INSIGHT

Articles & Publications

Explore our latest research articles, journal publications, policy briefs and field reports from WAVE scientists and partners across Central and West Africa.

Research

Genomic Sequencing: 5 Modern Ways to Detect Viral Threats

April 15, 2026 • No Comments

Advanced molecular techniques are revolutionizing how we identify and combat emerging crop pathogens in real-time. Our researchers have developed a new framework for rapid detection that can be deployed in the field.

Field Report

Participatory Surveillance Tools for Smallholder Farmers

April 12, 2026 • No Comments

Mobile-based reporting systems empower farmers to detect and report disease outbreaks instantly from their fields. This study covers the deployment of these tools across 6 countries.

Policy

Real-Time Monitoring: A Guide to Policy Influence

April 10, 2026 • No Comments

Data-driven insights are transforming agricultural policy across West African nations. This guide presents a framework for translating research findings into actionable policy recommendations.

Research

Cassava Brown Streak Disease: New Containment Strategies

March 28, 2026 • No Comments

New containment protocols developed by WAVE researchers have shown a 60% reduction in disease spread among pilot communities in Uganda and Tanzania.

Field Report

Yam Mosaic Virus: Community-Based Detection in Côte d'Ivoire

March 15, 2026 • No Comments

A participatory study involving over 500 farmers in the Bingerville region successfully identified early-stage yam mosaic virus outbreaks before regional spread.

Policy

Climate Change and Emerging Plant Pathogens in West Africa

February 20, 2026 • No Comments

Rising temperatures and shifting rainfall patterns are creating new vectors for crop disease. This policy brief examines the intersection of climate change and agricultural biosecurity.

Journal Article

Molecular detection of cassava brown streak virus in West Africa

Published in Plant Pathology Journal, Vol. 12 — This study presents a PCR-based protocol for rapid field detection of CBSV across six West African countries.

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Research Paper

Participatory surveillance framework for smallholder farmers

A comprehensive framework for engaging smallholder farmers in disease surveillance programs, validated across pilot sites in Ghana, Nigeria, and Côte d'Ivoire.

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Policy Brief

Recommendations for regional disease response protocols

A policy document outlining best practices for cross-border coordination in response to emerging plant disease threats, targeting ECOWAS member states.

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