Current progress in Striga management
The Striga, particularly S. he rmonthica, problem has become a major threat to food security,
exacerbating hunger and poverty in many African countries. A number of Striga control …
exacerbating hunger and poverty in many African countries. A number of Striga control …
[HTML][HTML] Striga hermonthica: A highly destructive pathogen in maize production
OG David, AS Ayangbenro, JJO Odhiambo… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
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 …
it in areas where the parasite Striga hermonthica's action often reduces the harvest. This …
Identification of QTLs Controlling Resistance/Tolerance to Striga hermonthica in an Extra-Early Maturing Yellow Maize Population
Striga hermonthica parasitism is a major constraint to maize production in sub-Saharan
Africa with yield losses reaching 100% under severe infestation. The application of marker …
Africa with yield losses reaching 100% under severe infestation. The application of marker …
Genetic resources and breeding of maize for Striga resistance: a review
EN Dossa, H Shimelis, E Mrema… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
The potential yield of maize (Zea mays L.) and other major crops is curtailed by several
biotic, abiotic, and socio-economic constraints. Parasitic weeds, Striga spp., are major …
biotic, abiotic, and socio-economic constraints. Parasitic weeds, Striga spp., are major …
Genome-wide association analysis of grain yield and Striga hermonthica and S. asiatica resistance in tropical and sub-tropical maize populations
EN Dossa, H Shimelis, AIT Shayanowako - BMC Plant Biology, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Background Genetic improvement for Striga hermonthica (Sh) and S. asiatica (Sa)
resistance is the most economical and effective control method to enhance the productivity …
resistance is the most economical and effective control method to enhance the productivity …
Harnessing plant resistance against Striga spp. parasitism in major cereal crops for enhanced crop production and food security in Sub-Saharan Africa: a review
Given their long-lasting seed viability, 15–20-year lifespan and their high seed production
levels, a significant impact of parasitic plant Striga spp. on African food production is …
levels, a significant impact of parasitic plant Striga spp. on African food production is …
Interactions of Bambara groundnut (Vigna subterranean (L) Verdc) genotypes and phosphorus fertilizer rates in controlling Alectra vogelii
R Musango, T Tana, S Mabasa, E Gasura… - Cogent Food & …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Bambara groundnuts (Vigna subterranea (L.) Verdc) provide essential proteins for African
farmers, but the yield is largely affected by Alectra vogelii infestation, particularly on nutrient …
farmers, but the yield is largely affected by Alectra vogelii infestation, particularly on nutrient …
Antioxidant and Starch-Hydrolyzing Enzymes Inhibitory Properties of Striga-Resistant Yellow-Orange Maize Hybrids
Most of the health benefits derived from cereals are attributed to their bioactive compounds.
This study evaluated the levels of the bioactive compounds, and the antioxidant and starch …
This study evaluated the levels of the bioactive compounds, and the antioxidant and starch …
Screening tropical and sub-tropical maize germplasm for resistance to Striga hermonthica and S. asiatica and yield-related traits
Identification of maize germplasm with dual resistance to Striga hermonthica (Sh) and S.
asiatica (Sa), could lead to the development of cultivars with stable resistance. 130 tropical …
asiatica (Sa), could lead to the development of cultivars with stable resistance. 130 tropical …
Genetic diversity analysis of tropical and sub-tropical maize germplasm for Striga resistance and agronomic traits with SNP markers
EN Dossa, H Shimelis, AIT Shayanowako - Plos one, 2024 - journals.plos.org
Striga hermonthica (Sh) and S. asiatica (Sa) are major parasitic weeds limiting cereal crop
production and productivity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Under severe infestation, Striga …
production and productivity in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Under severe infestation, Striga …