Maize Lethal Necrosis disease: review of molecular and genetic resistance mechanisms, socio-economic impacts, and mitigation strategies in sub-Saharan Africa

Maize Lethal Necrosis disease: review of molecular and genetic resistance mechanisms, socio-economic impacts, and mitigation strategies in sub-Saharan Africa

Abstract Background Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease is a significant constraint for maize producers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). The disease decimates the maize crop, in some cases, causing total crop failure with far-reaching impacts on regional food security. Results In this review, we analyze...

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Main Authors: Akshaya Kumar Biswal, Amos Emitati Alakonya, Khondokar Abdul Mottaleb, Sarah J. Hearne, Kai Sonder, Terence Luke Molnar, Alan M. Jones, Kevin Vail Pixley, Boddupalli Maruthi Prasanna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Plant Biology
Subjects:
Maize
MLN
MCMV
SCMV
Potyvirus
Drought stress
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-022-03932-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12870-022-03932-y

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