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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Main Authors:	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.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Scientific Societies 2015
Subjects:	food security maize pests of plants plant diseases
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/10568/73019