発芽刺激物質の実用化に向けて : 合成類縁体を用いたストライガ自殺発芽誘導の圃場レベルでの実証試験(談話室)
2015 年 50 巻 1 号 p. 87-89
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2015 年 50 巻 1 号 p. 87-89
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.
