The obligate root parasitic Orobanchaceae plants Striga, Orobanche and Phelipanche spp.
parasitize economically important crops, vegetables and oil plants. They are the most …

Production of cereals, the main staple and cash crops for millions of farmers in sub-Saharan
Africa (SSA) is severely constrained by parasitic striga weed Striga hermonthica, stemborers …

A study was conducted in Kano and Bauchi States in the dry Savanna of northern Nigeria to
determine Striga incidence and infestation and relate these to soil fertility status and yield of …

In southern Africa the repeated cultivation of maize (Zea mays) and climate variability
(especially frequent and extended droughts) have created conditions favouring parasitic …

Across southern Africa (SA), significant maize yield losses are attributed to invasive and
parasitic weeds. Abundance of Striga (Striga asiatica) has become more frequent in …

Infestation of cereals and cowpeas by Striga species constitute a major constraint to
increased crop productivity in the savannas of northern Nigeria. Field surveys were …

Striga is one of most notorious weeds devastating crop production in the dry savannas of
northern Nigeria. The weed attacks most cultivated cereals and legumes with crop losses as …

Striga is among the most noxious parasitic plant genera causing yield losses to staple crops
in the semiarid and subhumid areas of Africa and Asia. Understanding the factors that affect …

Striga spp. are considered to be the greatest biological constraint to food production in sub-
Saharan Africa. They are among the most specialized root-parasitic plants inflicting serious …

The miombo woodlands of sub-Saharan Africa contain valuable wildlife populations, support
the livelihoods of millions of people and contribute vital ecosystem services across local …