Table 3_Genome analysis of Ceratobasidium theobromae and its causal association with cassa

Genomic analysis data supports the causal association of the fungus Ceratobasidium theobromae with Cassava Witches' Broom Disease (CWBD) in the Philippines. The dataset includes results from field surveys showing disease incidence above 50% and PCR assays with 91.79% sensitivity and 95.24% specificity. It was authored by Cris Q. Cortaga and last updated on April 17, 2026.

Use Cases

• Comparative genomics of Ceratobasidium theobromae isolates based on the improved reference genome mentioned in the description
• Analyzing the phylogenetic relationship between Philippine and continental Southeast Asian fungal isolates
• Evaluating diagnostic assay performance for CWBD based on the reported PCR sensitivity and specificity
• Studying the geographic distribution and evolution of a plant pathogen affecting multiple crops

Strengths

• PCR assay results are provided with specific metrics: 91.79% sensitivity and 95.24% specificity
• Field survey data indicates disease incidence values above 50% at the field level
• Analysis is supported by an improved reference genome for Ceratobasidium theobromae

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment
• The dataset is very small at 30.9 KB, indicating limited scope

Provenance

Source

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Collection Method

Field surveys and laboratory genome analysis, likely including PCR assays and sequencing.

Time Range

Surveys conducted from the early 2010s onward, with data last updated in 2026.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 05:19:55; freshness should be verified

Geography

Philippines, with comparative analysis including continental Southeast Asia and the Americas.