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Prevalence and Socioeconomic Impact of Striga (Striga hermonthica) in Sorghum Producing Areas of East and West Hararghe Zones, Oromia, Ethiopia

International Journal of Agronomy, 2022
Striga is one of the biotic constraints limiting the production and productivity of sorghum in tropical Africa, particularly in Ethiopia. A field survey was conducted in the eastern and western Hararghe zones in six districts in the 2019 cropping season ...
Lemma Degebasa, Taye Tessema, Zelalem Bekeko, Ketema Belete   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Mapping quantitative trait loci and predicting candidate genes for Striga resistance in maize using resistance donor line derived from Zea diploperennis

Frontiers in Genetics, 2023
The parasitic weed, Striga is a major biological constraint to cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and threatens food and nutrition security.
B. Badu-Apraku, S. Adewale, A. Paterne, Q. Offornedo, M. Gedil   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Adoption of striga (striga hermonthica) Management Technologies in Northern Nigeria

Agrekon, 2016
This study examined the adoption of Integrated Striga Management (ISMA) technologies among maize farmers in Bauchi and Kano states of northern Nigeria. It employs a double-hurdle approach to analyse the factors influencing adoption and intensity of ISMA technologies among households, using cross-sectional data of 643 farmers from the two states.
Hassan, M.B., Baiyegunhi, L.J., Ortmann, G.F., Abdoulaye, Tahirou   +3 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Genome-Wide Association Studies for Striga asiatica Resistance in Tropical Maize

International Journal of Genomics, 2021
Striga asiatica L. is a parasitic weed in cereal crops including maize leading to tremendous yield losses up to 100% under severe infestation. The available S.
Arthur Pfunye, Rwafa Rwafa, Stanford Mabasa, Edmore Gasura   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Identification of Striga hermonthica-resistant Upland Rice Varieties in Sudan and Their Resistance Phenotypes

Frontiers in Plant Science, 2016
Rice has become a major staple cereal in sub-Saharan Africa. Currently, upland rice cultivation is expanding particularly in rainfed areas where the root parasitic weed Striga hermonthica, a major constraint to cereal production, is endemic.
Hiroaki eSamejima, Hiroaki eSamejima, Abdel Gabar eBabiker, Abdel Gabar eBabiker, Ahmed eMustafa, Yukihiro eSugimoto   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Challenges to the exploitation of host plant resistance for Striga management in cereals and legumes by farmers in sub-Saharan Africa: a review

Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science, 2019
Striga hermonthica, Striga asiatica and Striga gesneroides are obligate root parasites that cause severe yield losses in cereals and legumes in sub-Saharan Africa. Genetic control of Striga through resistance is widely considered to be the most practical
Ronald Mandumbu, Charles Mutengwa, Stanford Mabasa, Eddie Mwenje   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Gains in Genetic Enhancement of Early Maturing Maize Hybrids Developed during Three Breeding Periods under Striga-Infested and Striga-Free Environments

Agronomy, 2020
Striga hermonthica is a major maize production constraint in West and Central Africa (WCA). Fifty-four early maturing maize hybrids of three breeding periods: 2008–2011, 2012–2013, 2014–2015, were evaluated under Striga-infested and non-infested ...
Baffour Badu-Apraku, Gloria B. Adu, Abdoul-Madjidou Yacoubou, Johnson Toyinbo, Samuel Adewale   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Trenchant microbiological-based approach for the control of Striga: Current practices and future prospects

Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 2023
Striga species are obligate parasitic weeds most of which are members of the Orobanchaceae family. They are commonly associated with staple crops and constitute threats to food security, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Olumayowa Mary Olowe, Akinlolu Olalekan Akanmu, Ayansina Segun Ayangbenro, Ayomide Emmanuel Fadiji, Tope Daniel Bitire, Jude J. O. Odhiambo, Funso Rahael Kutu, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Screening for Fall Armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) Resistance in Early‐Maturing Tropical Maize Adapted to Sub‐Saharan Africa

Plant Breeding, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Fall armyworm (FAW) (Spodoptera frugiperda J. E. Smith) has emerged as a serious pest since 2016 in Africa, affecting the food security and livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers, especially those growing maize. Native genetic resistance to FAW is essential for reducing yield loss.
Adamu Masari Abubakar, Idris Ishola Adejumobi, Muhyideen Oyekunle, Tegawende Odette Bonkoungou, Usman Muhammad, Onehireba Udah, Baffour Badu‐Apraku   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Repertoire of Major Genes From Crop Wild Relatives for Breeding Disease‐Resistant Wheat, Rice, Maize, Soybean and Cotton Crops

Plant Breeding, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Global food demand is predicted to rise anywhere from 59% to 98% by 2050 because of increasing population. However, the continued depletion of natural resources and increasing biotic and abiotic stresses will continue to pose significant threats to global food security in coming years.
Memoona Khalid, Hafiz Mamoon Rehman, Tsz‐Yan Cheung, Shakeel Ahmed, Ting Fung Chan, Hon‐Ming Lam   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source