MaizeHigh field risk
Maize streak disease
Maize streak virus
A leafhopper-transmitted viral disease that is most damaging when infection occurs early in crop development.
Pictorial field guide
Illustrative symptom pattern for physical comparison. Lighting, crop stage and cultivar can change appearance; never diagnose or treat from this picture alone.
Compare several physical signs
Use the diagram to orient a field inspection, then look across multiple plants and both sides of affected leaves before contacting an extension officer.
- Fine pale streaks running parallel to leaf veins
- Broad chlorotic striping as symptoms develop
- Severe stunting in young plants
Field checks before treatment
- 1Record where symptoms first appeared
- 2Discuss rogueing of early-infected plants with an adviser
- 3Check adjacent grasses and fields for similar symptoms
Reduce future risk
- Use tolerant varieties where available
- Plant within locally recommended windows
- Control volunteer maize and grassy hosts
Irrigation note
Water stress can compound yield loss. Maintain an even root-zone supply without waterlogging.
Open irrigation guideAutomated decision support only. Confirm crop treatments with a qualified extension officer before applying a pesticide, fungicide, removing plants, or changing field treatment. Always follow the product label and local registration rules.