Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease

Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLN Disease, MLND, Corn Lethal Necrosis) is a disease affecting maize (corn) chiefly in East Africa. It's caused by infection with two viruses, MCMoV (Maize chlorotic mottle virus) and one from the Potyviridae group: MDMV (Maize dwarf mosaic virus), WSMV (Wheat streak mosaic virus), SCMV (Sugarcane mosaic virus) and the like.[1]

In late 2014, it was reported that MLND could cut Kenya's maize production by as much as 30%.[2] In early March 2015, the middle of the rainy season, losses were estimated at 10%.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) - A snapshot". FAO. June 2013. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  2. ↑ Joseph Burite (2014-10-23). "Kenyan Corn-Disease Outbreak May Cut Output by 30% This Year". Bloomberg. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  3. ↑ "Kenya: Disease Hits Kenya Maize Expectations". East African Business Week. 2015-03-08. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
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