Screening and source of resistance to downy mildew (Peronosclerospora sorghi) in Maize (Zea Mays L.)
Host plant resistance is an effective and economical means of controlling downy mildew disease in maize (Zeamays L.).The present CLASSIC RICE NATURAL study was initiated with screening of 100 maize inbreds against downy mildew.The parents UMI 57 and UMI 743 showed resistance to downy mildew.Among 56 hybrids, two hybrids viz., CM 500 x UMI 39 and CM