This guide sets out the causes, effects, signs and symptoms of black Sigatoka disease of bananas and provides practical advice on management through prevention and control strategies. The black Sigatoka, caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella fijiensis, is a worldwide banana plant disease. Its seeds...

This guide sets out the causes, effects, signs and symptoms of black Sigatoka disease of bananas and provides practical advice on management through prevention and control strategies. The black Sigatoka, caused by the fungus Mycosphaerella fijiensis, is a worldwide banana plant disease. Its seeds...

Kilimo bora cha ndizi is a set of A1 posters composed of photos and illustrations with information on banana agronomic practices. They are designed for trainers on banana growing and are best used on-farm to clearly explain illustrated practices.

Kilimo bora cha ndizi is a set of posters composed of photos and illustrations designed to inform the smallholder farmer on general banana agronomic practices. They serve as a take-home resource reinforcing messages learnt after training sessions.

This guide sets out the causes, impact, signs and symptoms of banana bunchy top virus and offers practical advice on management through prevention and control strategies. Bunchy top of banana is a viral disease that gets inside the plant and stays there. Infected planting material appears healthy....

This guide sets out the causes, impact, signs and symptoms of banana bunchy top virus and offers practical advice on management through prevention and control strategies. Bunchy top of banana is a viral disease that gets inside the plant and stays there. Infected planting material appears healthy....

This paper focuses on the major pests and diseases affecting bananas cultivated by smallholder farmers in Africa. Information on the efficacy of various measures used in the control of these important pests and diseases are also presented.

This guide sets out the causes, effects, signs and symptoms of Fusarium wilt disease (caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense) of bananas and provides practical advice on management through prevention and control strategies. Fusarium wilt of bananas and plantain is a fungal disease that affects...

This guide sets out the causes, effects, signs and symptoms of Fusarium wilt disease (caused by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense) of bananas and provides practical advice on management through prevention and control strategies. Fusarium wilt of bananas and plantain is a fungal disease that affects...

This paper focuses on the most important pests and diseases affecting crops cultivated by smallholder farmers in Africa, such as maize, legumes, root crops and bananas. Information on the efficacy of some methods in the control of these imnportant pests and diseases is also provided.