Current progress in Striga management. Issue 4 (5th February 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jamil, Muhammad; Kountche, Boubacar A; Al-Babili, Salim
• Is Part Of: Plant physiology. Volume 185:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 1339
• Page End: 1352
• Publication Date: 2021-02-05
• Subjects: Plant physiology -- Periodicals; Botany -- Periodicals; Periodicals; Electronic journals; 571.2
• DOI: 10.1093/plphys/kiab040
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-0889

Abstract

Abstract : The Striga, particularly S. hermonthica, problem has become a major threat to food security, exacerbating hunger and poverty in many African countries. A number of Striga control strategies have been proposed and tested during the past decade, however, further research efforts are still needed to provide sustainable and effective solutions to the Striga problem. In this paper, we provide an update on the recent progress and the approaches used in Striga management, and highlight emerging opportunities for developing new technologies to control this enigmatic parasite. Recent progress and the approaches used in Striga management are summarized. Abstract: 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 strategies have been proposed and tested during the past decade, however, further research efforts are still needed to provide sustainable and effective solutions to the Striga problem. In this paper, we provide an update on the recent progress and the approaches used in Striga management, and highlight emerging opportunities for developing new technologies to control this enigmatic parasite.