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Video: Striga Biology

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Dated: July 2016

Authors: Elias Ziwa , Eva Weltzien , Hafsat Ibrahim , Joel Aiki , Marcella Vrolijks , Paul Van Mele , Phil Malone , Tom van Mourik

A video produced for ICRISAT about striga, a parasitic weed that causes great yield losses from cereal crops. Provides information about the biology, including the tiny seeds, germination, how it spreads, and how communities must work together to prevent its spread.

Could be useful for researchers or extension officers working with farmers, to share with farmers, or in relation to farmer research network activities. 

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