Corn stunt characterized by chlorosis of leaf margins

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6/1/1979

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Corn stunt is characterized by chlorosis of leaf margins and followed by a reddish appearance of older leaves. Plants are stunted, many ear shoots are observed with excessive tillering. This plant is doubly infected with corn stunt and maize rayado fino virus.
Host/Plant: Corn (Zea mays)
Pest/Path: Corn Stunt (Spiroplasma kunkelli)

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Corn, Mollicutes, Spiroplasmas

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