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Witchweed’s Suicidal Germination: Can Slenderleaf Help?

Agronomy, 2020
The parasitic plant Striga hermonthica (Delile) Benth. is stimulated to germinate by biomolecules (strigolactones) produced in the roots of host and some non-host plants. Non-hosts induce Striga’s suicidal germination and are therefore used as trap crops.
Fridah A. Mwakha, Nancy L.M. Budambula, Johnstone O. Neondo, Bernard M. Gichimu, Eddy O. Odari, Peter K. Kamau, Calvins Odero, Willy Kibet, Steven Runo   +8 more
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Yield gains in extra-early maize cultivars of three breeding eras under multiple environments [PDF]

, 2017
Open Access JournalAvailability of extra-early maize cultivars has facilitated the expansion of maize production into savannas of West and Central Africa (WCA).
A. O. Talabi, Akaogu, B. Annor, B. Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Badu-Apraku, Bremner, Bänziger, C. G. Yallou, Campos, Castleberry, Cechin, Crossa, Duvick, Fajemisin, Falconer, Gauch, Gauch, H. Alidu, I. C. Akaogu, IITA, K. Obeng-Antwi, Kamara, Kim, Kim, M. Aderounmu, M. Oyekunle, Moghaddam, NeSmith, O’Neill, Sabaghnia, Sadeghi, Sangoi, SAS Institute, Soil Survey Staff, Tollenaar, Wang, Wolfe, Yan, Yan, Zobel   +52 more
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Pathogenicity of Fusarium isolates to Striga hermonthica in Burkina Faso

Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences, 2010
Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. is an important constraint to cereal crop production in Burkina Faso, of which sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) is the most important component. Native Fusarium species to use as bio-control agents to S. hermonthica has been investigated. Fifty one Fusarium isolates obtained from diseased plants of S.
D, Yonli, H, Traoré, P, Sérémé, D E, Hess, P, Sankara   +4 more
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Evaluation of Sorghum Genotypes for Striga (S. hermonthica) Tolerance

Romanian Agricultural Research, 2023
Striga infestation and transmission, and the adverse impact of Striga on crop yield can essentially be diminished through selection of resistant genotypes. The study was carried out to screen sorghum genotypes for Striga hermonthica (Striga) tolerance based on their physiological responses to the parasitic effects of this weed.
Wilbert Mutezo, Moosa M. Sedibe
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Genetic interrelationships of elite sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) genotypes bred for Striga resistance and compatibility with Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. strigae (FOS) revealed by microsatellites

Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science, 2021
Genetic diversity is key for breeding population development, hybrid breeding, heterotic grouping and genetic analysis, among others. The objective of this study was to examine genetic interrelationships among elite sorghum genotypes bred for resistance ...
Athenkosi Makebe, Hussein Shimelis, Admire I. T. Shayanowako   +2 more
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Multiple layers of incompatibility to the parasitic witchweed, Striga hermonthica [PDF]

New Phytologist, 2009
* Witchweeds (Striga spp.) are major agricultural pests that infest important crops in sub-Saharan Africa. Striga hermonthica parasitizes gramineous plants including sorghum, maize and rice, but not dicots. To understand host recognition mechanisms of S.
Satoko, Yoshida, Ken, Shirasu
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Striga hermonthica: A highly destructive pathogen in maize production

Environmental Challenges, 2022
Maize is a major cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Subsistence farmers mostly plant it in areas where the parasite Striga hermonthica's action often reduces the harvest. This parasite is an obligate root hemiparasite of grasses commonly known as witchweed and is the most challenging weed in SSA that causes significant constraints and devastating
Oluchi Glory David, Ayansina Segun Ayangbenro, Jude J.O. Odhiambo, Olubukola Oluranti Babalola   +3 more
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Gas exchange of root hemi-parasite Striga hermonthica and its host Sorghum bicolor under short-term soil water stress

Biologia Plantarum, 2013
The gas exchange of the upper fully expanded leaf of the root parasite Striga hermonthica and of its host Sorghum bicolor was measured under wet and dry conditions to identify the mechanisms of the devastating effects of the parasite on its hosts under ...
T. Inoue, Y. Yamauchi, A. H. Eltayeb, H. Samejima, A. G. T. Babiker, Y. Sugimoto   +5 more
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Inheritance of Striga hermonthica adaptive traits in an earlymaturing white maize inbred line containing resistance genes from Zea diploperennis [PDF]

, 2019
Striga hermonthica can cause as high as 100% yield loss in maize depending on soil fertility level, type of genotype, severity of infestation and climatic conditions.
Adetimirin V. O., Amegbor I. K., Ejeta G., J. G Kling, Kim S. K., Kim S. K., Kiruki S., Kroschel J., Lagoke S. T. O., Lane J. A., Singh R. P.   +10 more
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Genetic Diversity and Inter-Trait Relationships among Maize Inbreds Containing Genes from Zea diploperennis and Hybrid Performance under Contrasting Environments

Agronomy, 2020
Accurate estimation of genetic variability present in tropical maize inbreds with varying reactions to Strigahermonthica infestation is essential for efficient and sustainable utilization to ensure increased genetic gain in a breeding program. Thirty-six
Ijeoma Chinyere Akaogu, Baffour Badu-Apraku, Vernon Gracen, Pangirayi Tongoona, Melaku Gedil, Nnanna Unachukwu, Samuel Kwame Offei, Daniel Kwadjo Dzidzienyo, Sarah Hearne, Ana Luisa Garcia-Oliveira   +9 more
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