Scientists at CGIAR-IITA have developed a more cost and time-effective molecular diagnostic tool that can help identify different subgroups of cassava whiteflies, Bemisia tabaci, accurately, the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture has announced in a report.
CGIAR is a global partnership that unites international organisations engaged in research about food security. CGIAR research aims to reduce rural poverty, increase food security, improve human health and nutrition, and sustainable management of natural resources. “The combined damage resulting from infection with these two diseases is estimated to cause annual yield losses amounting to 50 per cent in East and Central Africa, equivalent to more than US$1 billion.” the report saidHowever, the whitefly is a complex species that requires the use of genetic tools to make accurate identifications.
According to the report, Mr Wosula made use of the SNP data to develop a cheaper and more rapid diagnostic method using the Komepetitive Allele-Specific PCR. “Therefore, using this method to keep track of potentially dangerous whitefly populations as part of their early warning systems for pests and diseases will be very straightforward for many national laboratories in Africa with limited resources,” Mr Wosula said.
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