A severe outbreak of Côte d’Ivoire lethal yellowing disease (CILY) has been wreaking havoc throughout coconut farms since 2013. This study provides an analysis of crop-specific land use change, applying a multinomial probit model based on a theoretical land use model to predict the spatial distribution of land use within the department of Grand-Lahou in Côte d’Ivoire where coconut plantations have been devastated by CILY disease. To prevent the spread of disease to non-CILY affected areas, research and gender-responsive extension services for fighting the disease should be reinforced, focusing on smallholder coconut farmers.
Authors and Publishers
Adolphe, Mahyao Germain
Mourifie, Ismael
Konan, Jean Louis
Brou, Emmanuel Aka
Ibo, Jonas Guei
Data provider
International Development Research Centre (IDRC·CRDI)
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