Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a disease of maize caused by coinfection of maize with maize
chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and one of several viruses from the Potyviridae, such as …

To establish a successful infection plant viruses have to overcome a defense system
composed of several layers. This review will overview the various strategies plants employ …

Diseases caused by viruses are found throughout the maize-growing regions of the world
and can cause significant losses for producers. In this review, virus diseases of maize and …

Key message Novel and previously known resistance loci for six phylogenetically diverse
viruses were tightly clustered on chromosomes 2, 3, 6 and 10 in the multiply virus-resistant …

Abstract In sub-Saharan Africa, maize is the key determinant of food security for smallholder
farmers. The sudden outbreak of maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease is seriously …

Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) has driven the emergence of maize lethal necrosis
worldwide, where it threatens maize production in areas of East Africa, South America, and …

Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) disease, caused by a synergistic co-infection of maize
chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and any member of the Potyviridae family, was first reported in …

Barley stripe mosaic virus (BSMV) was the first reported and still widely used virus-induced
gene silencing (VIGS) vector for monocotyledons including wheat and barley. Despite …

Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) is a viral disease caused by host co-infection by maize chlorotic
mottle virus (MCMV) and a potyvirus, such as sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV). The disease …

Viruses cause significant diseases on maize worldwide. Intensive agronomic practices,
changes in vector distribution, and the introduction of vectors and viruses into new areas can …