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Mapping the distribution of maize streak virus genotypes across the forest and transition zones of Ghana.
Archives of virology - 1 Feb 2015
Oppong Allen, Offei Samuel K, Ofori Kwadwo, Adu-Dapaah Hans, Lamptey Joseph N L, Kurenbach Brigitta, Walters Matthew, Shepherd Dionne N, Martin Darren P, Varsani Arvind
Abstract excerpt
Throughout sub-Saharan Africa, maize streak virus strain A (MSV-A), the causal agent of maize streak disease (MSD), is an important biological constraint on maize production. In November/December 2010, an MSD survey was carried out in the forest and transition zones of Ghana in order to obtain MSV-A virulence sources for the development of MSD-resistant maize genotypes with agronomic properties suitable for these...
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