#weed_science Parasitic Weeds and their Hosts (i) Dodder/Cuscuta: • Total stem parasite. • Host crop: Lucerne. • It can be managed by spray of paraquat (ii) Loranthus/dandropthoe falcate: • Partial stem parasite. • Host crops: plantation crops. (iii)Broom rape/orobanche sp. • Total root parasite. • Host crops of orobanche: Mustard, tobacco, chili, brinjal, potato. (iv) Witch weed/ Striga sp. • Partial/semi root parasite. • Host plants of striga: Sorghum, maize, sugarcane, sunflower. 3.5K views08:15
