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Appendix M: Vector-borne Maize Pathogens: Lessons Learned
Pages 307-310

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... collaborated with plant pathologists, entomologists, and plant breeders from other Corn Belt states as well as maize specialists from the southeastern United States who reported similar disease problems. These university and federal scientists met yearly with representatives from the major seed corn companies and other agribusinesses under the authority of the S-70 regional project to share data and plan collaborative research.
From page 308...
... The beetle vector of the maize chlorotic mottle virus, a virus introduced into Nebraska and Kansas from the Andes was also discovered. So too were the eriophyid miteborne wheat streak mosaic and wheat spot mosaic viruses in maize as well as the mite-induced phytotoxin, the cause of kernel red streak disease in the Great Lakes region.
From page 309...
... It may not be possible to house key scientists of an HLB team in one laboratory or campus setting. The question then is how to form a virtual laboratory where those tackling HLB can best take on the advantages of working together as a team.


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