The genus Striga: A witch profile

Spallek, T. and Mutuku, J.M. and Shirasu, K. (2013) The genus Striga: A witch profile. Molecular Plant Pathology. pp. 1-9.

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Abstract

The genus Striga comprises about 30 obligate root-parasitic plants, commonly known as witchweeds. In particular, S. hermonthica, S. asiatica and S. gesnerioides cause immense losses to major stable crops in sub-Saharan Africa. Most Striga species parasitize grass species (Poaceae), but Striga gesnerioides has evolved to parasitize dicotyledonous plants. Aspects of phylogeny, economic impact, parasitic life style and molecular discoveries are briefly reviewed to profile one of the main biotic constraints to African agriculture.

Item Type: Article
Additional Information: TS and MM are supported by grants from the Japanese Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS) and KS by MEXT KAKENHI 24228008.
Author Affiliation: RIKEN Centre for Sustainable Resource Science, Yokohama, Japan
Subjects: Crop Improvement
Divisions: General
Depositing User: Mr Siva Shankar
Date Deposited: 17 Oct 2013 10:27
Last Modified: 17 Oct 2013 10:27
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/mpp.12058
URI: http://eprints.icrisat.ac.in/id/eprint/12003

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