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Brown Streak threatens cassava in East Africa
To-date, there are eight varieties under development which are resistant to both Cassava Mosaic Disease and tolerant to CBSD but much more needs to be done in terms of surveillance, research and good practices.

Cassava Brown Streak Disease threatens food security in Great Lakes region of Africa. The following is a radio interview with FAO agronomist Jan Helsen:
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Cassava is a major staple food in DRC, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. Jan Helsen, FAO agronomist, has visited those countries and has this to tell on regional cassava projects for vulnerable farmers :
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Topic(s): Biotechnology, Emergencies/Crises, Rural or agricultural development
Produced by: FAO
 
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