Browsing Gold Collection by Author "Leitich, Robert K."

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    • Molecular characterization of viruses causing maize lethal necrosis disease in South-Rift region, Kenya 

      Leitich, Robert K.; Korir, Jackson C.; Muoma, John O.; Wangai, Anne; Bong, Kim; Johal, Guri; Sue, Loesch-Fries (International Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology, 202-07-31)
      The first report of Maize lethal necrosis (MLN) disease in Africa was in Bomet, Kenya, nine years ago. It has since spread in East and Central African (ECA) countries, causing massive yield losses. Currently, 90% of the ...

    • Viral synergism and its role in management of maize lethal necrosis disea 

      Leitich, Robert K.; Korir, Jackson C.; Muoma, John O.; Omayio, Dennis O. (African Journal of Plant Science, 2021-06-30)
      Maize lethal necrosis disease (MLND) in Kenya has been reported to be caused by a coinfection between a non-potyvirus Maize chlorotic mottle virus (MCMV) and a potyvirus Sugarcane mosaic virus (SCMV). The control of the ...