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.
Genomic Sequencing: 5 Modern Ways to Detect Viral Threats
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.
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Participatory Surveillance Tools for Smallholder Farmers
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.
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Real-Time Monitoring: A Guide to Policy Influence
Data-driven insights are transforming agricultural policy across West African nations. This guide presents a framework for translating research findings into actionable policy recommendations.
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Cassava Brown Streak Disease: New Containment Strategies
New containment protocols developed by WAVE researchers have shown a 60% reduction in disease spread among pilot communities in Uganda and Tanzania.
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Yam Mosaic Virus: Community-Based Detection in Côte d'Ivoire
A participatory study involving over 500 farmers in the Bingerville region successfully identified early-stage yam mosaic virus outbreaks before regional spread.
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Climate Change and Emerging Plant Pathogens in West Africa
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.
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Cassava Virus Disease: A Comprehensive Study in West Africa
This journal article provides a comprehensive analysis of cassava virus diseases across West Africa, examining distribution patterns, vector dynamics, and integrated management strategies.
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Epidemiology of Plant Pathogens in the Tropics: 2024 Update
The 2024 update on tropical plant pathogen epidemiology synthesizes recent surveillance data, modeling advances, and emerging disease threats.
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Sustainable Agriculture: Protecting Crops from Exotic Diseases
This policy brief outlines sustainable agricultural practices and biosecurity measures to prevent the introduction and spread of exotic plant diseases.
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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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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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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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Managing drought resistance in root crops
January 31, 2024
Learn how to adjust your watering schedule and use mulching to protect your crops during the dry season.
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Intercropping strategies for smallholders
February 15, 2024
Maximize your land use and improve soil health by planting complementary crops together this season.
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Early warning signs of viral threats
March 02, 2024
A visual guide to identifying the first symptoms of common plant pathogens before they spread.
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