High incidence and severity of maize dwarf virus in corn field

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Maize dwarf virus caused widespread damage to corn and sorghum in the 1960's and 70's. A high incidence and severity are noted in this corn field. Most hybrids are resistant to MDMV. A major gene, mdm1, located on chromosome 6 is primarily responsible.
Host/Plant: Corn and numerous other crops and grasses. (Zea mays)
Pest/Path: Maize Dwarf Mosaic potyvirus (Potyviridae)

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Corn, Virus Diseases, Potyvirus

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http://hdl.handle.net/2097/21137

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Larry Claflin Plant Disease Image Collection

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