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Posted Thu Nov 17 2011: from
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UN warns of staple crop virus 'epidemic' http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1321544206
UN scientists are warning that a virus attacking the cassava plant is nearing an epidemic in parts of Africa.
Cassava is one of the world's most important crops providing up to a third of the calorie intake for many people.
The food and agriculture organisation of the UN says the situation is urgent and are calling for an increase in funding for surveillance.
None of the varieties of cassava being distributed to farmers in Africa appears to be resistant to the virus.
Cassava is a global food source of particular importance in Africa as it does well on poor soils with low rainfall....
The scientists say the Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) is on the verge of becoming an epidemic. It first appeared in Uganda in 2006 but in the past few months has been found in Burundi and the Democratic Republic of Congo for the first time.
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