Cassava brown streak disease (CBSD) was officially reported in Zambia for the first time in 2018. It is a viral disease that causes hard rots in cassava roots and can result in substantial yield losses. It gets its name from the brown streaks that form on the stem. CBSD affects cassava production and productivity. It hurts farmer livelihoods, households, and national food security.
In 2021, CABI started an ongoing campaign to raise awareness about this nationwide threat. Under the PlantwisePlus program, CABI has undertaken a multi-pronged approach to address CBSD. This approach aims to inform the nation about the occurrence, identification, and management of CBSD.
Source: blog.plantwise.org