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Biotic constraints have a significant effect on crop production and productivity, hence the need for breeding programs to release improved varieties that are resistant to those with relatively high economic importance. The APPSA sub-project titled “Breeding for Maize Leaf Necrosis Disease tolerance and development of maize varieties resistant to major diseases in Malawi, Mozambique and Zambia” has responded by successfully developing hybrids that are resistant to MLND, Grey leaf spot, Turcicum leaf blight and rust diseases. These hybrids are suitable for the major agro-ecological regions.

Please follow the link below to read more:
https://www.ccardesa.org/malawi-releases-mlnd-tolerant-maize-hybrids-an…

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