Browsing Research Articles [LISBE] by Author "Aloyce, Agatha"
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Biovar 2 of Ralstonia solanacearum Species Complex Causes Tomato Bacterial Wilt Disease in Tanzania
Aloyce, Agatha; Ndakidemi, Patrick A.; Mbega, Ernest (Science Alert, 2020-03)Background and Objective: Bacterial wilt disease (BWD) caused by complex species of Ralstonia solanacearum (RSSC) has been categorized as one of the most significant plant diseases in the world. It is a serious problem ... -
Climate change and its impact on wheat stem rust disease dynamics in Tanzania
Aloyce, Agatha (Springer Nature, 2024-03-29)Wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) remains a major threat to global wheat production, yet its dynamics in Tanzania, especially in the context of climate change (CC), are not well understood. This research, ... -
Diversity of Ralstonia solanacearum Causing Tomato Bacterial Wilt Disease in Tanzania
Aloyce, Agatha; Mbega, Ernest (Knowledgia Scientific, 2023)Background and Objective: Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith) is one of the most destructive bacterial plant pathogens in the world. It causes bacterial wilt disease (BWD) in several plant species including tomato. This research ... -
Identification and Management Challenges Associated with Ralstonia solanacearum (Smith), Causal Agent of Bacterial Wilt Disease of Tomato in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Aloyce, Agatha; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Mbega, Ernest (Science Alert, 2017)Tomato is the world's most consumed vegetable crop after potato and it is source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, lycopene, β-carotene and income. Despite its significant importance tomato can heavily be attacked by different ... -
Survey and conventional management methods of bacterial wilt disease in open fields and greenhouses in Tanzania
Aloyce, Agatha; Ndakidemi, Patrick; Mbega, Ernest (Springer International Publishing, 2019-06-12)A study was conducted from January to February 2018 to determine bacterial wilt disease (BWD) incidence and severity in open-field and greenhouse environments in twelve tomato growing districts in Tanzania. About 220 farmers ...