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Appendix : Published Papers and Proceedings

Contents

Papers ................................................................................................................................................................................ 1

Book Chapters ................................................................................................................................................................... 8

Posters ............................................................................................................................................................................... 9

Communication – Presentations and Workshops .........................................................................................................13

Media ...............................................................................................................................................................................19

Papers

Ocimati W, Nakato GV, Fiaboe KM, Beed F and Blomme G (2015). Incomplete systemic movement of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum and the occurrence of latent infections in Xanthomonas wilt infected banana mats. Plant Pathology 64; 81‐90. DOI: 10.1111/ppa.12233

Jibrin M, Timilsina S, Potnis N, Minsavage J, Shenge KC, Akpa A, Alegbejo M, Beed F, Vallad GE and Jones J (2015). First Report of Atypical Xanthomonas euvesicatoria Strains Causing Bacterial Spot of Tomato in Nigeria. Plant Disease http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1094/PDIS‐09‐14‐0952‐PDN

Musyoki MK, Rasche F, Cadisch G, Enowashu E, Zimmermann J, Muema EK, Beed F (2015). Promoting effect of the fungal biocontrol agent Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. strigae on abundance of nitrifying prokaryotes in a maize rhizosphere across soil types. Biological Control 83; 37‐45. Murithi M, Owati A, Madata CS, Joosten M, Beed F, Kumar L (2015). First Report of 16SrII‐C Subgroup Phytoplasma Causing Phyllody and Witches’‐ broom Disease in Soybean in Tanzania (2015). Plant Disease. http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/pdf/10.1094/PDIS‐11‐14‐1225‐PDN Beed F (2014). Managing the biological environment to promote and sustain crop productivity and quality. Food Security, 6:169‐186 (DOI) 10.1007/s12571‐014‐0333‐9 Hodgetts J, Karamura G, Johnson G, Hall J, Perkins K, Beed F, Nakato V, Grant M, Studholme DJ, Boonham N and Smith J (2014). Development of a lateral flow device for in‐field detection and evaluation of PCR based diagnostic methods for Xanthomonas campestris pathovar musacearum, the causal agent of banana Xanthomonas wilt Plant Pathology http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ppa.12289/pdf Murithi H, Beed F, Madata C, Haudenshield J and Hartman G (2014). First Report of Phakopsora pachyrhizi on Soybean Causing Rust in Tanzania. Plant Disease. 98(11) 1586 http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/abs/10.1094/PDIS‐06‐14‐0601‐PDN Nakato GV, Ocimati W, Blomme G, Fiaboe KKM and Beed F (2014). Comparative importance of infection routes for banana Xanthomonas wilt and implications on disease epidemiology and management. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology. DOI:10.1080/07060661.2014.959059 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/07060661.2014.959059#preview

Jibrin M, Timilsina S, Potnis N, Minsavage J, Shenge KC, Akpa A, Alegbejo M, Beed F, Vallad GE and Jones J (2014). First Report of Xanthomonas euvesicatoriaCausing Bacterial Spot Disease in Pepper in Northwestern Nigeria. Plant Disease 98 (10): 1426 http://dx.doi.org/10.1094/PDIS‐06‐14‐0586‐PDN




Sulyok M, Beed F, Boni S, Abass A, Mukunzi A, Krska R (2014). Quantitation of multiple mycotoxins and cyanogenic glucosides in cassava samples from Tanzania and Rwanda by an LC‐MS/MS based multi‐toxin method. Food Additives and Contaminants: Part A http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/19440049.2014.975752 Avedi EK, Ochieno DMW, Ajanga S, Wanyama C, Wainwright H, Elzein A and Beed F (2014). Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. strigae strain Foxy 2 did not achieve biological control of Striga hermonthica parasitizing maize in Western Kenya. Biological Control. 77; 7‐14. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2014.05.012. Blomme G, Jacobsen K, Ocimati W, Beed F, Ntamwira J, Sivirihauma C, Ssekiwoko F, Nakato V, Kubiriba J, Tripathi L, Tinzaara W, Mbolela F, Lutete L and Karamura E (2014). Fine‐tuning banana Xanthomonas wilt control options over the past decade in East and Central Africa. European Journal of Plant Pathology, 139: 265–281. DOI 10.1007/s10658‐014‐0402‐0 Zarafi AB, Elzein A, Abdulkadir DI, Beed F and Akinola OM (2014). Host range studies of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. strigae meant for the biological control of Striga hermonthica on maize and sorghum, Archives Of Phytopathology And Plant Protection, DOI:10.1080/03235408.2014.880580 Murithi HM, Beed FD, Soko MM, Haudenshield JS and Hartman GL (2014). First Report of Phakopsora pachyrhizi on Soybean Causing Rust in Malawi. Plant Disease PDIS‐09‐14‐0924‐PDN http://apsjournals.apsnet.org/doi/pdfplus/10.1094/PDIS‐09‐14‐0924‐PDN Zimmermann J, de Klerk M, Musyoki MK, Viljoen A, Watson AK, Beed F, Cadisch G, Gorfer M, Rasche F (2014). An explicit AFLP‐based marker for monitoring Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. strigae in tropical soils. Biological Control BCON‐14‐288 http://ees.elsevier.com/bcon/ Beed F, Elzein A and Wainwright H (2014). Biocontrol of Striga ‐ a progress report. Haustorium 64, p 7‐8. Adikini S, Beed F, Tusiime G, Tripathi L, Kyamanywa S, Lewis‐Ivey M and Miller SA (2013). Spread of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum in banana plants: implications for management of banana Xanthomonas wilt disease. Canadian Journal of Plant Pathology, 35; 4, 458‐468, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07060661.2013.845856 Atim M, Beed F, Tusiime G, Tripathi L and van Asten P (2013). Increased potassium, calcium and nitrogen application reduces banana Xanthomonas wilt expression caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum. Plant Disease. 97:1, 123‐ 130.

Elzein A and Beed F (2013). Ecofriendly bioherbicide approach for Striga control. Best Practice, R4D Review issue 10, March, 2013. P 29‐35 http://r4dreview.org/2013/08/ecofriendly‐bioherbicide‐approach‐for‐striga‐control/ Kroschel J., F. Beed, K. Garrett, D. Coyne, J. van Etten, G. Forbes, B. Herrera, J. Kreuze, S. Parsa, A. Sparks, M. Tamò, S. Subramanian, H. Tonnang (2013). Management of critical pests and diseases through enhanced risk assessment and surveillance and understanding climate impacts through enhanced modelling. CCAFS and CRP‐RTB Workshop Report. CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and on Roots, Tubers and Banana(RTB). Copenhagen, Denmark; Lima, Peru. http://www.ccafs.cgiar.org or http://www.rtb.cgiar.org Beed F (2013). Banana, cassava and yam: target pests and diseases. Proceedings from Scientific Review and Planning Workshop for Management of critical pests and diseases of RTBs through enhanced risk assessment and surveillance and Modelling climate impact on pests and diseases. p 15

Tamò M, Beed F, Goergen G, Hanna R, Coyne D, van Asten P and Legg J (2013). Risk Assessment and Modeling: IITA. Proceedings from Scientific Review and Planning Workshop for Management of critical pests and diseases of RTBs through enhanced risk assessment and surveillance and Modelling climate impact on pests and diseases. p 33

Beed F (2013). Current surveillance strategies for banana, cassava and yam pests and diseases. Proceedings from Scientific Review and Planning Workshop for Management of critical pests and diseases of RTBs through enhanced risk assessment and surveillance and Modelling climate impact on pests and diseases. p 42




Nakato GV, Beed FD, Ramathani I, Kubiriba J, Rwomushana I and Opio F (2012). Risk of banana Xanthomonas wilt spread through trade. Journal of Crop Protection 2 (2), 151‐161 http://jcp.modares.ac.ir/?_action=articleInfo&article=486&vol=59 Beed F, Coyne D, Neuenschwander P, Tamo M and Hanna R (2012). The importance of non‐plant biodiversity for crop pest management: Enabling conservation and access. CGIAR SP‐IPM. pp 17. www.spipm.cgiar.org Nakato GV, Beed FD, Ramathani I, Rwomushana I and Opio F (2012). Risk of banana Xanthomonas wilt spread through trade. Journal of Crop Protection. Manuscript ID: 1083‐JCP. Nakato V, Beed F, Van Asten P, Rwomushana I and Opio F (2012). Effect of potassium availability to plants on expression of banana Xanthomonas wilt. African Crop Science Journal. In Press. Nakato V, Ramathani I, Beed F, Rwomushana I and Opio F (2012). Endophytic bacterium associated with Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum. African Crop Science Journal. In Press Ramathani I, Bouwmeester H and Beed F (2012). Spatial distribution of banana Xanthomonas wilt in east and central Africa based on targeted surveys at farm level. African Crop Science Journal. In Press. Nakato V, Ndungo V, Ramathani I and Beed F (2012). Natural and synthetic disinfectants for farm tools contaminated with Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum; the causal agent of BXW. African Crop Science Journal. In Press. Ramathani I and Beed F (2012). Survival of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum on infected plant samples (rachis, fruits, peels, stem, corms and roots) and soil found in the field before replanting: (implications for management of BXW through fallow periods). African Crop Science Journal. In Press. Ramathani I, Nakato V and Beed F (2012). Influence of soil of different properties on survival of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, the causal agent of BXW: banana Xanthomonas wilt. African Crop Science Journal. In Press. Elzein A, Beed F and Kroschel J (2012). Mycoherbicide – an innovative approach to Striga management. CGIAR SP‐IPM Technical Brief No 16, March 2012. http://www.spipm.cgiar.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=9ef8f161‐d858‐4946‐87ff‐209175fdaf2f&groupId=17812 Beed F, Dubois T and Markham R (2012). A Strategy for Banana Research and Development in Africa. Scripta Horticulturae, Number 12. A Publication of the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS). ISSN 1813‐9205. ISBN 978 90 6605 664 0. 107 pp. http://www.actahort.org/chronica/pdf/sh_12.pdf http://www.banana2008.com/SCRIPTAHORTICULTURAE12BANANASTRATEGYFORAFRICA.pdf Beed F (2011). The impact of climate change on countries’ interdependence for microbial genetic resources for agriculture. Chapter 5. Background Study Paper No. 48. p 38‐58 and 74‐78. Commission on Genetic Resources (FAO). ftp://ftp.fao.org/docrep/fao/meeting/017/ak532e.pdf A 10 year strategy for the banana sector in Africa. Beed F (2011). Specials R4D Review Issue 7, September. p 49 – 53. http://r4dreview.org/wp‐content/uploads/2011/11/r4d‐rev‐lo‐res‐sep20112.pdf

James ASP, Smart J, Smith JJ, Bulling MT, Beed FD & Luwandagga D (2011). The Effect of Participation in the Ugandan National Agricultural Advisory Service (NAADS) on Willingness to Pay for Extension Services. African Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics 6:1, 1‐19. Beed F, Benedetti A, Cardinali G, Chakraborty S, Dubois T, Garrett K and Halewood M (2011). Climate change and micro‐organism genetic resources for food and agriculture: state of knowledge, risks and opportunities. Background Study Paper No. 57, Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture, prepared for 13th Regular Session. http://www.fao.org/docrep/meeting/022/mb392e.pdf




Adikini S, Tripathi L, Beed F, Tusiime G,Magembe EM & Kim DJ (2011). Development of a specific molecular tool for detecting Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum in banana plants. Plant Pathology 60, 443‐452. Hotegni Houessou JH, Beed F, Sikirou R and V Ezin V (2011). First report of Cercospora beticola on lettuce (Lactuca sativa) in Benin. Plant Pathology New Disease Reports 23, 16. [doi:10.5197/j.2044‐0588.2011.023.016] http://www.ndrs.org.uk/pdfs/023/NDR_023016.pdf Hearne S, Beed F, Menkir A, Badu‐Apraku B, Muranaka S, Boukar O, Fatokun F and Kamara A. (2011). Striga the bewitching weed: interdisciplinary context of control. Proceedings from the 11th World Congress on Parasitic Plants, Martina Franca, Italy, 6‐ 12 June, 2011. Beed F, Hotegni Houessou JH, Kelly P and V Ezin V (2011). First report of Aecidium cantense (potato deforming rust) on Solanum macrocarpon (African eggplant) in Benin. Plant Pathology New Disease Reports 23, 12. [doi:10.5197/j.2044‐0588.2011.023.012]. http://www.ndrs.org.uk/pdfs/023/NDR_023012.pdf

Sikirou R, Beed F, Hotègni J, Winter S, Assogba‐Komlan F, Reeder R and Miller SA (2011). First report of anthracnose caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides on onion (Allium cepa) in Bénin. Plant Pathology New Disease Reports 23, 7. [doi:10.5197/j.2044‐0588.2011.023.007] http://www.ndrs.org.uk/article.php?id=023007 Nakato V, Akinbade S.A., Kumar L, Bandyopadhyay R and Beed F (2011). Development of ELISA for the detection of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum. Abstract 106, p 130. Conference Abstracts; Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid Highland Systems of sub‐Saharan Africa, organised by CIALCA and held in Kigali, Rwanda 24‐27 October, 2011 Ramathani I, Nakato VG, Beed F. (2011). Optimised DNA capture protocols in the field, extraction and PCR diagnostics for Banana Xanthomonas Wilt and Banana Bunchytop virus using simple DNA capture kits. Abstract 149, p 173, Conference Abstracts; Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid Highland Systems of sub‐Saharan Africa, organised by CIALCA and held in Kigali, Rwanda 24‐27 October, 2011. Beed F, Kubiriba J, Mugalula A, Kolowa H, Bulili S, Nduwayezu A, Murekezi C, Sakayoya E, Ndayihanzamaso P, Mulenga R, Abass M, Mathe L, Masheka B, Onyango M, Omoto E, Nakato V, Ramathani I, Bouwmeester H (2011). Processes and partnerships for effective regional surveillance of banana diseases. Abstract 246, p 279. Conference Abstracts; Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid Highland Systems of sub‐Saharan Africa, organised by CIALCA and held in Kigali, Rwanda 24‐27 October, 2011. Miller, S. A., Kinyua, Z. M., Beed, F., Harmon, C. L., Xin, J., Vergot, P., Momol, T., Gilbertson, R. and Garcia, L. (2010). The International Plant Diagnostic Network (IPDN) in Africa: Improving capacity for diagnosing diseases of banana (Musa spp.) and other African crops. Acta Horticulturae. 879:341‐347. Carter BA, Reeder R, Mgenzi SR, Kinyua ZM, Mbaka JN, Doyle K, Nakato V, Mwangi M, Beed F, Aritua V, Lewis Ivey ML, Miller SA & Smith JJ (2010). Identification of Xanthomonas vasicola (Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum), causative organism of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt, in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi. Plant Pathology 59; 2, 403 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365‐3059.2009.02124.x/full Barba M, Van den Bergh I, Belisario A and Beed F (2010). The need for culture collections to support plant pathogen diagnostic networks. Microbial research commons: From strain isolation to practical use. Research in Microbiology. 161; (6) p 472 – 479 Beed F, Fiaboe K, Ouma E, Vigheri N, Tinzaara W and Khoury W. (2010) Scale and scope of the problems due to BXW in Eastern DRC (North and South Kivu and Province Oriental); an expert evaluation of existing information commissioned by USAID Office of Economic Growth and Livelihoods, Kinshasa, DRC. Halewood M, Beed F, Ramirez M, Sampaio MJ, Pocasangre L and Reichman JH. (2010). Leaving Room in the CBD’s ABS Protocol for the future development of specialized access and benefit‐sharing arrangements – the example of agricultural microbial genetic resources. SGRP Policy Brief (System‐wide Genetic Resources Programme of CGIAR), Rome, Italy. 4 pp.




Beed FD, Kumar L, Aster G and Hanna R. (2010). Research; High Tech Tools Against Disease, SPORE 10; June‐July, 147 Ajuonu O, Tamo O, Neuenschwander P, Toko M, Beed F and Hounkpe C (2010). Invasive floating water weeds – killing life and commerce. Technical Innovation Brief No 3, April. CGIAR System wide programme for IPM. Korkaric M and Beed F (2010). Why manage non crop biodiversity? IITA R4D Edition 4 ‐ March 2010 P 15‐18 http://r4dreview.org/2010/03/why‐manage‐nonplant‐taxa/ Beed FD and Markham R (2010). A strategy to transform the banana sector in Africa. An output of the international conference: Banana and plantain in Africa: Harnessing international partnerships to increase research impact. Mombasa, Kenya, 5‐9 October 2008 www.banana2008.com Miller SE, Beed FD & Harmon CL (2009). Plant Disease Diagnostic Capabilities and Networks Annual Review of Phytopathology 47: 15‐38. Beed FD. (2009). Impact of climate change on the interdependency between countries for the use and exchange of microorganisms. Analysing Patterns of Exchange and Use in the Global Microbial Commons. BIOGOV Unit, Institutional analysis of collective action arrangements for sustainability. FAO. Session on General Issues of Global Exchange. 25th‐26th March, Brussels, Belgium. http://biogov.cpdr.ucl.ac.be/Biov_FAO_Workshops/index.html R. Sikirou R, Beed F, Ezin V, Gbèhounou G, Miller SA & Wydra K (2009). First Report of Bacterial Wilt of Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Caused by Ralstonia solanacearum in Benin. Plant Disease 93 (5): 549.

Venne J, Beed F, Avocanh A & Watson A (2009). Integrating Fusarium oxysporum f.sp strigae into cereal cropping systems in Africa. Pest Management Science. 65: 572–580. Carter BA, Reeder R, Mgenzi SR, Kinyua ZM, Mbaka JN, Doyle K, Nakato V, Mwangi M, Beed F, Aritua V, Lewis Ivey ML, Miller SA & Smith JJ (2009). Identification of Xanthomonas vasicola (Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum), causative organism of Banana Xanthomonas Wilt, in Tanzania, Kenya and Burundi. BSPP New Disease Reports 59; 2, 403 http://www.ndrs.org.uk/article.php?id=019025 Beed F (2009). The Witch Menace. IITA 3rd R4D Review, September. ISSN 2071‐3681 p 28‐31. http://r4dreview.org/2009/10/the‐witch‐menace/ Kumar PL, Ayodele M, Oben TT, Mahungu NM, Beed F, Coyne D, Londa L, Mutunda MP, Kiala D & Muruthi MN (2009). First report of banana bunchy top virus in banana and plantain (Musa spp.) in Angola. Plant Pathology 58; 2,402 Wood A, Den Breeyen A & Beed F (2009). First Report of Smut on Imperata cylindrica caused by Sporisorium schweinfurthianum in South Africa. Plant Disease, 93:3, 322. Fredenburg P, Beed FD and Oliver J. (2009). Shaping the future of African Banana. CGIAR Annual Report 2008.

Beed F, Van‐Asten P, Coyne D, Kumar PL, Rich S, Mpiira S & Blomme G. (2009). Farmers Guide to Banana Pests and Diseases. Extension booklet of symptoms and control for BBW, Panama, BBTV, Sigatoka, mosaic and streak viruses, Cigar end rot, Fruit Peel, weevil, nematode plus agronomic management techniques. English and translated into French, Portuguese, Luganda and Runyankole. 24 pp. Beed F. (2008). Increasing capacity for plant healthcare. R4D Review. Edition 1, p 25‐31. ISSN 2071‐3681. http://r4dreview.org/2008/09/increasing‐capacity‐for‐plant‐healthcare/ Kinyua Z, Wabule M, Miller S, Beed F, Siboe GM & Otipa M. (2008) Successes and challenges of establishing a plant disease diagnostic network in East Africa. Poster presented at the IPM CRSP 2008 Regional and Global Conference, May 19 – 22, 2008, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines. Book of abstracts pages 41‐42.




Miller SA, Harmon CL, Gilbertson R, Momol T, Arevalo M, Beed F, Kinyua Z, Tolin S & Xin J. (2008). Accomplishments of the IPM CRSP Global Theme – Regional Diagnostic Laboratories. Paper presented at the IPM CRSP 2008 Regional and Global workshop, May 19 – 22, 2008, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines. Book of abstracts pages 43. Beed FD (2008) Fungi to counter witchweed. The International Journal for Rural Development 21, p 38. www.rural21.com Beed FD, Sikirou, R, Bandyopadhyay R, Twizeyimana M & Miller S (2008). The International Plant Diagnostic Network in West Africa; how to link farmers, extension, research and governments to improve pre‐emptive disease control to safeguard food security and trade. Proceedings from USAID’s annual meeting; Advancing Regional and Global IPM CRSP Programs, May 23, Manila Hotel, Philippines, p 48. Fiaboe KKM, Nakato GV, Mwangi M & Beed FD (2008). Spread and management of banana Xanthomonas wilt in the Great Lakes Region. African Agriculture Technology Foundation, Banana Project Review and Planning Meeting, Kabira Country Club, Kampala, Uganda, 21‐22 April 2008, Proceedings p 48‐49. Beed F, Boa E, Smith J & Fiaboe K. (2008). Surveillance and vigilance for plant diseases: Burundi, DRC and Rwanda. ISABU, Bujumbura, Burundi. Training course manual and roadmap. 26 pp. Beed FD (2008) The witch is dead. Haustorium 53; p7‐8. Beed FD, Paveley ND, & Sylvester‐Bradley R (2007). Predictability of wheat growth in light limited conditions. Journal of Agricultural Science, 145; 1‐17.

Atchede N, Beed F, Avocanh A & Ahanchede A (2007). Influence de l’eau, de l’engrais et de l’ombrage sur la croissance et le développement d’Imperata cylindrica (L.) BEAUV. Bulletin de la Recherche Agronomique. Numero 29 ‐ Octobre, pp 14‐32. Elzein G, Beed F, Avocanh A, Kroschel J, Marley P & Georg G (2007). Compatibility of Striga‐mycoherbicides with fungicides delivered using seed treatment technology and its implication for Striga and cereal fungal diseases control. International Research on Food Security, Natural Resource Management and Rural Development. Cuvillier Verlag Gottingen. Tropentag.

Miller SA, Momol MT, Tolin SA, Gilbertson R, Beed FD, et al. (2006). Development of the International Plant Diagnostic Network (IPDN): A multinational collaboration. Phytopathology 96:S79 (Abstr.) Beed FD (2006). Biological control of Striga. Proceedings of FAO regional technical meeting within FAO Striga project TCP/RAF/3008 for West African Countries (Atelier sous‐régional sur la gestion intégrée durable en agriculture des espèces du genre Striga) on Striga control, 25‐27 April 2006, Cotonou “Le Chant d’Oiseau”, Benin. p 8‐19 Avocanh A & Beed FD (2005) Introduction à la lutte biologique contre le chiendent. AgriCulture. Bimensuel d’Analyses Economique et Socioculturelles pour le Monde Rural N0 67 p 19‐ 23 Beed FD, Charudattan R & DenBreeyen A (2005). Biological control of Imperata cylindrica in SE USA and West Africa. Proceedings of the Committee for development of Plant Pathogens as bioherbicides for weed control (multi‐state S‐1001). Proceedings of the Weed Science Society of America, Hawaii, February, p 8‐9. Beed FD, Charudattan R & Den Breeyen A (2005). Development of ISSR’s to characterise biotypes of Imperata cylindrica from SE USA and West Africa and field tests of plant pathogens for suitability as biocontrol agents. International Bioherbicide Group newsletter p9‐10. Beed FD & Avocanh A (2005). Lutte biologique contre les mauvaises herbs: introduction a la lutte biologique contre le chiendent Agri‐Culture, 67, p 10‐13.




Neumann S, Paveley ND, Beed FD & Sylvester‐Bradley R (2004). Nitrogen per unit leaf area affects the upper asymptote of Puccinia striiformis f.sp. tritici epidemics in winter wheat. Plant Pathology 53, 725‐732. Beed FD, Charudattan R & DenBreeyen A (2004). Biological control of Imperata cylindrica. Proceedings of 4th International Weed Science Congress, 20‐24th June, Durban, South Africa. p 33. Beed FD, Charudattan R & Den Breeyen A (2004). Biological control of Imperata cylindrica in SE USA and West Africa. International Bioherbicide Group newsletter p7. Beed FD (2004). Week in the life of a plant pathologist at BCCA, IITA, Benin. British Society for Plant Pathology 45: p 18‐20. Daddy F, Ladu BMB, Beed FD, Birnin‐Yauri YA & Owotunse S (2003). Surveillance of potential pathogenic fungi associated with water hyacinth in Lake Kainji, Nigeria. Journal of Aquatic Sciences. 18; 2, 125‐129. Beed F (2003). A mycoherbicide for water hyacinth. Biocontrol of Weeds with Pathogens. Proceedings of the 14th Biennial Australasian Plant Pathology Conference. 1‐2 February, Lincoln University, New Zealand p 8‐10. Beed FD (2003). International Mycoherbicide Program for Eichhornia crassipes control in Africa. Water Hyacinth News, International Organisation Biological Control. 6, p 8‐15. Beed FD, Winder L, Marchesi A & Duffield S (1999). The effect of reducing growth in winter wheat on the population dynamics of the grain aphid Sitobion avenae (F.). Agricultural and Forest Entomology 1, 281‐286. Bryson RJ, Sylvester‐Bradley R, Beed FD, Scott RK, & Paveley ND (1995). Reconciling the effects of yellow rust on yield of winter wheat through measurement of green leaf area and radiation interception. Physiological Responses of plants to pathogens. Aspects of Applied Biology 42: 9‐19 Beed FD, Sue RE & Strange RN (1994). Variation in ascochitine production by Ascochyta fabae. Mycological Research 98 (9), 1069‐1076. Beed FD, Strange RN, Onfroy C & Tivoli B (1994). Virulence for faba bean and production of ascochitine by Ascochyta fabae. Plant Pathology 43 (6), 987‐997. Strange RN, Alam SS, Beed F, Chen YM, Peh EK & Harrabi MM. (1992). The toxins of Ascochyta rabiei and Ascochyta fabae: their identities, production, isolation and potential use in selection of blight resistance in chickpea and faba bean. Proceedings from the 1st Conference Euopeenne sur leas Proteagineux, Angers, France, p 333‐334.




Book Chapters FAO. 2015. Coping with climate change – the roles of genetic resources for food and agriculture. Rome. Beed F, Benedetti A, Cardinali G, Chakraborty S, Dubois T, Garrett K and Halewood M; Micro‐organism genetic resources for food and agriculture and climate change p 87 ‐101. ISBN 978‐92‐5‐108441‐0 © FAO, 2015 Beed F, Kubiriba J, Mugalula A, Kolowa H, Bulili S, Nduwayezu A, Murekezi C, Sakayoya E, Ndayihanzamaso P, Mulenga R, Abass M, Mathe L, Masheka B, Onyango M, Shitabule E, Nakato V, Ramathani I and Bouwmeester H (2013). Processes and partnerships for effective regional surveillance of banana (Musa spp.) diseases. Chapter 25 in Banana Systems in the Humid Highlands of Sub‐Saharan Africa: Enhancing Resilience and Productivity edited by Guy Blomme, Piet van Asten and Bernard Vanlauwe. CABI, Wallingford, UK. pp 210‐216 Ramathani I and Beed F (2013). Use of DNA capture kits to collect Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum and banana bunchy top virus pathogen DNA for molecular diagnostics. Chapter 13 in Banana Systems in the Humid Highlands of Sub‐Saharan Africa: Enhancing Resilience and Productivity edited by Guy Blomme, Piet van Asten and Bernard Vanlauwe. CABI, Wallingford, UK. pp109‐116 Nakato V, Akinbade SA, Kumar L, Bandyopadhyay R and Beed F (2013). Development of ELISA for the detection of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum, the causal agent of BXW: banana Xanthomonas wilt. Chapter 11 in Banana Systems in the Humid Highlands of Sub‐Saharan Africa: Enhancing Resilience and Productivity edited by Guy Blomme, Piet van Asten and Bernard Vanlauwe. CABI Wallingford, UK. pp 93‐101 Beed F & Dubois T. (2009) The role of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture in weed biological control. Chapter 23 In Biological Control of Tropical Weeds using Arthropods (Eds Muniappan R, Reddy GVP and Raman A). Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978‐0‐521‐87791‐6. pp 453‐465. Beed FD, Hallet SG, Venne J & Watson A. (2007). Biocontrol Using Fusarium oxysporum; a Critical Component of Integrated Striga Management. Chapter 21 In Integrating New Technologies for Striga control: Towards ending the Witch‐hunt (Eds Ejeta G and Gressel J). World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. pp 283‐301. Watson A, Gressel J, Sands D, Hallet S, Vurro M & Beed F (2007). Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. Striga; Athletes foot or Achilles heel? Chapter 11 In Novel Biotechnologies for Biocontrol Agent Enhancement and Management. (Eds Vurro M and Gressel J). The NATO Programme for Security through Science. Springer, Netherlands. p 213 – 223.




Posters Kroschel J, Beed F, Blomme G, Parsa S, and Legg J. (2014). Management of RTB‐critical pests and diseases under changing climates, through risk assessment, surveillance and modeling. CGIAR Research Program Roots Tubers and Banana Annual Meeting. Imperial Golf View Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda. 29th September to 3rd October 2014 Hernandez Nopsa J, Xing Y, Andrade‐Piedra J, Beed F, Blomme G, Yepes MC, Forbes G, Kreuze J, Kroschel J, Legg J, Parker M, Schulte‐Geldermann E, Kumar L, Coyne D, and Garrett KA (2014) Global cropland connectivity as a risk factor for pathogen and pest invasion: the case of banana, cassava, potato, sweetpotato, and yam. The American Phytopathological Society and The Canadian Phytopathological Society joint meeting in Minneapolis, August 9‐13 Uwimana B, Swennen R, Massawe C, Beed F, Viljoen A (2014). Screening Mchare Varieties for Resistance to Fusarium Wilt. CGIAR Consortium, IITA Regional Hub, Dar es Salaam, 17‐20 March. Murithi H and Beed F (2013). Managing risk of soybean rust in east and south Africa. R4D Week, IITA, Ibadan, 24‐30 November, 2013. Kumar L, Hanna R, Tripathi L, Swennen R, Beed F, Kirscht H, Gross A, Staver C, Lepoint P, Blomme G, Iskra‐Caruana M, Mitti M, Sangaré A and Bahama JB (2013). Global Alliance to Tackle Banana Bunchy Top Disease Pandemic in Sub‐Saharan Africa. R4D Week, IITA, Ibadan, 24‐30 November, 2013. Kumar L, Beed F, Coyne D, Hanna R, Legg J, Thomas S, Garrett K and Forbes G (2013). R4D Week, IITA, Ibadan, 24‐30 November, 2013. Beed F, Kubiriba J, Mugalula A, Kolowa H, Bulili S, Nduwayezu A, Murekezi C, Sakayoya E, Ndayihanzamaso P, Mulenga R, Abass M, Mathe L, Masheka B, Onyango M, Omoto E, Nakato V and Ramathani I. (2013). Processes and partnerships for effective regional surveillance of banana diseases. R4D Week, IITA, Ibadan, 24‐30 November, 2013. Mtei M, Coyne D, Beed F, Luambano N, Maganga M, Shirima R and Legg J (2013) Assessment of tomato and pepper pests and diseases in coastal areas of Tanzania. African Crop Science meeting, Entebbe, Uganda 14‐17 October, 2013. Mtei M, Coyne D, Beed F, Legg J, Shirima R and Luambano N (2013) Assessment of pesticide use during vegetable production in coastal areas of Tanzania. African Crop Science meeting, Entebbe, Uganda 14‐17 October, 2013. Torelli E, Yasin M and Beed F (2013) Capacity Building to mitigate mycotoxin impact on children health in East Africa (CapAfrica). Science Forum 2013, Nutrition and Health Outcomes. BMZ and CGIAR Independent Science and Partnership Council. 23‐25th September, Bonn, Germany Beed F and Bandyopadyhay R (2013). Aflasafe; the biological control option for aflatoxins for all crops both pre and post harvest. Inauguration of Science Building at IITA regional hub by current and former presidents of Tanzania accompanied by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Republic of Nigeria, 13th May, 2013, IITA Regional Hub, Tanzania. Beed F and Bandyopadyhay R (2013). The relevance of mycotoxins to public and livestock safety and trade? Inauguration of Science Building at IITA regional hub by current and former presidents of Tanzania accompanied by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Republic of Nigeria, 13th May, 2013, IITA Regional Hub, Tanzania. Beed F and Menkir A (2013). Maize based cropping systems? Inauguration of Science Building at IITA regional hub by current and former presidents of Tanzania accompanied by Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the Republic of Nigeria, 13th May, 2013, IITA Regional Hub, Tanzania. Karangwa P, Mostert G, Blomme G, Beed F, Lepoint P and Viljoen A (2012). Genetic diversity of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense in east and central Africa based on vegetative compatibility, ribosomal DNA polymorphism and phylogenetic analysis. The International Banana Symposium, Taiwan 19‐22 November 2012




Beed F, Boniface S, Bandyopadhyay R, Sulyok M, Krska R (2012). Mycotoxin contamination in Tanzania: quantifying the problem in maize and cassava in households and markets. 7th Conference of The World Mycotoxin Forum® and the XIIIth IUPAC International Symposium on Mycotoxins and Phycotoxins. Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on 5‐9 November 2012. Murithi H and Beed F (2012). Soybean production in East and South Africa and risk due to soybean rust. IX World Soybean Research Conference. Durban International Convention Center, South Africa, February 17‐22, 2013. Ramathani I, Nakato VG and Beed F. (2011). Use of DNA capture kits to diagnose banana Xanthomonas Wilt across East and central Africa. Report of a project selected as a success story by ASARECA Staples Program. ASARECA AGM, Imperial Beach Resort Hotel, Entebbe, Uganda, 14‐16th December 2011. Ramathani I, Nakato VG and Beed F. (2011) Optimised DNA capture protocols in the field, extraction and PCR diagnostics for Banana Xanthomonas Wilt and Banana Bunchy top virus using simple DNA capture kits. Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid Highland Systems of sub‐Saharan Africa, International Conference organised by CIALCA, Kigali, Rwanda 24‐27 October, 2011 Beed F, Kubiriba J, Mugalula A, Kolowa H, Bulili S, Nduwayezu A, Murekezi C, Sakayoya E, Ndayihanzamaso P, Mulenga R, Abass M, Mathe L, Masheka Bahige, Onyango M, Omoto E, Nakato V, Ramathani I, Bouwmeester H. (2011). Processes and partnerships for effective regional surveillance of banana diseases. Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid Highland Systems of sub‐Saharan Africa, International Conference organised by CIALCA, Kigali, Rwanda 24‐27 October, 2011. Nakato V, Akinbade S.A., Kumar L, Bandyopadhyay R and Beed F (2011) Development of ELISA for the detection of Xanthomonas campestris pv. musacearum. Challenges and Opportunities for Agricultural Intensification of the Humid Highland Systems of sub‐Saharan Africa, International Conference organised by CIALCA, Kigali, Rwanda 24‐27 October, 2011. Karangwa P, Blomme G, Beed F and Viljoen A (2011). Lineages of Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense in East and central Africa as determined by PCR‐RFLP. South African Society for Plant Pathology. vanAsten P, Beed F, Ouma E, Akwah G, Muchunguzi P, Lorenzen J, Dubois T, Coyne D, Bouwmeester H, Fiaboe K, Hauser S, Murekezi C, Blomme G and Vanlauwe B (2010). CIALCA – Consortium for Improving Agriculture‐based Livelihoods in Central Africa ‐ an R4D consortium. R4D week, IITA Ibadan, Nigeria, 21‐27th November. James PAS, Smart JCR, Smith J, Beed F, Luwandagga D and Kehinde AL (2009). Quantifying African Farmers' Willingness to Adapt World Climate Conference ‐ 3: Better climate information for a better future. World Meteorological Organisation and United Nations (UN System delivering as one on climate knowledge). 31st August ‐ 4th September, 2009, Geneva, Switzerland. Kinyua Z, Wabule M, Miller S, Beed F, Siboe GM and Otipa M (2008). Successes and challenges of establishing a plant disease diagnostic network in East Africa. IPM CRSP Regional and Global Conference, May 19 – 22, 2008, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines. Beed F, Fiaboe K, Nakato V, Smith J, Boa E, Kumar L, Garcia L, Miller S. (2008). Disease Surveillance in Great Lakes Region. IITA’s annual planning meeting for Research for Development Directorate, 17‐22 November, Ibadan, Nigeria. Kumar LP, Hanna R, Beed F, Mwenebanda BML, Fiaboe K, VanAsten P, Hauser S. (2008). Tackling BBTV threat to banana and plantain in sub‐Saharan Africa. IITA’s annual planning meeting for Research for Development Directorate, 17‐22 November, Ibadan, Nigeria Adikini S, Beed F, Tripathi L, Tusiime L, Mwangi M and Aritua V. (2008). PCR detection of Xanthomonas vasicola pv musacearum in infected bananana: implication for mat management on wilt control. Banana and Plantain in




Africa; Harnessing International Partnerships to increase research impact, 5‐9th October, Mombasa, Kenya, Book of Abstracts p 57. Atim M, Beed F, Tripathi L, Tusiime G, Mwangi M and Kubiriba J. (2008). Phytotoxic Factors and Potassium Nutrition in Banana Xanthomonas Wilt Development. Banana and Plantain in Africa; Harnessing International Partnerships to increase research impact, 5‐9th October, Mombasa, Kenya, Book of Abstracts p 83. Fiaboe KM, Kubiriba J. Beed F, Mwangi M and Tushemereirwe W (2008). Comparative importance and epidemiology of BXW transmission through female and male inflorescences. Banana and Plantain in Africa; Harnessing International Partnerships to increase research impact, 5‐9th October, Mombasa, Kenya. Book of Abstracts p 128. Fiaboe KM, Beed F, Mwangi M, Kubiriba J and Tushemereirwe W (2008). Antibiotic effects of aqueous extract of honeybee propolis against Xanthomonas vasicola p.v musacearum. Banana and Plantain in Africa; Harnessing International Partnerships to increase research impact, 5‐9th October, Mombasa, Kenya. Book of Abstracts p 81. Fiaboe KM, Beed F, Mwangi M, Katembo M and Ndungo V (2008). Survey of insects visiting banana male buds in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and their contamination by the bacterium causing wilt. Banana and Plantain in Africa; Harnessing International Partnerships to increase research impact, 5‐9th October, Mombasa, Kenya. Book of Abstracts p 94. Beed FD, Sikirou, R, Bandyopadhyay R, Twizeyimana M, Miller S (2008). The International Plant Diagnostic Network in West Africa. USAID’s annual meeting; Advancing Regional and Global IPM CRSP Programs, May 19 – 22, Manila Hotel, Philippines. Miller SA, Harmon CL, Arevalo M, Beed F, Kinyua Z, Tolin S, Xin J (2008). Advanced Plant Disease Diagnostic Disease: An International Short Course: USAID’s annual meeting; Advancing Regional and Global IPM CRSP Programs, May 19 – 22, Manila Hotel, Philippines. Den Breeyen A, Beed FD, Charudattan R, MacDonald GE, Rollins JA & Altpeter F (2007). Biological control of Imperata cylindrica in West Africa using fungal pathogens. Proceedings of the XIIth International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, 21‐27 April, La Grand Motte, Montpellier. P 45. Den Breeyen A, Charudattan R & Beed FD (2007). Biological control of Imperata cylindrica using fungal pathogens: An African perspective. Biennial Florida Phytopathological Society (FPS) Meeting, May 6‐8, North Florida Research and Education Center, Quincy (NFREC). Elzein A, Beed F, Avocanh A, Kroschel J, Marley P & Cadisch G (2007). Synergy between development of Mycoherbicides ‘Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. striga’ and resistant cultivars for control of Striga under field conditions in Africa. 9th World Congress on Parasitic Plants. June 3‐7, Omni Hotel, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, International Parasitic Plant Society. Miller SA, Momol MT, Tolin SA, Gilbertson R, Beed FD, Silue D, Arevalo M, Maxwell DP, & Cardwell K (2006). Development of the International Plant Diagnostic Network (IPDN): A Multinational Collaboration. American Phytopathological Society, Canadian Phytopathological Society, Mycological Society of America, July 29‐ August 2, Quebec City, Canada, Phytopathology S79 Den Breeyen A, Charudattan R, Beed FD, Macdonald GE, Rollins JA & Altpeter F (2006). Genetic diversity of Imperata cylindrica: the implications for fungi biocontrol. Florida Weed Science Society Annual Meeting. 21‐22 February. GCREC, Balm. Ayeni S, Avocanh A & Beed FD (2004). Perception of farmers in Benin, West Africa to Imperata cylindrica (2004). Proceedings of the 4th International Weed Science Congress, 20‐24th June, Durban, South Africa. P 45.




Beed FD, Avocanh A, Senouwa V & Diogo R (2003). Use of Alternaria eichhorniae to control the invasive aquatic weed water hyacinth in Africa. Proceedings of the 8th International Congress of Plant Pathology, Christchurch, New Zealand. 2‐7 Feb, p 52 Beed FD & Strange RN (1992). The role of ascochitine production by Ascochyta fabae in Ascochyta blight. The First European Conference on Grain Legumes, Angers, France. Beed FD & Strange RN (1990). Toxin production by isolates of Ascochyta fabae assayed with cells of Vicia faba. Molecular Aspects of Plant/Microbial Interactions (AAB), University of Warwick, UK.




Communication – Presentations and Workshops Beed F and Viljoen A (2014). Organiser of workshop To Develop a Strategy to address the Threat of Foc TR4 in Africa, Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Research (STIAS), University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 22‐24 April. Beed F (2013). Invited speaker to Food Security Center´s discussion series “Management of crop disease to enhance food security and quality”. 26 and 27th September, 2013. University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany. Beed F (2013). What do we know about aflatoxins? ISPC and BMZ Science Forum 2013, Nutrition and health outcomes: targets for agricultural research, 23‒25 September 2013, Bonn, Germany Bandyopadhyay R, Beed F, Cotty P, Masha K (2013). Integrated Management of Aflatoxins. ISPC and BMZ Science Forum 2013, Nutrition and health outcomes: targets for agricultural research, 23‒25 September 2013, Bonn, Germany Beed F (2013). Managing the biological environment to promote and sustain crop productivity and quality. Invited keynote presentation in plenary session organised by International Society for Plant Pathology (ISPP); “Can we improve global food security?” 10th International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP 2013); Bio‐security, Food Safety and Plant Pathology: The Role of Plant Pathology in a Globalized Economy. August 25‐30, 2013, Beijing, China. Beed F, Ejeta G, Korsten L, Li Z, Strange R and Grote U (2013). Invited panellist to Special evening session organised by ISPP Task Force on Global Food Security; “1 billion hungry people: what can we do?” 10th International Congress of Plant Pathology (ICPP 2013); Bio‐security, Food Safety and Plant Pathology: The Role of Plant Pathology in a Globalized Economy. August 25‐30, 2013, Beijing, China. Beed F, Smith J, Ashby S and Abrahams P (2013). Crop pest prevention is better than cure. Webinar organized by The Forum for Agricultural Risk Management, World Bank. 21 May 2013. Listen to the event and download presentations at https://www.agriskmanagementforum.org/content/webinar‐getting‐aheadcrop‐pest‐epidemic‐curve and corresponding blog; https://www.agriskmanagementforum.org/group/pest‐disease‐risk‐management Beed F, (2013). Organiser of project inception workshop to determine prevalence of mycotoxins in Rwanda and cost benefit analysis of mitigation strategies. Kigali, Rwanda, Global alliance to fight banana bunchy top disease in Africa (2013) IITA Bulletin Issue No. 2158 4‐8 February 2013 Karangwa P, Blomme G, Beed F, Lepoint P and Viljoen A (2013). Banana Fusarium wilt in east and central Africa: fungal genetic diversity and management prospects. SASPP congress (Southern African Society of Plant Pathology), South Africa, 20‐24 January Beed F, Garrett K and Kroschel J (2012). Organisers of meeting and editors for Proceedings from Scientific Review and Planning Workshop for Management of critical pests and diseases of RTBs through enhanced risk assessment and surveillance and Modelling climate impact on pests and diseases. 56 pp. Bandyopadhyay R, Atehnkeng J, Augusto J, Beed F, Cassidy D, Cotty P, Dubois T, Hasson O, Masha K, McDaniel M, Mignouna J, Mutegi C and Warrior P. 2012. Aflasafe in Africa: progress and prospects for biocontrol in aflatoxin mitigation. WMF meets IUPAC Meeting Rotterdam, the Netherlands, 5‐9 November, 2012. Beed F (2012). Plans and progress for biological control of Striga hermonthica by Fusarium oxysporum f.sp striga. Annual Stakeholder meeting for BMGF Integrated Striga Management in Africa, Ibadan, Nigeria. May 20‐25th. Beed F (2012). National stakeholders discuss roadmap to effectively manage Striga at Kano, Nigeria. IITA Bulletin Issue No. 2119, 07 ‐ 11 May 2012. Beed F (2012). Building regional capacity to detect key plant pests and pathogens. IITA Bulletin Issue No. 2119, 07 ‐ 11 May 2012




Beed F (2012). Collaborated with AVRDC to organize project launch for safer vegetable project through reduced contamination from pesticides, heavy metals and both human and plant pathogens. Nashera Hotel, Morogoro, Tanzania. 10 – 12 May, 2012. Beed F (2012). Organised training in plant pest and pathogen diagnostics at training workshop at Sokoine University of Agriculture for research and regulatory officials from Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. 1 – 4 May, 2012. Beed F (2012). Organised multi‐stakeholder workshop to launch two new mycotoxin projects for Tanzania; funded by USAID and BMGF/DFID. IITA e‐Bulletin No. 2117 (23‐27 April 2012) Beed F (2011). Climate change and genetic resources for food and agriculture: state of knowledge, risks and opportunities. FAO ‐ SPECIAL INFORMATION SEMINAR for 13th Regular Session, Rome, 16 JULY 2011. http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/templates/nr/documents/CGRFA/Micro‐organism_Beed.pdf http://www.fao.org/nr/cgrfa/cgrfa‐meetings/special‐information‐seminar/en/ Climate Change Research in IITA. Background strategic document for NRM CCER (Centre Commissioned Expert Review). 2011. J. Gockowski, V. Robiglio, P. Van Asten, I. Hoeschle‐Zeledon, F. Beed, R. Hanna, L. Kumar, H. Bouwmeester, S. Marcus. 21 pp. Bouwmeester H, Beed F., Sonder K, VanAsten P. (2011). Rural agricultural and climate change in the Albertine Rift. Building consenus on Albertine rift climate change adaptation for conservation workshop. Gashora, Rwanda 22 February 2011. Rathamani I and Beed F (2010). Molecular based diagnostics of banana diseases in East and Central Africa. Presentation to Fera (Food and Environmental Agency), Sand Hutton, York, UK. 23rd July. Nakato V and Beed F. (2010). Surveillance of banana disease mediated by IITA with support from FAO. 6TH East African Phytosanitary information committee (EAPIC) Regional meeting , Nairobi, JUNE 9‐11, 2010. Beed FD (2010). Provided 4 photos of Striga hermonthica infestation and of BXW for Emerging infectious diseases in developing countries: impact on agriculture and social‐economic consequences. Maurizio Vurro, Barbara Bonciani, Giovanni Vannacci. Food Security, 2010. Beed FD (2010). Regional training for stakeholders from 8 countries in the ECOWAS bloc with a view to tackling the menace of water weeds in the sub region, funded by African Development Bank, 4th – 25th January, Cotonou, IITA Benin. Beed FD, Lorenzen J and Kumar L (2010) Diseases threaten banana & plantain production. Research highlights in banana & plantain programs for the 2009 IITA annual report. Beed FD and Coyne DL (2010). Principle biotic stresses for Musa production. Centre Commissioned External Review for Crop Improvement, IITA‐Ibadan, 10th February. Beed FD (2010). Regional GIS linked Disease Surveillance for 7 countries; harnessing partnerships between national research and governments and between countries. 24th – 29th January, Kigali, Rwanda plus field demonstrations (in Rusizi Valley) of symptom recognition and DNA capture of Banana Bunchy Top Disease for dispatch to IITA laboratories for PCR diagnostics. 30 participants funded by FAO. Beed F (2010). Evaluation of available microbial, fungal, insect and nematode collections and analysis of the CGIAR's comparative advantage for involvement in the management of such genetic resources. Final External review of GPG2 = Collective Action for the Rehabilitation of Global Public Goods in the CGIAR Genetic Resources System. 26‐30 April Bioversity, Maccarese, Italy. Beed FD (2010). Training workshop for regional activities in 6 countries to better understand epidemiology of banana Xanthomonas wilt. IITA Kawanda, Uganda. 22 participants funded by ASARECA.




Beed FD (2009). Need for Banana Socio Economist and definition of TOR ‐ meeting organised by FAO, 17th November, Kampala and including NARs from Uganda, Burundi and Malawi and Bioversity. Beed FD (2009) Systematic Disease Management, IITA Tanzania, October, Dar es Salaam. Beed FD (2009). Cooperation is key to effective management of crop diseases. IITA e‐Bulletin Issue No. 1990 (9‐13 November 2009). Looking for Danger: Plant Disease Surveillance in East Africa ‐ DVD (August, 2009). Global Plant Clinic, IITA, UCG, SOCADIDO, SG2000, CARITAS. Produced by CountryWise Communications and edited by GPC and IITA. Beed FD (2009). International Workshop on Banana Bunchy Top Disease and Banana Xanthomonas Wilt: Meeting the Challenges of Emerging Disease Threats to Banana and Strategies for Raising Awareness, Surveillance and Management in Sub‐Saharan Africa. Organised by IITA, SADC, FAO and Bioversity with participants from 16 countries. 24‐29th August, Arusha, Tanzania. Beed FD (2009). Development of Standard Operating Procedures for key crop pathogens in East Africa. International Plant Diagnostic Network, Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, Nairobi, 21‐24th June, 2009. Pest Risk Analysis for cassava planning material: development of scope, content and responsibilities. In collaboration with FERA‐UK, CRS‐Africa, IPDN and EAPIC and research and government staff from Burundi, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. 3‐5th June, 2009, KEPHIS, Nairobi, Kenya. Beed FD (2009). International initiatives for diagnostics to increase the profile and potential linkages between EPPO and Africa via IITA. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation) conference on diagnosis of plant pests. FERA, York, UK, 11‐14th May. Dubois T and Beed FD. (2009) Future directions for microbial genetic resources. Inter‐Centre Working Group on Genetic Resources. 4 ‐ 8 May 2009, Serena Hotel, Mombasa, Kenya. Beed FD and Miller S. (2009). The International Plant Diagnostic Network. 5th meeting of the East African Phytosanitary Information Committee (EAPIC). Organised by USDA‐Foreign Agriculture Service (FAS) and the USAID East Africa Office. Kigali, Rwanda, 2nd to 6th March. Beed FD (2008). Use of the internet and ICTs to source and record movement of plant pathogens. Training Workshop for African National Plant Protection Officers in Safe International Movement of Plant Vegetative Material. 10‐12th December, Dar es Salaam. Beed FD (2008). Development of a plant health service to detect and prevent spread of plant pathogens. Training Workshop for African National Plant Protection Officers in Safe International Movement of Plant Vegetative Material. 10‐12th December, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Beed F (2008) Characterisation of non plant taxa‐collections in CGIAR and International Repositories, storage techniques, availability of accessions and options (policies) to increase the efficiency and potential use of global non‐plant taxa accessions. Invited by World Bank: Collective Action for the Rehabilitation of Global Public Goods in the CGIAR Genetic Resources System, Rome. November 2008. Beed FD (2008). Strategy development; practices and policies for non plant taxa as common public goods. Agrobiodiversity Program IITA’s annual planning meeting for Research for Development Directorate. 20th November, Ibadan, Nigeria. Beed FD (2008). Requirements of biotechnology for plant health. IITA Biotechnology Strategy Meeting 13‐15th November, Ibadan, Nigeria.




Beed FD (2008). IITA’s plant pathology program. University of Stellenbosch, 5‐8th November, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Beed FD (2008). Banana and plantain in Africa: Harnessing international partnerships to increase research impact. Member of organising committee, Co‐Chair for Production theme and Chair of Strategy. 450 participants from over 60 countries with funds provided by a suite of donors. www.banana2008.com Beed FD (2008). Roadmap to Create a Coordinated Network for Plant Disease Diagnostics 4th East African Phytosanitary Council Meeting, COMESA Conference Centre, Lusaka, Zambia 21 – 25th April. Beed FD (2008). Organised response from IITA to solicited request by John Bowrman of USAID as to the 20 most serious diseases of SSA. Hunting down the witch: IITA leads effort to develop bio‐control method against Striga (2008). IITA press release on 30th April to donors and partners. Beed FD (2008) IITA’s scientific strategy for the forthcoming decade. IITA’s Board of Trustees meeting Ibadan, Nigeria, 26th March Kinyua ZM, Wabule MN, Beed F & Miller SA (2008) Activities of the International Plant Disease Diagnostics Network in East Africa. 4th East African Phytosanitary Council Meeting, COMESA, Lusaka, Zambia 21 – 25th April. Beed FD (2008). Surveillance and Vigilance for Plant Diseases. Representatives from extension, research, government and trade institutions from Burundi, DRC, Rwanda and regional partners from IRAZ (Institut de Recherche Agronomique et Zootechnique) were trained in field and lab based methods to increase the precision and awareness of disease diagnostics. Training was led by FD Beed in collaboration with GPC (CABI and CSL) UK and was funded by CRS and hosted by L’Institut des Sciences Agronomiques du Burundi (ISABU), 14‐18th April. Beed FD (2007). Capacity and requirements for diagnostics in Africa; from field to trade. Redefining the Road Map to create a coordinated network for plant disease diagnostics in Sub Saharan Africa. Invited speakers selected by Bill and Melinda Gates and the Rockefeller Foundations, Zanzibar, Tanzania 3‐6th October. Beed FD (2007). Biological control of weeds at IITA. McGill University. Beed FD (2007). The role of IITA’s Research for Development Council in guiding the scientific strategy for the next 10 years. IITA’s Strategic Planning week, Ibadan, Nigeria, November 26th.

Beed FD (2007). International Plant Diagnostic Network: Intensive Training Course for Biotechnology Approaches to Plant Pathogen Diagnostics at Ohio State University August 26th ‐ September 9th. Mobile Plant Clinics initiated in Benin, Cameroon, DRC, Kenya, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Uganda (2007).Establishment of effective extension service to provide growers with advice on disease control methods and to provide reconnaissance of new or emerging pests and the efficacy of control methods (2006‐7) in collaboration with Global Plant Clinic (GPC; CABI‐CSL‐Rothamsted, UK). Phytoplasma‐Virus Molecular Diagnosis Training Course (2007) For 20 scientists from DRC, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. A collaboration between IITA, NARO and Rothamsted, UK held at Kawanda Agricultural Research Institute, Uganda. 15‐19 October. Beed FD (2007) IITA’s mission, vision and strategy and alignment with the Medium Term Plan. IITA’s Board of Trustees meeting Lilongwe, Malawi, 18th September. Beed FD (2007). Striga control: International perspectives. Scientists from Benin, Canada, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, UK held at IITA, Cotonou, Benin. 1‐3 August.




Beed FD (2007). International Plant Diagnostic Network activities in the West Africa region. Stakeholder Meeting: Assessing plant disease diagnostic capacity and needs in East Africa. March 5‐9th, KARI‐NARL, Nairobi. Beed FD (2007). An overview of state of the art Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for Biodiversity and Plant Diagnostics (2007). Stakeholder Meeting: Assessing plant disease diagnostic capacity and needs in East Africa. March 5‐9th, KARI‐NARL, Nairobi. 2007 – 2009 Featured frequently in British Society for Plant Pathology website: http://bsppblog.blogspot.com/ especially concerning training activities across East Africa in collaboration with CABI. 2007 – 2009 Contributor to International Bioherbicide Newsletter. Establishment of Pathogen Diagnostic Network for West Africa (2006). International Plant Diagnostic Network (IPDN), West Africa: Stakeholder Meeting. Chairman and organizer for 75 stakeholders from 11 West African countries and including invited speakers from UK, USA and Belgium. 5– 6th September, IITA Benin. Biological control of Striga hermonthica with particular emphasis on Fusarium spp. and West Africa (2006). Chairman and organiser for Workshop to share experiences from researchers and extension officers ranging from ARIs, NARs to FAO field school representatives for Integrated Striga Management. 40 participants from Benin, Burkina Faso, Niger, Nigeria and Togo with invited speakers from UK, USA and Canada. 21– 22nd September IITA Benin. Training in all aspects of plant pathology, theoretical and practical from field to molecular (2006). International Plant Diagnostic Network (IPDN), West Africa. Chairman and organizer for 90 trainees from 11 West African counties and 18 trainers from UK, RSA, USA and Belgium. 7‐8th September IITA Benin. Biocontrol: A Critical Component of Integrated Striga Management (2006). International Symposium on Integrating New Technologies for Striga Control: Towards ending the witch‐hunt. November 5‐11, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, funded by BMGF. Weed biocontrol with emphasis on Striga hermonthica. (2006). Novel Biotechnologies for biocontrol agent enhancement and management. NATO Advanced Study Institute, 8‐19 September, Perugia, Italy. Presentation to Parthenium control IPM CRSP in Addis Ababa (December 2005): The role of IITA in technical backstopping and socio‐economic impact for the control of Parthenium in East and South Africa. Presentation to University of North Carolina for Diagnostic IPM‐CRSP project initiation (June 2005): The role of IITA and its collaborators in initiating the West African branch of The International Pathogen Diagnostic Network. Biological control of weeds using fungal pathogens (2004). IITA Work Planning Week plenary session, 11‐19th December. Storage of micro‐organisms with potential as biological control agents for weeds and arthropods (2004). Proceedings of the Management of Culture Collections of Microorganisms: World Federation Culture Collections, United States Federation for Culture Collections, Moroccan Coordinated Collections of Micro‐organisms, Belgian Coordinated Collections of Micro‐organisms. 3‐7 May, Rabat, Morocco. Weed Biological control, examples and constraints (2004). Symposium for weed biocontrol with invited guests from West African governments, NARs, NGO’s and Universities, and including speakers from University of Purdue and University of Florida 16‐18 June, BCCA, IITA, Benin. Mycoherbicides for Weed Control (2004). The Search for Alternatives to Banned/Restricted POPs. United Nations Industrial Development Organisation and Systemwide Program on Integrated Pest Management. IITA, Cotonou, West Africa, 9‐13 February.




Control of Weeds in West Africa using Fungal Pathogens (2004). Annual Meeting of the Technical Committee of the Multi‐state Project, S‐1001 Development of Plant Pathogens as Bioherbicides for Weed Control. Kansas City, Missouri, USA, 8‐9 February. The interaction between solar radiation and Puccinia striifromis on yield loss for winter wheat (1999). University of Wales, Bangor. Plant Science Symposium. 23 February. Yellow rust, sunshine and yield loss (1998). Cambridge Plant Pathology Club. University of Cambridge. 13 November. Forecasting the effect of disease as influenced by the host (1997). Plant Pathology ‐ Global perspectives of an applied science. Invited speaker for the Presidential Meeting of the International BSPP (British Society for Plant Pathology) at the University of York, 16‐18 December. The effect of shading during defined development intervals on the growth and yield of winter wheat. (1997). Agronomy Workshop 1997 organised by the University of Nottingham and ADAS Arable Research, Smokehouse, Mildenhall, Suffolk, 24‐27 September. Differentiation of disease epidemics through parallel curve analysis of logistic curves fitted to % disease severity data (1997). Curve Fitting Workshop, ADAS Boxworth, 9‐10 September. An explanation for the variability in the relationship between disease severity and yield loss (1997). Marshland Crop Advisory Centre, ADAS Terrington, Norfolk, 27 August. Improving fungicide recommendations by monitoring crop growth (1997). Technical Exchange Meeting; Research Towards Consultancy, ADAS Boxworth, 2 May. Response of winter wheat and Puccinia striiformis to cloudy conditions (1996). Proceedings of Interactions Between Crop Management Factors in Wheat II. Anglo Danish workshop on winter wheat, Anstey Hall, Cambridge, UK, 10‐12 June. Rationalising fungicide use for the control of foliar pathogens for winter wheat (1996). Technical Exchange Meeting: Research Towards Consultancy, ADAS Boxworth, 17 May. Effect on yield of interaction between foliar disease and reduced radiation (1996). Marshland Crop Advisory Centre, ADAS Terrington, Norfolk, 13 May.




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http://www.rtb.cgiar.org/new‐banana‐disease‐to‐africa‐found‐in‐mozambique/ IITA scientists at the International Plant Pathology Congress. IITA Bulletin Issue No. 2188 9‐13 September 2013. www.iita.org Africa RISING project lauded for its strong partnership and progress in East and Southern Africa. IITA Bulletin Issue No. 2188 9‐13 September 2013. www.iita.org Project makes significant progress to save maize from the ‘violet vampire’ in western Kenya. HAUSTORIUM, Parasitic Plants Newsletter, ISSN 1944‐6969, Official Organ of the International Parasitic Plant Society. 63: p 13‐15 Keeping deadly poison off key crops along the value chain. IITA Bulletin, Special Issue on Africa Rising. 1 August 2013, www.iita.org Crop pest prevention is better than cure. Report of webinar organized by The Forum for Agricultural Risk Management, World Bank. IITA Bulletin, Issue No. 2174 27‐31 May 2013. www.iita.org CABI Plantwise; Keeping an eye on banana disease. May 31st, 2013. http://blog.plantwise.org/2013/05/31/keeping‐an‐eye‐on‐banana‐disease/ MINAGRI Weekly Flash News (2013). MYCOTOXIN CONTAMINATION IN RWANDA. Rwandan Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, 10 May 2013, Center for Agricultural Information and Communication (CICA). Rwanda joins fight to combact mycotoxins. Report on inception project workshop to increase awareness and refine activities and responsibilities. IITA Bulletin Issue No. 2173 20‐24 May 2013 IITA and Rwanda Standards body move to prevent food contamination (2013). 24 Tanzania and The Voice 11th May http://www.24tanzania.com/rwanda‐standards‐body‐moves‐to‐prevent‐food‐contamination/ IFPRI Uganda Strategy Support Program’s weekly news digest (2013) The effect of participation in the Ugandan National Agricultural Advisory Services on willingness to pay for extension services 28th February, 2013 http://www.afjare.org/resources/issues/vol_6_no1/AfJARE%20MS43%202009%20James%20et%20al.%20‐%20%20FINAL.pdf Tanzania calls for IITA’s biological control solution for aflatoxin (2012). IITA Bulletin 2151. http://www.iita.org/c/document_library/get_file?uuid=ca2faa39‐7443‐44b7‐9a17‐6a8a1325e554&groupId=25357




N2 Africa mulls inclusion of Tanzania (2012). IITA Bulletin 2148 http://issuu.com/iita/docs/iita_bulletin_2148?mode=embed&viewMode=presentation&layout=http://skin.issuu.com/v/color/layout.xml&backgroundColor=2A5083&showFlipBtn=true Killing ourselves and our cows softly (2012) The Citizen Sunday May 27th 2012. http://thecitizen.co.tz/sunday‐citizen/‐/22677‐killing‐ourselves‐and‐our‐cows‐softly Beed F (2012) Initiative to ensure safe vegetables in Tanzania launched IITA e‐Bulletin Issue No. 2121, 21‐25 May, 2012 http://www.iita.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id=25368&folderId=1236064&name=DLFE‐5206.pdf Projects to combat mycotoxin contamination in Tanzania launched, 2012. Africa Science News 26thApril,2012. http://www.africasciencenews.org/en/index.php/life‐and‐style/49‐food/410‐projects‐to‐combat‐mycotoxin‐contamination‐in‐tanzania‐launched Validation of a Striga mycoherbicide technology in Kenya and Nigeria, to enhance food security in Sub Saharan Africa. Abuelgasim Elzein and Fen Beed, December, 2011, International Bioherbicide Group Newsletter, pp 6‐10. http://ibg.ba.cnr.it Team effort to develop environmentally safe, ecological option to control witchweed. IITA e‐Bulletin Issue No. 2083, 22‐26 August, 2011. http://www.iita.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id=25368&folderId=589962&name=DLFE‐3874.pdf Micro‐organism diversity crucial to climate change adaptation and mitigation. IITA e‐Bulletin Issue No. 2082,15‐19 August, 2011 http://www.iita.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id=25368&folderId=589962&name=DLFE‐3852.pdf IITA, partners initiate major offensive against the 'violet vampire' in Africa. IITA e‐Bulletin. Issue No. 2071, 30 May ‐ 3 June 2011. http://www.iita.org/c/document_library/get_file?p_l_id=25368&folderId=475254&name=DLFE‐3027.pdf Experts roll out joint plan to control deadly banana disease in the region. e‐Bulletin Issue No. 2043, 15‐19 November 2010 http://www.iita.org/news Binding the Witch, Saving the Crops; New discovery may help to eradicate witchweed parasite in sub‐Saharan Africa. Science Online November 2010 http://www.scienceline.org/2010/11/binding‐the‐witch‐saving‐the‐crops/ Charting the future of bananas in Africa. Beed F. ProMusa InfoMus@ Newsletter October 2010 http://www.promusa.org/infomus‐mainmenu‐83/news‐mainmenu‐157/240‐charting‐the‐future‐of‐bananas‐in‐africa Mapping banana production. Bouwmeester H and Beed F. ProMusa InfoMus@ Newsletter October 2010 http://www.promusa.org/infomus‐mainmenu‐83/news‐mainmenu‐157/239‐mapping‐banana‐production‐ Scientists create a banana Wiki. Bouwmeester H and Beed F. IITA Bulletin No 2036, 27‐01 October 2010. www.iita.org SciDev Net. Tuesday 2nd March, 2010. African countries fight banana disease http://www.scidev.net/en/news/african‐countries‐fight‐banana‐disease.html IITA Bulletin. N0 2003, 8‐12 February, 2010. Researchers and policy makers trained on regional surveillance and control of deadly banana diseases http://www.iita.org/cms/curBulletin/bulletin.pdf The Exit Strategy; R4D drama series. January 2010 http://www.youtube.com/user/IITAPUBLISHING#p/a/u/1/pqDuEpQUKS4




IITA to train experts, policy makers on managing deadly banana diseases. 22 January 2010. http://www.iita.org/cms/details/news_details.aspx?articleid=3253&zoneid=81 CABI Ezine, Issue 10 February. Looking for Danger: Disease Surveillance Video. YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gedo2VJcEE African Agriculture (Blog), IITA to conduct training on banana diseases, January 2009, Rwanda, Jan 30, 2010 http://www.africanagricultureblog.com/2010/01/iita‐to‐conduct‐training‐on‐banana.html The African Executive, IITA Tutors Africa on Fighting Banana Diseases, January 27, 2010 http://www.africanexecutive.com/modules/magazine/articles.php?article=4971 East Africa Business Week, Banana diseases threaten 70m people, February 8, 2010 http://www.busiweek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3079&Itemid=2 Beed FD (2009) Cooperation is key to effective crop disease management. IITA The Bulletin 1990, 9‐13th November. Grameen Foundation news releases: Grameen Foundation Expands Technology Program for Poor Farmers in Uganda. Community Knowledge Worker Initiative Provides Vital Information Link to Improve Agriculture. October 15, 2009. http://www.grameenfoundation.org/resource_center/newsroom/news_releases/~story=427 In Rural Africa, a Fertile Market for Mobile Phones. New York Times; Science. October 2009. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/science/06uganda.html?_r=1 Community knowledge workers are going bananas. June 2009. AGCommons: Improve incomes of smallholder farmers in sub‐Saharan Africa through location intelligence. http://www.agcommons.org/?q=node/126 Saving your harvest with a mobile phone. 25 minute broadcast on Deutsche Welle Radio produced in combination with Central Broadcasting Services. Http://www.dw‐world.de From SMS weather forecasts to geo‐mapping banana diseases 22nd June 2009. Deutsche Welle and Petites et Grandes Aventures. http://petitesetgrandesaventures.blogspot.com/2009/06/from‐sms‐weather‐forcast‐to‐geo‐mapping.html Mobile phones to help control crop diseases. 2009. IITA Bulletin. No. 1961, 20‐24 April. Rueters, 8th April, 2009. Helping farmers at the touch of a button: The ability to correctly diagnose and treat crop diseases such as banana wilt via mobile phone is just one of endless possibilities for smallholder farmers if location‐specific (geospatial) information were available, according to researchers. http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/IRIN/85d222ead781e6aabbb4ba0416dca541.htm Reuters. 6th February, 2009. Hungry Caterpillars Spread Misery in West Africa. http://uk.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idUKTRE5154AD20090206?sp=true New African, January 2009, Number 480. Ripe for the picking: what does it take to transform a crop that is part of the agricultural landscape into an engine of economic development? P50‐52. Voice of America, Washington, live broadcast on 19th January (2009). Five part radio interview also transcribed into written documents – Strategy to enable banana to become an economic driver for development in Africa. 1. Banana mooted as Top Crop in Africa. https://author.voanews.com/english/Africa/Banana‐mooted‐as‐Top‐Crop‐in‐Africa‐PART‐1‐of‐5.cfm 2. Disease threatens African banana industry. https://author.voanews.com/english/Africa/Disease‐Threatens‐African‐Banana‐Industry‐PART‐2‐of‐ 5.cfm




3. Top trade lawyer doubts feasibility of East African banana exports to Europe. https://author.voanews.com/english/Africa/Top‐Trade‐Lawyer‐doubts‐feasibility‐of‐East‐African‐Banana‐Exports‐to‐Europe‐PART‐3‐of‐5.cfm 4. Governments and Global business urged to help African banana sector. https://author.voanews.com/english/Africa/Governments‐and‐Global‐Business‐urged‐to‐help‐African‐Banana‐Sector‐PART‐4‐of‐5.cfm 5. Sweeping reforms needed to improve African banana industry. https://author.voanews.com/english/Africa/Sweeping‐Reforms‐Needed‐to‐Improve‐African‐Banana‐Industry‐PART‐5‐of‐5.cfm Stellenbosch University and IITA Discuss a New Initiative on Plant Health in Africa. IITA press release to donors and partners, 17th November. IITA being tapped for West Africa aquatic weed control thrust (2008). IITA press release to donors and partners, 28 August. African Banana Farmers Likely to Lose Access to Lucrative European Markets, But Experts Say Opportunities at Home Could Replace Lost Trade and Income, CGIAR mediated press release from www.banana2008.com conference. Banana farmers urged to up local market production, Afrol news, 10th October 2008. http://www.afrol.com/articles/31201 African banana farmers must look for local markets and not threaten food security. Africa Science News Service, 10th October 2008. http://africasciencenews.org/asns/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=728&Itemid=1 Markets in Africa beckon local farmers, East African Business Week, 11th October, 2008. http://www.busiweek.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=520&Itemid=34 African banana farmers may lose access to European Markets, Business Day (Nigeria) 12 October, 2008. http://www.businessdayonline.com/entrepreneur‐today/17292.htm Mombasa conference to discuss banana potential (2008). The East African September 29 October‐October 5, regional weekly newspaper published by the Nation media group, p 16. Africa’s Banana Jamboree (2008). New Agriculturalist, July. http://www.new‐ag.info/08/04/develop/dev2.php Cure for ‘bewitched’ plants found; the witchweed causes crop losses of 40 to 100% in infected fields (2008). The New Vision (Uganda’s national newspaper) May 12th Feature, p 35. The witch is dead (2008) IITA press release and online publication concerning biocontrol of Striga hermonthica using the natural and specific agent Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. Striga. 5th May. http://www.iita.org/cms/details/print‐article.aspx?articleid=1567&zoneid=81 This was picked up by many media outlets including The National Nigerian Newspaper; This Day. http://www.iita.org/cms/details/print‐article.aspx?articleid=1568&zoneid=363 Establishment of banana disease diagnostics lab and field training week (2008). Hosted by ISABU, Burundi for national and regional partners and led by IITA in collaboration with Global Plant Clinic. 4th Newsletter of CIALCA (Consortium for Improving Agriculture‐based Livelihoods in Central Africa, April 2008. http://www.cialca.org/) National Angolan Television interview (2008); ‘The role of IITA to enhance opportunities for increased agricultural production and trade in Angola’ Broadcast for 8 minutes on 12th April and also covered by 4 national newspapers and 2 national radio stations. Developing Countries Farm Radio, Canada broadcasted over 39 African Countries (2007). Field based control methods for Banana Bacterial Wilt in Uganda, 2nd July.




Diagnosing plant disease: a network approach. New Agriculturist; November (2006) 6, p1‐3. BBC French world Service: 15 minute interview on Le Magazine September 18th (2006). SciDev.Net Weekly Update: 18 ‐ 25 September (2006). La Nation Benin national newspaper: 6th September (2006) p1 and p5. Radio Ocean (Benin) ‘cahiers scientifique’ 31st August (2006). Le Matinal Benin national newspaper: 4th August (2006): p7. Channel 3: Benin national TV station; 5th July (2006) 6 minute interview. Quebec Radio (Canada); 3rd June (2006) 16 minute interview. Radio Ocean (Benin) ‘cahiers scientifique’ 8th December (2005). Introduction a la lutte biologique contre le chiendent (2005). Agri‐Culture No 67 : Janvier. p 10‐1. 3rd prize winner for photo for IUCN to promote invasive species (2004). i.news: January (2004) Natural Born Killers. Articles in two Swiss National Newspapers (2001). Article in National Newspaper of Benin; Le Matinal (2002), No 1207. p 6‐8. Contributor to globally distributed Water Hyacinth News and IBG News. HGCA factsheet (1999) The amount and type of fertiliser you use affects disease risk. HGCA Booklet (1998) The Wheat Growth Guide. Farmers Weekly (1997) in 30 May Edition; Change in the weather, change in fungicide needs. NIAB recommended list (1996) Breakdown of resistance to yellow rust (Yr 17) in cultivars including Brigadier. HGCA factsheet (1996) New race of yellow rust; breakdown of YR17 genetic resistance in wheat.

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