Synergistic effects between the Striga-resistant maize line and Fusarium oxysporum f. sp strigae led to over 90% reduction in Striga emergence. These results will further encourage the distribution of the isolates tested or selection of country-specific relatives as viable and environmentally safe biocontrol agents to be used against Striga. Pesta was the most effective formulation, while seed coating may be more cost effective.
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