Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN), an emerging threat to maize-based food security in sub-Saharan Africa

In sub-Saharan Africa, maize is a staple food and key determinant of food security for smallholder farming communities. Pest and disease outbreaks are key constraints to maize productivity. In September 2011, a serious disease outbreak, later diagnosed as maize lethal necrosis (MLN), was reported on...

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Autores principales:	Mahuku, George S., Lockhart, B.E.L., Wanjala, Bramwel W., Jones, M., Kimunye, J.N., Stewart, L.R., Cassone, B.J., Sevgan, S., Nyasani, J.O., Kusia, E., Kumar, P. Lava, Niblett, C.L., Kiggundu, A., Asea, G., Pappu, H.R., Wangai, A., Boddupalli, P.M., Redinbaugh, M.G.
Formato:	Journal Article
Lenguaje:	Inglés
Publicado:	Scientific Societies 2015
Materias:	food security maize pests of plants plant diseases
Acceso en línea:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73019