Parasitic plants have profound effects on the ecosystems in which they occur. They are
represented by some 4000 species and can be found in most major biomes. They acquire …

In this review we will discuss three main areas of research in plant–parasitic plant
interactions. In the first section, we will deal with the physiology and biochemistry of the plant …

Since the publication of the third edition of the Handbook of Plant and Crop Stress,
continuous discoveries in the fields of plant and crop environmental stresses and their …

Striga hermonthica is a widespread, destructive parasitic plant that causes substantial yield
loss to maize productivity in sub-Saharan Africa. Under severe Striga infestation, yield …

The parasitic weed–(Striga spp.), is a major biotic constraint and a serious threat to
subsistence cereal crop (sorghum, maize, pearl millet, finger millet and upland rice) …

Medal (note the leaf scroll at the top) received by W. Adams at the Missouri State Science
Fair. The backdrop of leaves includes those from (beginning in the upper left, moving …

Abstract Background Striga hermonthica (Benth.) parasitism militates against increased
maize production and productivity in savannas of sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Identification of …

Discussions and debates have been on going about Striga, a major constraint to increasing
maize production and food security in western Kenya. To inform these debates this paper …

1 The hemiparasitic Orobanchaceae (ex-Scrophulariaceae) are characterized by a
distinctive suite of ecophysiological traits. These traits have important impacts on host plants …

Host range varies widely among species of parasitic plants. Parasitic plants realize host
selection through induction by chemical molecular signals, including germination stimulants …