From summer to autumn in sub-Saharan Africa, green fields of rice, corn, and other crops are often covered with small purple flowers called Striga. These eye-catching flowers are known as ‘witch ...

Analysis of root parasitic weeds from a chemical perspective to provide information that facilitates development of an integrated management strategy Striga is a genus of root parasitic weeds that ...

Farmer Lawrence Mukhabana, initially mistook striga’s flowers for decorative plants. However, he soon realised the weed was stunting his maize crops despite his use of fertiliser. “In 2023 ...

Chinese scientists have identified genes in sorghum that confer resistance to a major parasitic plant, providing a crucial foundation for developing Striga-resistant crop varieties, researchers said.

The Striga problem is severe in Africa that it demands a more lasting solution to assure food security. The objective of the project is to lead, in a participatory approach, stakeholders in each ...