著者
鮫島 啓彰
出版者
一般社団法人 植物化学調節学会
雑誌
植物の生長調節 (ISSN:13465406)
巻号頁・発行日
vol.50, no.1, pp.87-89, 2015-05-29 (Released:2017-09-29)
参考文献数
11

The root-parasitic weed Striga hermonthica is a major biotic constraint to cereal production in sub-Saharan Africa. Striga seeds germinate only when exposed to host root-derived stimulants, strigolactones (SLs). Induction of Striga germination in the absence of host plants, suicidal germination, is an attractive approach to control the parasite. However, limited studies are available on demonstration of the approach using synthetic SL analogues under field conditions. Using an active synthetic analogue, a carbamate designated as T-010, which was easy in preparation, the practicality of suicidal germination in combating Striga was demonstrated under field conditions.