Wasp 'sting operation' could help Cambodian farmers too September 2010
CIAT scientists are investigating low-cost options for rearing a parasitic wasp in Cambodia to tackle outbreaks of cassava mealybug. The move follows the release of thousands of tine insects by the Thai Department of Agriculture and the Thai Tapioca Development Institute in July to tackle the devastating outbreaks there. More...
Cassava under threat January 2010
CIAT scientists and their partners in Southeast Asia have issued urgent preliminary guidelines to tackle deadly pest and disease outbreaks that have crippled cassava production in parts of the region. More...