Integrated management of Striga species on cereal crops in Tanzania. Final Technical Report.

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2003
Country:
Tanzania
Document Type:
Technical Report
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Riches, C.

Abstract

The specific objective of this project was to develop and evaluate approaches for the control of Striga species in maize, sorghum and upland rice based cropping systems in Tanzania. On-farm studies were undertaken on sorghum in Central and Lake Zone and on rice in Kyela district of Southern Highlands zone. Additional on-station trials were undertaken here and on maize in Eastern zone. Laboratory studies were conducted at University of Sheffield and Mlingano Agricultural Research Institute.

Citation

Riches, C. Integrated management of Striga species on cereal crops in Tanzania. Final Technical Report. Natural Resources Institute, UK (2003) 72 pp. Plus nine separate annexes.

Published 1 January 2003
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