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Maize

Maize is the main staple food crop in Kenya, accounting for 20% of calorie intake. It is predominantly grown by smallholder farmers on plots of 0.2-3 hectares, usually as a monocrop with low inputs.

Maize Lethal Necrosis

Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) is a disease that affects maize plants, characterized by the necrosis of leaves, leading to the premature death of the...