. Its production is however greatly…”
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Postharvest shelf life of mango fruits stored in a Coolbot TM cold room by Ambuko, J., Karithi, E., Hutchinson, M., Wasilwa, L., Hansen, B., Owino, W.

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Reexamination of races of the cucurbit anthracnose pathogen Colletotrichum orbiculare by WASILWA, L. A, CORRELL, J. C, MORELOCK, T. E, MCNEW, R. E

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Cold chain management in horticultural crops value chains: options for smallholder farmers in Africa by Ambuko, J., Wanjiru, F., Karithi, E., Hutchinson, M., Chemining’wa, G., Mwachoni, E., Hansen, B., Wasilwa, L., Owino, W., Nenguwo, N.

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Eco-friendly nets to improve vegetable production and quality in sub-Saharan Africa by Martin, T., Simon, S., Parrot, L., Komlan, F. Assogba, Vidogbena, F., Adegbidi, A., Baird, V., Saidi, M., Kasina, M., Wasilwa, L.A., Subramanian, S., Ngouajio, M.

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ESTABLISHMENT OF VIRUS-FREE BANANA (MUSA SPP.) MOTHER STOCK FOR PRODUCTION OF CERTIFIED BANANA PLANTS AND BANANA STREAK VIRUS TESTED TISSUE CULTURE SEEDLINGS by Karanja, L., Wasilwa, L., Nyaboga, E., Gichangi, A.

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Establishment of Virus-Free Banana (Musa spp.) Mother Stock for Production of Certified Banana Plants and Banana Streak Virus Tested Tissue Culture Seedlings by Karanja, L, Wasilwa, L, Nyaboga, E, Gichangi, A

“…Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the most widely consumed fruits and an attractive perennial fruit crop for small farmers in Kenya. However, viral diseases such as…”
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FARMERS' KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTIONS ON BANANA (MUSA SPP. L.) MANAGEMENT IN MURANG'A SOUTH DISTRICT, MURANG'A COUNTY, CENTRAL KENYA by Gathaara, V., Mwaniki, S.W., Wasilwa, L., Thuranira, E.G., Kimenju, P.W., Wachira, P.

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Morphological characterization and identification of phytophthora species causing citrus gummosis in Kenya by Mounde, LG, Ateka, EM, Kihurani, AW, Wasilwa, L

“…Frequent outbreaks of citrus gummosis in Kenyan citrus orchards have been reported, yet the identity and distribution of the Phytophthora species causing the…”
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Effect of soil management and Trichoderma asperellum on severity of passionfruit wilt disease by Thuranira, M.D, Wasilwa, L.A, Matiru, V.N

“…Passionfruit is the third most important export fruit crop in Kenya after mango and avocado. Passionfruit wilt disease (PWD) is a major constraint because of…”
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Management strategies for fungal diseases in passion fruit production systems in Kenya by Amata, R.L, Otipa, M.J, Waiganjo, M, Wasilwa, L.A, Kinoti, J, Kyamanywa, S, Erbaugh, M

“…Diseases have been reported to cause yield losses of 80-100% in passion fruit production systems in Kenya. These include, brown spot (Alternaria passiflorae),…”
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MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION AND IDENTIFICATION OF Phytophthora SPECIES CAUSING CITRUS GUMMOSIS IN KENYA by Mounde, LG, Ateka, EM, Kihurani, AW, Wasilwa, L

“…Frequent outbreaks of citrus gummosis in Kenyan citrus orchards have been reported, yet the identity and distribution of the Phytophthora species causing the…”
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Morphological Characterization and Identification of Phytophthora Species Causing Citrus Gummosis in Kenya by Mounde, L G, Ateka, E M, Kihurani, A W, Wasilwa, L

“…Frequent outbreaks of citrus gummosis in Kenyan citrus orchards have been reported, yet the identity and distribution of the Phytophthora species causing the…”
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Challenges facing passion fruit smallholder farmers in North Rift region of Kenya by Otipa, M.J, Amata, R.L, Waiganjo, M, Mureithi, J.G, Wasilwa, L.A, Ateka, E.M, Mamati, E, Miano, D, Kinoti, J, Kyamanywa, S, Erbaugh, M, Miller, S

“…Vision 2030 and the Agriculture Sector Development Strategy in Kenya identified the transformation of the agricultural sector as a key stimulus in providing…”
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Genetic structure and population diversity of mummy berry (Monilinia) collections from the United States of Ameria and Canada by Wasilwa, LA, Oudemans, PV, Lehman, JS

“…No Abstract AvailableE. Afr. Agric. For. J Vol.68(3) 2003: 125-134…”
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