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striga

striga

9.9
A small plant that grows on crops and takes their water and food, often in Africa
  • noun
  • /ˈstrɪɡə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : estriga
  • The farmers in Africa struggle to protect their crops from the damage caused by striga plants.
  • striga weed

Examples

  • However, for the most important biotic stress of sorghum in Africa—the weed Striga—there have been breakthroughs, especially in the development of Striga-resistant sorghum.

    Academic text (2008)

  • However, for the most important biotic stress of sorghum in Africa—the weed Striga—there have been breakthroughs, especially in the development of Striga-resistant sorghum.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Due to the infestation of striga, many communities face food shortages and economic challenges.

  • Research shows that effective methods to combat striga could significantly improve agricultural yields.

Synonyms

witchweed
vsstriga
  • Indian
9.9

A plant that grows on crop roots and makes them weak

is a genus term focused on infestations primarily in Africa

Surface Forms

striga singular
strigae plural

Etymology

Striga for the parasitic plant comes from old European words meaning 'witch', similar to Italian strega. Farmers named the plant this because it lives on and 'steals' food from crops, so striga weakens and damages fields.