A comparative analysis of conventional and marker assisted selection methods in screening for resistance to maize (Zea mays L.) streak virus disease.

Maize (Zea mays L.) streak virus disease (MSD) is the most important virus disease in Africa but farmers are unaware of its status. A project was initiated to assess the current status of MSD and to breed for its resistance. Four populations comprised of two BC1F1 and two F2 progenies developed by b...

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Main Author: Abalo, Grace.
Other Authors: Tongoona, Pangirayi.
Published: 2011
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3495