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<p>Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) represents the most devastating viral threat to banana production in Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 100 million people depend on bananas as their primary staple food. The virus’s recent eastward expansion into Tanzania in 2020 has created an unprecedented agricultural crisis, with complete yield losses documented in affected areas. This review synthesizes current knowledge of BBTV’s impact across Sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on Tanzania’s experience as a case study in disease emergence and response. We examine the integration of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, including AI-powered surveillance and molecular detection platforms, with traditional management approaches. The analysis reveals critical gaps in sustainable disease management. It highlights the urgent need for multi-faceted strategies that combine technological innovation with community-based interventions to protect food security for millions of smallholder farmers.</p>

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Banana bunchy top virus in Sub-Saharan Africa: emergent threats, technological solutions, and the imperative for integrated management

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    2026年6月22日

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  • Fatma Hussein Kiruwa,
  • Rimnoma Serge Ouedraogo,
  • Agatha Aloyce,
  • Mpoki Mathew Shimwela,
  • Beatrice Mwaipopo,
  • Ernest Mbega,
  • David Hughes

摘要

Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) represents the most devastating viral threat to banana production in Sub-Saharan Africa, where over 100 million people depend on bananas as their primary staple food. The virus’s recent eastward expansion into Tanzania in 2020 has created an unprecedented agricultural crisis, with complete yield losses documented in affected areas. This review synthesizes current knowledge of BBTV’s impact across Sub-Saharan Africa, with particular emphasis on Tanzania’s experience as a case study in disease emergence and response. We examine the integration of cutting-edge diagnostic technologies, including AI-powered surveillance and molecular detection platforms, with traditional management approaches. The analysis reveals critical gaps in sustainable disease management. It highlights the urgent need for multi-faceted strategies that combine technological innovation with community-based interventions to protect food security for millions of smallholder farmers.