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Strigolactone biosynthesis lgs1 mutant alleles mined from the sorghum accession panel are a promising resource of resistance to witchweed (Striga) parasitism

Plants, People, Planet
Societal Impact Statement Striga is a parasitic plant that greatly limits the production of Africa's most staple cereals, including sorghum. Infection occurs when the parasite germinates in response to biomolecules emitted into the soil from the host's ...
Sylvia Mutinda, Muhammad Jamil, Jian You Wang, Lamis Berqdar, Elijah Ateka, Emily S. Bellis, Salim Al‐Babili, Steven Runo   +7 more
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Hybrid sorghum breeding in China: A historical review and perspectives

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Volume 68, Issue 8, Page 2673-2686, August 2026.
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the promotion and application of three‐line hybrid sorghum in China, this review highlights pivotal scientific breakthroughs, systematically summarizes the progress in hybrid sorghum breeding and dwarf sorghum breeding in the country, and presents an outlook on the future of sorghum breeding.
Xiangxiang Meng, Lu Li, Qian Qian, Liang Jiang, Zhaosheng Kong   +4 more
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Towards an integrated molecular understanding of plant hormones

Journal of Integrative Plant Biology, Volume 68, Issue 8, Page 2787-2826, August 2026.
This review offers a comprehensive overview of the nine plant hormones, delving into their biosynthesis, transport, signaling and crosstalk mechanisms. Because the complexity of plant hormonal control goes beyond these core elements, additional specific features are discussed. Lastly, this review highlights how fundamental insights drive hormonal‐based
Louise Vilain, Marie‐Laure Fauconnier, Manon Genva   +2 more
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Understanding the diverse roles of soil organic matter in the cereal - Striga hermontica interaction [PDF]

, 2011
Keywords: Striga hermonthica, Sorghum bicolor, soil fertility, organic matter, N-mineralisation, farmers’ priority, production constraints, intensification.
Ayongwa, G.C.
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Testcross performance of Striga-resistant maize inbred lines and testers with varying levels of Striga reaction

CABI Agriculture and Bioscience
Background Using a desirable tester is considered one method used to maximise genetic differences among test crosses derived from new inbred lines and improves the overall performance of maize. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the potency of the tester
Degife Zebire, Abebe Menkir, Victor Adetimirin, Wende Mengesha, Meseka Silvestro, Melaku Gedil   +5 more
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Assessment of Striga gesnerioides (Willd.) Resistance and Genetic Characterization of Forty-Six Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) Genotypes in Ghana

International Journal of Agronomy, 2020
The parasitic weed, Striga gesnerioides, imposes physiological stress on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) resulting in significant yield loss in the regions of northern Ghana.
Peter Haruna, Aaron T. Asare, Francis Kusi   +2 more
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Cross‐kingdom communication between plants and parasitic nematodes

New Phytologist, Volume 251, Issue 1, Page 89-93, July 2026.
Cross‐kingdom communication between plants and parasitic nematodes. Summary Plant‐parasitic nematodes and their hosts engage in a continuous exchange of signals cross‐kingdom. On the one hand, parasites exploit host‐derived metabolites, proteins, and RNAs to sense host identity, proximity, and condition – and as a basis for manipulating host processes ...
Christopher A. Bell, Lida Derevnina, Sebastian Eves‐van den Akker   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Breeding Sorghum for Striga Resistance: A Review [PDF]

, 2018
Striga causes substantial losses in sorghum production in sub-Saharan Africa. Striga-resistant sorghum cultivars could be a major component of integrated striga management, if resistance was available in adapted, productive germplasm.
Belay, Fantaye
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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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Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.)–maize (Zea mays L.) intercrops grown with fertilizers enhanced cowpea grain yield and profitability in Guinea savannah of Ghana

Agrosystems, Geosciences &Environment, Volume 9, Issue 2, June 2026.
Abstract The low yield of cowpeas (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.) in sub‐Saharan Africa is credited to several limitations, including poor soil fertility and unsustainable cropping systems. Cereals like maize (Zea mays L.) and legume crops like cowpea support smallholder farmers in sub‐Saharan Africa. Intercropping (more common than rotations) can boost
Richard Kwadwo Kombat, Kwadwo Gyasi Santo, Kwabena Atakora, Abdul Aziz Khalid, Ayaaba Adakudugu Atongi   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source