June 2020

Next generation sequencing platforms for potato virus hunting, surveillance and discovery

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is a key alternative to maize crop in Kenya. However, pests and diseases affect the yields. Information on Irish potato virology is continually patchy. Viral disease dynamics require constant updating to track new and novel agents. Efforts to mitigate viruses and crop breeding for tolerance can be determined this way. In Kenya, key potato viruses include: Potato Leaf Roll Virus (PLRV),...

Author(s): Alinda Alfred K., Okoth Patrick K., Onamu Rose, David Read, Genevieve Thompsons and Muoma John O.