Nutritional management and maize variety combination effectively control Striga asiatica in southern Africa
Maize (Zea mays L.) is an important staple food crop in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) and contributes significantly to food security. Due to Striga, maize yield loss is estimated between 20 and 80% forcing some farmers to abandon their land therefore threatening food security. Many strategies have been a...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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BioMed Central
2022
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/141982 |
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