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Welcome to the AgShare.Today Resource Centre

The AgShare.Today Resource Centre brings together a collection of resources related to agriculture. These include open access scientific journals and best practice guides that can be used for background reading and to support research initiatives. The AgShare Featured Resource showcases a new document each month that the AgShare team recommends to all members.

Identification of key genes involved in cassava post-harvest physiological deterioration

Post-harvest physiological deterioration (PPD) involves changes in gene expression and the synthesis of novel proteins. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) and the enzymes and compounds that modulate them play central roles in PPD. This work reports on the identification and characterisation of key genes involved in several functions relevant to PPD.

Published by: CIATUniversity of Bath, Year: 2019, Pages: 1, File type: PDF (204 KB)

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Post-harvest research: overview of approaches to pest management in African grain stores that minimise the use of synthetic insecticides

This report outlines pesticide alternatives combining science and traditional indigenous knowledge such as inert dusts, botanical material, solarisation and targeted pesticide treatment to reduce costs associated with pesticides. Specifically, it outlines a risk management system against the Larger Grain Borer.

Published by: Natural Resources Institute, Year: , Pages: 12, File type: PDF (385 KB)

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Common Bean Virus Diseases Project impacts

At project completion, Dr Deusdedith Mbanzibwa reflects on how the Common Bean Virus Diseases Project laid the foundations for a scientific understanding of common bean viruses in Tanzania.

Published by: AgShare.Today, Year: 2019, Pages: 2, File type: PDF (324 KB)

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Cassava mosaic disease: a review of a threat to cassava production in Zambia

Cassava mosaic disease (CMD) is currently the most important factor limiting cassava production in Zambia. This review of research on disease surveillance, spread, yield losses, awareness campaigns and control options in Zambia over the past 25 years informs future control efforts and management strategies for CMD.

Published by: Springer, Year: 2019, Pages: 11, File type: External link (1,854KB)

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CDP: a review of 10 years of research (Introduction: chapter 1 of 8)

This monograph brings together 10 years of research into cassava production and key viruses that affect it. This introduction provides an overview of the research.

Published by: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)–Mikocheni, Year: 2018, Pages: 18, File type: PDF (4.4 MB)

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CDP: a review of 10 years of research (Tanzania: chapter 2 of 8)

This monograph brings together 10 years of research into cassava production and key viruses that affect it. This chapter focuses on the research carried out in Tanzania.

Published by: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)–Mikocheni, Year: 2018, Pages: 65, File type: PDF (6.3 MB)

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CDP: a review of 10 years of research (Uganda: chapter 3 of 8)

This monograph brings together 10 years of research into cassava production and key viruses that affect it. This chapter focuses on the research carried out in Uganda.

Published by: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)–Mikocheni, Year: 2018, Pages: 35, File type: PDF (1.9 MB)

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CDP: a review of 10 years of research (Kenya: chapter 4 of 8)

This monograph brings together 10 years of research into cassava production and key viruses that affect it. This chapter focuses on the research carried out in Kenya.

Published by: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)–Mikocheni, Year: 2018, Pages: 42, File type: PDF (3.4 MB)

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CDP: a review of 10 years of research (Rwanda: chapter 5 of 8)

This monograph brings together 10 years of research into cassava production and key viruses that affect it. This chapter focuses on the research carried out in Rwanda..

Published by: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)–Mikocheni, Year: 2018, Pages: 24, File type: PDF (6.9 MB)

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CDP: a review of 10 years of research (Mozambique: chapter 6 of 8)

This monograph brings together 10 years of research into cassava production and key viruses that affect it. This chapter focuses on the research carried out in Mozambique.

Published by: Tanzania Agricultural Research Institute (TARI)–Mikocheni, Year: 2018, Pages: 24, File type: PDF (3.4 MB)

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