CROP CATEGORY
Yam
Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a vital tuber crop in West Africa, providing food security and income for smallholder farmers. WAVE RESEARCH conducts comprehensive studies on yam production, disease management, and post-harvest handling. Our initiatives aim to enhance yield, improve storage techniques, and develop resistant varieties against yam anthracnose and viral diseases.
Publications
Occurrence of Viruses Infecting Yams on Potential Alternative Hosts in Côte d'Ivoire
Maïmouna M. Koné 1,2, Justin S. Pita1,2 , William J.-L. Amoakon 2 , Bekanvié S. M. Kouakou Otron 1,2 , Cyrielle Ndougonna 2, Angela O. Eni 2 and Fidèle Tiendrébéogo 2
Yam is a crucial crop for food security and income in Côte d'Ivoire. However, its cultivation is threatened by various viral infections that lead to significant yield losses. The spread of these viruses is facilitated...
Epidemiological Surveys of Yam Fields in Côte d’Ivoire Revealed the First Detection of YMMV and Evidence of Episomal Badnavirus
Maïmouna M. Koné 1,2, Justin S. Pita 1,2, Cyrielle Ndougonna 2, Daniel H. Otron 1,2 Guy R. Eboulem 2, William J.-L. Amoakon 2 , Bekanvié S. M. Kouakou 1,2 and Fidèle Tiendrébéogo 2,*
Yam (Dioscorea spp.) is a major staple food, contributing significantly to food security and income generation for millions of people worldwide. In 2019, surveys were conducted across the seven agro-ecological zones (A...
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Protocols
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Yam Mosaic Virus (YMV) Detection Protocol
Yam · 2024 · 14 p.
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Yam Anthracnose Disease Field Sampling Guide
Yam · 2023 · 11 p.
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Standard Biosecurity & Sampling Procedures
General / Cross-Crop · 2024 · 24 p.
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Plant Disease Epidemiology Annual Report 2024
General / Cross-Crop · 2024 · 48 p.
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Clean Seed Production Guidelines
General / Cross-Crop · 2024 · 32 p.