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Title: MAIZE RAYADO FINO VIRUS

Author
item Hammond, Rosemarie
item RAMIREZ, PILAR - UNIV OF COSTA RICA

Submitted to: Virus Diseases of the Poaceae
Publication Type: Book / Chapter
Publication Acceptance Date: 2/14/2002
Publication Date: N/A
Citation: N/A

Interpretive Summary: Maize rayado fino virus, the type member of the plant virus genus Marafivirus, is widespread in Central and South America, and its presence has been noted in the southern United States. Partial stunting of plants and reduction in ear size and number of kernels is often observed upon infection of maize. There are no satisfactory control measures for this virus or its insect vector. This chapter provides up-to-date descriptions of the biology and molecular biology of maize rayado fino virus. The information in this chapter will serve as a valuable reference for scientists and the extension service and will aid in the diagnosis of the disease caused by this virus and lead to the development of novel technologies for plant virus disease control.

Technical Abstract: Book chapter.