Husk tissue dying prematurely while rest of plant remains green - Claflin, Larry (My University, 1978)
With certain genotypes and growth stage at time of infection, husk tissue will prematurely die while vegetative portion of plant will remain green.
Host/Plant: Corn, numerous grasses and cereal crops (Zea mays)
Pest/Path: Corn Lethal Necrosis (CLN) (Maize Chlorotic Mottle Virus (MCMV) and Wheat Streak Mosaic Virus or Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus (MDMV))
Keywords: Corn; Virus Diseases; MCMV; CLN; WSMV; Color photographs