Parasitic Orobanchaceae

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<p>This book was written in response to significant recent advances in understanding the mechanisms of parasitism in the Orobanchaceae, and breakthroughs in the control of the parasitic weeds<i> Striga </i>and <i>Orobanche</i>. It consists of 26 contributions by internationally recognized leading scientists. The main book chapters are grouped into two parts:</p><p>·       Part I – The Orobanchaceae and Their Parasitic Mechanisms</p><p>·       Part II – The Weedy Orobanchaceae and Their Control</p><p>The first part provides cutting-edge information on all key aspects of plant parasitism, such as the structure, development and function of the haustorium; nutrient transfer and the physiology of the parasite-host association; host reaction to parasitic plants; seed production and germination; the strigolactones and host-parasite signaling mechanisms; the parasite genome, phylogenetics, evolution and epigenetics; and ecology. Topics of the second part include: the problem posed by the weedy parasites; population diversity and dynamics; molecular diagnosis of seed banks; and detailed discussion of the various management strategies, including agronomic, chemical and biotechnological approaches, as well as host breeding for resistance, allelopathy and biological control. </p><p> </p><p>This book is intended for plant scientists, university lecturers and students, agronomists and weed specialists, breeders and farmers, extension personnel and experts in tropical and subtropical agriculture. </p><p></p>