Manihot wild species as source of resistance to cassava green mites

Wild cassava genotypes presented lesser fecundity of cassava green mites (Mononychellus tanajoa in relation to the cultivated species (Manihot esculenta), selected as resistant to semi-arid conditions in Northeast Brazil. These results suggest the presence of high levels of source of resistance with...

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Main Authors A. Noronha, V. Boaventura, A. Cavalcante, R. Caldas, A. Alves
Format Publication
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.01.2008
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Crops
Generation Challenge Programme
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Summary:Wild cassava genotypes presented lesser fecundity of cassava green mites (Mononychellus tanajoa in relation to the cultivated species (Manihot esculenta), selected as resistant to semi-arid conditions in Northeast Brazil. These results suggest the presence of high levels of source of resistance within wild species of Manihot.
Bibliography:http://www.dfid.gov.uk/r4d/PDF/Outputs/GenerationChallenge/PDF20_Poster_Noronha.pdf