Woomer, Paul L.; Bokanga, Mpoko; Odhiambo, George D.
(University of Cape Coast, 2008)
Striga asiatica and S. hermonthica are widespread plant parasites of cereals in Sub-Saharan Africa. In maize cropland alone, Striga has infested about 2.4 million ha, resulting in yield loss of 1.6 million tons per year, ...