Thermal time model for Egyptian broomrape ‎‎(Phelipanche aegyptiaca) parasitism dynamics in carrot ‎‎(Daucus carota L.): Field validation ‎

Carrot, a highly profitable crop in Israel, is severely damaged by Phelipanche aegyptiaca ‎parasitism. Herbicides can effectively control the parasite and prevent damage, but for ‎optimal results, knowledge about the soil-subsurface phenological stage of the parasite is ‎essential. Parasitism dynami...

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Main Authors: Amnon Cochavi, Baruch Rubin, Guy Achdari, Hanan Eizenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2016-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpls.2016.01807/full