Table 2_Genome analysis of Ceratobasidium theobromae and its causal association with cassa

Philippine field surveys show cassava witches' broom disease (CWBD) present in all cassava-growing regions, with field incidence above 50%. The dataset contains genome analysis results supporting the causal association of the fungus Ceratobasidium theobromae with CWBD, based on PCR assays with 91.79% sensitivity and 95.24% specificity. It was authored by Cris Q. Cortaga and last updated on 2026-04-17.

Use Cases

• Comparative genomic analysis of Ceratobasidium theobromae isolates based on the improved reference genome mentioned in the description
• Assessing the causal association of a fungal pathogen with a plant disease based on PCR sensitivity and specificity data
• Studying the geographic relatedness of fungal isolates from the Philippines, continental Southeast Asia, and the Americas as described
• Investigating disease diagnostics and management strategies for cassava witches' broom disease

Strengths

• PCR assay results for pathogen detection are provided with specific metrics: 91.79% sensitivity and 95.24% specificity
• Field survey data indicates disease incidence above 50% across all surveyed cassava-growing regions in the Philippines
• Dataset includes genome analyses supported by an improved reference genome for Ceratobasidium theobromae

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Data may reflect geographic bias inherent to the Philippine survey focus

Provenance

Source

figshare, author Cris Q. Cortaga

Collection Method

Field surveys and laboratory genome analysis, likely using standard PCR assays

Time Range

Surveys conducted from the early 2010s onward, with recent genomic analysis

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 05:19:54; freshness should be verified

Geography

Philippines (all cassava-growing regions), with comparative data from continental Southeast Asia and the Americas