A Personal History in Parasitic Weeds and Their Control

Abstract

This invited paper summarises a career in which I became increasingly involved in research and related activities on Striga and other parasitic weeds. It also presents a personal view of the present status of parasitic weed problems and their control.

Keywords

• parasitic weeds
• <i>Striga</i>
• <i>Orobanche</i>
• <i>Phelipanche</i>