Replication Data for Maize Lethal Necrosis Resistance Gene Knockout

Genotypic data from a study identifying a gene conferring resistance to maize lethal necrosis (MLN). The data were used to elucidate an enzyme potentially underlying MLN resistance found in the KS23 germplasm from Thailand. The dataset was authored by Mark Jung from CIMMYT Harvested Dataverse and last updated on May 12, 2026.

Use Cases

• Identify genetic markers for MLN resistance based on the described QTL on chromosome 6.
• Validate gene knockout impacts on disease resistance as described in the accompanying publication.
• Study the genetic basis of viral disease resistance in crops using the KS23 germplasm data.

Strengths

• Data is linked to a published study on a specific recessive QTL for MLN resistance.
• Focuses on a disease threatening food security in sub-Saharan Africa, providing relevant context.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

CIMMYT Harvested Dataverse

Collection Method

Likely generated from genetic analysis of the KS23 maize germplasm.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-12 09:10:08; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Germplasm sourced from Thailand; study addresses disease impact in sub-Saharan Africa.