Mulching offers protection from Striga asiatica L. Kutnze parasitism in Sorghum genotypes

The production of sorghum is hampered by the parasitic weed Striga asiatica L. Mulching is promoted as a component of the conservation agriculture systems in sub Saharan Africa. The objective of the study was to assess the effects of mulching and Striga infestation on sorghum chlorophyll content, St...

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Main Authors: Mandumbu Ronald, Mutengwa Charles, Mabasa Stanford, Mwenje Eddie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-02-01
Series:Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2018.1520916