African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6858

Review

Maize streak virus: A review of pathogen occurrence, biology and management options for smallholder farmers

Charles Karavina
  • Charles Karavina
  • Department of Crop Science, Bindura University of Science Education, Private Bag 1020, Bindura, Zimbabwe.
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  •  Received: 05 June 2014
  •  Accepted: 18 August 2014
  •  Published: 02 September 2014

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