Molecular evidence of recent hybridization between eastern and western populations of a whitefly species on cassava in the Democratic Republic of the Congo: A potential threat to the spread of cassava brown streak disease

Originating issuer

PLOS One

Source publication date

2026-03-31

Last review date

2026-10-12

Primary research by Olivier Likiti Kola and colleagues. DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0338200.

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The study’s findings belong to the population, methods and reporting period described by its authors. Publication and licence were checked; results were not independently replicated. An African setting or discussion does not establish Kenyan availability, national prevalence or clinical suitability.

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