Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus
Potyvirus sp.
Maizeviral
An aphid-transmitted virus causing mosaic mottling, stunting, and reddening in some hybrids.
Symptoms
Mosaic mottling, stunted growth, and reddening of leaves in some hybrids.
Favorable conditions
- •Aphid vector activity
- •Johnsongrass and other grassy weeds acting as a virus reservoir
Management
- 1Plant resistant hybrids
- 2Control johnsongrass and other grassy weeds
- 3Control aphid vectors
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