| dc.creator |
Majune, Dadili Japhet |
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| dc.creator |
Masawe, Peter Albert |
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| dc.creator |
Mbega, Ernest |
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| dc.date |
2021-06-11T05:46:53Z |
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| dc.date |
2021-06-11T05:46:53Z |
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| dc.date |
2018-12-31 |
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| dc.date.accessioned |
2022-10-25T09:20:31Z |
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| dc.date.available |
2022-10-25T09:20:31Z |
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| dc.identifier |
https://doi.org/10.5423/RPD.2018.24.4.265 |
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| dc.identifier |
https://dspace.nm-aist.ac.tz/handle/20.500.12479/1200 |
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| dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/95012 |
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| dc.description |
This research article published by Research in Plant Disease, 2018 |
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| dc.description |
Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) is an export crop and source of income in Tanzania. However, its productivity is challenged by insect pests and diseases. Cashew Leaf and Nut Blight Disease (CLNBD) caused
by Cryptosporipsis spp. has been cited as one of the most devastating diseases in Tanzania. Studies were
conducted to investigate incidences and severities of CLNBD on cashew in farmers’ fields and elite cashew
hybrids developed in 1996 and 1998 in eastern and southern zones of Tanzania. Furthermore, a screen house
experiment was conducted to screen these hybrids against CLNBD at Naliendele Agricultural Research Institute (NARI), Mtwara, Tanzania. The results indicated significant differences (P<0.001) in CLNBD incidences
and severities in cashew in farmers’ fields across Bagamoyo, Nachingwea and Mtwara districts. Further, there
were significant differences (P<0.001) among hybrids in CLNBD severities in the screen house experiment.
In ranking the elite cashew hybrids, 38 were tolerant and 14 were susceptible to CLNBD. This observation
suggests that elite cashew hybrids developed in 1996 and 1998 are more tolerant to CLNBD compared to
cashew found in farmers’ fields. These findings strongly suggest that the elite cashew hybrids can be recommended for commercial farming in Tanzania. |
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| dc.format |
application/pdf |
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| dc.language |
en |
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| dc.publisher |
Research in Plant Disease |
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| dc.subject |
Cashew |
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| dc.subject |
Fungal |
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| dc.subject |
Incidence |
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| dc.subject |
Severity |
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| dc.title |
Current Status of Cashew Leaf and Nut Blight Disease (Cryptosporiopsis spp.) and Screening of Elite Cashew Hybrids Developed in 1996 and 1998 against the Disease in Eastern and Southern Tanzania |
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| dc.type |
Article |
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