Mapping of QTLs associated with recovery resistance to streak virus disease in maize

Maize streak virus (MSV, genus Mastrevirus, family Geminiviridae), vectored by the leafhoppers (Cicadulina sp.), is the most economically important viral disease of maize endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa and its offshore islands. Yield losses due to MSV are mainly controlled through use of resistant va...

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Main Authors: O. Ladejobi, M.T. Salaudeen, P. Lava Kumar, A. Menkir, A. Adesoye, G Atiri, M. Gedil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2018-06-01
Series:Annals of Agricultural Sciences
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0570178318300162