Exciting News for Cassava Farmers in Southeast Asia!
Exciting News for Cassava Farmers in Southeast Asia!
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against cassava witches' broom disease. Using cutting-edge nanopore technology, scientists have identified the fungus Ceratobasidium as the culprit behind this devastating disease.
Cassava is a vital crop for smallholder farmers in Southeast Asia, but witches' broom disease has been reducing harvests and threatening livelihoods. With this new technology, there's hope on the horizon.
Nanotechnology allows us to understand plant pathogens better, paving the way for targeted interventions and crop management strategies. You can read more about this game-changing discovery here: https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-49735-5
