Obilana, A T and Ramaiah, K V (1992) Striga (Witchweeds) in Sorghum and Millet: Knowledge and Future Research Needs. In: International Workshop on Sorghum and millets diseases: a second world review, Mar 1992, ICRISAT Patancheru.
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Abstract
Striga spp (witchweeds), are notorious root hemiparasites on cereal and legume crops grown in the semi-arid tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, the southern Arabian Peninsula, India, and parts of the eastern USA. These weed-parasites cause between 5 to 90% losses in yield; total croploss data have been reported. Immunity in hosts has not been found. Past research activities and control methods for Striga are reviewed, with emphasis on the socioeconomic significance of the species. Striga research involving biosystematics, physiological biochemistry, cultural and chemical control methods, and host resistance are considered. We tried to itemize research needs of priority and look into the future of Striga research and control In light of existing information, some control strategies which particularly suit subsistence and emerging farmers' farming systems with some minor adjustments are proposed. The authors believe that a good crop husbandry is the key to solving the Striga problem
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | Mandate crops > Millets Mandate crops > Sorghum |
| Depositing User: | Library ICRISAT |
| Date Deposited: | 18 Dec 2011 12:43 |
| Last Modified: | 18 Dec 2011 12:43 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/4703 |
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