Maize white line mosaic virus (MWLMV) ELISA Kit

Sample

host plants

Intended Use

The test can be used to detect MWLMV in infected host plants.

Storage

All reagent components should be stored at the recommended temperature to assure their full shelf life. The kit should be used within six months of purchase.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity of the ELISA is very high. The virus can be consistently detected in infected plant tissues diluted at 1:2430.

General Description

Maize white line mosaic virus (MWLMV) is a pathogenic plant virus. A virus with 35 nm isometric particles sedimenting as a single component, and containing a single ssRNA species. The virus is transmitted in a soilborne manner, probably by fungi, but has not been transmitted by mechanical inoculation. It causes severe stunting and a bright mosaic in maize (corn) but has a very narrow host range, infecting only a few species of monocotyledonous plants. Reported from USA, France and Italy. A satellite-like virus with isometric particles c. 17 nm in diameter is associated with some isolates. Causes severe mosaic and stunting of dent and sweet corn types of maize (Zea mays). Cobs do not fill out, are mis-shapen and contain few kernels. Yield losses range from 5 to 45% in infected fields. The disease seems to be associated with wet, poorly drained soils.

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