Abstract

Twenty-five leafhopper (Cicadellidae) species from 13 genera representing three tribes (Deltocephalini, E Euscelini, and Macrostelini) in the subfamily Deltocephalinae were tested as vectors of the semipersistently transmitted maize chlorotic dwarf virus (MCDV). Vectors and their estimated percent transmission by single insects when maize served as the virus source and inoculation test plant were: Graminella nigrifrons. 35.9%: Amblysellus grex. 24.8%: Stirellus bicolor. 13.7%: Planicephalus flavocostatus. 12.9%: Exitianus exitiosus. 12.6%: G. sonora. 10.5%: Macrosteles severini. 1.9%: and Endria inimica. 1.5%. Leafhopper species that did not transmit MCDV from maize to maize were Baldulus tripsaci, Cicadulina mbila, nine Dalbulus species, Euscelidius variegatus, G. fitchii, G. oquaka, M. fascifrons, Ollarianus strictus, and Psammotettix lividellus

Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.