Table 4_Genome analysis of Ceratobasidium theobromae and its causal association with cassa

Recent results challenge the long-standing assumption that Cassava Witches' Broom Disease (CWBD) in the Philippines is caused by phytoplasma, instead linking it to the fungus Ceratobasidium theobromae. The dataset likely contains genome analysis results supporting this causal association, with PCR detection showing 91.79% sensitivity and 95.24% specificity for the fungus. Author Cris Q. Cortaga published this data on figshare, last updated on 2026-04-17.

Use Cases

• Comparative genomics of Ceratobasidium theobromae isolates based on the improved reference genome mentioned in the description
• Epidemiological analysis of cassava witches' broom disease based on field survey data indicating over 50% field incidence
• Pathogen detection method validation based on the reported PCR assay sensitivity and specificity metrics
• Phylogenetic analysis of fungal isolates from the Philippines, continental Southeast Asia, and the Americas based on described genetic relationships

Strengths

• PCR assay for C. theobromae detection reported with 91.79% sensitivity and 95.24% specificity
• Field surveys covered all cassava-growing regions in the Philippines
• Analysis uses an improved reference genome for C. theobromae
• Data is openly available under a CC-BY-4.0 license

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 small (68.1 KB), indicating limited scope

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

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

Time Range

Surveys indicate disease presence from the early 2010s; data reflects research up to 2026.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-17 05:19:53; freshness should be verified

Geography

Philippines, with comparative analysis referencing isolates from continental Southeast Asia and the Americas.